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JOHN STEINBECK Low of 55. www.thewestfieldnews.com VOL.Information 86 NO. 151 TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 2017 City seeks 75 cents Technology bids for water requests meter project By Dan Desrochers Correspondent restoration WESTFIELD—The city is seeking bids to complete the Finance Committee members Andrew K. Surprise, Dan Allie, installation of new water meters at residences across Westfield. chairman and Matthew Emmershy. (Photo by Amy Porter) The installation of the new water meters is part of budget cut of a replacement project By Amy Porter of older ones in the city, Correspondent Finance Committee and bond money is avail- WESTFIELD – Information Technology Manager able for this part of the Lenore Bernashe appeared before the Finance Committee project. Bids are due by Wednesday to speak about the appropriation of $41,723 meets with March 6 at 2 p.m., with from free cash to the Technology Center purchase of installations to be com- services account, and the transfer of $11,000 from the pleted within about a year center’s full-time salary account to purchase of services. of the winning bid’s Bernashe said when her department heads acceptance, according to budget was cut by By Amy Porter Director of the $100,000 on the floor of Correspondent Department of Public the City Council the night WESTFIELD – The Finance Committee, comprised of Works Dave Billips. of the budget vote; she Chairman Dan Allie and Councilors Andrew K. Surprise and “The meters that are in knew the intent was for Matthew Emmershy, met Wednesday with several representa- are original meters from her to go back to the tives of city departments to go over items and learn more about when they first started metering in the 90s and drawing board to renego- their work. Francis Cain, Assistant Director they long outlived their tiate leases and other Retirement Administrator Lynn Rea spoke about PERAC of Public Works, inspects one of life expectancy,” Billips costs. She said she has (Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission), and the new iPERL water meters. said. “And many of them Westfield Information reduced the budget by its submission of the Fiscal Year 2019 appropriation of (Submitted photo, WNG archive, Sept. are inaccurate.” Technology manager Lenore $20,000. “Coming to the $10,457,590, which had been referred to Finance at the last City 2016) J. Bernashe (WNG File Photo) end of the year, I do have Council meeting. PERAC oversees all the retirement boards in According to Billips, licenses coming due, and the state. the project will be funded we’ve negotiated them down as low as we can,” she said. Rea reported that as of January 1, 2017, the city’s retirement through $1.5 million in bond money. It will include the instal- She also said her technical team had a retirement seven fund is 69.5% funded, on schedule to be 100% funded in 2024, lation of meters for the more than 11,000 customers in the months ago, and they initially went out to hire for a part- adding that report is done every two years. She said the fund is city, with the purchasing of some additional meters. However, time position, but haven’t yet found the right person, increasing at 5% per year, but is impacted by hiring, retirement Billips said, the city has already received “most of the which accounts for that amount in the salary portion of and death. meters.” the budget. “Before they do this report, they ask us how we want to do The installation will occur where current water meters are “Is there a way that we can do regionalization with certain things. What percentage of investment, salary rate. Most located at homes, and some old meters have been replaced some of the other communities around,” asked Surprise. of the changes we make from time to time are on investment already, according to Billips. Bernashe said she meets regularly with colleagues, but return that can change drastically. Once a year, we do send them The new water meters, called iPERL meters, will transmit there are certain licenses they cannot regionalize, includ- information regarding all our members and retirees. They have information automatically to the Water Department in a near- ing Microsoft and MUNIS, which the city has used for all our ages, and they have that all worked out,” Rea said. She real time format, with the information coming through two radio towers that are expected to be installed in two areas of See Requests, Page 8 See Department Heads, Page 8 the city. One of the towers, which will be on Provin Mountain, is already being installed as part of another city project, while a second one is expected to be installed in the spring, tenta- tively on West Road. Motion to create Road Stabilization Fund split According to Billips, the installation and implementation of these new meters will “be beneficial for everyone” in the city, By Amy Porter Section 5B of the MGL, ded- Department of Revenue did and he claims the savings could pay for the bond over time. Correspondent icated to the purpose of repair not take place as scheduled “We have about an average of 16 percent unaccounted-for WESTFIELD – At and maintenance of city- earlier in the day. He said the water, which averages out to be about 300 million gallons a Wednesday’s meeting of the owned roads and sidewalks, Law Department was not year,” Billips said, “and that’s water we have to pay to pro- Finance Committee, the to be funded by use of the questioning the creation of duce, so the savings should cover the cost for the bond.” motion to create a Special total revenues of the Westfield the fund, but rather the legis- Billips said that in 2015, the last year the city generated the Purpose Stabilization Fund Local Option Meals Tax and lative body’s legal authority cost of lost water, the total value of the loss was about brought by Councilors Room Occupancy Tax, as of spending. $200,000. Andrew K. Surprise and instituted under MGL Finance Committee The loss, he added, could come from a number of areas, Dave Flaherty was split into Chapter 641 and Chapter Chairman Dan Allie suggest- including leaks, inaccurate meters, as well as theft, and that four different motions. The 64G Section 3. ed moving the motion to the these issues could potentially be addressed through the new motion read: “Motion of Surprise reported that the Feb. 28 meeting of the meter system. Councilors Surprise and conference call he was sup- Finance Committee. Allie Additional savings, Billips claimed, could include $150,000 Flaherty to establish a Special posed to participate in said he had met with Mayor in meter readings a year. Purpose Stabilization Fund in between the Legal Ward 3 Councilor Andrew The total savings estimated from the new system is about accordance with Chapter 40 Department and the See Road Fund, Page 8 K. Surprise (WNG File Photo) $365,000. VFW awards local teacher, student By Greg Fitzpatrick Each year, teachers in each district and Correspondent state across the country send in their applica- SOUTHWICK – Representatives from tions to be considered for the award. The Southwick VFW Post 872 handed out two local VFW posts evaluate the candidates and separate awards in the school district on select a winner. Wednesday morning. Seeing Moriarty’s strong passion for Troy Henke and Donald Morris of Post teaching history and the creative ways she 872, issued the Smart/Maher Teacher’s uses to make history exciting and relevant to Award to Desiree Moriarty, who is a history her students, made an easy decision for teacher at the Southwick Regional School. Henke to choose Moriarty for the award. Teaching Advanced Placement History, “We were very impressed with Mrs. American Government, and U.S. History, Moriarty,” said Henke. Moriarty was selected as the winner by not Although Moriarty knew ahead of time Southwick Regional High School teacher Desiree only Post 872 but also by District 7 in that she had been selected, she had no idea Moriarty was given the Smart/Maher teacher’s Massachusetts, which consists of teachers that members of the VFW and school district Sixth grader Maggie Cronin was the win- award for District 7 in Massachusetts. (Photo by Greg throughout the Western Massachusetts ner of the Patriots Pen essay contest for Fitzpatrick) region. See VFW Awards, Page 8 Southwick. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick) PAGE 2 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

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Westfield Southwick Huntington Granville Russell Chester Blandford Montgomery Tolland AROUND TOWN Submit your Around Town News to [email protected] Alumni Band, Wall of Fame are highlights of 65th WHS Pops Concert By Lori Szepelak our 65-year Pops history.” Westfield High School Band,” said Kennedy. Correspondent Alumni and friends of the high school “My Westfield High School band director, WESTFIELD - A “classic Westfield tradi- band are encouraged to email scans of band Tom Gannon, will be joining us to conduct tion” is the annual Westfield High School alumni during their school days at Westfield the Alumni Band. I am so excited to have Pops Concert, according to band director High to Lorena Sienko at dillandra@gmail. him with us this year.” Patrick Kennedy. com and use a subject line of “band alumni.” While alumni band members are still to be “Being our 65th anniversary, I thought it Sienko is serving as pops decorating coordi- determined at press time, Kennedy noted he would be nice to use the anniversary gem- nator and will be creating a festive display of expects many alumni “from across the stone as a theme – this is the Blue Sapphire,” all of the photos received. decades.” said Kennedy. “My hope is to receive at least 100 photos Tickets for the concerts will be sold at the The 65th annual Pops Concert “Blue by Feb. 23,” said Sienko, noting she can be door and are $10 per person and $5 for stu- Sapphire” will be staged March 9 and 10 at reached at (413) 896-7504 to make arrange- dents and seniors. To purchase a reserved Westfield High on Montgomery Road. Doors ments to also pick up photos. table of six for $30, make a check payable to open at 7 with the concert starting at 7:30. Kennedy noted the concerts will feature a “Westfield High School” and include the Kennedy said what sets the concert apart wide range of music, from solo and small date of the concert as well as a self-addressed from others is the “lavish decorations, incred- group in a setting called the Bomber Pride stamped envelope and mail to Sheila Conroy, ible staging, professional sound and lights Jazz Cafe, to the Jazz Ensembles performing c/o Pops Tickets, 88 Barbara St., Westfield, and the fabulous music. It is hard to believe classic and contemporary jazz and pop. MA 01085. Tickets for payments received you are in a high school gymnasium once the “Our Westfield High School Band will be after Feb. 23 will not be mailed and will be show starts.” performing a mix of movie themes and tradi- available at the will-call area the evening of What will also make this concert special is tional Pops style band repertoire,” said the concert. a Westfield High School Band Alumni Wall Kennedy, adding that students have been Kennedy encourages the public to attend of Fame, according to Kennedy. preparing for the event since its winter con- the concerts. Elaborate centerpieces will grace “Our Westfield High School Band Parents cert in December. “It is a great evening of music, a classic each table at the 65th annual Pops always do such a great job decorating and A special feature of the concerts will be a Westfield tradition, and a wonderful group of Concert titled “Blue Sapphire” at organizing most everything behind the performance by the Westfield High School kids playing their hearts out for the people of Westfield High School. (Submitted scenes,” said Kennedy. “The Wall of Fame Alumni Band. Westfield and the surrounding communi- photo) will hopefully show photos from every era of “This is my 21st year as director of the ties,” said Kennedy.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Thursday, Feb. 15, the 46th day of 2018. There are 319 days left in the year.

n Feb. 15, 1798, a feud between two members Czechoslovakia, were killed in the crash of a Sabena Air- of the U.S. House of Representatives (meeting in lines Boeing 707 in Belgium. One year ago: OPhiladelphia) boiled over as Roger Griswold of President Donald Trump’s nominee for labor secretary, Connecticut used a cane to attack Vermont’s Matthew In 1971, Britain and Ireland “decimalised” their currencies, Andrew Puzder, abruptly withdrew his nomination after Lyon, who defended himself with a set of tongs. making one pound equal to 100 new pence instead of 240 Senate Republicans balked at supporting him, in part (Griswold was enraged over the House’s refusal to pence. over taxes he had belatedly paid on a former housekeep- expel Lyon for spitting tobacco juice in his face two er not authorized to work in the United States. In an ulti- weeks earlier; after the two men were separated, a In 1989, the Soviet Union announced that the last of its matum to America’s allies, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis motion to expel them both was defeated.) troops had left Afghanistan, after more than nine years of told fellow NATO members to increase military spending military intervention. by year’s end or risk seeing the U.S. curtail its defense support. On this date: In 1992, a Milwaukee jury found that Jeffrey Dahmer was In 1564, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei was born in sane when he killed and mutilated 15 men and boys. (The Pisa. decision meant that Dahmer, who had already pleaded Today’s Birthdays: guilty to the murders, would receive a mandatory life sen- Actress Claire Bloom is 87. Author Susan Brownmiller is In 1764, the site of present-day St. Louis was established tence for each count; Dahmer was beaten to death in 83. Songwriter Brian Holland is 77. Rock musician Mick by Pierre Laclede and Auguste Chouteau. prison in 1994.) Avory (The Kinks) is 74. Jazz musician Henry Thread- gill is 74. Actress-model Marisa Berenson is 71. Actress In 1898, the U.S. battleship Maine mysteriously blew up in In 2002, a private funeral was held at Windsor Castle for Jane Seymour is 67. Singer Melissa Manchester is 67. Havana Harbor, killing more than 260 crew members and Actress Lynn Whitfield is 65. “Simpsons” creator Matt bringing the United States closer to war with Spain. Britain’s Princess Margaret, who had died six days earlier at age 71. Groening (GREE’-ning) is 64. Model Janice Dickinson is 63. Actor Christopher McDonald is 63. Reggae singer Ali In 1933, President-elect Franklin D. Roosevelt escaped an assassination attempt in Miami that mortally wounded Ten years ago: Campbell is 59. Actor Joseph R. Gannascoli is 59. Musi- Chicago Mayor Anton J. Cermak; gunman Giuseppe Zan- Business tycoon Steve Fossett, 63, was declared dead cian Mikey Craig (Culture Club) is 58. College and Pro gara was executed more than four weeks later. by a judge in Cook County, Illinois, five months after his Football Hall of Famer Darrell Green is 58. Actor-come- small plane vanished after taking off from an airstrip near dian Steven Michael Quezada is 55. Country singer Mi- In 1942, the British colony Singapore surrendered to Jap- Yerington, Nevada. (Fossett’s remains were discovered chael Reynolds (Pinmonkey) is 54. Actor Michael Easton anese forces during World War II. in October 2008 in California’s Sierra Nevada.) is 51. Rock musician Stevie Benton (Drowning Pool) is 47. Actress Renee O’Connor is 47. Actress Sarah Wyn- In 1952, a funeral was held at Windsor Castle for Britain’s Five years ago: ter is 45. Olympic gold medal swimmer Amy Van Dyken- King George VI, who had died nine days earlier. With a blinding flash and a booming shock wave, a me- Rouen is 45. Actress-director Miranda July is 44. Rock teor blazed across Russia’s western Siberian sky and singer Brandon Boyd (Incubus) is 42. Rock musician In 1953, Tenley Albright, 17, became the first American exploded, injuring more than 1,000 people as it blasted Ronnie Vannucci (The Killers) is 42. Singer-songwriter- woman to win the world figure skating championship, out windows. Pressing his case in Chicago, the town that musician Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes) is 38. Actress Ash- which was held in Davos, Switzerland. launched his political career, President Barack Obama ley Lyn Cafagna is 35. Blues-rock musician Gary Clark called for the government to take an active, wide-ranging Jr. is 34. Actress Natalie Morales is 33. Actress Amber In 1961, 73 people, including an 18-member U.S. figure role in ensuring every American had a “ladder of oppor- Riley is 32. skating team en route to the World Championships in tunity” into the middle class. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 - PAGE 3

From the Desk of Mayor Brian P. Sullivan Government Meetings THURSDAY, FEB. 15 Blandford: Pothole Season — Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm Westfield: Retirement Board at 2:30 pm Public Health and Safety Committee A New England Tradition at 5:45 pm City Council at 6 pm Airport Commission at 6 pm WESTFIELD – Bitter cold, snow Personnel Action Committee at 6:20 pm storm, ice storm, thaw, re-freeze, rain, rinse, repeat. That pattern is a New Southwick: England tradition as reliable as football Board of Water Commissioners Meeting at 6 in February. And it’s a tradition that pm exacerbates the deterioration of our city’s streets. Potholes have blossomed Chester: across the City and it’s a reality faced Municipal Light Department Meeting at 6 pm by cities and towns across Massachusetts. It’s not unique to Westfield, but we MONDAY, FEB. 19 are working hard to turn the tide. New strategies, new equipment, new mainte- Southwick: nance techniques, and dedicated fund- Conservation Commission Meeting at 7 pm ing have helped us to start fighting back in this constant battle to improve our Blandford: streets. Needless to say, we may have Police Department Meeting at 6 pm started, but we have a long way to go. Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm In 2017, with leadership from the Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Engineering Department and the Department of Public Works, for the Tolland: first time in over a decade, we devel- Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am oped a long-range pavement manage- Board of Selectmen at 5 pm ment plan, where we employ cost- effective preventive maintenance strate- Chester: gies to lengthen the life of our paved Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm roadways. For too long, preventive maintenance was a victim of the City’s THURSDAY, FEB. 20 budget ax. Rarely did we see crackseal- ing done, never before had we done microsurfacing like was employed on WESTFIELD Mayor BRIAN P. Sullivan Southwick: Union Street last summer. In the fall, Planning Board Public Hearing at 7:15 pm we crack-sealed South Maple Street and tunate in Massachusetts to receive adopted in 2016. The meals tax brought Planning Board Public Hearing at 7:30 pm much of downtown, including Elm Planning Board Public Hearing at 7:45 pm Chapter 90 road repair assistance from in just over $150,000 in FY17 and so Huntington: Board of Assessors at 6 pm Street and Main Street. the state annually. The amount over the far this year has raised $259,000. Over the past twelve months we’ve past five years has typically been around Admittedly, we still aren’t doing as Westfield: spent $435,000 on preventive mainte- $1.2 million annually. Since 2000, the much as we’d like. As I said, the goal of Commission for Citizens with Disabilities nance. This is being done in an effort to cost per ton of asphalt has more than all of this is to get to a point where this at 6:30 pm keep our roads in good shape for longer tripled, from $25 per ton to $80 per ton. preventive maintenance pays off in lon- periods of time. While it feels like only Chapter 90 has doubled from $600,000 ger road life spans, thus allowing our yesterday, Main Street was fully recon- to $1.2 million. All this means that our dollars to go a little further. Milling and structed in 2010. Seven years later, purchasing power has declined dramati- repaving costs about $300,000 per mile, cracks begin appearing. With winter’s cally. and Westfield has over 200 miles of temperature swings and heavy rains We also program some local tax roads. Further, milling and paving will 2 Mass. college officials these cracks can swell and allow water funds to help with construction. These not solve the problems posed by our to penetrate under pavement compro- funds come from several line items most deteriorated streets where drain- mising the road subsurface, resulting in throughout the budget, but mostly they age systems may need to be installed at school during shooting potholes. Rather than allow that to hap- come from the DPW-Highway and could drive the cost well into the pen, we are working proactively to Department’s Purchase of Services and millions. DUDLEY, Mass. (AP) — Two officials from a change the culture around road mainte- Construction accounts. In FY16, the The bottom line is that we are doing Massachusetts college were at a Florida high school when a nance. Let’s spend a little bit earlier in City spent $348,196 in those accounts. our best to balance competing priori- gunman opened fire and killed 17 people. the road’s useful life to avoid bigger In FY18, our revised budgets have ties, and road improvement remains at Nichols College said on its Facebook page that dean of bills later. those accounts totaling $532,185. These the top of our list. Pothole season came admissions Paul Brower and assistant football coach St. Available funds for road maintenance increases are directly due to funds made about six weeks early this year, but Clair Ryan were visiting Marjory Stoneman Douglas High and reconstruction are limited, but available due to revenues received from we’re working hard to make this diffi- School in Parkland on a recruiting trip Wednesday. come from various sources. We are for- the local-option meals tax, which was cult season bearable. Neither man was injured. Brower told WFXT-TV that he and Ryan were meeting with the school’s football coach and three student-athletes when the gunfire broke out. He says they hid in a locked FORMER MASSACHUSETTS GOV. room until being given the all clear. Brower says he saw someone he thinks was the gunman walk past a window to the room they were in. Nichols is an NCAA Division III school in Dudley, Romney postpones announcement on Senate Massachusetts, known for its business programs. race after deadly Florida school shooting SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Mitt Provo, helped turn around the scandal- said Romney’s clashes with Trump Suspect in fatal crash ordered Romney is preparing to announce a bid plagued 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt won’t hurt him with Utah voters but that for Utah’s Senate seat held by retiring Lake City and made Utah his primary he does need to explain why he wants to to turn over phone passcode Orrin Hatch, a position some hope the home after losing the 2012 presidential be their senator. BELCHERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — A judge has ordered a 2012 GOP presidential nominee will use election. “I do think people want to know he’s Massachusetts teenager charged in connection with a car to continue his biting criticism of In addition to his name recognition, running not just to be an agitator to the crash that led to the death of a well-known Amherst blogger President Donald Trump. Romney has a deep network of fundrais- president. I don’t think that’s going to to provide his cellphone passcode to investigators. Romney, who once called Trump “a ers and his own personal wealth to help win the hearts and minds, but I also A judge Wednesday ruled in favor of a motion from the phony” who was unfit for office, is not carry him. Those close to him suggest he don’t think he’s going to do that,” state seeking 19-year-old Ryan Fellion’s phone passcode. expected to address the president in an will not seek financial aid from any Chaffetz said. “Mitt Romney’s always The crash last February on Route 9 in Belchertown took announcement video he has prepared for super PACs or Washington-based cam- been diplomatic. It’s why Donald Trump the life of 62-year-old Larry Kelley, who ran the influential release online, according to people with paign committees. almost named him the secretary of state. “Only in The Republic of Amherst” blog. direct knowledge of his plans. If he becomes Utah’s next senator, He’s very deliberate and smart in what Police allege Fellion’s vehicle crossed over the center line Romney had planned to release the some supporters hope that the one-time he does.” and hit Kelley’s car. video on Thursday, they said, but he Trump critic could serve as a political Romney isn’t expected to face any Police at the time said Fellion was using his cellphone. tweeted Wednesday night that he would and moral counterweight to a president serious challenges for the seat. Even Fellion’s attorney said police had no reason to seize the not make an announcement about Utah’s they see as divisive, erratic and undigni- Utah’s conservatives, who see him as phone and there’s no evidence he was using it at the time. Senate race because of the deadly school fied. too moderate and establishment for their Fellion pleaded not guilty to negligent motor vehicle shooting in Florida. It wasn’t clear when Kirk Jowers, the former chairman and liking, admit they respect him and are homicide. he would reschedule his announcement. general counsel of Romney’s leadership unlikely to block him. Expected to be a heavy favorite to win PACs, said Romney “will always be a However, some in the state see Hatch’s seat, Romney is planning a cam- straight shooter” and will speak up and Romney as an outsider who is simply paign with a laser-focus on Utah and will the support the president when he takes banking on his fame. City Street Snow Parking Ban policy suggest that Washington has much to actions that are good for America. Utah Republican Party Chairman Rob The City Of Westfield has an on-street snow ban parking pol- learn from the state the former “If President Trump says or does Anderson told The Salt Lake Tribune icy during plowable snowstorms. Massachusetts governor now calls home, something that he finds offensive or that Romney is “keeping out candidates Motorists are not allowed to park on the city streets from the said those with knowledge of his plans. divisive, unnecessarily divisive, then I that I think would be a better fit for Utah beginning of a parking ban announcement until after the storm “I think Mitt’s going to make it very think you will continue to hear Romney because, let’s face it, Mitt Romney ceases and the plowing has been completed on the streets. clear that he’s not running for the Senate as the voice of reason and conscience in doesn’t live here, his kids weren’t born Announcement of a parking ban is done on the Local Cable because of or in spite of anything to do the Republican Party,” Jowers said. here, he doesn’t shop here.” Access Channel 15, tv stations wwlp 22 and wgby 40 and with Donald Trump,” said Spencer Though he delivered a scathing speech Anderson told The Associated Press the local radio stations, wmas, whyn, wnnz. Zwick, Romney’s former fundraising denouncing Trump during the 2016 that he was just repeating concerns and When a parking ban is called motorists must obey the policy chief who now leads fundraising efforts presidential election, Romney softened complaints he’d heard from others, but or they will be subject to towing and a parking violation. for House Speaker Paul Ryan. “I think his stance after Trump won the presi- said he’s excited to see the interest that When a snowstorm is anticipated to begin during the night, Mitt Romney would be running for the dency and put himself forward as a Romney is generating. He said he spoke motorists who park their vehicles overnight on the street in front candidate for secretary of state. But he with Romney after the Tribune article of their residence should move their vehicles off the street prior Senate whether Donald Trump was the to retiring for the night. president or Hillary Clinton was the resumed his criticism last year, calling was published, and Romney told him he out the president for blaming “both would travel all corners of Utah to hear Motorists who use the downtown core streets for business president.” parking during a snow ban must park in one of the city’s off-street Romney’s small team of longtime sides” following a deadly white suprem- people’s concerns. parking lots. The off-street lots are free during snow bans from 9 advisers plans to maintain a low profile. acist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Hatch, one of the longest-serving sen- A.M. to 5 P.M. only. This action will allow the streets to be Having turned down repeated requests Trump, in turn, has criticized Romney ators in U.S. history after more than four plowed and prevent motorists from being towed and receiving for national media appearances in recent for his failed presidential bids in 2008 decades in office, began floating parking violations. days, Romney is carefully designing his and 2012, saying he “choked like a Romney’s name last year as his potential Motorists may call the following offices or go on the city’s campaign launch to avoid media ques- dog.” successor. website for confirmation of a parking ban. tions about Trump. Any efforts by Trump to block When Hatch won re-election in 2012, • Parking Clerk-572-6202-Press 2 Those with knowledge of his plans Romney are unlikely to resonate in he pledged that his seventh term would • Police Dept.-562-5411- Ext 8 spoke on the condition of anonymity Utah, where the president received a be his last. He flirted with breaking that • Mayor-572-6201 because they weren’t authorized to speak lukewarm reception from Mormons who promise and suggested he might run • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org publicly. were repelled by his brash demeanor and again in 2018 with the encouragement of Announcement of a Parking Ban is reported by the following: Romney, one of the most famous degrading comments about women and Trump, who sought to block Romney. • Local Cable Access Channel 15, Mormons, is widely liked and respected minorities. In the end, Hatch decided to stick with • Tv Stations Wwlp 22, Cbs3, Abc40, & Fox6 in Utah, which is heavily Mormon. He Former Rep. Jason Chaffetz, a Utah his promise, saying, “Every good fighter • The Local Radio Stations attended Brigham Young University in Republican who resigned last summer knows when to hang up the gloves.” • City Website - Cityofwestfield.Org and became a Fox News commentator, PAGE 4 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THE WESTFIELD NEWS COMMENT

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To get the full effect of the PulseLine, listen to the calls at thewestfieldnews.com Report details harm to Cuba diplomats Warren: ‘Never used’ Native but offers no cause WASHINGTON (AP) — Doctors are releasing the first detailed medical reports about the hearing, vision, balance and American claim to advance career brain symptoms suffered in what the State Department has WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren said group was “deeply honored by the courage” Warren showed in called “health attacks” on U.S. diplomats in Cuba. Still missing: Wednesday that President Donald Trump is disrespecting addressing a topic that has vexed her for nearly six years. A clear diagnosis of just what happened to trigger their mysteri- Native Americans by referring to her as “Pocahontas,” and “We appreciate her candor, humility and honesty and look ous health problems. that while she does not claim membership in any tribe, she has forward to working with her as a champion for Indian All together, the symptoms are similar to the brain dysfunc- never used her ancestry “to get a break” or advance her career. Country,” Keel said. tion seen with concussions, concluded a team of specialists from In a surprise appearance before the National Congress of But Mike Reed, a spokesman for the Republican National the University of Pennsylvania who tested 21 of the 24 embassy American Indians, the Massachusetts Democrat said her Committee, said Warren “failed to apologize to the actual personnel thought to be affected. mother’s family was part Native American and her father’s Native Americans in the audience and continued to insist that Whatever the cause, the Havana patients “experienced persist- parents “were bitterly opposed to their relationship.” Her she really is a Native American, despite the long list of evi- ing disability of a significant nature,” the Penn team concluded. mother was born in Oklahoma in 1912 and married her father dence that indicates otherwise.” Cuba has insisted there were no attacks. in 1932, Warren said. If Warren believed she deserved Native American status The Journal of the American Medical Association released the “The story they lived will always be a part of me. And no when she started checking the minority box in 1986, “why did report late Wednesday, although key findings were first dis- one — not even the president of the United States — will ever she stop claiming minority status once she made it to the Ivy closed by The Associated Press in December. take that part of me away,” she said. League in the 1990s?” Reed asked. The mystery began in late 2016 when U.S. embassy personnel Warren, 68, is running for re-election to the Senate and is In a 2012 interview with The Associated Press, Warren, then began seeking medical care for hearing loss and ear-ringing that widely considered a possible 2020 presidential contender. She a Harvard Law School professor, said she and her brothers they linked to weird noises or vibrations — initially leading frequently has sparred with Trump, who derisively refers to were told of the family’s heritage by their parents. investigators to suspect “sonic attacks.” Now, officials are care- Warren as “Pocahontas” to mock her claim about being part Warren, who was raised in Oklahoma, said her father’s par- fully avoiding that term, as doctors involved in the probe won- Native American. ents objected to her parents’ marriage because her mother der whether the sounds were a byproduct of something else that Pocahontas was a native woman who lived in present-day “was part Cherokee and part Delaware.” might help explain the full symptom list: memory problems, Virginia in the 1600s and agreed to marry an English colonist The family dispute was “something my brothers and I grew impaired concentration, irritability, balance problems and dizzi- to help ensure peace and protect her people. up with. We always understood the difference, between our ness. Warren said she understands why Trump and other political father’s family and our mother’s family,” she told the AP. Wednesday’s report makes clear that the findings are prelimi- opponents “think there’s hay to be made here.” She added: Warren repeated much of that family history on Wednesday, nary, essentially a listing of symptoms and tests. And important “The joke, I guess, is supposed to be on me.” although she did not mention any specific tribes in referring to complications remain, including that there’s no information to In her most expansive public remarks on her ancestry, her mother. compare the patients’ brain or hearing health before they went to Warren told the Native American group that she respects the Warren told the Native American group that Trump’s taunts Cuba. distinction between Native American heritage and member- had led her to a decision: “Every time someone brings up my “Before reaching any definitive conclusions, additional evi- ship in a tribe. family’s story, I’m going to use it to lift up the story of your dence must be obtained and rigorously and objectively evaluat- “I understand that tribal membership is determined by tribes families and your communities.” ed,” JAMA associated editor Dr. Christopher Muth cautioned in — and only by tribes,” she said. She said the story of Pocahontas has long “been taken away But contrary to claims by opponents, “I never used my fam- an accompanying editorial. He noted that many of the symptoms by powerful people who twisted it to serve their own purpos- ily tree to get a break or get ahead,” Warren said. “I never used overlap with a list of other neurologic illnesses. es.” it to advance my career.” “It really looks like concussion without the history of head While Pocahontas played a key role in mediating relations trauma,” report co-author Dr. Douglas Smith of Penn’s Center Questions about Warren’s ancestry first surfaced during her 2012 Senate run, when she ousted Republican Sen. Scott between the tribes ruled by her father and early white settlers, for Brain Injury and Repair, said in a podcast provided by she later was abducted, imprisoned and held captive and died JAMA. Brown to claim the seat once held by the late Democratic Sen. Edward Kennedy. at about age 21, Warren said. He said that sound, heard by 18 of the 21 patients, couldn’t be Warren called it “deeply offensive” that Trump keeps a por- to blame: “There is no known mechanism for audible sound to During the campaign, law school directories from the Association of American Law Schools from 1986 to 1995 trait of President Andrew Jackson hanging in the Oval Office, injure the brain. We have to suspect that it’s a consequence of “honoring a man who did his best to wipe out Native people.” something else.” surfaced that put Warren on the association’s list of “minority The type of violence Jackson and his allies perpetrated on The mysterious case has sent U.S.-Cuba relations plummeting law teachers” when she was teaching at the University of Indian tribes “remains part of life today” for Native Americans from what had been a high point when the two countries, Texas and the University of Pennsylvania. Warren said she estranged for a half-century, restored relations under President listed herself with Native American heritage because she on and off Indian reservations, Warren said, noting that more Barack Obama in 2015. hoped to meet people with similar roots. than half of Native American women have experienced sexual The new report outlined the battery of testing the patients Jefferson Keel, president of the tribal congress, said his violence. underwent, including some findings that can’t be even uncon- sciously altered, bolstering the doctors’ belief that the symptoms were not mass hysteria. At least six people had a change in work performance noted by supervisors and colleagues, the JAMA report found. Largest Corporations Hopes on Millennials Viruses or chemical exposures are unlikely, Smith’s team wrote, although they couldn’t be “systematically excluded.” By Norman Halls Firms which get it right can create a competitive advantage in Advanced MRI scans spotted “a few” changes in what are Contributor securing the best staff, says China Gorman, a HR executive with called white matter tracts of the brain in some patients, with In the 1950’s workers found their own lives changing as indus- over 20 years’ experience. three showing more than would be expected for their age, the trial America changed. Fewer workers produced goods; more How we choose to proceed with the current social discourse report said. But the authors acknowledged those abnormalities provided services. By 1956 a majority held white-collar jobs, about millennials hinges on how many optimists choose to par- could be due to something earlier in life. working as corporate managers, teachers, salespersons and office ticipate in shaping the discussion. After all, every facet of our For many the symptoms lasted months, and doctors designed employees. An even more important form of movement led character as a group is subject to a multitude of interpretations. customized rehabilitation therapy that did seem to help. Americans out of inner cities into new suburbs, where they hoped Although specific forms of engagement vary, millennials have Dr. S. Andrew Josephson, neurology chairman at the to find affordable housing. Corporations were moving to the sub- matched older generations in volunteering and consumer activism. University of California, San Francisco, who wasn’t involved in urbs, where they could build a one story plant. Today, 2017, a In addition, we want to make a difference: Eighty-eight percent of the study, called the work “a really important step” because it handful of America’s largest corporations have joined an exodus millennials females and 82% of millennial males reported that it’s carefully describes the medical findings and shows they are from their suburban plants to build their headquarters in the city, important to be engaged in work that gives back to the community. and millennials seem to be the driving force. A 2006 UCLA study of hundreds of thousands of college freshmen remarkably similar across the group of patients. Who are Millennials? “Teenagers, twenty- and thirty-some- found that 66.3% thought it was important to help others, an “It moves you closer to understanding what the possible things have been dubbed the Millennial Generation, or simply increase from 62.4% in 2004 and the highest percentage recorded causes may be,” he said. Millennials. But what does it mean? And how old is too old to be in 25 years. The State Department, which wasn’t involved in writing the a Millennial? The term Millennials generally refers to the genera- Gone are the days when businesses only had to respond to share- article but reviewed it to ensure it did not contain any classified tion of people born between the early 1980s and 1990s, according holders. Community involvement for a business can be a situation information, issued a health alert Wednesday citing the article to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. Some people also include in which everyone wins. In corporate development, traditional “in order to inform U.S. citizens and medical providers.” children born in the early 2000s. The Millennial Generation is also dealmaking approaches may no longer be enough to create the known as Generation Y, because it comes after Generation X — desired value and manage potential activism. Companies today those people between the early 1960s and the 1980s. The publica- need agility, fresh thinking, and a high tolerance for disruption to tion Ad Age was one of the first to coin the term “Generation Y,” seize market opportunities in areas where new business models are in an editorial in August 1993. But the term didn’t age well, and still being defined. Today’s investors have strong opinions and are The Westfield News “Millennials” has largely overtaken it. But the terms basically not afraid to share them. As a result, getting buy-in from sharehold- mean the same thing.” by Douglas Main, LiveScience Staff Writer ers may end up being nearly as important as coming to terms with A publication of the Westfield News Group LLC “Such relocations are happening across the country as economic the target when it comes to executing a successful deal. Flora Masciadrelli James Johnson-Corwin opportunities shift to a handful of top cities and jobs become Corporations should be mindful that the millennial generation is Director of Sales/ Multi-Media Manager harder to find in some suburbs and smaller cities. General Electric known for a number of things. They’re diverse in a variety of Classified Manager is left Connecticut to build a global headquarters in Boston; and ways, including culturally and socially. And they’re the most tech- Marie Brazee Marriott International is moving from an emptying Maryland savvy generation yet. They’re a generation of movers. Just how Chris Putz Business Manager office park into the center of Bethesda. Chicago Mayor Rahm many millennials are moving? Well, 43% of the survey respon- Sports Editor Lorie Perry Emanuel (D) said the old model where executives chose locations dents said they’d moved away from their college city or hometown Director of Ad Production near where they wanted to live has been upturned by the growing and 44% of respondents live in a more urban city currently than the influence of technology in nearly every industry. Years ago, IT one they grew up in. Finding a job was by far the most common operations were an afterthought. Now, people with such expertise reason for millennials to move to a different town or city. “But six Patrick R. Berry President are driving top-level corporate decisions, and many of them prefer in 10 Millennials also say they are open to different job opportuni- urban locales.” by Jonathan O’Connell The Washington Post. ties, which is again the highest percentage among all generations It’s a drastically different outlook from the generations before in the workplace. And these opportunities are not within their cur- 62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 who are used to the more traditional hierarchy of large corporate rent company: A separate study shows that an overwhelming (413)562-4181 firms – staying at the same firm and working a set number of years majority of all workers — 93% — say they left their employer the www.thewestfieldnews.com in a particular post before progressing. But as this group grows as last time they changed roles. Only about 7% took a new position a proportion of the workforce, employers will have to shift their in their company.” by Brandon Rigoni, Ph.D. Harvard Research working practices to attract and retain staff from this generation. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 - PAGE 5

Obituaries Yankee Village Shops thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ 53 Southwick Rd. (Route 10 & 202) Helen Gardikis Westfield, MA WESTFIELD – Helen (413) 562-9792 Rodriguez Gardikis, 82 (1935- HOURS: 2018) of Westfield, MA died Mon-Thur 10-6 February 8, 2018. She was born Mon-Thur 10-6 Fri 10-3Fri 10-3 • Sat • SatClosed 10-1 in Westfield on September 30, and 1935 to Isaac and Abelina 57 Maple Street (Palazuelos) Rodriguez who emi- East Longmeadow, MA grated to the U.S. from the (413) 526-9790 Basque region of Spain. Helen Mon-Thur 10-6pm (Pidgie) graduated from Westfield HOURS : Mon-Fri 10-6pm Fri 10-3Saturday • Sat 9-1pm 9-1pm High School in 1953. She then www.MemoryLaneLamps.com attended Art School in Springfield. In 1955, she married Henry Gardikis and made Westfield her home. Helen was a talented artist who Police say produced many beautiful paintings. She also loved and tended to her flower gardens. Helen also was the founder 24-year-old of the The Self Center, her very successful business where she was a licensed Aesthetician. Her company offered man fatally shot skin care, Reiki, massage and many other services. She FALL RIVER, Mass. was a gourmet cook who made the best spaghetti sauce, (AP) — Police say a homemade brownies, pies and dinner entrees which she 24-year-old man has been shared with her many guests. Cooking was one of her fatally shot in Fall River. favorite hobbies. Helen had a wonderful sense of humor Officers responding to and was loved by her many friends. Helen leaves her reports of shots fired near Woman, 5 children found beloved children, Jody Gardikis, John Gardikis, and Paul 408 Main South Main Street Man who Gardikis, and her sister Abelina Schonheiter. She also at about 4:30 p.m. found the gave college unharmed in alleged kidnapping leaves her beloved grand-children Anthony Ward and man with gunshot wounds. Timothy Gardikis. She was predeceased by her husband, DANBURY, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials say they have He was taken to Saint commencement arrested a woman and found five children unharmed after she Henry Gardikis, her son Marc Gardikis, brothers Antonio Anne’s Hospital, where he Rodriguez, Henry Rodriguez, John Rodriguez and sisters allegedly kidnapped them in Massachusetts and threatened to harm was pronounced dead. speech them and herself. Flora Reardon, Jeanette Cavanaugh, Rose Gedmin, and Police say they are not Lillian Gluck and good friend David Modena. In lieu of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, police notified regional law enforce- releasing the man’s identity charged ment Tuesday to be on the lookout for 40-year-old Shareen Tanna, flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Hospital. until his family has been Calling hours will be held at Firtion Adams Funeral with murder her three children and possibly two other children in an SUV. notified of his death. Authorities say Tanna took the children without permission and Home on Thursday, February 22, 2018 from 4pm to A medical examiner will BOSTON (AP) — A was believed to be headed to her new home in Rochester, New 5:45pm. A service will be held immediately after at 5:45 perform an autopsy. Fall Boston man who gave the York. at the Firtion Adams Funeral Home. River police and commencement speech at his A Connecticut trooper found Tanna and the children at a conve- Massachusetts State Police college graduation ceremony nience store in Danbury. Tanna was taken into custody and faces are investigating the killing. last year has been charged charges of kidnapping minors by a relative in Pittsfield. with murder. The children were returned to their families. The Boston Globe reports It wasn’t immediately clear if Tanna has a lawyer who could Man accused in hospital Kyle Williams was arrested respond to the allegations. Host of NPR’s early Wednesday after a standoff with police at a hacking launches Senate bid ‘On Point’ fired Walpole apartment complex. BOSTON (AP) — A man facing prison time for the 2014 He eventually surrendered to Court Logs hacking of a Boston hospital’s computer network says he is over workplace officers. running for Senate as a Republican from behind bars. abuse claims Prosecutors say Williams Westfield District Court Martin Gottesfeld’s wife, Dana, said in an email Wednesday and at least three others fol- Feb. 7, 2018 that volunteers are helping collect the 10,000 signatures BOSTON (AP) — The host lowed 21-year-old Shaquille Christopher D. Bourbeau, 21, of 11 Michael Dr., Westfield required for Gottesfeld to run in the 2018 Massachusetts race of one of National Public Browder in two vehicles was released on personal recognizance pending a March 15 to unseat incumbent Elizabeth Warren. The U.S. Constitution Radio’s most successful pro- before Browder was fatally hearing after being arraigned on charges of larceny over $250 doesn’t bar those accused or even convicted of crimes from grams has been fired over shot Jan. 11. by single scheme and improper use of over $250 credit card, serving in Congress. allegations of workplace One of Williams’ relatives brought by Southwick Police. Martin Gottesfeld said he’s running because he feels “mon- abuse. told media he’s innocent at Jennifer L. Winn, 38, of 126 Union St., Westfield was ied interests can just violate constitutional rights and take Boston radio station an arraignment Wednesday. released on personal recognizance pending an April 11 hearing children away from their families.” WBUR said Wednesday that The Globe says Williams after being arraigned on a charge of assault and battery, brought He previously said he orchestrated the hospital computer “On Point” host Tom graduated from the Benjamin by Westfield Police. attack to protest the treatment of Justina Pelletier, a Connecticut Ashbrook was cleared of sex- Franklin Institute of Charles E. Wojcik, III, 38, of 49 Forest Ave., Westfield, was teenager at the center of a custody dispute based on conflict- ual misconduct but created an Technology last year under arraigned on charges of failing to stop/yield, operating motor ing medical diagnoses. abusive environment for staff. the name Kyle Gathers. vehicle with license suspended, operating motor vehicle with He’s been on leave since He was profiled by The registration suspended and uninsured motor vehicle, and saw December. Globe and other news outlets all charges dismissed nolle prosequi, brought by Southwick Ashbrook says he’s “deep- as someone who had been Police. $10M donation to Wheaton ties ly disappointed” and called involved with gun violence his firing “profoundly unfair.” and drugs but had turned his for largest in school history He apologized to colleagues life around by pursuing a col- who found him and the NORTON, Mass. (AP) — Wheaton College in Massachusetts lege education. show’s pace “just too much.” is getting one of the largest donations in its 183-year history. The station had received Police Logs The school said Thursday it received a $10 million commit- complaints from 11 men and ment from the Diana Davis Spencer Foundation to create a Westfield Fair meeting women who previously WESTFIELD professorship on social entrepreneurship. worked on the show and WESTFIELD — Anyone Major crime and incident report The Maryland-based foundation supports education, nation- Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2018 accused Ashbrook of verbal interested in participating and al security groups and a variety of conservative causes. Its 1:13 p.m.: Accident, Franklin Street and Elm Street. Police abuse, bullying and unwanted volunteering in planning this president, Diana Davis Spencer, is a 1960 graduate of received a report of an accident. A 2016 Kia Soul and a 2015 touching. year's Westfield Fair, Please Wheaton. Toyota Avalon were involved. No injuries reported and no tow Outside firms hired to Join Us! College President Dennis Hanno says it’s a “transforma- trucks were requested. investigate say Ashbrook February 15th at 7:00 PM, tional gift” that will help students tackle major social chal- 6:23 p.m.: Warrant service and arrest, Union Street. Police didn’t violate sexual miscon- Wyben Church, Montgomery lenges. reported arresting Genesis C. Cruz, 23, of Westfield, on an duct policies but was abusive Rd, Westfield, MA Wheaton says it will become one of the few U.S. schools arrest warrant. in other ways. For More Information or with an endowed professorship on social entrepreneurship. 8:38 p.m.: Traffic or motor vehicle complaint, Franklin “On Point” is carried by Questions? Call 413-222- Its previous largest gift was $10 million donated during a Street. Police received a report regarding vehicles that were more than 290 NPR stations. 4067. allegedly driven into a backyard and the lawn damaged. fundraising campaign that ended in 2000. The private college of 1,600 students in Norton, Massachusetts, is not related to Wheaton College in Illinois. Coast Guard rescues 4 from sinking boat after call for help BOSTON (AP) — The U.S. Coast Guard says it has rescued four people from a sinking boat about 18 miles (29 kilometers) Veterans Town Hall Meeting off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Officials say the captain of the Sea Star called for help around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, saying the boat was taking on water and the crew was wearing immersion suits. at the Westfield Senior Center A helicopter arrived, and the aircrew determined the boat could not be saved. The fishermen were ordered into the water, and The VA Central Western Massachusetts Healthcare System a rescue swimmer helped airlift the crew to safety. and the City of Westfield Veterans Department will host a The fishermen were brought to Cape Cod, where officials say they appear to be in good health. Veterans Town Hall at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Scott Backholm, command duty officer at Sector Southeastern New England, says the suits helped protect the crew from the Street on Thursday, February 22 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. The cold water. veteran community is invited to learn firsthand about Veterans Administration programs and services from VA representa- tives, including regional VA healthcare leadership and staff, claims representatives from the Boston VA Regional Office, VA National Cemetery Administration officials, and local veteran service officers. 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The fundraiser will include dancing, raf- continue this new year in acrylic and oil painting, drawing, fles, food (warm corned beef sandwiches), cash bar and quilting, along with the Writers Workshop. Check www.west- music by the Andy Healy Band with Mary Ward. Irish Soda fieldcreativearts.com for days and times. These classes offer a Bread made by Sisters and friends will be sold. Proceeds rolling enrollment so that you can sign up for 4, 6 or 8 week will benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph. Tickets are $25 per increments or pay a weekly drop in fee ($25 per week). Call person and are available at the Sisters of St. Joseph 413.579.5967 for any questions or to register. Congregational Offices at 577 Carew St., Springfield during A new class is forming now for business hours. Contact Sr. Eleanor Harrington at (413) 536- Chair Caning /Webbing 0853 or email: [email protected] or Marty beginning Tuesday, February 13th Kearney (413) 522-0569 for more information. 6– 8 pm 8 weeks Watercolor Painting beginning Wednesday, March 7th YMCA of Greater Westfield 6– 8 pm 8 weeks Chocolate, Chowder, & Chili Cook Off Introduction to Photography It’s time once again to participate in the annual YMCA of beginning Thursday, March 22nd 6– 8 pm 4 weeks Greater Westfield “Chocolate, Chowder, & Chili Cook Off” Class sessions are $80 for 4 week, $120 for 6 week and $160 Venice Baroque Orchestra fundraiser. The “Cook Off” date is Saturday March 3, for 8 week. 2018, 11:30AM-1:30PM. Tickets will be sold at the Sign up today to save your spot in one of these classes. Westfield YMCA in advance, in February, for $8.00; four ARTBOX is an exciting New class for preschool and tod- UMass Fine Arts Center hosts for $30.00 or $10.00 at the door. This year’s fundraiser will dler children support the LiveStrong program. LiveStrongat the YMCA is Artbox Pre-school — Ages 3-5 Venice Baroque Orchestra a free 12-week exercise program for cancer survivors who beginning Thursday March 1st, 9:15 – 10:15 am In the realm of baroque music, there are few ensembles that are currently in or have completed treatment and are physi- Artbox Homeschool — Ages 6-10 are more exciting than Venice Baroque Orchestra. While on its cally deconditioned. Developed by Stanford University, this beginning Thursday March 1st, 10:45 – 11:45 am North American tour this spring, the orchestra will make a stop specially designed program has proven to help survivors Students will explore the fundamentals of art such as line and in Amherst at the UMass Fine Arts Center Concert Hall on regain strength, overcome fatigue, and enhance functional form, shape and shadow, color and contrast through a mixed Thursday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. Their performance will show- ability to do everyday tasks. We’re welcoming chefs and media approach. case some of Baroque music’s finest works, including pieces by owners who might be interested in promoting their business Intro to Origami — Ages 8+ Vivaldi, Corelli, Cavalli and Falconieri. Featured soloist on the and cooking for a good cause. Chefs will have the opportu- beginning Saturday March 10th 10:30 – 11:30 am sopranino recorder will be Anna Fusek for Vivaldi’s “Concerto nity to showcase their cooking skills by cooking either a Learn the art of paper folding. in C Major.” Adding to the evening is a pre-concert talk in the chili, chowder or a sweet chocolate delight. The chili and Classes will run in 4-week sessions for $40 per child. A sib- lobby at 6:30 p.m. with several members from the orchestra chowder have to be cooked in a Board of Health approved ling discount is offered of 25% for siblings registering for any moderated by Center Series programming director, Dr. Aaron kitchen. When registering, specify the exact name of each Young Artist Classes (they do not have to register for the same Shackelford. Additionally, the University Club will be offering dish in order for it to be printed in the right ballot category. class.) an Italian prix fixe dinner before the concert with seating starting Votes will be tallied by 1PM. The voting process is in the All classes are taught by professional artists. For more informa- at 5 p.m. Details at fineartscenter.com/prixfixe. Tickets for spirit of fun with the main goal of fundraising. The YMCA tion check www.westfieldcreativearts.com. Call 413.579.5967 for Venice Baroque Orchestra are $45, $35 and $20; Five College students and youth 17 and under are $15, $12 and $10. For tick- will provide the room, tables, and the paper goods. You may any questions or to register. ets call the Box Office at 413-545-2511, toll-free at 800-999- decorate your table with any business paraphernalia to help ——— UMAS, or purchase online at fineartscenter.com/venice. Venice promote your business. Please reply as soon as possible to Incorporated as a not-for-profit in 2003, Westfield on Weekends is Baroque Orchestra is sponsored by Applewood and Loomis reserve a table at no cost, and have your name or restaurant’s a 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization that produces community Retirement Communities and NEPR 88.5FM with generous sup- name promoted. For more information, contact, Cindy Agan activities and events that seek to bring people together in Westfield. port from the Vidda Foundation. at 568-8631 x323 Email:[email protected] PAGE 8 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Students: Shooting suspect harassed peers, bragged about gun PARKLAND, Fla. (AP) — Students and neighbors describe the suspect in the deadly rampage at a Florida high school as a troubled teenager who threatened and harassed peers, talked about killing animals, posed with guns in disturbing photos on social media, and bragged about target practice in his backyard with a pellet gun. Nikolas Cruz, 19, had been expelled from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for “disciplinary reasons,” Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said, but he insisted he didn’t know the specifics. Math teacher Jim Gard told the Miami Herald that before Wednesday’s fatal shooting of 17 people, Cruz may have been identified as a potential threat - Gard believes the school had sent Nikolas out an email warning teachers that Cruz Cruz shouldn’t be allowed on campus with a backpack. “There were problems with him last year threatening stu- dents, and I guess he was asked to leave campus,” Gard told the paper. Student Victoria Olvera, 17, said Cruz had been abusive to his ex-girlfriend and that his expulsion was over a fight with her new boyfriend. He’d been attending another school in Broward County since the expulsion, school officials said. Cruz was an orphan — his mother, Lynda Cruz died of pneu- monia on Nov. 1 neighbors, friends and family members said, according to the Sun Sentinel. Cruz and her husband, who died of a heart attack several years ago, adopted Nikolas and his biological brother, Zachary, after the couple moved from Long Island in New York to Broward County. The boys were left in the care of a family friend after their mother died, family member Barbara Kumbatovich, of Long Island, said. Unhappy there, Nikolas Cruz asked to move in with a friend’s family in northwest Broward. The family agreed, and Cruz moved in around Thanksgiving. According to lawyer Jim Lewis, who represents but did not identify the family, they knew that Cruz owned the AR-15 but made him keep it locked up in a cabinet and never saw him go to a shooting range with it. He did have the key, however. Cruz legally purchased the assault weapon about a year ago, a law enforcement official familiar with the investigation but not authorized to discuss it publicly told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity. The family is devastated and shocked, lawyer Lewis said. During the three months Cruz lived there, he was respectful Students are evacuated by police from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., on Wednesday, Feb. 14, and quiet but also sad over his mother’s death, Lewis told The 2018, after a shooter opened fire on the campus. (Mike Stocker/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP) AP. “No indication that anything severe like this was wrong,” Lewis said. “Just a mildly troubled kid who’d lost his mom. ... were scared of him. “He could have killed any of us,” Christine I cut him off from there,” Mutchler said. He totally kept this from everybody.” Roxburgh said. He said students weren’t surprised officials had identified The family’s son was a junior at the school and was there Cruz was getting treatment at a mental health clinic for a Cruz as the shooter: “I think everyone had in their minds if when the shooting happened, Lewis said. The family is coop- while, but hadn’t been there for more than a year, Broward anybody was going to do it, it was going to be him.” Mutchler erating as their home is searched and no one there is suspected County Mayor Beam Furr said during an interview with CNN. said. of wrongdoing, he added. “It wasn’t like there wasn’t concern for him,” Furr said. “We But Broward County School District Superintendent Robert Longtime Cruz family neighbors Malcolm and Christine try to keep our eyes out on those kids who aren’t connected ... Runcie said he did not know of any threats posed by Cruz to the Roxburgh told the Sun Sentinel that the police came to the Most teachers try to steer them toward some kind of connec- school. boy’s house many times, as he used to get in trouble and harass tions. ... In this case, we didn’t find a way to connect with this “Typically you see in these situations that there potentially people. Malcolm Roxburgh said a neighbor across the street kid.” could have been signs out there,” Runcie said. “I would be kept pigs, and Nicolas Cruz targeted the family. Officials said they’re dissecting the suspect’s disturbing social speculating at this point if there were, but we didn’t have any “He didn’t like the pigs and didn’t like the neighbors, so he media posts, without elaboration. But peers said they recognized warnings. There weren’t any phone calls or threats that we sent over his dog over there to try to attack them,” Roxburgh Cruz from an Instagram photo posing with a gun in front of his know of that were made.” said. face. The students called Cruz “weird” and a “loner” - even On Thursday morning, Cruz was charged with 17 counts of His wife said she once caught Nikolas peeking in her win- those who’d been friendly with him said they hadn’t seen him in premeditated murder after being questioned for hours by state dow. more than a year since his expulsion. and federal authorities. Weighing in at 5-foot-7 and 131 pounds “I said, ‘What are you doing here?’ He said he was looking Dakota Mutchler, 17, recalled Cruz posting on Instagram and wearing a hospital gown after being treated for labored for golf balls. I said, ‘This isn’t the golf course,’” she said. about killing animals and said he had talked about doing target breathing, he was ordered held without bond and booked into And, the couple said, when the boy didn’t want to go to practice in his backyard with a pellet gun. jail. school, he would bang his head against a cement wall. They “He started going after one of my friends, threatening her, and

Requests Department Heads Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 the past 20 years, and is used by the majority of the speaking of the leases for the 25 copiers in the municipal also said the stock market will impact the figures greatly, and 2017, which Commonwealth. She said the system drives everything in buildings. “We handle everything for them,” she said. she believes will be a good year won’t show until next January. The commit- the city, including taxes, personnel, and driver’s licenses. “When this (appropriation request) came up with the tee voted 3-0 to approve the submission. The cost to the city of the software is $200,000. Mayor’s request, Councilor Paul was adamant that this Next to report to the committee was Captain Michael McCabe of the Allie asked if there were other services out there besides shouldn’t be done. I’m wondering where the disconnect is Westfield Police Department. McCabe came to speak about the appropria- MUNIS. Bernashe said other communities have multiple with the previous Finance Committee. If this money was systems they have to maintain. In our area, this is pretty absolutely needed, how did it end up with the majority tion of $175,000 from free cash to the department’s overtime account. much what it is. No direct competitor offers everything vote,” Emmershy commented. McCabe explained that the appropriation would cover overtime expenses MUNIS does. There’s nothing out there currently that “It sounded to me like there was no communication until the end of the fiscal year to cover incidents of long-term disability, offers everything of the modules that we are using,” she between the Finance Committee and IT prior to this cut,” military leave, extended leave and full-time police academy this year. He said. Surprise added. Bernashe said Paul actually asked for a said the overtime budget was cut in the FY 17 budget and level-funded by “Did the last Finance Committee suggest certain things, $250,000 cut that night, but Flaherty amended it to the mayor in the FY18 budget. He said the Council knew last June that the did you have conversations,” Allie asked. $100,000. overtime was underfunded in the budget. Bernashe said that Councilor Robert A. Paul, former “If we hold this in Committee, because I do want to talk McCabe listed all of the factors impacting the overtime this year. Among Finance chairman, did talk about integrating with Gas & to Paul and Flaherty, could you get by with the second them was boat control at Hampton Ponds, which he said was “genuinely Electric. “They bring internet to the building. Once it hits item,” asked Surprise. loved by all the folks up there.” He said he’s had reports that their quality of the building, our team takes over. Talking with my coun- “It would be tight. Some of them are coming due at the life has drastically changed since 2016, when the program, which is not in terparts over there, I’m not sure anyone’s approached them end of March. One of the bills is the G&E bill,” Bernashe the budget, started. He also said the Police Department presence at Barnes about it,” Bernashe said. said. Air Show cost the city $18,000 additional. “Going forward, do you see any other additional sav- A motion to move the appropriation of $41,723 forward Injury and illness has also impacted the Police Department this year. Two ings?” Allie asked. with no recommendation to the full Council passed 3-0. A officers were hit, one by a car and one by a motorcycle two months ago. “We’re always working towards them. The prior admin- motion to approve the $11,000 transfer passed 3-0. istration has put more costs under our budget,” she said, Another officer still has significant issues as the result of an accident, and another has knee problems. McCabe said the department just learned that one of the officers out on leave will be retired. VFW Awards Road Fund “For the three officers injured, we are going after the insurance for wages Continued from Page 1 Continued from Page 1 and medical,” added Police Chief John A. Camerota. officials were coming into the middle of her class to present her McCabe said two officers are full-time in the Police Academy, and anoth- Brian P. Sullivan earlier in the week, and er group of folks are on military leave, one for a year. “We are impacted by with the award. the mayor agreed to attend the Feb. 28 “I definitely feel really honored by it,” said Moriarty. “I have a meeting. having to refill that salary. We still pay the difference between his salary and passion for this subject.” “I don’t see it. I don’t want to wait. This the military salary,” he said. In addition, the five current officers on reserve After Moriarty was presented with the award by the VFW and thing still has to go through Legislative and can be called up for disaster relief, and were for Hurricane Maria. posed for pictures, one of her students in the classroom, Cayleigh Ordinance. We’re at the beginning of March. McCabe said in addition, officers are required to undergo annual trainings Ellsworth, was heard saying, “Now I feel motivated.” At this point, I say we sidestep Legal,” said and certifications, which takes them away from active duty. In addition to receiving the award, Moriarty was also given a Committee member Matthew Emmershy. “We’re projecting at least three new hires next year, due to three retire- check in the amount of $150 from VFW Post 872 and is invited Surprise said the planned conference call ments. By the time this is done in June, all of this will be resolved. The only to attend the District 7 ceremony, which will take place at the will take place on Feb. 26 or Feb. 28. thing I can do is whatever is in my power to stay within $175,000 through Forest Park VFW Post 7352 in Springfield on March 25. Allie asked whether if the committee the end of FY18. Next year, I don’t think I’ll have the same issues,” McCabe The second award that Henke and Morris announced was at the votes on Feb. 28 to create the stabilization said. Powder Mill School. A sixth grader at the school, Maggie Cronin fund and accept the state law, then both Allie said several councilors remarked about the police overtime being received the Patriots Pen youth essay contest award for Southwick have to go through L&O. underfunded in the budget during the discussion. “We’ll have that conversa- VFW Post 872. Students in grades six through eight in Southwick “Honestly, I think we can refer it (now) to tion going into the budget this year,” he said. The appropriation was schools had the opportunity to enter. Each student was required to L&O with a positive recommendation,” approved on a 3-0 vote. write a 300 to 400-word essay, expressing their views about a Surprise responded. City Engineer Marc Cressotti also came before the committee to speak to patriotic theme. Surprise made a motion to establish the Special Purpose Stabilization Fund for the the request to transfer $29,400 from the Engineering Department full-time Henke remarked that Cronin’s essay was both sincere and salary account; $26,755 for purchase of services, and $2,645 to the Flood thoughtful. Superintendent of Schools Jen Willard praised the specific purpose of road repair and mainte- nance of sidewalks, and refer it to L&O. Control Commission for purchase of services. student’s accomplishment as well. The motion passed the committee 3-0. Cressotti said the GIS coordinator position was not filled, and the $29,400 I just think it’s exciting for our (school) district,” said Willard. Surprise made a second motion to accept was needed to pay for professional services. He said he recently hired some- VFW Post 872 also presented Cronin with a $50 check. Ch. 40 5B of the MGL as an act of the leg- one just out of college who will require training. The Patriot Pen essay contest is nationwide, with 132,000 stu- islative body of the City of Westfield, which Cressotti said the $2,645 item to the Flood Control Commission is for dents in grades six through eight entering every year. The student allows them to dedicate without appropria- design services regarding the traffic signal on Union Street, related to the who earns first place for the entire country is given a $5,000 prize tion certain funds in FY 19, and refer it to Little River levee. “We engaged a surveyor and are short that amount of and an all-expenses paid trip to Washington, D.C. L&O. The motion passed 3-0. money,” Cressotti said. The Finance Committee approved the transfer 3-0.

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St. Mary’s Jake Butler is all concentration as he makes an underhand scoop shot for two points Wednesday against Gateway’s Evan Cortis rejects a St Mary’s shot. (Photo by Bill Deren) Gateway at Westfield Middle School South. (Photo by Bill Deren) (Photo by Bill Deren) Butler, Saints hold off Gators By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Gateway Regional High School boys basketball team closed out its regular season with an inspired effort against St. Mary’s Wednesday at Westfield Middle School South. Gateway’s Nathaniel Bushor sparked his team with a 15-point effort, but St. Mary’s Jake Butler exploded for 27 points as the Saints topped the Gators in a back-and-forth affair 46-41. There were seven lead changes. “(Gateway) wanted it more,” said Butler, who now needs just two points to reach 1,000 Jake Butler was fouled as time expired and closes out his night with a free throw falling just short of 1,000 points for his career. “We were a little St Mary’s tenacious defense forced for his career with 2 games left on the schedule. (Photo by Bill Deren) bit lackadaisical.” Gateway into making unforced error. It was a nip-and-tuck first (Photo by Bill Deren) between St. Mary and Gateway. Both teams combined Mary’s with a 3-pointer. Saints’ Andrew Florek (5) fol- quarter with little separation for just 13 points in the second quarter. lowed with a hook shot to tie the game 32-all. In the third, Bushor took over, draining consecutive Then Butler did it, netting 13 points over the final four 3-pointers to help Gateway gain control of the game. minutes – hitting a jumper, stealing the ball and convert- The Gators entered the final quarter with a 3-point lead, ing a lay-up, converting two free throws, going coast-to- 30-27. coast on another fast-break lay-up, and making four Jared Russin (8 points) opened the quarter for St. more shots from the foul line to seal it.

St. Mary’s senior Kevin Rockwal puts up a three. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Gateway senior Nathaniel Bushor fires one from way downtown. (Photo by Bill Deren) Dylan Lafreniere puts up the shot before the St Mary’s defender can close to make the block. (Photo by Bill Deren)

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Official Jenni Heikkinen (64), of Finland, tries to sep- arate Kelly Pannek (12), of the United States, and Laura Stacey (7), of Canada, as they scuf- fle during the third period of a prelimi- nary round during a women’s hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Canada won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Canadian women take 1st Olympic showdown against US 2-1 GANGNEUNG, South Korea (AP) — The but Canada now has won five straight against their Jocelyne Americans and Canadians pushed, shoved and biggest and only rival. Larocque (3), of grabbed each other, sometimes from behind, “We’re not worried about it, nope,” Stauber Canada, collides sometimes mask to mask, and bodies were crash- said. “We’re focused on the things that we can with Brianna ing to the ice repeatedly in front of the net. control, and certainly those games that we’ve Decker (14), of All of this with no medal on the line, either. played in the past have nothing to do with our the United Meghan Agosta and Sara Nurse each scored in future. Absolutely nothing to do with our future.” States, during the second period and defending Olympic cham- The United States certainly had plenty of chanc- the third period pion Canada clinched the top spot in pool play by es, outshooting Canada 45-23. Stauber said he was of a preliminary edging the United States 2-1 on Thursday in a happy with outshooting an opponent nearly 2-to-1 round during a rough-and-tumble early showdown between the for a third straight time in these games, believing women’s hockey dominant powers in women’s hockey. It could a goalie will break under the flurry. game at the have been a mere preview of the battle for gold “It’s just finding a way to finish those Grade A 2018 Winter expected to come next week. chances that we had, and we didn’t finish,” Coyne Olympics in Genevieve Lacasse made 44 saves, including said. Gangneung, stopping Hilary Knight at the post inside the final The Canadians didn’t sound too impressed. South Korea, 90 seconds. Brianne Decker hit two posts, the “I think we did a good job keeping them to the Thursday, Feb. second in the final seconds, before the two rivals outside,” Lacasse said. 15, 2018. ended up in a scrum. Officials reviewed the final After missing on a penalty shot and hitting a Canada won play and ruled no goal. The Canadians also had post late in the second, the Americans got on the 2-1. (AP Photo/ two goals disallowed earlier in a game that board when Coyne raced through four Canadians Julio Cortez) showed just how far these two teams are above the and scored 23 seconds into the third period. rest of the field — and how much they want to Canada thought it had the first goal of the game beat each other. with 3:15 left in the first period, but Melodie “It’s a rivalry,” U.S. coach Robb Stauber said of Daoust and captain Marie-Philip Poulin were in the physical play. “What else would anybody the crease with the play blown dead. The official expect?” immediately signaled no goal. Canada coach Laura Schuler was happy with Agosta put Canada up 1-0 at 7:18 of the second the win, especially Lacasse’s performance. on the power play. With Megan Keller in the box “She played outstanding for us,” Schuler said. for interfering with Poulin, Natalie Spooner in her Kendall Coyne scored the lone goal for the 100th international game spun and hit Agosta in Americans. the slot with a backhanded pass. Agosta’s shot Canada and the United States are the only coun- went off goalie Maddie Rooney’s glove and in for tries to ever win women’s hockey gold at the the goal. Rooney was in net for all three of the Olympics. The Americans won in 1998 when American wins over Canada last fall. women’s hockey joined the Olympics, while Nurse scored at 14:56 with a shot from the left Canada is looking for a fifth straight title. circle that went off Rooney’s elbow. Laura Stacey The two played eight times last fall through a appeared to be offside as Canada brought the puck Officials awarded Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson a penalty shot at 16:08 of the pre-Olympic exhibition tour and the Four Nations into the zone, but the United States did not chal- second after Canadian forward Haley Irwin placed a glove on top of the puck in the Cup. The United States won two of the first three, lenge. crease amid a pile of bodies in the crease. Lamoureux-Davidson, who scored the fast- est back-to-back goals in Olympic history in the U.S. win over Russia, went too slow and Lacasse easily deflected her backhand shot. “It’s always a battle, especially playing the U.S.,” Agosta said. “We just got to kind of keep it coming.”

Hilary Knight, left, of the United States, blocks a shot by Canada as teammate goalie goalie Maddie Rooney, right, protects her net against Canada’s Melodie Jennifer Wakefield (9), of Canada, and Monique Lamoureux-Morando (7), of the United States, Daoust during the first period of a preliminary round during a women’s hockey compete for the puck during the second period of a preliminary round during a women’s hockey game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, game at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Gangneung, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Canada 2018. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) won 2-1. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on PAGE 12 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS Dear TV Sports Listings Thursday, Feb. 15 Network) Auto Racing Golf Annie 11:30 a.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: NextEra 2 p.m. PGA Tour: Genesis Open Round 1 (GOLF) Energy Resources 250 Practice (FS1) 10 p.m. LPGA Tour: Australian Open Round 2 (GOLF) By ANNIE LANE 2:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: NextEra 5 a.m. European PGA Tour: Oman Open Round 2 (GOLF) Energy Resources 250 Practice (FS1) Hockey 4:30 p.m. NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: NextEra 7 p.m. NHL: New York Rangers at New York Islanders The Leftovers Thief Energy Resources 250 Final Practice (FS1) (MSGPL) Dear Annie: I have had this issue with a certain family member, and I am hoping you can advise me on what to do. 7 p.m. NASCAR: Can-Am Duel. Monster Energy Cup Series 7:30 p.m. NHL: Buffalo Sabres at Ottawa Senators (MSG) When the family of one of our sons visits and eats dinner at (FS1) Olympics our house, his wife cleans up afterward, which is appreciat- ed, but the problem is that she takes 90 percent of the food Basketball 7:10 a.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey: Czech Republic for herself and her grown children without asking. If they 7 p.m. NCAA: Purdue at Wisconsin (ESPN) vs. Korea Republic (USA) were having financial problems, I would gladly give it all to 7 p.m. NCAA: Temple at Wichita State (ESPN2) 7:10 a.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey: Switzerland vs. them, but this is definitely not the case. One year, she wrapped up the remains of a 5-pound ham. I am now stop- 7 p.m. NCAA: Tulsa at Connecticut (ESPNU) Canada (NBCSN) ping the meals and offering only dessert, which I feel bad 7 p.m. NCAA: Cincinnati at Houston (CBSSN) 7 p.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Figure Skating Short (NBCSN) about. I feel worse about her taking what isn’t hers to take. Help, please. I will be watching for your reply. Thank you so 7 p.m. NCAA Women: Duke at Syracuse (YES) 8 p.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Figure Skating Short, Women’s much for listening. -- Longtime Fan 8 p.m. NCAA: Ohio State at Penn State (Big Ten Network) Snowboarding Cross Final, Men’s Skeleton Final, Women’s Dear Longtime Fan: You never know what goes on 9 p.m. NCAA: UAB vs. Louisiana Tech (CBSSN) Freestyle Skiing Aerials, Women’s Cross-country Skiing 10km behind closed doors. Maybe they are having financial prob- lems. Regardless, she is feeding your grandchildren. If it 9 p.m. NCAA: Arizona at Arizona State (ESPN) Freestyle Final (NBC) really bothers you that she takes all the leftovers, perhaps 9 p.m. NCAA: Oregon at USC (ESPN2) 10 p.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey: United States vs. you could set aside a plate of leftovers and put a cute name tag on it for her. Either way, I would be extremely reluctant 9 p.m. NCAA: Campbell at Radford (ESPNU) Slovakia (CNBC) to cut her off from taking home some of the food -- and don’t 9 p.m. NCAA: Utah at Washington (Pac-12 Network) 11 p.m. Winter Olympics: Curling (M) United States vs. settle for serving only dessert when you and your family 9 p.m. NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves Sweden, Cross-country Skiing (M) 15km Freestyle Final would prefer a real meal. Dear Annie: Up until six months ago, my 96-year-old (TNT) (NBCSN) father was active. He was driving, helping with farm chores 11 p.m. NCAA: Saint Mary’s at San Francisco (ESPNU) 2:40 a.m. Winter Olympics: Men’s Ice Hockey: Olympic and even driving the tractor in the fields to assist with har- vesting. We are a long-established Upper Midwestern farm 11 p.m. NCAA: Oregon State at UCLA (FS1) Athletes from Russia vs. Slovenia (NBCSN) family. We have a wonderful community of loving people. 11 p.m. NCAA: Colorado at Washington State (Pac-12 Mom (who passed away many years ago) and Dad were vibrant. Dad was a leader in many ways and respected in all areas of his career, church and community. Until recently, he was visiting shut-ins and helping others any way he could. Now he is the one who is a shut-in -- suffering from a stroke and unable to take care of himself. On The Tube I am so angry with those people he loves so much who cannot find the time to visit or send a card or make a phone call. Don’t ask me how Dad is doing! Visit him. Take him a cookie or a cup of ice cream. Let him know how much you have appreciated him over the years. Share a good story. Even a short visit means everything. His whole world has changed. He knows he is declining. “Busy” isn’t going to matter when your loved ones are gone. Annie, thank you for your platform. I am appreciative of every minute I have with my father and wish that all children could feel that emotion. I was away from the community for most of my life and understand how day-to-day living can diminish family history and heritage. When our parents are gone, it seems that so much tradition is gone. -- Daughter in Wisconsin Dear Daughter: Your message will be relevant to many families, so I’m happy to provide a platform. But if you’re trying to get through to your family members, this isn’t the most efficient way. You need to communicate to them how lonely and isolated your dad is feeling and what direct actions they can take to help. Sure, ideally, they would have sprung to action on their own accord, but in reality, it might take a wake-up call. Pick up the phone.

HINTS FROM HELOISE What to know about GMO Dear Readers: You may hear the terms “GMO” and “non-GMO” in the media. Have you ever wondered what that means? “GMO” stands for “genetically modified organism.” A GMO is something (for our purposes, a food) whose DNA has been scientifically altered by man for any num- ber of reasons: to improve flavor, to produce more from a crop (to save money) and to prevent insect damage, for example. Corn, beets and soybeans are the largest crops that are genetically modified, according to the U.S. Food and Drug In this Nov. 17, 2012 file photo, actor Scott Baio arrives at the TeenNick HALO Awards in Los Angeles. Former “Charles Administration (www.fda.gov), and these are then made into forms of oils and sugars. in Charge” actor Alexander Polinsky says Baio assaulted and “mentally tortured” him during their time together on the The big question: Are genetically modified foods safe to show in the 1980s. Polinsky made the allegations Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Los Angeles during a news conference eat? Research largely says “Yes.” The FDA regulates their called by his attorney. (Photo by Joe Kohen/Invision/AP, File) production. As with anything, some people may have aller- gies to GMOs. By the way, organic foods are always non- GMO. This is a big discussion. Do your research, talk to your doctor and decide. -- Heloise Spokesman: Scott Baio denies VACUUM POPPER Dear Heloise: When a jar won’t open, tap the side of the lid firmly but carefully on the carpeted floor. This will break the vacuum seal. -- Angela S. in Salt Lake City sexual misconduct claims TOASTY WARM Dear Heloise: To keep my feet warm, I layer knee-high LOS ANGELES (AP) — Scott Baio Eggert, came forward last month with the actress filed a police report against stockings under socks. Two thin layers is warmer, to me, “is denying each and every one of the claims that Baio sexually assaulted her Baio last week. Glicklich said attorney than one bulky layer. allegations” made against him by two of when she was a minor while they were Leonard Levine would represent Baio I even got my husband to wear the knee-high stockings his former co-stars on “Charles in working together. in that matter, and that he would be pre- under his socks -- he works outside. His buddies don’t know Charge,” his spokesman said Baio called those allegations false senting the LAPD with evidence to -- or maybe they do it, too? -- Mary Jane S. in Chicago Wednesday. and said he and Eggert were involved in refute Eggert’s claims. SOGGY SANDWICH SOLUTION Brian Glicklich read a brief statement a consensual relationship when she was McGrath showed a photo of a smiling Dear Heloise: When I make a peanut butter and jelly sand- from Baio at a news conference held in of legal age. Polinsky and Baio that she said was wich, I put peanut butter on both pieces of bread, and then I response to the latest claim of misconduct. On Wednesday, Jennifer McGrath, an taken at Baio’s birthday party seven put the jelly on the peanut butter. This helps to keep the Former “Charles in Charge” actor attorney for Baio, characterized the years ago. Glicklich referenced an inter- bread from getting soggy before lunch. -- Tim D., Lubbock, Alexander Polinsky said at a news con- claims by Polinsky and Eggert as “ever view Eggert had given years ago where Texas ference earlier in the day that Baio changing” and evidence of “continual she said working with Baio on “Charles assaulted and “mentally tortured” him hunger for publicity.” Glicklich also in Charge” was fun and that she would when he was a child star on the show in suggested the allegations were motivat- be happy to work with him again. the 1980s. He said Baio exposed him- ed by a desire for media attention. Baio live-streamed the news confer- self, discussed gay sex acts and once McGrath confirmed, however, that ence on his Facebook page but did not threw a hot cup of tea in his face. the Los Angeles Police Department is attend. Glicklich and McGrath said he Another star of the series, Nicole investigating Eggert’s allegations after was at a school party with his daughter.

Uncomfortable moments for NBC with Shaun White allegations NEW YORK (AP) — The sexual misconduct allegations against snowboarder Shaun White that resurfaced after he won gold surely caused discomfort at NBC. A lawsuit by the female former drummer in White’s rock band accus- ing him of crude behavior was settled last May. After White’s victory, Christine Brennan of USA Today wrote, “Why in the world aren’t we talking about this?” White was asked about it during a Wednesday news conference in which no female journalists were called upon, and said he didn’t want to talk about “gossip.” His hole dug deeper, it fell to the “Today” show’s Savannah Guthrie — whose former co-host, Matt Lauer, was dismissed in November because of an improper workplace relationship — to ask more. She did, twice, prefacing one question by saying, “I take no pleasure in asking it.” During a pre-taped interview that aired during Tuesday night’s Olympic coverage, NBC’s Mike Tirico asked White about coming back from his loss in Sochi and an injury he suffered in New Zealand, but the sexual misconduct case never came up. Perhaps it would remind viewers of Tirico’s own history — he was suspended for three months in the early 1990s while at ESPN — and that’s clearly something NBC wants in the rear-view mirror. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018: This year you have a way of stunning others by taking the most unexpected actions. People find hanging out with you to be exciting and noteworthy. Your creativity mixed with your willingness to take risks creates dynamic situations. If you are single, you could meet someone from out of the blue. Look By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker to the second half of this birthday year to meet this DUSTIN person. If you are attached, your sweetie might point out that you seem unusually rigid. You might want to show more interest in others’ ideas. A fel- low AQUARIUS could be just as stubborn as you are.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Some of your friends seem to be out of sorts. You can expect one of them to make a major change that could affect you. You might not Mark Buford understand what is happening right now, but when SCARY GARY you look back, you will know that today was impor- tant. Tonight: Where the crowds are. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You are determined to make a differ- ence. Know that you are likely to run into the unexpected. Your smile opens doors and permits you to lead others through this wildly emotional day. Stay calm, but be ready to take the lead, if need be. Tonight: On top of the world. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You could experience some fast changes Crosswords that you did not anticipate. How you deal with a close friend at a distance could surprise not only DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni that person, but you as well. Understand your lim- its. Realize what is expected of you, and happily oblige. Tonight: Read between the lines. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could be emotional and some- what unclear about what to do. Trust that in a few days, you will have made the right decision with the help of a partner. You seem to be overwhelmed when considering the pros and cons of a financial situation. Tonight: Make headway. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might feel as if there is no other choice than the present one. Stay more in touch with what you need. Do not hesitate to forge ahead to make your wish a possibility. Others seem testy B.C. Mastroianni and Hart at times, and at other times could be quite accom- modating. Tonight: Go with the flow. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You can be difficult and touchy. In fact, today you might feel more irritated than usual just doing your normal thing. If you don’t feel comfortable with what is going on, stop and reflect on the issue before starting up a conversation. Ask questions. Tonight: Opt for togetherness. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Be realistic about what you find out. You might want to keep some information to yourself for now. Reflect on what is happening, then assess the implications and your choices. Not coming to a decision might be OK for a while. ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie Tonight: Stay within your budget. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You could be at a point where you can’t deal with the stress surrounding an older person or relative. You would be well-advised to keep your cool for now. Do a better job of listening and digest- ing information. If others seem off the rails, don’t worry. Tonight: This, too, shall pass. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could be trying to approach a situation differently. Stay with the tried and true for now, while you weigh the pros and cons of a poten- tial new direction. Take your time, as it could be difficult to reverse course at the last minute. Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett Tonight: Plans could change at any moment. ANDY CAPP CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You will need to stay on top of what is causing you and a close friend some stress. You might not be as comfortable handling a certain financial arrangement as you thought you’d be. Support yourself, especially if you feel the need for change. Tonight: Pay bills first, then decide. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might want to head in a new direction. Your vision could be changing because of Cryptoquip a new set of needs and desires. You are likely to make this adjustment more gracefully than you had thought possible. Others will respond better than you had anticipated. Tonight: All smiles. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe HHHH Reach out to someone you rarely spend time with but trust implicitly. The two of you will enjoy the bantering back and forth. Whether you realize it, you are helping each other question one another’s beliefs in order to make a health, strong decision. Tonight: Make it early.

BORN TODAY Actor Chris Farley (1964), actress Jane Seymour (1951), actor John Barrymore (1882) *** Jacqueline Bigar is on the internet at www.jac- quelinebigar.com. (c) 2018 by King Features Syndicate Inc. PAGE 14 - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS George Washington downs UMass AMHERST (AP) — Senior Patrick Steeves scored 16 points with 12 rebounds for his first career double-double, Terry Nolan Jr. added 12 points with six assists and three steals, and George Washington beat Massachusetts 83-72 on Wednesday night to win its fifth straight in the series. Jair Bolden scored 12 points and Arnaldo Toro added 11 for the Colonials (11-15, 4-9 Atlantic 10), who outrebound- ed the Minutemen 43-28 and held them to 39.3 percent shooting from the field. Yuta Watanabe’s layup put the Colonials up for good, 10-8, and GW led 43-25 at Los Angeles Clippers guard Milos Teodosic, right, passes the ball as he is pressured by Boston halftime. Bo Zeigler’s basket Celtics forward Al Horford (42) during the second quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, capped a 10-3 run for a 55-32 GW lead. Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (AP Photo) C.J. Anderson scored 21 points with 11 rebounds, Pipkins added 20 points with five 3s and Rayshawn Miller Jordan has 30 points and 13 11 points for UMass (11-15, 4-9). Carl Pierre scored eight points and hit his 72nd career 3 Massachusetts’ Luwane Pipkins drives past George to set a school record for most Washington’s Terry Nolan during the second half rebounds, Clippers beat Celtics 3s made by a freshman, eclips- of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, BOSTON (AP) — Guarding DeAndre Jordan initial six points, with the first 3 coming on a ing Pipkins and Anthony Feb. 14, 2018, in Amherst, Mass. (J. Anthony Roberts/ in the paint is hard enough. shot from beyond the arc in front of the Celtics’ Anderson (2001-02). The Republican via AP) When he’s making his free throws, that makes bench. He added a conventional 3-point play it a much bigger problem. after his driving basket. Jordan had a career-high 30 points and 13 Los Angeles saw its lead sliced to three twice rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the before Jordan had an alley-oop dunk and Harris Boston Celtics 129-119 on Wednesday night for followed with a 3-point play with just under their fourth victory in five games. three minutes to play. The 6-foot-11 center, a 59 percent shooter Williams’ 3-point play made it 126-116 in the from the free-throw line coming into the game, final two minutes. went 8 for 9, including hitting all four when In the third quarter, the lead changed hands 10 Boston coach Brad Stevens called for his team to times in the final 3:11, with the Clippers taking foul him twice intentionally. the final one, 93-91, on Harris’ 3 from the left “Made his free throws,” Clippers coach Doc wing. Rivers said. “We were jokingly saying: ‘When TIP-INS we find the hot hand, keep going to it.’” Clippers: The are 5-2 since they sent Blake Tobias Harris added 21 points, Danilo Gallinari Griffin to Detroit in blockbuster trade on Jan. 29. had 20, and Lou Williams 19. ... Former Celtics G Avery Bradley got a nice Jordan seemed to feed off Boston’s poor pick- ovation during pregame introductions. and-roll defense every time the Clippers needed Celtics: Stevens said G Marcus Smart (cut, a basket. right hand) will start practicing next Wednesday, “Whenever I’m setting picks and rolling, it and that he put the team in a “tough position” puts a lot of pressure on the defense,” he said. with the injury that he suffered when he cut his Jordan was 11 of 14 from the field. He entered hand on glass at the team hotel in Los Angeles in hitting 64.7 percent of his shots this season. late January. Kyrie Irving led Boston with 33 points and GRONK COMMOTION eight assists. Al Horford had 20 points, and Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski walked Marcus Morris added 13 points and 11 rebounds. into the arena early into the third quarter, bring- The Celtics lost for the fourth time in five ing cheers and a loud reaction from the fans sit- games, a stretch that has seen them fall behind ting behind the basket where Irving was shoot- Toronto for the best record in the Eastern ing free throws. Conference. He waved to the fans when he walked past the The Celtics gave up over 120 points for the stanchion to his front-row seat. Later, he danced second straight game, allowing a season-high to when he was shown on the video board. the Clippers after giving up 121 against STREAK CONTINUES Cleveland on Sunday. Williams scored 15 or more points for the 27th Boston hadn’t given up 120 before the last two straight game, the league’s second longest active games. streak. “We couldn’t guard them all night,” Stevens DUNK-FEST said. “So that had nothing to do with the start, Jordan had eight dunks in the game, four com- middle or finish.” ing in the opening quarter. www.thewestfieldnews.com The Celtics are 6-9 in their last 15 games. NICE START “I think the theme here is our defense needs to The Clippers opened a 31-17 lead late in the be better,” Horford said. “We’re a group that’s opening quarter and led 34-25 after one. They built what we have so far based on the defensive held the lead for the entire first half, holding a end. We’ve taken a big step back on that, it’s 61-57 edge at intermission. obvious, the last few games.” UP NEXT Boston had opened a 99-95 lead early in the Clippers: At Golden State on Feb. 22. They’re final quarter on Terry Rozier’s 3 from the left 1-2 against the Warriors this season, with all the wing before the Clippers went on 10-0 run over games decided by double digits. a 1:57 stretch. Celtics: At Detroit on Feb. 23. The teams have Williams sparked the spree by scoring the split two games. Massachusetts’ Carl Pierre launches a 3-pointer against George Washington during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Amherst, Mass. (J. Anthony Roberts/The Republican via AP)

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BOSTON (AP) — A Boston sports radio station facing criticism after a host used a stereotyped Asian accent to impersonate New England Patriots quar- terback Tom Brady’s agent will suspend live programming while employees receive “sensitivity training.” WEEI announced Wednesday that live programs will halt from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday while the staff participates in the mandatory, all-day training. It comes after host Christian Fauria impersonated Don Yee on air last Friday. Yee is of Chinese descent but was born in Sacramento, California. Fauria, a former Patriots tight end, was suspended for five days and has since apologized. But The Boston Globe reports at least five advertisers have terminated or suspended commercial buys as a result of the incident.

Bill seeks permanent legalization fantasy sports BOSTON (AP) — Lawmakers are reviewing a bill that would permanently legal- ize daily fantasy sports in Massachusetts. The measure heard by a legislative committee on Wednesday would impose a 15 percent tax on the gross revenues of companies that offer the online contests, such as Boston-based DraftKings. The bill emerged from a study commission that was created after the Legislature granted daily fantasy sports temporary legal status to operate in the state. That authorization is set to expire July 31. Democratic Sen. Eileen Donoghue of Lowell, who sponsored the measure, noted Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives past Los Angeles Clippers guard Austin Rivers (25) the proposed 15 percent tax would be less than the taxes paid by casino operators. and forward Tobias Harris (34) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in Boston, DraftKings said in a statement that the bill would provide “critical legal certain- Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. (AP Photo) ty,” but added it was continuing to review the full implications of the bill. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2018 - PAGE 15

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