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VOL.Attention 86 NO. 151 Westfield: Let’s ‘RetireTUESDAY, JUNE the 27, Fire!’2017 75 cents By Tina Gorman, in distress has hearing, visual, mobility, or cognitive limita- Executive Director tions as well as information about gate or key access, lock box Westfield Council On Aging location, or potential on site hazards. Disability Indicator and With support from the Westfield Fire Department, the Emergency Information Forms are available at the Senior Westfield Public Safety Communication Center, the Westfield Center, 45 Noble Street. For those who would like assistance News, the Westfield Rotary Club, and Mayor Brian Sullivan, completing the forms, COA staff members are available to the Westfield Council On Aging is once again launching its help. annual Retire the Fire! fire prevention and safety campaign for An important question that Retire the Fire! coordinators are the City’s older adults. During the week of March 5 to 9, resi- asking the City’s older adults is, “Can you be found in an emer- dents of Westfield will see Retire the Fire! flyers hung through- gency?” It is not unusual for older adults to require the ser- out the City and buttons with the slogan worn by Council On vices of firefighters, paramedics, or police officers. The faster Aging staff, seniors, and community leaders. Both are gentle that emergency personnel can get to the scene, the more likely Smoke alarms need to be replaced at least every 10 years. reminders that fire safety for Westfield’s older adults is a per- that a life can be saved or a disaster averted. But what if emer- (WNG File Photo) sonal, family, and community effort. gency personnel can’t find the victim’s house? Massachusetts The focus of this year’s Retire the Fire! effort is distribution law requires that homes have, on the dwelling, a number rep- all of the City’s older adults. Sixty percent of the fire deaths and completion of the Disability Indicator and Emergency resenting the address. House numbers are available through that occur each year take place in homes without smoke Information Forms. Information from these forms will be the Council On Aging and can be installed by members of the alarms or working smoke alarms. Massachusetts law requires entered into the Westfield 9-1-1 dispatch system. Then if a Westfield Rotary Club for those sixty and older who need vis- certain types of smoke detectors based on the year that the 9-1-1 call is made, first responders will have vital information ible numbers on their house. home was built. Courtesy of the Westfield Fire Department, about the person in need, prior to arriving on the scene. It is An additional goal of the Retire the Fire! program is working helpful for first responders to know ahead of time if the person smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of See Retire The Fire, Page 3 Unexpected consequences By Carl E. Hartdegen Correspondent WESTFIELD – “If you’re going to do something stupid, don’t post a video of it” said Det. Lt. David Ragazzini, offer- ing a life lesson while reporting a violation of a city ordi- nance. The video in question showed a young man – who did not appear to be of legal drinking age – drinking a beer while standing next to a city patrol car in the Westfield Police Department parking lot. Community policing officer Chris Coach reports he was Westfield High School student readers for Dr. Seuss night WHS Culinary Arts students baked sheet cakes for the party. able to identify the 17-year-old college student who admitted at Franklin Avenue Elementary School. (Photos submitted) that he was the person in the video and that he had been drinking beer. The young man told Coach that he was embar- rassed and apologized to him. Coach issued two $100 city ordinance violation citations; Franklin Avenue celebrates one for being a person younger than the legal age in posses- sion of alcohol and another for possession of a open con- Dr. Seuss with a Pajama Party tainer of alcohol in public. By Amy Porter dents volunteered their time to read to K-5 Correspondent Franklin students. The WHS culinary WESTFIELD – Nearly 200 students, department baked two Dr. Seuss sheet cakes Southwick already preparing family members, and teachers visited that fed guests. The Westfield Education Franklin Avenue in their pajamas to listen to Association donated three dozen stove-pipe for summer fireworks stories, sing Happy Birthday, eat cake, and hats for the readers, while the PTO supplied By Greg Fitzpatrick take home books on Thursday evening. water, plates, and forks. Correspondent The reading party culminated a week of “The highlight of the evening occurred SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Civic Fund is getting an activities celebrating Read Across America when elementary students were able to early start on fundraising for the 2018 fireworks. This year’s and Dr. Seuss’ birthday. This event, orga- choose their own books to take home. Over fireworks will take place on Saturday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at the nized by Chris Tolpa, Interim Principal of 1,000 gently used books were donated by American Legion near the motocross track. Franklin Avenue, and Patricia LeClair, WHS students and teachers and will now “I don’t think we’ve ever come out this early with a date,” WHS English Department Chair, was a col- become part of Franklin Avenue students’ said Southwick Civic Fund President Joe Deedy. “We’ll have laborative effort by many, Tolpa said. home libraries. What a celebration!“ Tolpa Both readers and listeners wore a longer time to raise it.” Over thirty Westfield High School stu- said. pajamas to the event. Deedy, who is also Vice-Chairman of the Select Board, added that Southwick Town Hall will start getting phone calls every couple of weeks from people asking when the fireworks are so they can plan their parties around the fire- works. 104th Fighter Wing family receives national award This year, Deedy is looking to get a couple of bands to By Randy Burlingame room. play music prior to the fireworks being set off. Adding some Correspondent “I feel like we are being given an small carnival games for kids may be a possibility as well. WESTFIELD – The National Guard award as a family, but I honestly think The Southwick Civic Fund is looking to raise $12,000 as Family of the Year Award is presented to we are representing so many Guard the fireworks will cost around $9,000 and the extra $3,000 one Army and one Air National Guard families that make the Guard what it is,” could be used for hiring police and fire personnel, and any Family each year to recognize them for said Cathleen Haldopoulos. “It’s such an other added expenses that may come along. their exceptional service to the Family honor. There are so many families that In the weeks prior to the fireworks, volunteers from Team Program. help. That comes from service before Justice will be at the town transfer station with their buckets Col. Alexander ‘Snip’ Haldopoulos, self.” asking for donations. A non-profit organization in the com- retired commander of the 104th The former operations group com- munity, Team Justice will be assisting the Southwick Civic Operations Group, and the Haldopoulos mander believes the time and effort his Fund with anything that they may need. family, Cathleen, Logan, Brody and family has put in over the years stems For anyone that is looking to donate to this year’s fire- Jack, received the Air National Guard from the supportive culture they were works, you can do so by making a check out to the Southwick award for their volunteer service during introduced to when they arrived ten Civic Fund and writing “fireworks” in the memo. People can 2017 on Feb. 23 at the 104th Fighter years ago and that they have seen it grow also follow the Southwick Civic Fund Facebook page for Wing, Westfield Massachusetts. since then. any updates leading up to the fireworks. The work done by the Haldopoulos “We’ve seen this base evolve from A tradition in town for more than 50 years, Deedy is family, from Longmeadow 2007 when we got here to now,” said encouraging the community to help make the town fireworks Massachusetts, is a reflection of Air The Haldopoulos family receives nation- Col. Haldopoulos. “The Guard has stronger than ever. National Guard culture that has a direct al award for Air National Guard Family changed around us. We have become “I think it’s more of a grassroots effort,” said Deedy. impact on mission readiness and morale of the Year at the 104th Fighter Wing in much more operational. The playtime on “There’s not too many traditions left if you look around, so at the 104th FW. Westfield, Massachusetts. (U.S. Air National base has gone down. We have to recog- let’s try to keep this one going.” “When our members deploy they need Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Melanie J. Casineau) nize the mission here obviously changed. to know their family is taken care of at The amount of commitment operation- home,” said Lisa Potito, the Airman and ple made them feel better about being ally has changed. The volunteer work family readiness program manager at the part of the Barnes team,” said Col. that these guys do, it helps.” 104th FW. “They helped make sure our Haldopoulos. “They would commit The family said they hope they have families are as mission ready as our more and give more of themselves to the done enough over the years to inspire members are and that’s huge because a organization. So in that sense it helps others to get involved and keep support- member can’t focus on their mission if readiness, and it allows people to focus ing members of the 104th FW and their they don’t know their family is taken on their jobs.” families. care of.” The Haldopoulos’ have given their According to Potito, that sort of a Col. Haldopoulos also thinks that time to help setup holiday events, assist mindset is exactly what defines a mem- morale can be tied to readiness, saying Airmen paint their homes, clean out base ber of the unit. that people are more likely to feel like warehouses, babysit, introduce new “They emphasize what it means to be part of the team when they are involved families to the area, chop firewood and a Barnstormer. They really are all about in something that is bigger than them- support families while service members helping out our military, whether you’re selves. are deployed or away training over the a pilot or a new Airmen coming in, “The things that Cathleen, myself and past decade, all while still fulfilling their they’re right there to help out the fami- A view of the Southwick Fireworks in the past years at the boys could do to help out these peo- duties at work, on base or in the class- lies and that’s what it’s all about.” Whalley Park. (WNG File Photo). 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New exhibit features Fire Victim’s Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner artifacts from World War I Montgomery announces the Fire Victim’s Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner to benefit the Bodendorf and Camp families. This Springfield Armory National Historic Site is proud to winter our town has suffered, these two families have lost both their homes due to fire. Please come and support your neighbors announce a new exhibit commemorating the centennial of the at the Spaghetti Dinner held in the Montgomery Town Hall on March 15 at 6 pm. Tickets are $8 for Adults and $5 for kids First World War, which features original artifacts from the under 12, there will be a 50/50 raffle and ToGo boxes if you cannot stay. The Pitoniak Brother’s will be providing live music conflict. The Spoils of War: Relics from the Front will open to as well! Volunteers and donations please contact Paula at the Montgomery Library (413-862-3894 or montgomerylibrary@ the public with a special reception on Thursday, March 8 yahoo.com) from 6:00 to 8:00pm. The event will include light refresh- ments and a cash bar. Admission is free. In the immediate aftermath of World War I, at that point the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce – St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast largest war the world had ever seen, the occupying allied Join us as for our annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast hosted by Westfield State University March 16, 2018 (7:00 – 9:00 am). armies sifted through vast amounts of war materiel left behind Thank you to our sponsors: Event Sponsor: Westfield State University; Bronze Sponsor: Republic Services; In-Kind Flower by all former belligerents. Officers of the US Army’s Ordnance Department scoured trenches, repair depots and arsenals for Sponsor: Flowers by Webster.Keynote Speaker: Bo Sullivan, Executive Director of The Irish Cultural Center of Western New items of interest. Many of the objects collected were gathered England. 50/50 Raffle to support the Chamber Scholarship Fund. Breakfast tickets: $25 for Chamber Members, $30 for specifically for the museum at Springfield Armory. General Public. Registration is available on our website at www.westfieldbiz.org. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities or A rare opportunity for a “sneak peek” at these artifacts additional information, please contact: Pam Bussell at The Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce: 413.568.1618 or pbus- before they are put on display will occur on Saturday, March [email protected]. 3 at 2:00pm during the next Curator’s Corner presentation. Curator Alex MacKenzie will tell the fascinating stories Save the date: Red Cross Blood Drive behind the objects that were brought back from the front lines of World War I. Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce – According to the American Red Cross, every 2 The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the loca- seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Make a tion of the nation’s first armory (1794-1968), and was estab- March After 5 Connection difference and contribute to the effort to help mil- lished by George Washington. The site includes historic March 14, 2018 (5 – 7 pm) Join us for our March After 5 Connection lions of those in need by joining Gateway’s Red grounds, buildings, and the world’s largest historic American hosted by Spotlight Graphics, 9B Whalley Way, Southwick, MA. Cross Club on March 16, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. in military firearms collection. There is ample parking and the the high school gymnasium for a blood drive. FREE for Chamber members, $10 General Public (cash/credit paid at Donors should be in general good health and feel building is wheelchair accessible. The Museum is open 9am the door). Refreshments will be served. 50/50 Raffle to benefit our to 5pm, Wednesday to Sunday, November 1 to Memorial Day, well; must be at least 16-years-old (if under 18, and then seven days a week from Memorial Day to October Chamber Scholarship fund! Bring your business cards and make con- donor must have parental consent); and weigh at 31. Admission is free. For information call 413-734-8551 or nections! On-line registration available @ www.westfieldbiz.org. For least 110 lbs. Sign-ups are available online at red- check www.nps.gov/spar. more information, please call Pam at the Chamber at 413.568.1618. cross.org, but walk-ins are welcome too.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, March 5, the 64th day of 2018. There are 301 days left in the year.

n March 5, 1868, the impeachment trial of the continent, allowing police governments to rule at age 58 after a struggle with cancer. Transportation President Andrew Johnson began in the U.S. Eastern Europe.” Security Administration head John Pistole announced OSenate, with Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase pre- that airline passengers would be able to carry small siding. Johnson, the first U.S. president to be In 1953, Soviet dictator Josef Stalin died after three knives, souvenir baseball bats, golf clubs and other impeached, was accused of “high crimes and misde- decades in power. Composer Sergei Prokofiev died sports equipment onto planes (the plan was dropped meanors” stemming from his attempt to fire Secretary in Moscow at age 61. three months later amid fierce congressional and in- of War Edwin M. Stanton; the trial ended on May 26 with Johnson’s acquittal. dustry opposition). In 1963, country music performers Patsy Cline, Cow- On this date: boy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in the crash One year ago: In 1766, Antonio de Ulloa arrived in New Orleans to of their plane, a Piper Comanche, near Camden, Ten- Throngs of people converged in the city of Selma, assume his duties as the first Spanish governor of the nessee, along with pilot Randy Hughes (Cline’s man- Alabama, for the annual re-enactment of a key event Louisiana Territory, where he encountered resistance ager). in the civil rights movement: the 1965 march across from the French residents. the Edmund Pettus Bridge by demonstrators seek- In 1966, BOAC Flight 911, a Boeing 707, crashed into ing voting rights. A bus carrying farm workers ran off In 1770, the Boston Massacre took place as British Japan’s Mount Fuji after breaking up in severe turbu- a highway and ended up in a stream southwest of soldiers who’d been taunted by a crowd of colonists lence; all 124 people on board were killed. Panama’s capital, killing 18 people and injuring doz- opened fire, killing five people. ens more. In 1970, the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nucle- In 1867, thousands of members of the Irish Repub- ar Weapons went into effect after 43 nations ratified it. Today’s Birthdays: lican Brotherhood launched the Fenian Rebellion in Actor Paul Sand is 86. Actor James B. Sikking is 84. Ireland in an attempt at overthrowing British rule; the In 1982, comedian John Belushi was found dead of Actor Dean Stockwell is 82. Actor Fred Williamson poorly-organized rising was swiftly put down by Brit- a drug overdose in a rented bungalow in Hollywood; is 80. Actress Samantha Eggar is 79. Actor Michael ish and Irish authorities. he was 33. Warren is 72. Actor Eddie Hodges is 71. Singer Eddy Grant is 70. Rock musician Alan Clark (Dire Straits) In 1927, “The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place,” In 1993, Palair Macedonian Airlines Flight 301, a Fok- is 66. Actress-comedian Marsha Warfield is 64. Magi- the last Sherlock Holmes story by Sir Arthur Conan ker 100, crashed after taking off from Skopje Airport, cian Penn Jillette is 63. Actress Adriana Barraza is 62. Doyle, was published in the U.S. in Liberty Magazine. killing 83 of the 97 persons aboard. Actress Talia Balsam is 59. Rock singers Charlie and Craig Reid (The Proclaimers) are 56. Pro Football Hall In 1933, in German parliamentary elections, the Nazi Ten years ago: of Famer Michael Irvin is 52. Actor Paul Blackthorne Party won 44 percent of the vote; the Nazis joined John McCain, having sewn up the Republican presi- is 49. Rock musician John Frusciante (froo-SHAN’- with a conservative nationalist party to gain a slender dential nomination, got a White House embrace from tee) is 48. Singer Rome is 48. Actor Kevin Connolly is majority in the Reichstag. President George W. Bush, who praised the Arizona 44. Actress Eva Mendes is 44. Actress Jill Ritchie is senator’s “incredible courage and strength of charac- 44. Actress Jolene Blalock is 43. Model Niki Taylor is In 1946, Winston Churchill delivered his “Iron Curtain” ter and perseverance.” 43. Actress Kimberly McCullough is 40. Actress Karo- speech at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, in lina Wydra is 37. Singer-songwriter Amanda Shires is which he said: “From Stettin in the Baltic, to Trieste in Five years ago: 36. Actress Dominique McElligott is 32. Actor Sterling the Adriatic, an ‘iron curtain’ has descended across Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, Latin America’s Knight is 29. Actor Jake Lloyd is 29. most vocal and controversial leader, died in Caracas THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 - PAGE 3

Government Meetings MONDAY, March 5 Westfield Fire Commission at 6 pm Granville Selectboard at 7 pm Assessors at 7:30 pm Planning Board at 7:30 pm Retire The Fire Chester Continued from Page 1 Board of Selectmen Meeting at 6 pm specific written guidelines are available at the Senior Center for Tolland homes constructed prior to 1975, between 1975 and 1997, and Board of Selectmen at 5 pm those built after 1997. Board of Selectmen at 5 pm Another goal involves the replacement of detector batteries. Batteries should be replaced annually. A good rule of thumb for Blandford Westfield’s older adults is to replace the batteries during Retire the Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Fire! week. With daylight saving time on the horizon this week- Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm end, now is the perfect time to attend to this task. Unfortunately, Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm many older adults cannot and should not replace the batteries Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm themselves. Most detectors are installed in the ceiling of a room and the use of a ladder is necessary for battery replacement. For Jeremy Gilbert works to repair a power line after a storm safety reasons, older adults should enlist the help of relatives, passed through the area on Saturday, March 3, 2018 in friends, and neighbors to change the batteries in their smoke Lynchburg, Va. Virginia’s coast is bracing for possible alarms. If such assistance is not available, seniors can call the Council On Aging at 562-6435 and a reliable volunteer from the flooding in the wake of the nor’easter that slammed into Harvard University professor Westfield Rotary Club will gladly help. the East Coast. High-wind warnings remain in effect Finally, educating the public about fire prevention and safety through Saturday while coastal flooding warnings will last placed on leave specifically geared toward older adults is crucial to the success of until 5 p.m. Sunday. The worst flooding is expected to take CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) — Harvard University has the Retire the Fire! program. Toward that end, the Westfield News place during Saturday’s two high tides. (Jay Westcott/The placed a professor on administrative leave following a series will publish a series of articles throughout the week on those topics News & Advance via AP) of sexual misconduct allegations. that are most pertinent to this unique population. In addition to the In an email sent to students Sunday, the university’s articles, informational brochures and handouts are available at the Faculty of the Arts and Sciences dean Michael Smith says Senior Center. Southern New England Professor Jorge Dominguez is on leave effective immedi- The effectiveness of the Retire the Fire! program is dependent ately pending a “full and fair review of the facts.” upon community involvement. Take the time to check on your Smith says the FAS will not tolerate sexual harassment, older relative, friend, or neighbor. Volunteer to drive them to the storm recovery continues and he encourages anyone who has witnessed sexual harass- store to purchase a smoke detector or help by changing the batter- BOSTON (AP) — Southern New England continues to ment to come forward. ies in their smoke alarms. Make gift-giving practical with new recover from last week’s nor’easter. A Harvard spokeswoman has declined to comment further smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for birthdays, anniversaries, Nearly 100,000 utility customers in Massachusetts, on the suspension. Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas. If we work together, Connecticut and Rhode Island remain without electricity we can all help to “Retire the Fire!” Former students and colleagues accused Dominguez of Monday, some schools remain closed, and the commuter sexual harassment and assault in an article published trains continue to experience delays. Tuesday in the Chronicle of Higher Education. The women Dozens of Massachusetts schools remained closed claim he touched them inappropriately, and one former col- Monday, most of them in coastal areas south of Boston, league says he tried to kiss her multiple times. 5th Annual Wild Game Dinner which bore the brunt of last week’s storm. MARCH 10th • 4-6pm The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority was Pioneer Valley Baptist Church reporting commuter rail delays, particularly along coastal 265 Ponders Hollow Rd • Westfield, MA routes still recovering from weather-related problems. First Congregational Church to Offer $30 per person The region’s major airports were operating at near normal Call (413) 562-3376 for tickets capacity. Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Come enjoy a delicious Wild Game Dinner Even as crews continue to remove debris left in the wake The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Westfield including bear, boar, deer, duck, fish and of last week’s storm, the region is preparing for another will once again offer their famous Corned Beef and Cabbage din- turkey for those less adventurous. storm that could bring close to a foot of in central ner, Saturday March 10th at 5:30 PM. First Church dinners have There will be Hunting & Fishing Giveaways Massachusetts and northern portions of Connecticut and become a favorite to area residents and this dinner is always a Benefits: “Reformers Unanimous.” Rhode Island. sell-out. Tickets are now on sale from the church office. They are $12.50 for adult’s children 10 and under are free. The menu will consist of corned beef, cab- bage, Irish potatoes, boiled potatoes, carrots, rolls, butter, dessert and beverage. Come and join everyone for a grand night out. Call the Church Office at 568-2833 for reser- vations.

2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival Westfield State University will host the 2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival, celebrat- ing environmental activism, during the festival’s cross- country tour on Thursday, March 8, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Dever Stage in Parenzo Hall. The Film Festival, free and open to the public, is a part of a wider celebration of the 25-year anniversary of the National Wild and Scenic designation of the Westfield River and the river’s unique qualities. Viewers can expect 13 short Let the nature films, ranging from four to 20 minutes, with a brief intermission. The event is sponsored by Westfield State University, in celebration begin! collaboration with the Westfield River Watershed Association Polish National Credit Union is proud to congratulate hometown and the Westfield River Wild and Scenic Committee. Created by the South Yuba hero, Kacey Bellamy and the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team for River Citizens League, an envi- ronmental organization of taking home the Gold. northeastern California, the 16th annual Film Festival will inspire and motivate attendees through thrilling adventures and activities portrayed in the films, while exploring environ- mental issues such as energy, food systems, biodiversity, cli- mate change, and the protection and respiration of wild lands and wild waters. This year’s Our mission: To grow lasting relationships to improve people’s lives. theme, Groundswell, aims to motivate and unite communi- ties with the goal to restore the earth. For more information about the Wild & Scenic Film NMLS #439259 866.592.7628 • www.pncu.com Festival, visit https://www.wil- dandscenicfilmfestival.org.

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as Netanyahu visits In this Jan. 21, 2018 file photo, people walk by the U.S. Capitol on the second day of the federal shutdown as lawmakers WASHINGTON (AP) — There’s much to celebrate but negotiate behind closed doors in Washington. After last year’s big win on taxes, Republicans controlling Capitol Hill are plenty of cause for trepidation, too, as President Donald Trump opting for a scaled-back, controversy-free agenda. President Donald Trump’s trillion dollar-plus plan to boost infrastructure and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet Monday has landed with a thud. Hopes in the House of taking on so-called welfare reform seem likely to fizzle in the Senate. Instead, at the White House. the GOP-controlled Congress is looking ahead to a year of abbreviated work weeks and low-profile and small-bore initia- For all his talk about brokering the “ultimate deal” between tives. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Israelis and Palestinians, Trump’s long-awaited peace plan has yet to arrive, even as Palestinians and other critics insist it will be dead on arrival. And although Israel’s government is over- joyed by Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital — with a U.S. embassy set to open in the holy city in May — misgivings are percolating under the surface over Iran, where Republicans in Congress Israel sees Trump’s efforts to date to crack down on Israel’s arch-enemy as lacking. One major, growing concern: that the United States is acqui- escing to Iran’s growing presence in Syria and influence in Lebanon — two Israeli neighbors. look to keep a low profile “If we don’t come up with a strategy against Iran, we’re going to make Israel go to war here pretty soon,” Sen. Lindsey WASHINGTON (AP) — After last year’s successful drive And at other times, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Graham, R-S.C., said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week.” to cut taxes, what does the majority party in Congress do for R-Ky., steers clear of controversial legislation and avoids Swirling legal investigations distracting both leaders at home, an encore? The answer for Republicans seems to be, “Not so Democratic filibusters. Every bill that passed the Senate last and a stunning fall from grace for Trump’s son-in-law and much.” year either advanced under filibuster-proof rules or with the would-be peace negotiator, Jared Kushner, have added to the For sure, Republicans in Washington feel good about the support of Democrats. In other words, there wasn’t a single mix of politics, personalities and historical grievances that have effect their overhaul of the nation’s tax code is having on the filibuster last year, simply because McConnell kept the floor always hindered Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts. An already economy, and recent polling suggests it’s getting more popu- free of anything that Democrats could block. volatile situation now looks even more combustible than nor- lar as the midterm elections draw closer. But looking ahead to The result was that the Senate floor became, for weeks at a mal. other potential legislation to boast about in hopes of boosting stretch, a legislative dead zone. Netanyahu arrived in the United States over the weekend as GOP chances of retaining control of the House and Senate, the For its part, the House had a two-day workweek on noncon- Washington was gearing up for the annual conference of AIPAC, the powerful pro-Israel lobby. He planned to hold a agenda is pretty thin. troversial legislation last week after GOP leaders canceled meeting and working lunch with Trump on Monday before President Donald Trump’s trillion-dollar-plus plan to boost votes for Wednesday and Thursday, citing the decision to have speaking at the conference later in the week. Top-ranking U.S. infrastructure has landed with a thud. Hopes in the House of Rev. Billy Graham lie in honor in the Capitol Rotunda. officials including Vice President Mike Pence and U.N. taking on welfare reform seem likely to fizzle in the Senate. But some Democrats weren’t buying it, noting that the sup- Ambassador Nikki Haley will also address the conference. And issues like immigration and now even gun control invite posed precedent cited by GOP leaders to cancel votes wasn’t In a poignant reminder of his troubles back home, Netanyahu internal GOP divisions at the height of primary season. an ironclad tradition. They suggested the real reason was that and his wife were questioned separately by police for hours on Repealing and replacing former President Barack Obama’s the House had nothing to do and that lawmakers wanted to Friday before the prime minister left the next day for Washington. health care law is off the table. stay out of town to avoid political pressure on guns. Those interviews were part of an investigation into a corruption Instead, the GOP-controlled Congress is looking ahead to a Rep. Bill Pascrell, D-N.J., said they should have spent last case involving the country’s telecom giant, and police have year of abbreviated workweeks and low-profile and small- week working on legislation to reduce gun violence. recommended indicting Netanyahu on corruption charges in bore initiatives. The House is spending more and more time Instead, the House passed legislation aimed at cracking two other cases as well. on the obscure and the arcane; the Senate chamber is being down on sex trafficking on the internet, which is part of a low- The Trump family has legal problems of its own. Kushner, turned over for weeks at a time to routine nominations. profile but widely backed Capitol Hill effort to combat human Trump’s point-man for the Mideast, is under intense scrutiny Instead of repealing “Obamacare,” lawmakers are promis- trafficking. over his business dealings as special counsel Robert Mueller ing bipartisan legislation to free smaller banks from stricter This week, though, it’s back to the obscure BRICK Act, an barrels forward with his Russia probe. Kushner has also been regulations passed in 2010, fund the fight against opioids, and Obama-era chestnut that would delay new Environmental stripped of his top security clearance in another blow to his implement the party’s promise for a huge military buildup. Protection Agency rules for brick makers. There’s also legis- credibility as an international negotiator. To many Republicans, that’s plenty. lation to ease clean air rules for power plants that burn low- Kushner’s peace proposal is near completion, U.S. officials “We’re going to have the largest defense buildup since quality coal refuse. have said, but Palestinians have already written off Trump’s Ronald Reagan. Most Republicans, they’d consider that a Bigger issues like a hoped-for renewal of farm programs are administration as a viable mediator following his decision last year to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and move the pretty big accomplishment. We’re going to clearly do more on a possibility, but a fight over House GOP demands to cut food U.S. embassy there from Tel Aviv. A ribbon-cutting for an opioids than we’ve ever done,” said veteran Rep. Tom Cole, stamps could kill it in its crib. interim facility is being planned to coincide with the 70th anni- R-Okla. “They may be secondary issues to most people, but if In the Senate, Republicans are looking ahead to a scaled- versary of Israel’s independence. you can pick off three or four big things like that I think back assault on the 2010 Dodd-Frank law. Rather than an Israeli Ambassador Ron Dermer, speaking at AIPAC on you’ve got something to run on.” outright repeal, Republicans appear set to embrace a Senate Sunday, said that the Jewish people will “forever” remember Opioid funding and the Pentagon increases are on track to effort that’s focused more on providing regulatory relief to Trump’s decision. pass this month as part of a $1.3 trillion catchall spending bill, smaller banks. A number of Senate Democrats have signed on, But while the visit may give Trump a chance to bask in a follow-on measure to a long-sought bipartisan budget out- especially those from rural states won by Trump. Israel’s delight, Netanyahu also comes with serious concerns to line that passed in February. That omnibus bill is one of the That’s the type of smaller victory that may not have mass raise about the president’s broader approach on the Middle East. few legislative trains that’s guaranteed to leave the station this appeal but that is important to key constituencies back home. Israel is increasingly worried that Trump is backsliding on a year. “It’s incumbent upon members to go home and sell what pledge to “fix” or dismantle the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Of par- But for now, the Capitol Hill agenda is remarkably light. we’re doing up here,” said Rep. Doug Collins, R-Ga. “If ticular concern is that Trump may push new restrictions to pre- The Senate spent last week on a series of confirmation we’re always playing to the big event or playing to get on the vent Iran from developing intercontinental ballistic missiles votes, continuing a pattern since Trump took office of devot- news, then I think you’re running a race that puts you behind capable of hitting the U.S., but will allow Iran to keep develop- ing one out of every three weeks, on average, solely to voting the curve. They need to be in their districts, they need to have ing medium-range ballistic missiles that could strike Israel. on Trump nominees. their focus on communicating with their districts.” The Europeans have balked at the possibility of medium- range missile restrictions, arguing that existing U.N. resolutions on Iran only focus on longer-range projectiles. U.S. officials negotiating with Britain, France and Germany appear to agree with the Europeans, prompting the Israeli concern. At least publicly, Israel is still giving Trump some political cover, while gently reminding the president that he’s long vowed to scrap the deal if it can’t be sufficiently strengthened.

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62 School Street, Westfield , MA 01085 (413)562-4181 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 - PAGE 5 Obituaries Court Logs thewestfieldnews.com/category/obituaries/ Westfield District Court Monday, February 26, 2018 Mary Currier Mark A. Miller, 33, of 51 Beech Hill Road, Blandford, was Southwick – Mary (Webster) released on his personal recognizance pending an April 18 Currier, 80, (1937-2018) died on hearing after he was arraigned on charges of assault with a March 2, 2018 with her loving dangerous weapon and carrying a firearm while intoxicated daughters by her side. She passed brought by State Police. away just one hour and forty min- Kristen S. Balukonis, 52, of 63 Heggie Drive, Westfield, utes shy of her 81st birthday. She submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a was born in Hartford, Connecticut, charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of the daughter of the late Mary liquor, a second offense, brought by Southwick police and the (Dooley) and George Webster. She charge was continued without a finding with probation for one began her working career after her year. She was assessed $600 and her license was suspended of children started school. Mary was 45 days. A charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle payroll clerk at Columbia Bicycle Mfg., and worked in vari- was not prosecuted and she was found to be not responsible ous office capacities at Alcoa Equipment in Agawam, MA for a marked lanes violation. and Salter’s Express in Simsbury, CT. Mary’s final employ- Charles A. Singleton III, 29, of 58 Holland Ave., was ment was with Big Y in Southwick as a cashier and demo released on his personal recognizance pending a May 4 hear- clerk. Mary loved to knit and crotchet, as well as playing ing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor cards and cribbage. Mary loved her time in Maine at Sabbath vehicle with a suspended license and operating an unregis- Day Lake on her boat and the many excursions she took with tered motor vehicle brought by Westfield police. Police Logs Nancy and Polly. Mary was predeceased by her husband of Isac R. Hernandez, 25, of 6 Sacket St., was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 4 hearing after he was 57 years, Bernard. She was the loving mother to Roxanne WESTFIELD Cook and her fiancé George Zanolli and Patricia Banasik arraigned on a charge of possession of a Class B substance with intent to distribute brought by Westfield police. Major crime and incident report and her husband Theodore of Southwick. Along with her Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018 son-in-law David Breton, husband to Mary’s predeceased Carl J. Wright, 33, of 215 Huntington Road, Russell, was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 20 2:01 a.m.: accident, 53 Elm St., a caller report a 21-year-old daughter, Cindy Breton of Westfield, Mary cherished and woman fell off the roof, the responding officer reports a group of adored her grandchildren Tina Cook of Southwick, Jason hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and operating friends had been on the roof of a single-story addition to an Elm Cook of Chicopee, Sonya Murray of Southwick and Melissa operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs Street building and one stepped into a narrow gap between the roof Cunningham and her husband Daniel of Westfield. Mary has brought by Westfield police. and the adjacent building and became lodged between the build- left behind four adoring great grandchildren, Hannah Nicholas W. Ingari, 21, of 24 Dibble Hollow Road, ings, the woman was transported to Baystate Medical Center, an Massoni of Southwick, Damon Cunningham of Westfield, Windsor Locks, Conn., was released on his personal recogni- officer followed up by speaking with another of the young adults and Haley and Jacob Murray. Additionally, she leaves her zance pending an April 13 hearing after he was arraigned on who had been on the roof and that witness said that he had been in brother George Webster and his wife, Joan, her nephew a charge of violation of an abuse prevention order brought by contact with the victim who may have suffered broken ribs and a Larry and his wife, Jane, and two sister-in-laws, Marie Southwick police. broken leg but was reported to be in good spirits, the man said he Millet and Altene Edwards of Maine. Mary was predeceased Mia J. Healy, 18, of 167 Billings St., Quincy, submitted to and his friends had gone on to the roof because “it looked like it by her brother, Lawrence Webster. She leaves many friends, facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of neg- might be fun,” the witness said that alcohol was not involved; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held for Mary ligent operation of a motor vehicle, brought by Westfield State 11:54: a.m.: larceny, WalMart, 141 Springfield Road, a loss on Wednesday, March 7th at 10 am at Southwick University police and the charge was continued without a prevention employee requests assistance identifying an alleged Congregational Church, 488 College Highway in Southwick finding with probation for one year. She was assessed $300 shoplifter in the store, the responding officer reports he assisted in with burial in the spring. Friends and Family may gather on and ordered to complete a Brains at Risk program. A charge the identification and the store management elected to deal with Tuesday, March 6th at Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor was the issue internally; 624 College Highway in Southwick from 4 pm- 7 pm. not prosecuted and she was found to be not responsible for a 1:46 p.m.: found property, King Street, a resident came to the Memorial Contributions in Mary’s name may be made to marked lanes violation. station to surrender a wallet and phone found in an Uber vehicle. Southwick Congregational Church. For more information, Nijel G. Dion, 31, of 10 Spring St., saw a charge of operat- the responding officer reports the resident said that when his party please visit www.forastiere.com ing a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield State University police dismissed upon payment of exited the Uber vehicle the driver handed him a phone and wallet a $50 assessment and $50 in court costs. He was found to be left in the car, the man said that when he discovered that the prop- Marie T. Bard not responsible for charge of improper operation of a motor erty did not belong to anyone in his party he brought the items to WESTFIELD – Marie T. (York) vehicle. the station, the officer reports the owner was notified; Bard, 88, (1929-2018) passed away Amanda R. Nowak, 54, of 154 Northwest Road, was 3:45 p.m.: larceny, Mechanic Street, a caller reports her phone on February 28, 2018 at Baystate released on her personal recognizance pending an April 6 was stolen while she was returning from Springfield in a taxi, the Noble Hospital. She was born in hearing after she was arraigned on charges of assault and bat- responding officer reports the complainant said that she had to stop Portland Maine to the late Moses and tery and larceny of property valued more than $250 brought at an ATM to pay the $80 fare for a taxi from Springfield and she Eleanor (Carey) York. She worked at by Westfield police. and another passenger left their phones in the car while they were Buxton’s and for Robinson Reminder Arielle R.Bryant, 21, of 5 Montgomery St., was released at the ATM, the woman told the officer that the phones were miss- in her earlier years. Marie is prede- on her personal recognizance pending an April 10 hearing ing upon their return, the officer reports his investigations is incom- ceased by her husband William Bard, after she was arraigned on charges of disorderly conduct, plete; two sons Dennis and Dolor Bruneau malicious destruction of property valued more than $250, 6:47 p.m.: threat to commit a crime, East Main Street, a caller and a daughter Cynthia Pierce. She is assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest reports an altercation in a local home improvement store, the survived by her children, Jeffery brought by Westfield police. responding officer reports the complainant said that he had a verbal Bard of Westfield, Richard Bard of Chicopee, Clifford Bard altercation in the store with a party who had done some work for of Southwick, Carolyn Desormeaux of Westfield and him and the man made what could have been interpreted as a threat Catherine Bard of Easthampton and many grandchildren, to do him harm; great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. A Funeral 10:32 p.m.: assist other police department, Russell Road, a Home Service will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at patrol officer reports he spotted a vehicle which had been reported 1:45 PM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St. Westfield by State Police as having left the scene of a vehicular accident, the followed by burial in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial officer reports the vehicle was found in an apartment complex Cemetery, Main St. Agawam. There are no visiting hours. parking lot with the engine running and the operator appeared to www.firtionadams.com have passed out, Carl J. Wright, 33, of 215 Huntington Road, Russell, was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor, for operating under the influence of drugs and for negligent opera- tion of a motor vehicle. Case alleging racial bias Morningside Listen at WSKB.org or watch on Comcast Cable CH. 15 Monday, Feb. 26, 2018 7:08 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, a patrol officer reports a in hair tests goes to trial •••••••• MOnDAyS •••••••• RADIO FOR THE WESTFIELD MASSES routine check revealed that the registration of a vehicle seen BOSTON (AP) — Keri Hogan was nearing her dream of 6-8 am: By George…it’s Monday operating was unregistered, the vehicle was stopped and the becoming a Boston police officer when a drug test using a sample with George Delisle operator’s license was found to have been suspended, Charles of her hair came back positive for cocaine. A. Singleton III, 29, of 58 Holland Ave., was arrested for Hogan and a group of black officers who lost their jobs or were 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and for disciplined sued the city in 2005, claiming its hair test is discrimi- “Buster” McMahon ‘92 natory because black people’s hair is more susceptible to false operating an unregistered motor vehicle; positives. •••••••• TuESDAyS ••••••• 9:15 a.m.: found property, Southwick Road, a resident came More than a decade later, the case that could have big implica- to the station to report finding money at his apartment com- tions for the practice of hair testing is heading to trial. The bench 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse plex, the responding officer reports that the cash will be held trial starts Monday. 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski for safe keeping for one year and the party who found it was “This is the test case that everyone is watching,” said Lewis advised he can claim it if the money is not claimed after the Maltby, president of the National Workrights Institute, a New •••••• WEDnESDAyS ••••• time; Jersey-based workers’ rights nonprofit. 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman 10:57 a.m.: animal compliant Darby Drive, an animal con- Hair testing companies tout their products as superior to urine trol officer report she successfully trapped a cat and trans- screening because they can detect drug use much farther back and 8-10am: Wednesday Roll Call - Rotating Hosts ported it to the shelter, the ACO reports a note was left at a it’s more difficult for users to cheat. 1st Wed On The Town with Mayor Brian Sullivan residence where the cat may reside; But experts have long been divided over the reliability of hair and Denny Atkins (8-10am) 11:07 a.m.: larceny, Lockhouse Road, a resident reported testing due to the difficulty in determining whether drugs were on-line that her mailbox was knocked down by a plow and she ingested or were absorbed into the hair from the environment. 2nd Wed Window into Westside took it into her back yard, the woman reports that the mailbox “Hair is an excellent indicator of exposure” to drugs, said Dr. with Mayor Wil Reichelt (8-9am) Peter Stout, president of the Houston Forensic Science Center, who was then stolen from her back yard; isn’t involved in the case. “What starts to get difficult is determin- Chamber Chatter 11:36 a.m.: city ordinance violation, Court Street, a com- ing from a hair result the route of that exposure.” with Kate Phelon (9-10am) munity policing officer reports he spoke with owner of an Experts agree that cocaine binds to melanin, which is found in unregistered vehicle parked in parking lot and was advised higher concentrations in darker hair. But whether hair testing is 3rd Wed Everything Southwick that the owner was preparing to sell the vehicle and would racially discriminatory remains contentious. with Selectman Joe Deedy (8-9am) remove it within 30 days; David Kidwell, a chemist who will testify on behalf of the offi- ArtsBeat with Mark Auerbach (9-10am) 11:54 a.m.: city ordinance violation, Court Street, a com- cers, also says cosmetic treatments commonly used by black peo- munity policing officer reports he spoke with the owner of ple can damage hair cuticles, which increases the risk that hair 4th Wed Rock on Westfield property where unregistered vehicles were parked and the becomes contaminated by drugs in the environment. with Harry Rock (8-9am) owner said that he would advise the vehicle owners that they But Psychemedics, the company that continues to perform test- Boys and Girls Club Hour will have to be removed within 30 days; ing for Boston police, rejects any suggestion that its tests are 6:43 p.m.: accident, Elm Street, a caller reports that multi- racially biased. Psychemedics’ wash procedures eliminate any pos- with Bill Parks (9-10am) sibility of a false positive, he said. ple persons are arguing after a minor property damage acci- “We know that our science is rock solid and we stand behind it ••••••• THuRSDAyS •••••• dent on Elm Street, the responding officer reports that one today as we have for the last 30 years,” said Raymond Kubacki, 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, vehicle intentionally cut off another resulting in a minor acci- president of Psychemedics, which also does drug testing for the with host Patrick Berry dent and a verbal and physical altercation, the alleged victim New York Police Department. was advised that he could file a criminal complaint at Westfield Under Boston police’s policy, officers who test positive for the 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: District Court if he chose to; first time can try keeping their job by admitting to drug use and Westfield Tech. Academy’s 8:01 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, School Street at entering a rehabilitation program while they’re suspended and Rob Ollari & Joe Langone Washington Street, a patrol officer reports he observed a placed in an administrative position. vehicle operating in the wrong direction on one-way School In 13 years of legal wrangling, the officers’ case has gone up to 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight Street, the vehicle was stopped and the officer report the obvi- the 1st Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals twice and has cost the city at with Stefan Czaporowski ously intoxicated operator immediately became loud, belliger- least $1.6 million to defend. ••••••••• FRIDAyS •••••••• ent and threatening, Christine M. Bussolari, 39, of 71 The appeals court, which revived the case in 2016, said a “rea- Pochassic St., was arrested for operating under the influence sonable” judge or jury could find that the department refused to 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica adopt an alternative testing procedure that would have “met the of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, disorderly department’s legitimate needs while having less of a disparate 8-9 am: Owls Sports Weekly with Devin Bates ‘18 conduct and a restricted way violation, see March 2 story in impact.” and Anthony Swenson ‘18 The Westfield News; That alternative, which Kidwell first proposed in 2003, is that 11:19 p.m.: accident, Broad Street, a patrol officer reports police keep hair testing but only take disciplinary action if the offi- 8-9 am: Conversations with Pete Cowles he is out of his cruiser with a tractor-trailer operator whose cer also tests positive in a random urine screening program. ••••••• SATuRDAyS ••••••• vehicle was dragging a city trash barrel beneath it, the officer Attorneys for the city say that’s unnecessary and problematic. reports he and the operator are unable to dislodge the trash Hogan and the officers insist they aren’t drug users. Hogan, who 6-10am: Polka Jammer Network, with Billy Belina barrel and requests heavy-duty tow, the responding tow lifted had been working as a cadet and was offered a coveted spot at the the vehicle and barrels were removed, the DPW was advised police academy, subsequently took an independent hair test that of trash in the roadway and the location of the barrel. came back negative, she said. PAGE 6 - MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS BUSINESSFINANCAL

President Trump Sam Rockwell, from left, winner of the award for best perfor- mance by an actor in a support- ing role for “Three Billboards embracing potential Outside Ebbing, Missouri”, Frances McDormand, winner of the award for best performance for trade war by an actress in a leading role for WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is embrac- “Three Billboards Outside ing the potential for a trade war after announcing his intent to Ebbing, Missouri”, Allison place tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, as he rebuffs Janney, winner of the award for allies who have pushed to be exempted from the stiff duties. best performance by an actress in The protectionist policy will be made official in the next two a supporting role for “I, Tonya”, weeks, White House officials said Sunday, as the administration and Gary Oldman, winner of the defended the decision from critics in Washington and overseas. award for best performance by an Trump appeared unbowed Sunday, as he tweeted that actor in a leading role for American “Steel and Aluminum industries are dead. Sorry, it’s “Darkest Hour”, pose in the press time for a change!” room at the Oscars on Sunday, Trump’s pronouncement Thursday that he would impose March 4, 2018, at the Dolby tariffs of 25 percent and 10 percent, respectively, on imported steel and aluminum, roiled markets and rankled allies. While his Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP) rhetoric has been focused on China, the duties will also cover significant imports from Canada, Mexico, South Korea, Japan and the European Union. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” White House trade adviser Peter Navarro said: “At this point in time there’s no A whiff of change, of many kinds, country exclusions.” The across-the-board action breaks with the recommendation of the Pentagon, which pushed for more targeted tariffs on met- at post-Weinstein Oscars als imports from countries like China and warned that a wide- ranging move would jeopardize national security partnerships. “Look around, ladies and gentlemen,” Frances interview that Weinstein had raped her, noted that “the But Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, whose agency oversaw McDormand said Sunday during her best actress accep- journey ahead is long. But slowly a new path has reviews of the industries that recommended the tariffs, said tance speech, “We all have stories to tell.” She was refer- emerged.” And Hayek, who wrote a first-person piece Sunday ABC’s “This Week” that Trump is “talking about a ring to the female Oscars nominees in the Dolby Theatre, calling Weinstein “my monster too,” saluted “those fairly broad brush.” all of whom she’d asked to stand in unison. But it felt unstoppable spirits who kicked ass and broke through Republican South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham said the like the best-actress winner was also addressing the eve- the ... biased perceptions against their gender, race and sweeping action would let China “off the hook,” adding the ning’s broader vibe: Change, of many kinds, at the first ethnicity to tell their stories.” tariffs would drive a wedge between the U.S. and its allies. post-Harvey Weinstein Academy Awards. “China wins when we fight with Europe,” he said on CBS’s There were, of course, plenty of #MeToo moments, “Face the Nation.” ″China wins when the American consumer including an emotional appearance by three of PEELE MAKES HISTORY has higher prices because of tariffs that don’t affect Chinese Weinstein’s most prominent Hollywood accusers. But If you ever wanted inspiration to keep plugging away behavior.” there were storylines, too, about different kinds of diver- at something, listen to Jordan Peele, who made history Trump has threatened to tax European cars if the EU boosts sity: racial, geographic, and generational, for example. tariffs on American products in response to the president’s plan by becoming the first African-American to win the “This is a door. Kick it open and come in,” said award for best original screenplay, for his groundbreak- to increase duties on steel and aluminum. Mexican director Guillermo del Toro in the evening’s British Prime Minister Theresa May raised her “deep con- ing horror film, “Get Out.” (It was also his big-screen cern” at the tariff announcement in a phone call with Trump final speech, accepting the best picture award for his directorial debut.) Peele told the crowd: “I stopped writ- Sunday. warm-hearted fantasy “The Shape of Water.” His ing this movie about 20 times because I thought it was May’s office says she “raised our deep concern at the presi- remarks, too, could be seen in a broader context: impossible. I thought it wasn’t going to work. I thought dent’s forthcoming announcement on steel and aluminum tar- Hollywood is ready for something new. At least, that’s no one is ever going to make this movie.” But he kept iffs, noting that multilateral action was the only way to resolve what this Oscar evening felt like. Here are a few notable trying, he said, “because I knew if someone let me make the problem of global overcapacity.” moments, both serious and lighthearted: this movie, that people would hear it and people would But Ross rejected threats of retaliation from American allies see it.” as “pretty trivial” and not much more than a “rounding error.” Few issues could blur the lines of partisanship in Trump-era KIMMEL GETS RIGHT TO IT Washington. Trade is one of them. There had been some question as to whether Jimmy THANKS MOM — AGAIN Labor unions and liberal Democrats are in the unusual posi- Kimmel would address the elephant in the room, and Every Oscar ceremony has its poignant shoutouts to tion of applauding Trump’s approach, while Republicans and an how soon. Well, he got right to it in his opening mono- Mom. This year was no exception. Oldman saluted his array of business groups are warning of dire economic and logue, evoking the now-disgraced name of Weinstein, almost “99-years-young” mother back at home with the political consequences if he goes ahead with the tariffs. only months ago one of the Oscars’ biggest players, now Trade politics often cut along regional, rather than ideologi- words: “Put the kettle on, I’m bringing Oscar home.” banished from the academy. Kimmel also turned serious, And best director nominee Greta Gerwig, who created cal, lines, as politicians reflect the interests of the hometown addressing not only sexual misconduct but the gender industries and workers. But rarely does a debate open so wide a such an evocative mother-daughter relationship in “Lady rift between a president and his party — leaving him almost pay gap. And he told the assembled Hollywood elite: Bird,” surely endeared herself even more to the world’s exclusively with support from his ideological opposites. “The world is watching us. We need to set a good exam- mothers when, asked on the carpet what she would say “Good, finally,” said Sen. Sherrod Brown, an Ohio Democrat ple.” to her 17-year-old self, she said: “Be nicer to you moth- and progressive as he cheered Trump’s move. Sen. Bob Casey er.” of Pennsylvania, a Democrat who has called for Trump to resign, agreed. NO MORE DRESS CODE “I urge the administration to follow through and to take At the Golden Globes, women wore black. At the MERYL IN THE MIDDLE aggressive measures to ensure our workers can compete on a Grammys, they carried white flowers. By the time Meryl Streep always seems to be in the middle of the level playing field,” Casey tweeted. Sunday’s Oscars rolled around, the dress code was fin- discussion at the Oscars, whether onstage or not. The This moment of unusual alliance was long expected. As a ished, and talk was of moving ahead to a new phase of actress, nominated yet again for “The Post,” didn’t win, candidate, Trump made his populist and protectionist positions #MeToo and Time’s Up. “We did the dress code thing,” but people referred to her constantly. Kimmel quipped in on trade quite clear, at times hitting the same themes as one of Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, told a speech that she didn’t get nominated for a stretch in the the Democratic presidential candidates, Vermont Sen. Bernie The Associated Press, “and now we’re doing the work. ’90s, but “that’s only because she was in prison.” Tiffany Sanders. The plan is to continue to do this work to give people Haddish curtsied to Streep on the red carpet, then gushed “This wave of globalization has wiped out totally, totally our resources.” She said that millions of people had used the middle class,” Trump told voters in the hard-hit steel town of about her onstage. And Jodie Foster and Jennifer famous hashtag, and they all had stories and needs that Lawrence practically did a comedy routine about the Monessen, Pennsylvania, during one of his campaign stops. “It must be addressed. doesn’t have to be this way.” venerated actress. Foster explained that she was on Trump’s criticism of trade agreements and China’s trade crutches because Streep “I, Tonya’d me.” Lawrence policies found support with white working-class Americans SOMEONE REALLY commiserated that Streep had tripped her once. whose wages had stagnated over the years. Victories in big steel-producing states such as Ohio, Pennsylvania and Indiana GOT THE SKI demonstrated that his tough trade talk had a receptive audience. McDORMAND HAS Both candidates in a March 13 House election in Pennsylvania In a humorous bit that began early and wore well, SOMETHING TO SAY have embraced the president’s plans for tariffs. They addressed Kimmel promised a jet ski to the winner with the most the topic Saturday in a debate that aired on WTAE in Pittsburgh. concise speech. He even had Helen Mirren pose with the She said she had something to say, and she did: “For too long, China has been making cheap steel and they’ve ski, a la “Let’s Make A Deal.” Then he let the winners Frances McDormand enthusiastically exhorted all the been flooding the market with it. It’s not fair and it’s not right. riff on it all night. “Obviously I’m not going to win the women nominees in the room to stand with her, “the So I actually think this is long overdue,” said Democratic can- ski,” quipped best-actor winner Gary Oldman (“Darkest actors, the filmmakers, the producers, the director, the didate Conor Lamb. Hour”) as he dug deeper into his list of thank-yous. The writers, the cinematographer, the composers, the song- “Unfortunately, many of our competitors around the world winner: “Phantom Thread” costume designer Mark writers, the designers....” After urging Hollywood to tell have slanted the playing field, and their thumb has been on the Bridges, who rode onstage triumphantly in the vehicle at the stories of these women, she ended with a two-word scale, and I think President Trump is trying to even that scale the end of the show — accompanied by Mirren, of message to her fellow women in Hollywood: “Inclusion back out,” said Republican candidate Rick Saccone. course. rider” — referring to a star’s ability to demand in their But Trump’s GOP allies on Capitol Hill have little use for the contract a level of diversity in the staffing of a film, both tariff approach. They argue that other industries that rely on in front of and behind the camera. steel and aluminum products will suffer. The cost of new appli- HERE’S TO THE ONES ances, cars and buildings will rise if the president follows through, they warn, and other nations could retaliate. The end THAT DREAM I’D LIKE TO THANK MYSELF result could erode the president’s base of support with rural Although President Donald Trump was barely men- America and even the blue-collar workers the president says he tioned during the evening, his policies were referred to Some Oscar winners can’t help it: They thank every- trying to help. in various ways. Presenting an award, Pakistani-born one in the phone book. Allison Janney took a different “There is always retaliation, and typically a lot of these coun- comedian Kumail Nanjiani and Kenyan-born Lupita tack. The supporting actress winner (“I, Tonya”) took the tries single out agriculture when they do that. So, we’re very Nyong’o saluted the so-called Dreamers — immigrants stage and declared: “I did it all by myself.” After a sweet concerned,” said Sen. John Thune, R-S.D. brought to the U.S. illegally as children and here without smile, she explained that “nothing is farther from the Gov. Scott Walker, R-Wis., asked the administration to recon- permanent protection from deportation. “Like everyone truth” — and gave her thank-yous. sider its stance. He said American companies could move their in this room and everyone watching at home, we are operations abroad and not face retaliatory tariffs. “This scenario would lead to the exact opposite outcome of dreamers,” Nyong’o said. “We grew up dreaming of one the administration’s stated objective, which is to protect day working in the movies. Dreams are the foundation American jobs,” Walker said. of Hollywood and dreams are the foundation of The Business Roundtable’s Josh Bolten, a chief of staff for America.” Nanjiani added: “And, so, to all the Dreamers President George W. Bush, called on Trump to have “the cour- out there, we stand with you.” age” to step back from his campaign rhetoric on trade. “Sometimes a president needs to, you need to stick to your principles but you also need to recognize in cases where stuff WEINSTEIN ACCUSERS HAVE you said in the campaign isn’t right and ought to be drawn THEIR MOMENT back,” he said on “Fox News Sunday.” ″The president needs to have the courage to do that.” It was the most emotional #MeToo moment of the Tim Phillips, president of the Koch Brothers-backed evening: Three actresses who were instrumental in the Americans for Prosperity, noted that Trump narrowly won in breaking and unfolding of the Weinstein story, emerging Iowa and Wisconsin, two heavily rural states that could suffer if to push for diversity of all kinds in filmmaking. countries impose retaliatory tariffs on American agricultural Ashley Judd, whose accusations appeared in the first goods. New York Times article breaking the story last October, Frances McDormand accepts the award for best per- “It hurts the administration politically because trade wars, spoke of “the powerful sound of new voices, of different formance by an actress in a leading role for “Three protectionism, they lead to higher prices for individual voices, of OUR voices, joining together in a mighty Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” at the Oscars Americans,” Phillips said. “It’s basically a tax increase.” chorus that is finally saying, ‘Time’s Up!’” Annabella on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre in The president wasn’t backing down, at least on Twitter, where Sciorra, who told The New Yorker magazine in a searing he posted this message: “Trade wars are good, and easy to win.” Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP) THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 - PAGE 7

Dave Gosselin gets a chili sample from Brogan Brodsky of Lorraine and Brian Boldini of Westfield enjoying the fare. Chef Jerry Kinnunen of the Arbors serves up some chowder Rude Eye BBQ. to his kids Julianne, 5, and Joshua, 3. YMCA Chili, Chowder, and Chocolate Cook-Off

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Miles Lavalley of the Westfield Fire Department Local 1111 The crowd fills the YMCA gym for Saturday’s Chili, Dawn Thomas chats with Chef John Slattery and Donna tops off some chili for Annie Parades and Kristen Hook. Chowder, and Chocolate Cook-Off. Caulkins of the Rotary Club.

Kaitlin Bruce is served up some chowder by Alessio Calabrese, owner of Alessio’s Pizza. Denise Delisle has a tough decision to make from a selection of treats described by Kiwanis Club president Cathleen Bastible.

Amy Wardner tries a Frosted Swirl Cupcake from Alice and Mike Ehresman enjoy the fare along with Theresa Valerie Hansen. Hickson.

Mark Carboneau has a smile while handing out “Better Than Firehouse” chili for the Westfield Police Department. Frank Dawicki makes a bid at the silent auction overseen by YMCA volunteers.

Carolyn and Paul Cacolice enjoying the food at the Chili, Killian Hogan, 1 1/2, gets a lift from dad Ben while enjoying Chowder, and Chocolate Cook-Off. a chocolate treat.

Ram Chattar didn’t let an injured arm stop him from enjoy- Alexandra Schonholz traveled from New York City for the Nate Soverow and Christy Laplante look over the menu while ing the event with George Howard. Cook-Off and to visit with dad Dr. Steven Schonholz. dining.

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Joan Perkins-Smith leads the Do-Ra-Me Canine Crooners in “How Much is That Doggie in the Window”

Christina Lovelace, center, and daugh- The Goofy Goobers end their act with a chorus Photos by Marc St.Onge ters Gabrielle and Gianna, show their line. moves with Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off’

The Beusee Family, led by Patty Beusee, does the locomotion at the Friends of the Senior Center Lip Sync Battle Sunday afternoon.

Tony and The Tribe lead the crowd in “YMCA” .

Mayor Brian Sullivan and his Whip City Crew look for a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T.

First place winners of the Lip Sync Battle: Andrea Allard, Patrick Lusteg, “JJ” Haluch, Bruce Loubert, Carole Palmer, and Tony Casale holding award.

Agnes Fleming leads the Senior Center Sisters to a second Announcer Bruce Marshall place finish. at the microphone. Chloe McGrievey and Megan Danahey are an energetic dance team at the Lip Sync Battle. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 - PAGE 9 SPORTS Quarterfinal victory? Dunn it By Chris Putz Staff Writer CHICOPEE – Westfield senior guard Aidan Dunn and the Bombers saved their best for last. Everything came together for No. 5 Westfield in the second half of a West Division 1 boys basketball quarter- final as the Bombers rallied past fourth-seeded Chicopee Comp 70-58 Saturday on the road. Dunn finished with 15 points, 14 of which came in the second half. He made four 3-pointers. “Sophomore year, we didn’t make the playoffs; last year, we only made preliminaries,” Dunn said. “Especially for the seniors, I was not going to let this be our last game. Since sixth grade, we’ve been dreaming about this. I wasn’t going to let it stop here.” The comeback began late in the first half. Rather than go into the half trailing by nearly double- digits, Westfield’s Luis Castro hit a shot from well beyond half-court to send the Bombers (14-7) into the half trailing 35-29. “That was a huge momentum shift,” Dunn said. Dunn and Kam Wells (16 points) came out early in the second half and hit jump shots, but Chicopee Comp (15-6) responded with 3-point shots each time. Javi Santos (16 points) converted an and-one to pull Westfield within 41-36 with 5:52 remaining in the third quarter. Dunn drained a three. Castro followed with a two to tie it 41-all. Mike Hall put the Bombers out front 44-41 with a three. Comp tied it 44-44. Dunn, Tony Torres, and Santos hit consecutive buckets to give Westfield a six-point lead. The two teams exchanged baskets in the final seconds of the quarter and led 52-46 going into the final quarter. Westfield opened the fourth quarter with a 14-2 run to effectively end it. Senior guard Aidan Dunn soars to the hoop during as Javi Santos looks on at left for Westfield. Dunn and Santos were instru- Dunn hit consecutive shots from beyond the arc. The mental in orchestrating a Bombers basketball victory in a West Division 1 boys basketball quarterfinal Saturday at Chicopee first hit the front rim on a shot from the top of the key, but Comprehensive High School. (Staff photo) got the roll as it dropped through the net. The second came from the corner to put the Bombers up 58-46. Balestracci said of Chicopee Comp’s guard, who exploded for “We were almost walking up the court in the first half, but we Castro converted an open lay-up in transition, and 15 points in the second quarter. The Bombers shut him out in the turned up the volume … and the pace of play.” Santos hit two straight two’s and two free throws to make second half. The noise figures to get louder for Westfield in the next round it 66-48 late. “It was impressive,” Balestracci said. “They are well-coached. as the Bombers advance to the D1 semifinals where they will The Bombers players on the court slapped hands in the (Adrian) Bunilla is a heck of a player too, and (Bryan) Alinbo.” take on unbeaten, top-seeded Central (20-0). The game will be final seconds as Dunn protected the ball. Bunilla and Alinbo finished with 12 points apiece. played Tues., March 6 at Western New England University. Tip- “Drew Lebel came to play,” Westfield coach Joe “We pushed the tempo (in the second half),” Balestracci said. off is at 8:15 p.m. Eagles soar past Rams By Chris Putz Southwick came out firing in the second Staff Writer half, going on a 10-0 run as Connor Roy com- EASTHAMPTON – The Southwick High pleted a four-point play by making an and-one School boys basketball team showed grit, on a 3-point shot. Hunter Iglesias followed resiliency and true talent in their latest post- with consecutive 3-pointers, forcing season game, but in the end ran out of steam Easthampton to take a timeout with the Rams … and players. leading, 33-22. Four Easthampton players scored in double Easthampton came out of the short break, digits and the second-seeded Eagles held off and stormed back to tie the game with a No. 7 Southwick 71-57 Saturday. The Rams 3-point shot and a put back from Zade Jenkins. failed to back down at any part of the game Ronan Mottor’s two made it 33-all. and thus ran into foul trouble late with three With every big shot that followed, the sell- players fouling out. out crowd got a little louder. The stakes were “I’m very proud of every single person and raised every minute that went by, and those on our bench,” said Southwick assistant Southwick delivered. coach Peter Fiorentino. “It was an incredible Iglesias converted a three to give Southwick challenge playing the number two team.” a 3-point cushion. With the score tied at It was a challenge they met head on. 38-38, Roy made a beautiful spin move out After falling behind by double digits early near the free throw line, dribbled in between in the game, Southwick (15-7) battled back to take a lead at the half, 23-22. See Rams, Page 11

Southwick’s Hunter Iglesias (30) gets ready to shoot from downtown three-point land. (Photo Southwick’s Evan Clarke (34) shoots a jump shot in a playoff game against Easthampton. by Randy Burlingame) (Photo by Randy Burlingame)

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Season Complete thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com Mickelson ends longest drought with playoff win in Mexico MEXICO CITY (AP) — The shot through a gap in the trees only he could see. The two birdies he had to have when time was running out. Phil Mickelson finally looked like the Lefty of old Sunday in the Mexico Championship, especially when a final round of pressure, possibilities and dramatic shots that kept the crowd buzzing finally ended at Chapultepec Golf Club. He was posing with the trophy. For the first time in 102 tournaments around the world, dating to the summer of 2013 when he won the British Open at Muirfield, the 47-year-old Mickelson showed he still had the stuff to beat players who weren’t even born when he collected the first of his 43 vic- tories on the PGA Tour. “This is a very meaningful win,” Mickelson said after beating Justin Thomas in a playoff. Phil Mickelson, of the U.S., makes a shot “I can’t really put it into words given the on the green on the 3rd hole in the the final tough times over the last four years, and the round of the Mexico Championship at In this Aug. 16, 2017, file photo, United States’ Michelle Wie walks off the 18th tee during struggle to get here, and knowing that I was Chapultepec Golf Club in Mexico City, practice for the Solheim Cup golf tournament in West Des Moines, Iowa. Michelle Wie sunk able to compete at this level but not doing it. Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Eduardo a lengthy putt from off the green on the final hole to win the LPGA’s Women’s World “To finally break through and to have this Verdugo) Championship by one stroke on Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) validation means a lot to me.” Mickelson, who closed with a 5-under 66, putt on the 18th that started bouncing right was at his best over the back nine with as after he hit it. many as six players still in the mix. Mickelson won his third World Golf Wie clinches LPGA Singapore Suddenly two shots behind when Thomas Championships title and, just a month after holed out from 119 yards for eagle on the being on the verge of falling out of the top 50 18th hole, Mickelson played a high-risk shot in the world for the first time in two decades, through the smallest of gaps in the trees to moves to No. 18 in the world. event for first win since 2014 escape with par on the 14th hole. That’s when Shubhankar Sharma, the 21-year-old from SINGAPORE (AP) — Michelle Wie holed to drain a longer birdie putt on the last to he saw the score, and he followed with a two- India who started with a two-shot lead, didn’t a 36-foot putt from off the green on the final miss out on a playoff as she closed with a 70. putt birdie on the par-5 15th and a 20-foot make his first birdie until the 12th hole. He hole to win the Women’s World Championship Korda and Kang finished in a four-way tie birdie on the 16th. finished with consecutive bogeys for a 74, six by one stroke on Sunday and capture her first for second at 16-under, alongside Jenny Shin Thomas, who won last week in a playoff at shots behind in a three-way tie for ninth. That LPGA tournament since the 2014 U.S. (65) and Brooke Henderson (67). the Honda Classic, capped off a 62-64 week- will leave him on the bubble at No. 66 in the Women’s Open. “I couldn’t capitalize on those holes, which end with more clutch play, no shot bigger world for making it back to the next World With four players in contention to win on was kind of disappointing,” Kang said. “But than his sand wedge that bounced behind the Golf Championship, the Dell Match Play, in the last hole, Wie managed to separate her- other than that, struck the ball well and I flag and spun back into the cup on his final three weeks in Texas. Sharma first flies home self from the pack when she drained her hung in there. So she (Wie) dropped the hole for eagle . for the Hero Indian Open next week. lengthy birdie putt on the 72nd hole at the bomb on the last. I heard it from a hole The playoff — — the sixth in the last eight “A little bit disappointed,” Sharma said. “I Sentosa Golf Club for a final round of back.” weeks on the PGA Tour — lasted only one was leading and I think I couldn’t finish it off 7-under 65 to finish at 17-under 271. Shin held the outright lead when she teed hole on the par-3 17th, where Thomas made today. But that’s what the game is about. And The 28-year-old Wie, who led the tourna- off at the last after reeling off eight birdies bogey for the second time. what I learned today, especially playing with ment after three rounds a year ago before between the sixth and 16th holes, but she His gap wedge was too long, his chip too Phil, I’ll cherish it forever.” fading on the last day, leaped into the air and dropped back to 16-under when she made weak. Mickelson’s 18-foot birdie putt rimmed Hatton tied for third with Rafa Cabrera clenched her fist in celebration as the ball her only bogey of the day on the final hole. around the edge of the cup, and Thomas Bello, who holed a bunker shot for eagle on disappeared into the bottom of the cup. “The nerves got me, maybe,” Shin said. missed his par from just inside 10 feet. the opening hole and was among six players But she still faced an anxious wait before “Not sure if I would have made that mistake The disappointment was tempered only by who had at least a share of the lead during the being declared the champion. on many other holes. Oh, well.” his start — Thomas was 11 shots back going final round. “Winning is everything. I mean, there is no Henderson birdied four of her first eight into the weekend — and by the guy who beat Mickelson was the first player who better feeling than when you think you sink holes to move up the leaderboard but could him. appeared to seize control with a birdie on No. that winning putt. It’s a high, for sure,” Wie not get another birdie putt to drop in until the “Man, there’s nothing for me to hang my 10 to take the lead, and he was poised to pull said. final hole when it was too late for her to head about,” Thomas said. “To even have a away with a reachable par 5 at No. 11 and a “You go out there, and it’s this feeling that catch Wie. chance to win this golf tournament after drivable par 4 at No. 12. gets you going. It’s this feeling that makes Plagued by injuries since capturing her where I was through 18, through 36 holes, Instead, Lefty made it as entertaining as you practice. It’s that winning putt that first major at Pinehurst, North Carolina in I’m very proud of myself. Obviously, I would ever. makes you practice for hours and hours and 2014, Wie started Sunday’s final round five have loved to drum him out there in that play- Going for the green in light rough with the hours, and even the hard times, it gets you strokes off the pace and needing to shoot low off, but I’m just happy for him. ... He’s play- ball below his feet, he hooked it deep into the going back. You know that good feeling is on after Sei Young Kim set the bar high, flirting ing some great golf.” bushes right of the green, and played his next the other side.” with a 59 before settling for a course record Mickelson, his confidence higher than the one when he could barely see the golf ball. Third-round leader Nelly Korda parred her of 10-under 62. altitude in Mexico City, believes this is just His shot hit the gallery and stayed in the trees, last 8 holes in a row. The 19-year-old, who Wie made a strong start with three birdies the start. and his fourth shot narrowly missed another only joined the LPGA Tour last year, hit a on the front nine then added three more in “I don’t think that this is the peak,” he said. tree before settling 10 feet away. He made superb approach into the 18th to set up a her first five holes after the turn before sav- “I think I’m going to continue to get better.” bogey, and just like that, it was a sprint to the birdie opportunity that would have forced a ing her best for last when the pressure was at This was far more than a duel between finish 7,800 feet above sea level. playoff but missed her 8-foot putt and settled its most suffocating. Mickelson and Thomas, who is 23 years Mickelson made good on his pledge earlier for a final-round 71. “It’s been a tough journey since 2014. I younger. Tyrrell Hatton was right there, stride this year that more victories were in store for “I had a bunch of putts that were really think it’s been kind of well documented. You for stride, putting four straight 3s on his card him. He has four consecutive top 10s for the close and a lot of them lipped and burned know, I’ve had some injuries, had a really with a stretch he capped off with an eagle on first time since 2005. edges. It definitely hurts, but that’s golf,” bad year, just lost a lot of confidence,” Wie the 15th to tie for the lead. That also was the last time he had won in a Korda said. said. But on the final hole, Hatton missed the playoff. “There’s going to be another tournament. “But I’m just really proud of myself for green to the right, chipped 10 feet by and It all seems so long ago — playoffs, tro- There’s going to be another feeling like this. pulling myself out of it. I felt like I had a missed the par putt for a 67 to fall out of a phies, consistent play. Now he’s just more Just have to keep going forward”. good year last year, a year where I built con- playoff. than a month away from the Masters, and Danielle Kang, last year’s Singapore win- fidence, and I just want to keep building “I can’t believe that I’m not at least in the feeling invigorated. ner, parred her last 14 holes and was unable confidence from there.” playoff,” Hatton said, still seething over a par And feeling like a winner. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 - PAGE 11 Rams Continued from Page 9

two defenders and drew a foul. He hit the first of two free throws to go up one. Easthampton responded with an 8-0 run. The Eagles continued to build on their lead in the fourth quarter, and nearly took a double-digit lead midway through the quarter but Danny Scharmann hit a three with 3:54 left to pull Southwick within 62-57. Easthampton closed out the game with a 9-0 run, hitting 5-of- 11 from the foul line, one of which came on an and-one to end the scoring. Ant Moynihan finished with a game-high 17 points for Easthampton. Eagles’ Sopie Pek had 16, and Mottor and Darnel Whitley contributed 12 apiece. Scharmann led Southwick with 15 points, followed by Iglesias (14 points) and Roy (13). “I think this just goes to show the character of our kids working through adversity,” said Fiorentino, referring to the abrupt resignation of head coach Dylan Dubuc late in the regular season. Joe Turmel, the school’s principal and a former athletic director of St. Mary’s, served as interim coach during that stretch. “We weren’t going to come in here and get rolled. …It was a tremendous effort.” Southwick’s Connor Roy (33) begins his approach for a lay up. (Photo by Randy Burlingame)

Southwick’s Timothy McGrath (5) gets through a couple of defenders and lays it up for two. (Photo by Southwick’s Daniel Scharmann (10) stretches the court and looks for an open teammate in the playoff game against Easthampton Randy Burlingame) Saturday night. (Photo by Randy Burlingame)

UMass’ late Kevin Harvick dominates Vegas for back-to-back NASCAR wins run sends it LAS VEGAS (AP) — From has) done their homework on 100th. past Duquesne his dynamic opening laps to a number of things. Just really Harvick led 144 of the first his comfortable cruise to the proud of everybody.” 160 laps and comfortably won AMHERST, Mass. (AP) checkered flag, Kevin Harvick Busch got close to his sec- the first two stages. He was — Malik Hines made all was the safest bet in Sin City ond career victory in his fourth out of the end-of-stage eight of his shots for 20 this weekend. hometown with his Joe Gibbs caution after Stage 2, with points and C.J. Anderson Harvick’s air of inevitability Racing Toyota, but couldn’t Joey Logano getting in front scored 12 points and tied a increased with each lap around overcome the dominant lead- with an exceptional pit stop. career-high 12 assists and the Las Vegas Motor er. Kyle Larson finished third But Harvick reclaimed the Massachusetts beat Duquesne Speedway on Sunday, and the after winning the Xfinity lead off another restart with 73 85-75 on Saturday night. rest of the NASCAR Cup field Series race on Saturday, while laps to go after Kurt Busch UMass enters the Atlantic must be a bit worried about defending champion Martin wrecked along with Chase 10 Conference Tournament how they’re going to catch up Truex Jr. was in fourth and Elliott. Harvick emerged from Kevin Harvick leads after the first section of a NASCAR in Washington, D.C. as the this year. pole-sitter Ryan Blaney in his last pit stop with a three- Cup series auto race Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Las Vegas. No. 13 seed and will face Harvick raced to his second fifth. second lead on Brad (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) 12th-seeded LaSalle on straight NASCAR Cup win Harvick has already Keselowski, and Busch Wednesday in the first round. with a dominant performance matched his Cup win total couldn’t catch up. tinues. Busch lost control and chiefs for Jimmie Johnson and Duquesne, the tenth seed, in Vegas on Sunday, earning from last season in three races Here are more things to ran Elliott into the wall shortly Ross Chastain were ejected will face No. 7-seed his 100th career win across the — and he’s headed to Phoenix, know about the race on the after a restart early in the final after their cars failed inspec- Richmond in the second three national series. where he has won five times Strip: stage. The crash necessitated a tion three times during the round on Thursday. “There was no catching that since 2012. DOING RECON: For the long caution for fluid cleanup. pre-race checks. Johnson had Mike Lewis II made a 4 (car),” second-place finisher Harvick also took a moment first time, NASCAR is return- The 39-year-old Busch has to start at the back after his 3-pointer with 2:52 left and Kyle Busch said. “He was on to savor a milestone. Only ing to Vegas in the fall for a never won at Las Vegas Motor chief, Jesse Saunders, got the Duquesne trailed 72-70, but rails, and lights out.” Richard Petty, Kyle Busch and second race, which will also Speedway, which was built gate. Johnson also will have the Minutemen went on an Harvick followed up his David Pearson have won more be the playoff opener. Teams while he grew up in town. practice time taken away next 11-0 run to seal the win. stellar performance last week- races across the three national used this trip to gather data Kurt Busch failed to win the week in Phoenix. The seven- UMass led 58-47 with 12:13 end in Atlanta with another circuits than Harvick, the and information for the return Cup race in Vegas for the 17th time champion still rallied to to go before the Dukes went victory in his Stewart-Haas 42-year-old Californian with trip in September, although the time. He has started on the finish 12th. on an 11-0 spurt and knotted Racing Ford. He led a track- plenty of good years left on his temperature could easily be 50 pole twice, but has only one COMEBACK STORY: it with Eric James’ 3-pointer record 214 of the 267 laps, tires. degrees higher than the balmy top-five finish here despite Josh Frankos, the tire-changer with 9:35 left. won all three stages and capa- “It’s been a lot of years 53 degrees at Sunday’s race. calling it a top priority in his on Darrell Wallace Jr.’s Rayshawn Miller and bly held off Busch’s late accumulated with a lot of great “The adjustments we made career. Richard Petty Motorsports Luwane Pipkins each scored hometown charge to win in race teams and people and sit- today are going to help in the WINNING BIG: Harvick team, injured his hand while 16 points and Carl Pierre Vegas for the second time in uations,” Harvick said. “When fall,” Kyle Busch said. was even more dominant in preparing for the Vegas race scored 15 for Massachusetts four years. you tag that triple-digit num- “(Although) I think the track is Vegas than Truex was last and was sent to a hospital on (12-19, 5-13) which shot 58 “These last two weeks, ber to it, it really lets you real- going to be a lot slower with year. Truex led all three stages Sunday morning. Michael percent (32 of 55) including 9 we’ve just hit on everything ize that you’ve been fortunate the heat.” and 150 laps last year on his Hubert filled in for him on pit of 16 from 3-point range. we needed to,” said Harvick, to accomplish a lot of things.” KUBU CAN’T DO: Kurt way to a victory that propelled road. The injury couldn’t keep Duquesne (16-15, 7-11) who cruised home 2.9 seconds Not many wins are more Busch’s career-long victory him into his championship Frankos down, however: He got 17 points apiece from ahead of Busch. “My (team emphatic than Harvick’s drought in his hometown con- season. returned to the track for the Lewis and Tarin Smith, Rene THREE STRIKES: The car race. Castro-Caneddy scored 12 and Jordan Robinson 10. Eric Williams grabbed 11 boards and Duquesne had a 31-25 Find the latest Westfield News sports coverage on rebounding advantage. PAGE 12 - MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 www.thewestfieldnews.com THE WESTFIELD NEWS

TV Sports Listings Dear Monday, March 5 7 p.m. NBA: Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers (NBA Baseball TV) Annie 1 p.m. MLB Spring Training: Detroit Tigers vs. New York 8:30 p.m. CAA Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA Mets (SNY) (CBSSN) By ANNIE LANE 1 p.m. MLB Spring Training: Minnesota Twins at 9 p.m. Big 12 Women’s Tournament Championship: Teams Lack of Long-Distance Trust Philadelphia Phillies (MLBN) TBA (FS1) Dear Annie: About six months ago, my boyfriend, 8:30 p.m. MLB Spring Training: Arizona Diamondbacks at 9 p.m. WCC Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (ESPN) “Jordan,” relocated to another state for work. We’ve talked San Diego Padres (MLBN) about my eventually moving there, too, so we could be 9 p.m. SoCon Tournament Championship: Teams TBA together, but we’ve held off making firm plans. He says he Basketball (ESPN2) needs more time to settle in to life there. He also says he wants to be positive he sees himself at this job long term 4 p.m. Big East Women’s Tournament Semifinal: Teams 10:30 p.m. NBA: Portland Trail Blazers at Los Angeles before I uproot my life, too. TBA (FS1) Lakers (NBA TV) He visited twice within the first month after moving, but in the past five months, he’s visited only once. I went out there 6 p.m. CAA Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (CBSSN) 11 p.m. WCC Tournament Semifinal: Teams TBA (ESPN2) once a couple of months ago. We do talk on the phone or 6:30 p.m. Big East Women’s Tournament Semifinal: Teams Hockey video chat every other day, which helps. The reason I’m writing is this. A friend of mine was TBA (FS1) 7:30 p.m. NHL: Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres recently in Jordan’s town for work. She is single and uses a 7 p.m. MAAC Tournament Championship: Teams TBA (NBCSN) dating app that shows people within a few-mile radius. While she was on her trip, she was scrolling through profiles, when (ESPN) Soccer she came across Jordan and recognized him. (She’s never 7 p.m. The American Women’s Tournament Semifinal: 2:55 p.m. EPL: Manchester United at Crystal Palace met him in real life, but she’d seen photos of us.) She sent me a screenshot. I was shocked. I asked her to connect with him Teams TBA (ESPN2) (NBCSN) on the app to see what he said. He messaged her back almost immediately -- but not because he recognized her as a friend of mine. He thought she was just a random woman, and he started chatting her up and asking what she was up to. Devastated, I called him immediately and asked for an explanation. He said that he was just using the app to make On The Tube friends and that if it made me uncomfortable, he would delete his account. I told him I thought that was a good idea. I’m wondering whether I’d be a fool to trust this man again. -- Fooled Once Dear Fooled Once: You know the saying, so I won’t remind you of the rest. Don’t give Jordan another chance to break your trust. That dating app is not meant for making friends, and this man is not meant for you. As soon as you accept that, you’ll be one step closer to finding someone who is. Dear Annie: My father recently passed away. He had friends and acquaintances whom I did not know. Many came to his wake and left Mass cards not from his church. The problem is that the majority did not put a return address on the card or envelope. I have no way of thanking these people now and feel bad about this. Please inform your readers that if they would like a thank-you for a kind gesture such as this, they should attach a return address label so the family of the deceased can know where to send it. -- Grieving in Upstate NY Dear Grieving: I am so sorry for your loss. Your plea is duly noted, though it sounds as though your father’s friends simply wanted to honor him and cared little about the acknowledgment -- a sign of what good company he kept. Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@cre- ators.com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read fea- tures by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com. COPYRIGHT 2018 CREATORS.COM

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Casual country? Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is about the American casual way of living. -- Heloise In this Oct. 22, 1981, file photo, Jamie Farr, from front left, plugs his ears as cast members of the “M.A.S.H.” television “Dear Heloise: Why don’t Americans series cast Harry Morgan, Loretta Swit, William Christopher and, from back from left, Mike Farrell, Alan Alda and David dress up anymore? You rarely see people in Ogden Stiers celebrate during a party on the set of the popular CBS program in Los Angeles. Stiers a prolific actor best most parts of the country get dressed up to known for playing a surgeon on the television series “M.A.S.H.” has died, the actor’s agent Mitchell Stubbs confirmed go out to dinner, or for special occasions. I Saturday night, March 4, 2018, in an email. He was 75. (AP Photo/Huynh, File) recently noticed a couple of young women wearing jeans and a T-shirts in church. I miss the days when women dressed stylishly in beautiful dresses when they went out for dinner in a nice restaurant, or to the opera. Now, so many women throw on sloppy attire and consider themselves ‘M.A.S.H.’ actor David Ogden Stiers dies at age 75 dressed for the day. It’s as though our national pride in our- LOS ANGELES (AP) — David Saturday. Beast” and played characters in “Lilo & selves has gone.” -- Wallace T., Brandywine, Del. Ogden Stiers, a prolific actor best known In addition to playing the aristocratic Stitch” and “Pocahontas.” He was also FAST FACTS for playing a surgeon on the “M.A.S.H.” Maj. Charles Winchester III on the voice of an announcer in George Dear Heloise: My husband and I received several lovely television series, has died. He was 75. “M.A.S.H.” beginning in its sixth sea- Lucas’ 1971 feature directorial debut, picture frames as wedding gifts. We’ve used some of them The actor’s agent Mitchell Stubbs son, replacing Larry Linville after he left “THX 1138.” for things other than just framing photographs: confirmed Saturday night in an email the series. Stiers’ character, while arro- Stiers received two Emmy nomina- * I put a copy of my wedding invitation in a beautiful that Stiers died after battling bladder gant, also showed an empathy and wit tions for his work on “M.A.S.H.” frame. cancer. his predecessor lacked. He had more than 150 film and televi- * There is a poem my husband wrote to me in another one. No additional details were provided, Stiers did voice acting in several sion credits, including appearances on * Pressed flowers (a hobby of mine) are in one. but Stubbs’ agency tweeted that Stiers Disney animated films, voicing the char- the “Mary Tyler Moore Show” and sev- * I put a recipe card in one from the night my husband died at his home in Newport, Oregon, on acter Cogsworth in “Beauty and the eral Perry Mason television movies. cooked dinner for me and asked me to marry him. -- Ashley G., Tupelo, Miss. THIS TAKES THE CAKE Dear Heloise: Some of us ladies here in Texas have found numerous ways to reuse the clear, plastic covers on store- ‘Black Panther’ is box-office king for third straight week bought cakes. You can store paper plates in the larger ones, mix a salad in them, cut up fresh fruit in one, or in a pinch LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fox’s “Red Sparrow,” fea- “Black Panther,” directed Estimated ticket sales for they can be used as a washbasin for dirty little hands and Wakanda’s reign shows no turing Jennifer Lawrence as a by Ryan Coogler and starring Friday through Sunday at faces. -- Eighties Ladies in Abilene, Texas signs of waning. “Black Russian ballerina-turned- Chadwick Boseman and U.S. and Canadian theaters, Panther” is king of the box super-spy, earned $17 million Michael B. Jordan, has according to comScore. office for the third straight in its first weekend. become a groundbreaking Where available, the latest weekend. Another new release, cinematic phenomenon, giv- international numbers also The release from Marvel “Death Wish,” MGM’s ing unprecedented represen- are included. Final three-day and Disney brought in $65.7 reboot of the Charles Bronson tation for a film of its kind to domestic figures will be million domestically this action franchise starring Africans and African- released Monday. weekend, easily outpacing Bruce Willis, was third with Americans while winning 1. “Black Panther,” $65.7 new releases “Red Sparrow” $13 million. over every corner of the cul- million. and “Death Wish,” according “Both newcomers per- ture. It should soon shoot 2. “Red Sparrow,” $17 mil- to studio estimates Sunday. formed to expectations but past the billion-dollar mark lion. “Black Panther” has now had to compete in a market- worldwide. 3. “Death Wish,” $13 mil- grossed $500 million domes- place totally dominated by Wakanda’s king may final- lion. tically after three weeks of ‘Black Panther,’” ly be knocked from his box- 4. “Game Night,” $10.7 release. It’s the third fastest Dergarabedian said. office throne next weekend million. film to reach the $500 mil- The totals come on a week- with the release of director 5. “Peter Rabbit,” $10 mil- lion plateau. end when all industry eyes Ava DuVernay’s “A Wrinkle lion. “Disney is clearly on a roll are on the Academy Awards, in Time,” another Disney 6. “Annihilation,” $5.6 with ‘Black Panther’ show- which will be handed out in film that gives groundbreak- million. ing incredible strength as it Hollywood later Sunday. ing representation to African- 7. “Jumanji: Welcome to posts the third biggest third- None of the major nomi- Americans on both sides of the Jungle,” $4.5 million. weekend gross of all time,” nees remain in the box office the camera. 8. “Fifty Shades Freed,” said Paul Dergarabedian, top 10, though some continue “Disney wins no matter $3.3 million. senior media analyst for to bring in receipts. “Three how you slice it with that 9. “The Greatest comScore, “and most notably Billboards Outside Ebbing, film expected to have a Showman,” $2.6 million. becomes the 10th highest Missouri” reached $52 mil- strong debut as ‘Black 10. “Every Day,” $1.5 mil- grossing movie of all time in lion domestically through Panther’ continues to draw lion. North America after just 17 Sunday, and “The Shape of big crowds,” Dergarabedian days in theaters.” Water” passed $57 million. said. THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 - PAGE 13

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, March 5, 2018: This year you embrace an unusually open and creative style. You relate well on an individual level in nearly all types of situations. You express and manifest the ability to lead an intense one-on-one talk. If you are single, you identify well with many different types of people. You need to decide what DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker type of bond you want, because you will meet many people with ease. If you are attached, the two of you often can be found chatting over a candlelight din- ner or walking hand in hand. This year might be a great one to schedule a special trip together. SCORPIO encourages you to break out of the box.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might wake up feeling tired and less energized than usual because of a bad night’s sleep. Your tendency is to defer to others more fre- SCARY GARY Mark Buford quently than you have been as of late. Take a break at a certain point in order to squeeze in a power nap. Tonight: Use the night well. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might feel pressured by the realiza- tion that you need to clear out your work as quickly as possible. Know that your diligence and patience while working with a difficult person in your life will pay off. Do not be discouraged. Tonight: A close loved one seeks you out. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Your upbeat nature helps you clear up Crosswords any problems you might run into. You see ways to bypass a problem that others can’t even fathom. DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni Others will be rather tight with their money and other forms of giving right now. Tonight: Be willing to put in some extra time with a project. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Your abundant energy and upbeat mood might surprise you. Dealing with an older and respected person could test your patience and willingness to come to a solution. You work from a solid base of values, which is very clear right now. Tonight: You deserve a little fun. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You will be focused on what’s happen- ing on the homefront. The unexpected occurs when dealing with new information. You might get a B.C. Mastroianni and Hart reaction that you did not anticipate. As a result, you might need to work longer than you originally had thought you would. Tonight: Out late. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Focus on what is happening. Your cre- ativity surges, which allows greater give-and-take between you and others. Open up to change, and let go of the status quo. However, use caution with any spending. Help a loved one to open up. Tonight: Let out your inner child. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH Smile, and know that others will respond quickly to you because of the nature of your communication and their need to be involved. You could find some of your associates to be quite excitable and unpredictable. Just go with the flow. ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie Tonight: Do whatever makes you smile. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You might look around and wonder what is going on. Lie low, and try to steer clear of controlling people. Your sense of humor emerges when you walk into a similar situation with some- one you consider to be profoundly logical. Tonight: Get as much sleep as you can. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Focus on communication between you and others. A child or loved one could be quite disruptive, at least to your schedule. You would prefer to have a more relaxed and easygoing bond with this person, but he or she is not able to grasp ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett that fact right now. Tonight: All smiles. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You could be in a situation where you need to focus on what is happening between you and someone else. This person’s reaction could be quite dynamic if you start asking serious questions. Postpone making any serious decisions for now. Tonight: Be near good music. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You could be excited about a situation that is developing around you. It seems as if there Cryptoquip are some twists and turns on the way, but know that everything will work out. You might feel somewhat drained or discouraged at times today. Tonight: You are a force to be dealt with. ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH Keep reaching out to someone you care about. You might be concerned about a per- sonal matter involving your finances. Take a step back from the situation in order to gain a full per- spective. Emphasize your long-term needs and desires. Tonight: Touch base with a loved one.

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PUBlic notice of Stanton in left enViRonmentAl ReView PROJECT: Western Avenue – Central Phase CLASSIFIED field, Kipnis Available Online 24/7 at www.thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds LOCATION: Westfield, Massachusetts Legal Notices Legal Notices Help Wanted PROPONENT: homers again City of Westfield March 5, 2018 March 5, 2018 Giancarlo Stanton got off Michael Wacha — and The undersigned is submitting March 12, 2018 March 12, 2018 The City of Westfield is seek- to a sunny start at a new posi- Carlos Correa had two hits an Environmental Notification ing applicants to fill several tion for the New York for Houston. Wacha pitched Form ("ENF") to the Secretary of town of southwick TOWN OF SOUTHWICK skilled seasonal positions for Energy & Environmental Affairs Planning Board PLANNING BOARD Yankees. three innings and allowed on or before: March 2, 2018 the Parks and Recreation De- Making his first start in left two runs on five hits. partments 2018 spring and field for his new team, the NATIONALS (SS) 6, This will initiate review of the notice of Public hearing NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING summer positions. Posted above project pursuant to the 20 depot square February 21, 2018 and will NL MVP lost two flyballs in TIGERS 2 Marijuana Zoning Bylaw the sun and both fell for hits Bryce Harper hit his first Massachusetts Environmental close March 12, 2018,with Policy Act ("MEPA", M.G.L. c. Notice is hereby given in accord- and Overlay District selections made by March. Sunday in a 9-1 loss to the spring homer, singled and 30, s.s. 61-62I). Copies of the ance with the provision of M.G.L. March 20, 2018 Chapter 40A, Section 11, that (Subject to funding)These po- Tampa Bay Rays. drove in three runs for a ENF may be obtained from: sitions are seasonal with no Stanton never played left Washington split squad. Matt the Planning Board will hold a Notice is hereby given in accord- Michael R. Gagnon, P.E. public hearing on Tuesday, benefits. field in his eight seasons with Adams added three hits. Gio Milone & MacBroom, Inc. ance with the provision of M.G.L. the Marlins, instead spending Gonzalez gave up two runs March 20, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. in Chapter 40A, Section 5, that the 1350 Main Street, Suite 1012 the Land Use Hearing Room, Baseball Specialist: his time in right. and six hits in three innings. Springfield, MA 01103 Planning Board will hold a Pub- Applicants must be 21 years Town Hall, 454 College High- lic Hearing on Tuesday, March Asked how someone Jeimer Candelario tripled (413) 241-6920 way for the application of Depot of age or older. Duties in- should work on catching in a run for Detroit. Square Condominium Associ- 20, 2018 at 7:45 p.m. for clude teaching and super- Copies of the ENF are also be- Marijuana Zoning Bylaw and balls in the glare, the smiling BRAVES 5, MARLINS 2 ing sent to the City of Westfield ation, located in the Residential vising children in the sport of (R20A) zone for a Modification Overlay District for the Town of baseball. Thorough know- slugger said: “Get sun vision Atlanta starter Mike Engineering Department and the Southwick. The proposed bylaw gloves, see right through the Foltynewicz gave up one hit City of Westfield Conservation to the Special Permit and Site ledge of baseball and prior Commission where they may be Plan Review in accordance with will allow for off-site marijuana baseball instructional experi- sun.” in three scoreless innings. dispensaries and medical /recre- AROUND THE Freddie Freeman had two inspected. the Code of Southwick Zoning ence preferred. Three to four Bylaws, Chapter 185-14. ational marijuana facilities weeks. Summerposition. $ GRAPEFRUIT hits for the Braves. The Secretary of Energy & En- 300.00 week AND CACTUS LEAGUES: Dan Straily allowed one hit vironmental Affairs will publish The applicants are seeking a A copy of the application may be in three shutout innings for notice of the ENF in the Environ- modification to the Special Per- inspected in the Town Hall Plan- mental Monitor, will receive pub- Tennis Instructor: ORIOLES 10, Atlanta. mit Application & Site Plan Re- ning Board office during office Applicants must be 18 years lic comments on the project for hours. RED SOX 8 INDIANS 6, 20 days, and will then decide, view. The applicant purposes to of age or older. Duties in- Adam Jones hit a pair of BREWERS 2 within ten days, if an environ- allow for the temporary construc- clude teaching and super- RBI doubles and a single and Jason Kipnis hit his fifth mental Impact Report is needed. tion gate located at the end of Any person interested or wish- vising children the sport of A site visit and consultation ses- Southwick Hill Road to remain ing to be heard on the applica- tennis. Thorough knowledge Manny Machado added a home run for Cleveland. He as a permanent structure to pre- tion should appear at the time two-run double for Baltimore. leads all big leaguers in hom- sion on the project may also be of tennis and prior tennis in- scheduled. All persons wishing vent through traffic, The prop- and place designated. structional experience pre- Andrew Benintendi and ers and RBIs (10) this spring. to comment on the project, or to erty is located at 20 Depot Street Rafael Devers hit back-to- Kipnis hit 12 homers in an be notified of a site visit or con- ferred. Evening hours and t, as shown on the Assessors Michael Doherty, Chairperson Saturday mornings.Spring back homers for Boston off injury-interrupted season sultation session, should write to Map 89, Lot 27.1 located in Southwick Planning Board the Secretary of Energy & Envir- Southwick, MA. and summer position.$ 20.00 Gabriel Ynoa, who allowed after hitting 23 the year onmental Affairs, 100 Cam- hr. six runs in two innings. before. bridge St., Suite 900, Boston, The Orioles announced DODGERS 9, GIANTS 3 Massachusetts 02114, Attention: Youth Sports Instructor: first baseman Chris Davis Yasiel Puig had two hits, MEPA Office, referencing the March 5, 12, 2018 Applicants must be 18 years had an MRI on his sore right Yasmani Grandal homered above project. Auto For Sale of age or older. The Youth elbow and no structural dam- and Chase Utley ended a Town of Southwick Sports Instructor teaches By: Planning Board age was found. Manager 0-for-10 start with an RBI Brian P. Sullivan, Mayor 1999 FORD RANGER, cab and various sports programs to Buck Showalter estimated double for Los Angeles. a-half with tool box. Inspection children ages 3-12. Experi- Notice of Public Hearing ready. $3500. 413-568-7827. ence working with children Davis would be out another Dodgers starter Kenta Maeda 20 Depot Square three to five days. Showalter struck out three in 2 1/3 and thorough knowledge of March 5, 2018 teaching various sports pre- also noted top prospect innings. Notice is hereby given in accord- timothY's AUto sAles. ferred.Summer position. Austin Hays should be ready San Francisco starter Jeff COMMONWEALTH ance with the provision of M.G.L. OF MASSACHUSETTS Stop by and see us! We might $ 20.00 hr. to play next week after miss- Samardzija gave up three hits Chapter 40A, Section 11, that have exactly what you're look- the Planning Board will hold a ing time with a sore right and three walks in two THE TRIAL COURT ing for, if not, let us find it for All job applications are avail- shoulder. innings. Giants prospect PROBATE AND FAMILY public hearing on Tuesday, you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. COURT March 20, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in (413)568-2261. specializing in able on line or at City Hall, NATIONALS (SS) 7, Steven Duggar homered for the Land Use Hearing Room, vehicles under $4,000. Personnel Department, 59 METS 3 the third time this spring and Hampden Probate Town Hall, 454 College High- Court Street Westfield, MA Trea Turner got two hits is batting .412. and Family Court way for the application of Depot 01085.Hours are from and scored for a Washington PADRES (SS) 7, 50 State Street Square Condominium Associ- Monday-Friday from 8:00 Springfield, MA 01103 Help Wanted split squad. Steven Matz was WHITE SOX 6 (413)748-7758 ation, located in the Residential a.m. - 4:00 p.m. again tagged in his second Top San Diego prospect (R20A) zone for a Modification start for New York, giving up Fernando Tatis Jr. had four Docket No. HD18P0157EA to the Special Permit and Site All applicants must submit to five hits and two walks while hits and five RBIs. 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[email protected] Jacob deGrom threw a MARINERS 10, thomas e fredette of west- 40-pitch bullpen session and RANGERS 7 field, mA felt no ill effects from the Seattle starter James requesting that the Court enter a back stiffness that sidelined Paxton struggled, giving up formal Decree and Order of test- him for several days. seven runs and seven hits in 1 acy and for such other relief as PIRATES 9, TWINS 3 2/3 innings. Robinson requested in the Petition. Josh Harrison had two hits Chirinos homered to lead off The Petitioner requests that: after an 0-for-9 start for the second for Texas and thomas e fredette of west- Pittsburgh. Jameson Taillon Ryan Rua capped the six-run field, mA made his second start for the inning with a three-run drive. be appointed as Personal Rep- Looking for a Pirates and pitched 2 2/3 ATHLETICS 12, innings, giving up two runs PADRES (SS) 4 resentative(s) of said estate to serve without surety on the on two hits and a walk. San Diego newcomer Eric bond in an unsupervised ad- Minnesota ace Jose Berrios Hosmer hit his first home ministration. allowed three hits while run. Shortstop Franklin striking out two in 2 1/3 Barreto, Oakland’s top pros- imPoRtAnt notice: You have the right to obtain a Unique Gift? innings. Joe Mauer drove in pect, connected off Clayton copy of the Petition from the two runs. Richard for his second homer. Petitioner or at the court. You RAYS 9, YANKEES 1 The A’s designated power- have a right to object to this proceeding. to do so, you or Reigning AL Rookie of the hitting Brandon Moss for your attorney must file a writ- Year Aaron Judge got his assignment. ten appearance and objection first hit of the spring, a first- DIAMONDBACKS 2, at this court before: 10:00 a.m. on 03/26/2018. this is inning single against Tampa CUBS 0 not a hearing date, but a Bay starter Nathan Eovaldi, Taijuan Walker pitched deadline by which you must who pitched two shutout three perfect innings, striking file a written appearance and objection if you object to this innings. out four, in his second start proceeding. if you fail to file a Yankees closer Aroldis for Arizona. Jon Lester timely written appearance and Chapman made his first pitched 2 2/3 innings in his objection followed by an Affi- appearance and retired one of second start for Chicago and davit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return the three batters he faced. gave up a home run to Nick date, action may be taken Mallex Smith had three hits, Ahmed. without further notice to you. including a single off ROYALS 10, REDS 3 UnsUPeRVised Adminis- Chapman. Jason Hammel made his tRAtion UndeR the mAs- PHILLIES 4, first start for Kansas City, sAchUsetts UnifoRm PRo- BLUE JAYS 2 striking out two in two per- BAte code (mUPc) Put a picture of someone Toronto ace Marco Estrada fect innings. 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Phillies Mike Trout and Albert tate, including the distribu- tion of assets and expenses of prospect Scott Kingery got Pujols both went 0 for 3 and administration. two hits and is batting .389 in are still looking for their first exhibition play. hit this spring. Justin Upton witness, hon. Barbara m hyland, ASTROS 4, homered and drove in three first Justice of this court. Go to www.thewestfieldnews.com visit “Photos” look for your CARDINALS 1 runs for Los Angeles. Matt AL MVP Jose Altuve hit Shoemaker allowed three Date: February 26, 2018 favorite photo, then click the “Buy” icon located at the top. his first home run — a solo runs on four hits and a walk Suzanne T. Seguin shot off St. Louis starter in 2 1/3 innings. Register of Probate THE WESTFIELD NEWS WWW.THEWESTFIELDNEWS.COM MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018 - PAGE 15

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