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Southwick Police seeking public’s help in larceny incident

WTA Senior Andrew Curran and Graphic Arts instructor Lyndsay Ruelle.

WTA’s Graphic Arts has been busy designing logos

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – At Friday’s meeting of the Westfield 2 Business Alliance (WE2BA), Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski unveiled a logo for the newly formed group designed by the Graphic Arts shop at Westfield Technical Academy.

WTA Graphic Arts instructor Lyndsay Ruelle said that Czaporowski asked them to come up with a design that symbolized the Westfield Public Schools and the Chamber of Commerce coming together.

Ruelle said she used the same circle template that she has been using for the schools. She used the Chamber of Commerce blue within for its star border, with a red apple inside the star for Westfield Public Schools.

“He said it was perfect, no changes,” Ruelle said.

The Graphic Arts logo project started over two years ago, when Westfield Technical-Vocational School changed its name to Westfield Technical Academy.

Ruelle said at first they hired a marketing company, who came up with the cupola on top of the upper campus as the logo for the school.

Ruelle thought of enclosing the cupola in a circle surrounded by the name. She said as soon as they made that design, they made sweatshirts for the entire school that had the logo on it. They sold 100 in a week. They plan to print another

Southampton Road Elementary School Principal Kathleen O’Donnell holds up the school’s logo t-shirt, designed by WTA Graphic Arts.

The new WE2BA logo designed by Westfield Tech’s Graphic Arts shop. round of sweatshirts for new students, and sell them at lunch.

Next, they decided on their own to design logos for all of the technical shops in the school.

“Being the design teacher, I want to have a design standard and thought that it would be good if they were all uniform,” Ruelle said. All of the career technical shops logos they created are enclosed in the Westfield Technical Academy circle, with different symbols for each shop, and the name of the shop written below it.

Ruelle said they started with Graphic Arts, because they wanted a shop shirt. They created an easel board with characters on notes, and printed it on black shirts. The students chose the color for the logo on their shirts from CYMK colors.

Teachers chose green logos.

Next they designed all of the rest of the shops. Ruelle said not all of the shops use the logos. Aviation Maintenance Technology has its own logo, for example, and wears a uniform, as do manufacturing and electrical wiring.

Matthew Seklecki, department head for Graphic Arts said all of the shops have a uniform. “Not all of them allow for the personalization we’re able to create for them,” Seklecki said.

Ruelle said Automotive, Horticulture, Construction all use their logos. She said Business Tech loves theirs, which portrays men and women circling a globe.

By this time, Graphic Arts senior Andrew Curran became very involved in the project. He silk See Graphic Arts, Page 6

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – The Southwick Police Department is asking for the communities help in lieu of a possible incident that occurred on Saturday afternoon.

Two women shown on security camera at the Rite Aid Pharmacy on College Highway are being described by Southwick Police as “persons of interests” in a larceny case.

According to the Southwick Police Department, Rite Aid lost a substantial amount and the two women pictured are believed to be mother and daughter.

Southwick Police is now asking anyone in the community who may be able to identify the two women, to contact the police at 413-569-5348. Southwick Police ensures The Southwick Police Department needs the public’s help identhe public that their identity will be kept tifying two persons of interest in a possible larceny at Rite Aid anonymous.

Pharmacy. (Photo courtesy of Southwick Police Department)

Attention Westfield: Let’s ‘Retire the Fire!’

By TINA GORMAN Contributor With support from the Westfield Fire Department, the Westfield News, the Westfield Rotary Club, and Mayor Brian Sullivan, The Westfield Council On Aging is once again launching its annual Retire the Fire! fire prevention and safety campaign for the City’s older adults. During the week of

March 6 to 10, residents of Westfield will see Retire the Fire! flyers hung throughout the City and buttons with the slogan worn by Council On Aging staff, seniors, and community leaders.

Both are gentle reminders that fire safety for Westfield’s older adults is a personal, family, and community See Retire the Fire, Page 5

Finance Committee discusses ILOT payments with Westfield G&E

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – On Thursday, the Finance Committee began a series of three meetings to discuss the city’s payment in lieu of taxes (ILOT) agreement with Westfield Gas & Electric. Thursday’s meeting covered gas and electric services, along with a discussion of the ILOT. WG+E General Manager Dan Howard shared a 2016 survey on customer satisfaction, to which 3,800 responded, 25% of Westfield G&E’s customer base. The results ranged from 97% agreeing that WG+E is a valuable city asset, to 81% of customers agreeing that the electricity See ILOT Payments, Page 3

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Change of command for 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The US Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing has a new commander following a ceremony on Sunday.

The 104th Fighter Wing, which is based out of the Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, had Col. James M. Suhr appointed as commander, taking over the position from Col. James J. Keefe. Several family members, military personnel and See 104th, Page 5

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Fourth sewer option introduced

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – During last week’s Sewer Implementation Committee meeting, the options regarding the Congamond Rd. sewer project continued to be discussed.

At the last meeting in January, The Westfield News reported on the three options that DPW Director

Westfield Education 2 Business Alliance to set up mentoring program

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – At Friday’s meeting of the Westfield Education 2 Business Alliance (WE2BA) at the Reed Institute of Mestek, the conference room was packed with education and business leaders from Westfield. Westfield Public Schools superintendent Stefan Czaporowski and Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce director Kate Phelon asked for feedback on a mission statement from prior meetings that is still being reworked, and unveiled a new logo for the Alliance created by the Westfield Technical Academy’s Graphic Arts shop.

Jennifer Kinsman of the United Way of Pioneer Valley introduced herself to the group. Kinsman said she runs the community impact department for the United Way, and has been trying to work more with Westfield.

“When I came to the first one of these meetings and started talking to Stefan and See Education 2 Business, Page 6

Randy Brown came up with as he presented the options to the rest of the committee members.

On Tuesday, Brown added a fourth option to the mix. Similar to the first option, the fourth one would have a combination of gravity and force main along Congamond Rd. See Sewer Option, Page 3

Structure fire in Blandford

Melany Mendoza of Mass Mentoring Partnership and Jennifer Kinsman of the United Way of Pioneer Valley.

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent BLANDFORD– The Blandford Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 139 North Blandford Rd. around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday night, According to the Blandford Fire Department, flames spread throughout the house, but all three residents and a dog were able to get out of the home and avoid injury. The American Red Cross came to the aid of the family.

A number of neighboring departments including Becket, See Blandford Fire, Page 5

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Free Line Dance Lessons held at American Legion Post 207 WEST SPRINGFIELD — The free, country line dance lessons held at the West Springfield American Legion Post 207 on Saturday, March 4th brought interested and willing participants from greater Springfield to West Springfield.

Lessons started at 7p.m., but by 7:30, there were over 35 young, old and in-between crowding the dance floor.

Westfield residents Patricia and Lee Wheeler (left in black with glasses and he in white shirt) said they had never done any country dancing. "It's great," said Pat. "Hope it can be held, again," she said.

"Pat even wore her new and very special, gorgeous, country-western boots," remarked Roberta Page, president of non-profit organization It's West Springfield that collaborated with the legion and One-Eyed Parrot Dance Club to bring about the lessons.

"There was a lot of energy and it was interesting to see and hear some participants singing the words to many of the country songs, while they were keeping pace with the music," Ms. Page added. We'll see if we can do something again in a month or so, Ms. Page hoped. (Photos and article by, Roberta Page)

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ODDS & ENDS Surgeons remove 915 coins swallowed by Thai sea turtle BANGKOK (AP) — Tossing coins in a fountain for luck is a popular superstition, but a similar belief brought misery to a sea turtle in Thailand from whom doctors have removed 915 coins.

Veterinarians in Bangkok operated Monday on the female green turtle nicknamed “Bank,” whose indigestible diet was a result of many tourists seeking good fortune tossing coins into her pool over many years in the eastern town of Sri Racha.

Many Thais believe that throwing coins on turtles will bring longevity.

The loose change eventually formed a heavy ball in her stomach weighing 5 kilograms (11 pounds). The weight cracked the turtle’s ventral shell, causing a life-threatening infection.

Five surgeons from Chulalongkorn University’s veterinary faculty patiently removed the coins over four hours while “Bank” was under general anesthesia.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Monday, March 6, the 65th day of 2017. There are 300 days left in the year.

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In 1981, Walter Cronkite signed off for the last time as principal anchorman of “The CBS Evening News.”

In 1834, the city of York in Upper Canada was incorporated as Toronto.

In 1987, 193 people died when the British ferry Herald of Free Enterprise capsized off the Belgian port of Zeebrugge (zay-BRUKH’ah). The first “Lethal Weapon” movie, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, was released by Warner Bros.

n March 6, 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Dred Scott v. Sandford, ruled 7-2 that Scott, a slave, was not an American citizen and therefore could not sue for his freedom in federal court.

ON THIS DATE: In 1836, the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas, fell to Mexican forces after a 13-day siege.

In 1853, Verdi’s opera “La Traviata” premiered in Venice, Italy.

In 1933, a national bank holiday declared by President Franklin D. Roosevelt aimed at calming panicked depositors went into effect.

Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak, wounded in an attempt on Roosevelt’s life the previous month, died at a Miami hospital at age 59.

In 1944, U.S. heavy bombers staged the first full-scale American raid on Berlin during World War II. In 1953, Georgy Malenkov was named premier of the Soviet Union a day after the death of Josef Stalin.

In 1957, the British Gold Coast and British Togoland became the independent state of Ghana.

In 1967, the daughter of Josef Stalin, Svetlana Alliluyeva (ah-leeloo-YAY’-vah), appeared at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi and declared her intention to defect to the West. Singer-actor Nelson Eddy, 65, died in Palm Beach, Florida.

In 1970, a bomb being built inside a Greenwich Village townhouse by the radical Weathermen accidentally went off, destroying the house and killing three group members.

In 1997, a gunman stole a million-dollar Picasso portrait (“Tete de Femme”) from a London gallery. (The painting was recovered and two suspects arrested a week later.) Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II launched the first official royal website.

TEN YEARS AGO: Vice President Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff, I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, was convicted of lying and obstructing an investigation into the 2003 leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame’s identity. (President George W. Bush later commuted Libby’s 30-month prison sentence, but did not issue a pardon.) Some 70 people died in an earthquake on Sumatra island, Indonesia. Ernest Gallo, who built one of the world’s largest winemaking empires, died in Modesto, California, at age 97.

FIVE YEARS AGO: In Super Tuesday contests, Republican Mitt Romney narrowly won in pivotal Ohio, seized a home-state victory in Massachusetts, triumphed in Idaho, Vermont and Alaska, and won easily in Virginia, where neither Rick Santorum nor Newt Gingrich was on the ballot; Santorum won contests in Oklahoma, Tennessee and North Dakota, while Gingrich won at home in Georgia. Former Texas tycoon R. Allen Stanford was convicted in Houston of bilking his investors out of more than $7 billion through a Ponzi scheme. (Stanford was sentenced to 110 years in prison.) Songwriter Robert B. Sherman, 86, who collaborated with his brother

Richard on such movie musicals as “Mary Poppins” and “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang,” died in London.

ONE YEAR AGO:

Former first lady Nancy Reagan died in Los Angeles at age 94.

Former President Jimmy Carter announced he no longer needed treatment for cancer, less than seven months after revealing he’d been diagnosed with melanoma that spread to his brain. Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders tangled aggressively in a Democratic presidential debate in Flint, Michigan, over trade, Wall Street influence and more.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Former FBI and CIA director William Webster is 93. Former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan is 91. Former Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova is 80. Former Sen. Christopher “Kit” Bond, R-Mo., is 78. Actress-writer Joanna Miles is 77.

Actor Ben Murphy is 75. Opera singer Dame Kiri Te Kanawa is 73. Singer Mary Wilson (The Supremes) is 73. Rock musician Hugh Grundy (The Zombies) is 72. Rock singer-musician David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) is 71. Actress Anna Maria Horsford is 70.

Actor-director Rob Reiner is 70. Singer Kiki Dee is 70. Fox News reporter John Stossel is 70. Composer-lyricist Stephen Schwartz is 69. Rock singer-musician Phil Alvin (The Blasters) is 64. Sports correspondent Armen Keteyian is 64. Actor Tom Arnold is 58. Actor D.L. Hughley is 53. Country songwriter Skip Ewing is 53. Actor Shuler Hensley is 50. Actress Connie Britton is 50. Actress Moira Kelly is 49. Actress Amy Pietz is 48. Rock musician Chris Broderick (Megadeth) is 47. Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal is 45. Country singer Trent Willmon is 44. Country musician Shan Farmer (Ricochet) is 43. Rapper Beanie Sigel is 43. Rapper Bubba Sparxxx is 40. Rock musician Chris Tomson (Vampire Weekend) is 33. Actor Eli Marienthal is 31. Actor Jimmy Galeota is 31.

Rapper/producer Tyler, the Creator is 26. Actor Dillon Freasier is 21. Actress Savannah Stehlin is 21.

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SouthwickOn-Stage auditions announced SOUTHWICK — Once again, the Southwick-OnStage players will present a re-creation of a 1940’s radio show in progress.

Auditions for reading parts will be held on The Stage At Town Hall (454 College Highway, Southwick) on Sunday afternoon March 12th at 3:00 p.m. and Monday evening, March13th at 7:00 p.m.

There will be a cold reading from the script and potential actors should bring a head shot and a list of previous productions.

Performance dates will be May 19, 20, and 21.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS Sewer Option

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The difference is that all property owners pump station in Gillette Corner. would be responsible for the hook up to the Brown projected that the total project cost for force main or pump station. The town would option two would be around $2,040,000. For the charge the connection fee to the property ownproperty owners, they would most likely pay ers. anywhere from $13,000 to $18,000. Paying Each option provides some of the same simiaround $1,500 for abandoning the septic tank, larities with one another but the third option property owners would also have an on-lot cost would also include a connection fee charged to of $8,000 to $10,000 for service and grinder the property owners and having them responsipump assembly. ble for the hook up to the force main or pump Brown explains that the force main would get station. rid of any gravity sewer along Congamond Rd. In option three, a force main would go along and replace it with a low pressure service. The Congamond Rd. to the pump station in the upfront costs seem appealing but Brown says that Gillette Corner neighborhood of town. This there are additional costs that are attached with it. would allow the property owner to decide if “It’s a lower initial cost option but then there’s they want to have the sewer lateral or not. a higher maintenance cost associated with main“If they choose not to install it, they would taining grinder pumps,” said Brown. bear that responsibility to install it at a later DPW Director Randy Brown While the committee went over all four date,” said Brown. presented a fourth option to options, Brown reassured them that the options The total project cost for option three was the Sewer Implementation are still just ideas and that there will be no deciestimated to be about $1,240,000. The antici- Committee during Tuesday sion on which option to choose at this time. The pated connection fee for the property owners night’s meeting. (WNG File option selected would have to be fully-vetted by would be $8,000 to $12,000. Additional on-lot Photo) legal counsel. costs could be over $10,000.

Moving forward, Brown does believe that one Options one and two both feature a connecof the four options could end up being a good tion fee to the property owners. Mentioned earlier, option one choice for the town in the near future. would have a combination of gravity and force main. The total “That is our hope that we can identify an option that we think cost for that option would be around $3,700,000. The addi- will get the support of the town,” said Brown. tional costs to the property owner would include an on-lot cost The Sewer Implementation Committee has recommended for service and grinder pump assembly that could be anywhere that they set up a meeting with both the Select Board and from $2,000 to $10,000. Abandoning the septic tank would also Finance Committee to go over all four options. cost about $1,500.

The hope for the town of Southwick is that a draft will be The difference with option two is that not only would there written up as a warrant article so the options can go to a vote at be a force main along Congamond Rd., but a gravity sewer and the annual town meeting in May.

ILOT Payments and gas prices are competitive.

WG+E also asked its customers a question in anticipation of the ILOT discussion: As a municipal department, the WG+E is not required to pay property tax to the city.

Instead, WG+E makes an inlieu-of-tax contribution of $500,000 in cash and services each year. The questions asked, should keep ILOT the same, to which 73% of survey respondents agreed; and should ILOT decrease, discontinue or increase, which 27% of respondents checked off.

Howard said last year WG+E electric prices were 13-15% below the state average, and gas prices 5-7% below the state average. He said on the gas side, despite volatile markets, they were able to maintain averages. He said WG+E purchases all their natural gas, and spoke about the difficulty of natural gas delivery in Massachusetts.

Howard said in FY2008, the formula for ILOT changed to 70% of the plant value, and was capped at $500,000. In addition, $60,000 is deducted annually from the ILOT for traffic light maintenance.

He said the city also came to the WG+E during work on Elm and Main Streets, when they needed $100,000 for traffic light upgrades. An agreement was reached to get $25,000 from the WG+E for four years. The city also deducted a one-time expense of $80,000 for help with lights on Park Square.

“For a great period of time, it was a flat line – zero increase for ILOT,” Howard said. Several factors in the last few years impacted the arrangement. From 2009 to

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Putz’s Ultimate Sports Challenge Due to the overwhelming popularity of our “Beat ‘The Putz’” pro football contest, we are about to give readers of The Westfield News sports pages something more. Beginning later this month, area sports fans will have a chance to put their sports knowledge to the test with our brand new contest, “Putz’s Ultimate Sports Challenge.” Pick the winner from each of the four men’s PGA Tour Majors, NASCAR’s biggest races, the Triple Crown, and the NCAA Division I men’s basketball Final Four. Win prizes weekly and compete for our overall grand prize. Putz’s Ultimate Sports Challenge began with the Daytona 500 February 26 and will end with the PGA Championship in August. Look for contest forms in future Sports Pages.

Continued from Page 1 2012, the plant was refurbished, and its value went up.

Also from 2009 when the ILOT was $440,000 to now, there has been a 40% increase due to tax increases.

Finance sub-committee member Dave Flaherty responded that the tax rate went from 26.41 to 37.08 over that time for all commercial taxpayers in town.

“Everybody’s in the same boat,” Flaherty said.

Howard then spoke about the WG+E’s donations and in-kind contributions to Westfield from 2014 to 2016, which he said surpassed $4 million a year in contributions, including the ILOT payments and an additional $1.2+ million per year in services to the city. Howard also included donations to nonprofits, which rose from $52,200 in 2014, $85,300 in 2015, to $142,534 in 2016, the majority for youth sports.

Also included was the WG+E’s annual voluntary payment of $500,000 to its OPEB (Other Post Employee Benefits) trust fund, in the pay as you go portion.

Flaherty said the WG+E is ahead of the city in payments to its OPEB trust fund.

Finance Committee member Matthew T. VanHeynigen said that Holyoke Gas and Electric pays Holyoke three times more annually than the WG+E. Howard replied that Holyoke G&E took over the power plant through a bond payment, and the agreement was they would increase their payment by $400,000 annually.

“Part of it is that you don’t pay real estate taxes. And you say as municipal-owned, you don’t have to,” Flaherty said.

He said he has been looking

under exclusions in the law, and can’t find anything that says either way.

“There is no law that state municipal power has to pay property taxes,” Howard said.

He gave the example of the utility company in Braintree, which is not required to pay property tax or PILOT. “It’s very clear,” he added.

Flaherty said Braintree pays millions, and is one of the largest in the state. “In your opinion, it’s a voluntary contribution,” he said to Howard.

Finance committee chair Robert A Paul, Sr. then opened the meeting up to questions from the other councilors in the room At-large Councilor Dan Allie encouraged Dan Howard to keep meeting with the Mayor, and to work on the cap. He said one issue he has with Whip City Fiber expansion is the condition of the roads. He said he would like to see the WG+E invest in an Infra Red sealer, which cost about $75,000, to repair the roads after they work on them. “I think people would appreciate that,” Allie said.

At-large Councilor John J. Beltrandi, III asked if the city would be getting back credit from the LED street lights that have been installed.

Howard said the LED lights were a “win-win” for the WG+E and the city, because of the low cost of maintenance for the WG+E, and lower energy costs for the city.

“Everyone said it was the chairman who set the cap. In light of your huge savings account, how do you justify the cap after we had an agreement for many years,” asked Ward 4 Councilor Mary

WG+E General Manager Dan Howard speaks with the Finance Committee on Thursday.

O’Connell. O’Connell was referring to the agreement of an ILOT payment based on 70% of plant valuation.

WG+E Board Chairman Thomas Flaherty said the savings account O’Connell referred to contains stabilization funds required by EMLIC (Emergency Malpractice Liability Insurance Commission) and is substantially below what it’s supposed to be.

Howard later added that the reason why the stabilization funds are there is that Standard & Poor’s requires a certain level. “We’re not there yet,” he said.

Howard asked the Councilors to think about all of the events that have taken place in Westfield over the last 20 years. He said the WG+E does not have the ability to do short term financing, and they have to have the cash to respond to events.

Thomas Flaherty also responded to O’Connell’s other question, saying the cap on the ILOT to Westfield was set by a vote of the

Commission.

“This was an agreement, and you decided to cap it, and I don’t think that was right,” O’Connell said.

“I’m elected to represent the taxpayers,” Thomas Flaherty said.

Ward 1 Councilor Mary Ann Babinski spoke of a luncheon she attended at which the WG+E explained that the stabilization fund was built up to protect the rate payers.

Babinski asked her fellow councilors if the ILOT plus the funds from all of the other contributions equal the payment that they thought the WG+E should be making.

Dave Flaherty said that while the WG+E is a municipal department, it’s not controlled by the municipality, and has its own board.

“I think I’m with the WG+E that they don’t have to pay it,” Dave Flaherty said. He said he was familiar with the negotiation when the $60,000 for traffic lights for the city was backed out of the ILOT. The goal of the formula at that time was to get it to $300,000. “Is there a pur-

pose for capping it and not having increases,” Flaherty asked.

“We’re in negotiations with the Mayor and the president of the City Council,” Thomas Flaherty said.

“You have to think about quality of product, quality of service, price of service,” Paul said. He said at the next meeting of the Finance Can You Help Sarah?

Committee, they would discuss Whip City Fiber, and how the city will benefit from that. He said that the discussions that are going along with the Mayor are across the whole spectrum. www.sarahgillett.org “We’re going to keep this in committee, and ask that in your negotiations with the Mayor, we keep this in Finance,” Paul said.

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Trump expected to sign new travel ban order WASHINGTON (AP) — A revised executive order temporarily barring the entry of people from certain Muslimmajority countries and halting the nation's refugee program is set to go to President Donald Trump soon.

A White House official says plans to roll out the order are on track for Monday. The official insisted on anonymity in order to discuss the order ahead of the official announcement.

The administration has repeatedly pushed back the signing as it has worked to better coordinate with the agencies that it will need to implement the ban. The new order has been in the works since shortly after a federal court blocked Trump's initial effort.

Trump administration officials have said the new order aims to overcome the legal challenges to the first. Its goal will be the same: keep would-be terrorists out of the United States while the government reviews the vetting system for refugees and visa applicants from certain parts of the world.

Trump's original orders temporarily blocked citizens of Iran, Iraq, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Libya from coming to the United States and put on hold the U.S. refugee program.

The revised order is expected to remove Iraq from the list of countries whose citizens face a 90-day U.S. travel ban. That follows pressure from the Pentagon and State Department, which had urged the White House to reconsider, given Iraq's key role in fighting the Islamic State group.

According to a draft version of the new order outlined to lawmakers late last week, citizens of the other six countries will face the 90-day suspension of visa processing as the administration continues to analyze how to enhance vetting procedures.

Other changes are also expected, including making clear that all existing visas will be honored and no longer singling out Syrian refugees for an indefinite ban. Syrian refugees will now be treated like other refugees and be subjected to a 120day suspension of the refugee program.

The new version is also expected to remove language that would give priority to religious minorities. Critics had accused the administration of adding such language to help Christians get into the United States while excluding Muslims.

Trump signed his original executive order in late January, sparking confusion and anger as travelers were detained at U.S. airports and barred from boarding flights at foreign airports.

The signing is expected to spark a new round of lawsuits and controversy.

Political Notebook

Westfield Democratic City Committee Caucus WESTFIELD — The Westfield Democratic City Committee will be holding its Caucus to elect delegates to the 2017 Massachusetts Democratic Convention to be held June 3, 2017 in the Tsongas Center in Lowell, MA. The local Caucus will be held from 7pm until 9pm on Thursday, March 9 at the Dolan-Ely Apartment Complex Administrative building on Murphy Circle. The Caucus is open to all registered Democrats.

Congress to probe Trump wiretap claim, FBI disputes it

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Key members of Congress say they will honor President Donald Trump's request to investigate his unsubstantiated claim that Barack Obama overstepped his authority as president and had Trump's telephones tapped during the election campaign. A U.S. official said the FBI has asked the Justice Department to dispute Trump's allegation, though no such statement has been issued.

Obama's intelligence director also said no such action was ever carried out.

Trump's startling claim of presidential abuse of power, made without evidence in a series of tweets early Saturday, capped a week in which the positive reaction to his address to Congress quickly evaporated amid the swirl of allegations — and revelations — about contacts between Trump aides and Russia's ambassador to the U.S., both during and after a presidential election Russia is believed to have meddled in.

Trump is said to be frustrated by his senior advisers' inability to tamp down the Russia issue. Compounding the situation was the revelation last week that former U.S. senator and now Attorney General Jeff Sessions, an early Trump campaign supporter, had met twice with the Russian official but didn't disclose that to lawmakers when he was asked about it during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Separately, an Indiana newspaper reported that Vice President Mike Pence used personal email to conduct state business when he was governor of Indiana. The revelation recalled the use of personal email by Trump's 2016 opponent, Hillary Clinton, when she was secretary of state. The issue dogged Clinton for most of the presidential campaign.

"It's sort of like getting nibbled to death by ducks," said Rutgers political science professor Ross Baker.

The House and Senate intelligence committees, and the FBI, are investigating the contacts, and Trump demanded Sunday that they broaden the scope of their inquiries into Russian meddling in the 2016 election to include Obama's potential abuse of his executive powers.

Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr, R-N.C., said in a statement that the panel "will follow the evidence where it leads, and we will continue to be guided by the intelligence and facts as we compile our findings."

Rep. Devin Nunes, R-Calif., chairman of the House Intelligence Committee, said in a statement that the committee "will make inquiries into whether the government was conducting surveillance activities on any political party's campaign officials or surrogates."

Trump's request carries some risk, particularly if the committees unearth damaging information about him or his associates. Committee Democrats will have access to the information and could wield anything negative against the president.

Asking Congress to conduct a much broader investigation than originally envisioned also ensures the Russia issue will hang over the White House for months.

Trump claimed in a series of unsubstantiated tweets Saturday that his predecessor had tried to undermine him by tapping the telephones at Trump Tower, the New York skyscraper where Trump based his campaign and transition operations, and maintains a home.

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In this Feb. 27, 2017 file photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington. Trump is accusing former President Barack Obama of having Trump's telephones ``wire tapped’’ during last year's election, but Trump isn’t offering any evidence or saying what prompted the allegation. (AP Photo/ Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

In this Jan. 18, 2017 file photo, President Barack Obama speaks during his final presidential news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. President Donald Trump is accusing former President Barack Obama of having Trump's telephones ``wire tapped’’ during last year's election, but Trump isn’t offering any evidence or saying what prompted the allegation. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

said nothing matching Trump's claims had taken place.

"Absolutely, I can deny it," said Clapper, who left government when Trump took office. Other Obama representatives also denied Trump's allegation, which the FBI has asked the Justice Department to dispute, a U.S. official told The Associated Press on Sunday. The official wasn't authorized to discuss the request by name and spoke on condition of anonymity.

The department, however, has issued no such statement.

DOJ spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores declined to comment Sunday, and an FBI spokesman also did not comment.

The New York Times reported that senior American officials say FBI Director James Comey has argued that the Justice Department must correct the claim because it falsely insinuates that the FBI broke the law.

White House press secretary Sean Spicer said Trump's instruction to Congress was based on "very troubling" reports "concerning potentially politically motivated investigations immediately ahead of the 2016 election." He did not elaborate.

Spicer said the White House wants the congressional committees to "exercise their oversight authority to determine whether executive branch investigative powers were abused in 2016." He said there would be no further comment until the investigations are completed.

Spicer's chief deputy, Sarah Huckabee Sanders, said she thinks Trump is "going off of information that he's seen that has led him to believe that this is a very real potential."

Josh Earnest, who was Obama's White House press secretary, said presidents do not have authority to unilaterally order the wiretapping of American citizens, as Trump has alleged was done to him. FBI investigators and Justice Department officials must seek approval from a federal judge for such a step. Earnest accused Trump of leveling the allegation to distract from the attention being given to the Russia issue.

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee said they will ask the White House for details about reports of contacts between the White House and the Justice Department concerning the FBI's review of whether the Russian government unlawfully influenced the U.S. presidential election.

Trump said in the tweets that he had "just found out" about being wiretapped. Unclear was whether he was referring to having learned through a briefing, a conversation or a media report. The president in the past has tweeted about unsubstantiated and provocative reports he reads on blogs or conservative websites.

The tweets stood out, given the gravity of the charge and the sharp personal attack on the former president. Trump spoke as recently as last month about how much he likes Obama and how much they get along, despite their differences.

"How low has President Obama gone to tapp my phones during the very sacred election process. This is Nixon/ Watergate. Bad (or sick) guy!" he tweeted, misspelling 'tap.'

Obama spokesman Kevin Lewis said a "cardinal rule" of the Obama administration was not to interfere in Justice Department investigations. Lewis said neither Obama nor any White House official had ever ordered surveillance on any U.S. citizen. "Any suggestion otherwise is simply false," Lewis said.

Clapper appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press," and Sanders and Earnest were on ABC's "This Week."

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Frederick A. Hanks SOUTHWICK, MA – Fred A. Hanks, 88, passed away on March 3rd. He was born in Windsor Locks, CT to his late parents Frank O. Hanks and Louise M. (Moore) Hanks. He attended St. Patrick’s Parish School in Thompsonville, CT and was a graduate of Enfield High School (CT) Class of 1946. Fred was an outstanding high school athlete having lettered in football and track & field. He also had a supreme love of music, especially swing, big band and jazz. He was a talented musician who was a vocalist and drummer of a swing band that played throughout the area and the Catskills.

During the Korean War Service, Fred joined the United States Marines Corps in 1952 and was honorably discharged in 1954. He was extremely proud of his service and clearly identified as a Marine. Semper Fidelis (“Always Faithful”) is the motto of the Corps and Fred applied that motto to his daily life. He was always faithful to his God, country, family and community. Fred was employed as a Vice President of governmental affairs for Roncari Industries, now Tilcon Roncari, Inc. for many years and valued his close relationship with its owner Ray Roncari and the Roncari Family. He was also quite active in civic, political and community affairs having served as chairman of the Southwick Democratic Town Committee, elected to the Southwick Board of Selectmen in 1972 and ably served on the Southwick Economic Development Council, Library Building Project and many other town committees over the years. He was a past commander and 60-year member of the American Legion Post 338 as well as other local service organizations like the Lions and Rotary Clubs. Fred was a faithful parishioner at Our Lady of the Lake Church in Southwick where he was a key member of the capital campaign committee that led to the successful groundbreaking of the new Parish Faith Formation Center in 2011.

Fred leaves his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley (Bonini) Hanks of Southwick, MA. He also leaves his son Marc Hanks and his wife Debbie of Westfield, MA and his son Dean Hanks of Vaughn, WA. He also leaves his grandchildren Anthony Hanks, Kara (Hanks) DesRoche and her husband Bobby and Courtney Hanks as well as his beautiful, great grandchildren Connor DesRoche and Lily Hanks. He was predeceased by his brothers Norman Hanks and Michael Hanks and sisters Margaret (Hanks) Young and Dorothy (Hanks) Terrio.

Fred will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, heard his beautiful voice and has been a recipient of his quick wit and timeless wisdom. We will always think of him when we hear the song “When Irish Eyes are Smiling”. The family wishes to recognize and extend its sincere gratitude to the compassionate care and support from Dr. Njuguna of Baystate Medical Center and the wonderful staff at Armbrook Village that has cared for Fred over the last several years.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 beginning at 9:45 AM with a Rosary Service at Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Church. Visitation will take place on Monday, March 6, 2017 from 4-7 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baystate/Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services, 77 Mill Street, #201, Westfield, MA 01085. For more information, please visit www.forastiere.com

2 dead in early morning house fire in Milton MILTON, Mass. (AP) — Two people have died in an overnight house fire in Milton.

Fire Chief John Grant says the first firefighters who arrived at the scene just after midnight Monday found two people outside who told them that two people were still trapped inside.

Rescuers tried to reach the people trapped on the second floor but were beaten back by smoke and intense heat.

No names were immediately released but officials say the victims are both men.

The fire started inside a second-floor bedroom, but the exact cause remains under investigation. The home had working smoke detectors.

One firefighter suffered a minor injury and was treated on the scene.

2 ex-jail guards sentenced for smuggling drugs into jail BOSTON (AP) — Two former corrections officers have been sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in federal court to smuggling an opioid substitute into a Massachusetts jail.

Federal prosecutors say 32-year-old Katherine Sullivan, of Londonderry, New Hampshire, was sentenced last week to three years of probation and 120 hours of community service.

Sullivan pleaded guilty to conspiring with inmates in 2015 to distribute Suboxone at the Essex County House of Corrections - Middleton.

Thirty-four-year-old John Weir, of Danvers, Massachusetts, received the same sentence earlier this year. He pleaded guilty to conspiring with inmates in 2014 to distribute the drug.

Suboxone comes in a thin, translucent film form that looks like breath strips.

Authorities say inmates sold the drug to fellow inmates after receiving it from Sullivan and Weir. Both have resigned.

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The focus of this year’s Retire the Fire! effort is the File Of Life program.

The File Of Life is a personal medical home file prepared for emergency first responders and is meant to provide quick and easy access to an individual’s basic medical information. It is a red magnetic plastic folder that can be kept on the refrigerator for speedy access in the event of an emergency. The file contains important personal information regarding health and emergency contacts in the event that the person in need is unable to give that information.

Our File of Life packet also contains a smaller, non magnetic size that can be carried in a purse or wallet for use when away from home. File of Life packets are available at the Senior Center. For those who would like assistance completing the forms, COA staff members are available to help.

An important question that Retire the Fire! coordinators are asking the City’s older adults is, “Can you be found in an emergency?” It is not unusual for older adults to require the services of firefighters, paramedics, or police officers.

The faster that emergency personnel can get to the scene, the more likely that a life can be saved or a disaster averted. But what if emergency personnel can’t find the victim’s house?

Massachusetts law requires that homes have, on the dwelling, a number representing the address. House numbers are available through the Council On Aging and can be installed by members of the Westfield Rotary Club for those sixty and older who need visible numbers on their house.

An additional goal of the Retire the Fire! program is working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in the homes of all of the City’s older adults.

Sixty percent of the fire deaths that occur each year take place in homes without smoke alarms or working smoke alarms. Massachusetts law requires certain types of smoke detectors based on the year that the home was built. Courtesy of the Westfield Fire Department, specific written guidelines are available at the Senior Center for homes constructed prior to 1975, between 1975 and 1997, and those built after 1997.

Another goal involves the replacement of detector batteries. Batteries should be replaced annually. A good rule of thumb for Westfield’s older adults is to replace the batteries during Retire the Fire! week. With daylight saving time on the horizon this weekend, now is the perfect time to attend to this task. Unfortunately, many older adults cannot and should not replace the batteries themselves. Most detectors are installed in the ceiling of a room and the use of a ladder is necessary for battery replacement. For safety reasons, older adults should enlist the help of relatives, friends, and neighbors to change the batteries in their smoke alarms. If such assistance is not available, seniors can call the Council On Aging at 562-6435 and a reliable volunteer from the Westfield Rotary Club will gladly help.

Finally, educating the public about fire prevention and safety specifically geared toward older adults is crucial to the success of the Retire the Fire! program. Toward that end, the Westfield News will publish a series of articles throughout the week on those topics that are most pertinent to this unique population. In addition to the articles, informational brochures and handouts are available at the Senior Center, 45 Noble Street.

The effectiveness of the Retire the Fire! program is dependent upon community involvement. Take the time to check on your older relative, friend, or neighbor. Volunteer to drive them to the store to purchase a smoke detector or help by changing the batteries in their smoke alarms. Make gift-giving practical with new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Christmas. If we work together, we can all help to “Retire the Fire!”

A structure fire occurred in Blandford late Saturday night.

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Continued from Page 1 Otis, Chester, and Russell, all provid- approximately 1:30 a.m. on Sunday ed tankers and personnel to the Blandford morning and returned to the scene at 5 Fire Dept. A rehabilitation bus was a.m. to handle smoldering debris. brought by the Hinsdale Fire Department The conclusion was made that there so firefighters could take a breather from was a complete loss to the structure of the temperatures as wind chills were the home. The State Fire Marshalls below zero degrees.

Office will be investigating as to what The departments were on scene until the cause is of the fire.

Gov. Charlie Baker swears in Col. James M. Suhr Sunday. (Photo provided by Tech Sgt. Lindsey Watson-Kirwin)

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Continued from Page 1 state and local elected officials, including Gov. Charlie Baker, were on hand for the change of command.

“You have built a world class organization,” Suhr said about the Fighter Wing on Sunday.

“I look forward to building on this wing’s history and its preparation,” he added.

Suhr has served in the US Air Force and will continue to be in active service while being commander. According to a press release provided by the Guard, Suhr’s previous experiences include F-15C assignments in the Pacific theatre, including leading nine squadrons in 10 different geographical locations in southwest Asia. He was also deployed in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Inherent Resolve, Spartan Shield, Freedom’s Sentinel and Resolute Support. He also previously served as director of staff for the deputy chief of staff operations, at the US Air Force headquarters.

Suhr will be taking over the position from Keefe, who was in command of the Wing since 2013, and had originally joined the base in 1999. Keefe’s family, who was also on hand, have had a lengthy history with the unit, according to director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice. According to Rice, the departure of Keefe would be the first time in 61 years that the unit did not have someone from the Keefe family in it. Additionally, Col. James J. Keefe’s father, Maj. Gen. George Keefe, was also commander for the unit previously.

“Everything we did we met with great success in spite of adversity,” Col. James.

J. Keefe said of the unit.

“We’ve been through a lot together in four years,” he added. “It’s been the four most rewarding years of my life.”

Additional people in attendance for the change of command included Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan, US Rep. Richard Neal, state Sen. Don Humason and state Rep. John Velis.

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident log Sunday, Feb. 26, 2017 10:01 a.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Court Street.

Police stopped a vehicle and according to police, the vehicle had an odor of burnt marijuana emanating from it. Police reported that they asked for a license and registration from the driver, Timmy N. Taskey, 21, of Westfield. Police reported that the driver allegedly refused and police warned him that he could be arrested for not providing license and registration.

Police then reported that Taskey allegedly rolled up his window, which police reported that they responded to by saying they would have to break the window. Police reported that the vehicle allegedly drove away and they attempted to break the window of the vehicle with a baton. Police reported that the first blow did not break a window but a second blow broke the rear driver side window. Police pursued the vehicle for a period of time before the vehicle Taskey was allegedly operating started driving at a lower speed, which prompted police to

follow but not pursue, according to police. Police eventually arrested Taskey on Wintergreen Lane and charged him with motor vehicle operator refusing to identify self, failing to stop for police and tire outside fender.

1:56 p.m.: Forgery/counterfeiting, Main Street. Police received a report of a counterfeit bill that was reportedly found at a local bank. The counterfeit $100 bill reportedly came from a drop-off from a local convenience store. Police are investigating.

9:46 p.m.: Accident, Broad Street and Bush Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a 2008 Dodge Charger and a 2008 Subaru Impreza. No injuries were reported and no airbags deployed or tow trucks requested.

10:26 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Main Street.

Police initially stopped a vehicle because it reportedly had no inspection sticker. Upon running the driver’s information police found that the operator, Jonathan William AcevedoSmith, 29, of Meriden, reportedly had a warrant out for this arrest. Police arrested Acevedo-Smith for the warrant.

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BUSINESSFINANCIAL Global stocks mostly lower after NKorea launches missiles

By YURI KAGEYAMA AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Global stocks mostly fell Monday following North Korea's launch of missiles into seas near Japan, although Chinese share benchmarks rose on optimism about the economic outlook.

KEEPING SCORE: France's CAC 40 slipped 0.4 percent to 4,973 while Britain's FTSE 100 lost 0.3 percent to 7,350.

Germany's DAX fell 0.4 percent to 11,979, with Deutsche Bank leading the drop — its shares were down 6 percent after it said over the weekend that it was raising 8.5 billion euros in capital.

U.S. shares were set to drift lower, with Dow futures down 0.1 percent and S&P 500 futures down 0.3 percent.

NORTH KOREA: South Korean and Japanese officials said North Korea fired four banned ballistic missiles that flew about 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) before falling into seas off Japan, in an apparent reaction to huge military drills by Washington and Seoul that Pyongyang insists are a rehearsal for an invasion. It was not immediately clear what type of missile was fired. Japanese leaders see the launches into nearby waters as a growing threat.

CHINESE CONGRESS: In a weekend speech to the opening session of the national legislature, Premier Li Keqiang, China's top economic official, trimmed the country's growth target to 6.5 percent and warned of dangers from global pressure for trade controls.

Li promised to cut surplus steel production that is straining trade relations with Washington and Europe and pledged equal treatment for foreign companies.

ANALYST VIEWPOINT: "As in previous years, maintaining economic and social stability appears to be a prime objective of the government in 2017.

Economic and social stability are positive for China's credit profile if they are achieved in a sustainable manner," Marie Diron, an associate managing director at Moody's Investor Service, said in a commentary.

CAR DEAL: Shares in French automaker PSA Group were up 3 percent after it struck a deal to buy the European business of General Motors. While the operations are lossmaking, they will expand PSA's market share, making it the second-largest European car company behind Volkswagen.

Analysts say it will have to trim costs, though it has committed to honoring current investment plans in plants and jobs.

ASIA'S DAY: Japan's Nikkei 225 stock index fell 0.5 percent to finish at 19,379.14. The Kospi in South Korea was little changed, gaining 0.1 percent to 2,081.36.

Hong Kong's Hang Seng index added 0.2 percent to 23,596.28 and the Shanghai Composite index advanced 0.5 percent to 3,233.87. Australia's S&P ASX/200 rose 0.3 percent to 5,746.50. Shares in Taiwan rose while markets in Southeast Asia were mixed.

ENERGY: Benchmark U.S. crude lost 38 cents to $52.95 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

It gained 72 cents on Friday.

Brent crude, used to price international oils, shed 39 cents to $55.51 a barrel after adding 82 cents on Friday.

CURRENCIES: The dollar fell to 113.81 yen from 114.03 yen.

The euro dropped to $1.0579 from $1.0623.

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Court meets on Ukraine tax chief’s $74M suit

The newly redesigned “Superintendent’s Spotlight” logo, with Christopher Rogers as Batman.

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screened the shirts, and also printed all of the shop logos on vinyl for plaques. He said he cut out the logos, and applied them on boards that Construction Tech made for them. The custodian hung them in the auditorium, on either side of the stage.

All of the district schools came next. “We did them on our own without being prompted,” Ruelle said.

Curran said the students did all the research, calling around to the schools for their logo needs.

Some of the schools came back to them with feedback on the logos. For example, Franklin Avenue elementary school, which had been designed with a dragon logo, came back asking them to put a heart in the dragon.

For the Westfield Public Schools logo, Ruelle enclosed the bicycle the District had been using within a circle, with the words “Achieving Excellence Together” underneath. She also had to take the bite out of the apple, due to copyright.

She said Czaporowski ordered 50 navy shirts, with the red, white and black logos on them.

The most recent logo project, apart from the WE2BA logo has been for WSKB Community Radio programs. Super Czap came first. Ruelle said the idea came about from Superhero day last year, when Czaporowski was hired as superinten-

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dent. She was asked to make Superman logo with a Z in it that said Super on the bottom.

“We made them for shirts, once he had gotten the job, for Superhero day,” Ruelle said. She then changed it for the “Superintendent’s Spotlight” radio show on WSKB. The next radio logo they designed was “In the flow with Rob & Joe,” featuring cartoons of student services coordinator Rob Ollari and WTA Principal Joseph Langone.

Now that the “Superintendent’s Spotlight” features Christopher Rogers in addition to the superintendent, Ruelle and her team modified the logo by adding Rogers holding the spotlight as Batman.

Recently, Patrick Berry of The Westfield News Radio Show told them he would like one, also.

Curran said he will be attending STCC next year for graphic design to get his Associate’s degree. He said ultimately he wants to do Interior Design, and will have to transfer to another school for that.

Ruelle, a WTA graduate, is in her seventh year of teaching at the school. She said she went to college for visual arts, and worked in marketing before coming back to WTA. Graphic Arts has 14 slots available in their shop. Coming up, they have 12 juniors, 14 sophomore and 14 freshmen enrolled in the program.

MINSK, Belarus (AP) — A court in Kiev was hearing motions Monday on the $74 million embezzlement case against Ukraine’s top tax official.

Roman Nasirov, chief of the Ukrainian Fiscal Service, was detained over the weekend and instantly reported heart problems.

His detention expired late Sunday, and Nasirov, lying on a stretcher, spent the night in the courtroom.

Outside, dozens of protesters who feared he would flee have been blocking the building.

The Ukrainian government suspended Nasirov pending an investigation alleging that the tax chief defrauded the state of 2 billion hryvnias ($74 million). The National Anti-Corruption Bureau said Nasirov signed off on grace periods for number of taxpayers— including companies linked to former lawmaker Oleksandr Onishchenko, who fled abroad last year while facing a corruption investigation.

Opposition lawmakers have campaigned for Nasirov’s resignation, accusing him of covering up largescale bribery and tax dodging.

The Nasirov affair is arguably the highest-profile corruption investigation since a pro-Western government assumed power in Ukraine in February 2014. The 38-year old Nasirov, who has occupied his post for two years, is an ally of President Petro Poroshenko. It is not immediately clear if the president is going to be damaged in the fallout.

Ukraine’s Western creditors in recent months have voiced frustration with Ukrainian authorities over a series of resignations or firings of top reformist officials and the lack of progress made on fighting corruption, which was a main slogan of the massive protests in Kiev in 20132014 that brought in Poroshenko’s government.

Continued from Page 1 On the business side, Phelon said businesses become involved in the Kate, I thought it was great,” Kinsman said. She announced that the United Way has set aside a small grant for training of mentors, one of the community. She said this is part of the solution to prepare students for the workforce. goals of the Alliance.

“What’s in it for the businesses? It’s an opportunity to get students interWestfield Schools Superintendent Czaporowski said that mentoring ested in your business. You’re networking your business with the students needs to start with training.

“We just don’t want to throw adults in with kids and see how that goes,” and their families and friends, too,” Ceglowski said.

Joanne Hentnich, principal of Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center said he said.

Kinsman also introduced Melany Mendoza of the Mass Mentoring that she has mentored a lot of younger children. “It’s nothing complicated.

Partnership. Mendoza said that while Mass Mentoring used to focus com- Just sitting down, talking and playing. With the world of technology, kids pletely on formal mentoring programs, they are now supporting relation- don’t have conversations with adults. They just don’t. Never went to ships where they happen. In Holyoke, for example, they are working with Stanley Park, never saw a swan,” she said.

Rob Ollari, student services coodinator at the Westfield Technical the school district to support teachers and guidance counselors with menAcademy said In the co-op program, students must meet grade requiretoring programs.

“Young people have expectations. You as adults have expectations, too. ments. He said during senior year, co-op businesses keep an eye on grades.

If expectations are not met, that can be detrimental,” Mendoza said. She “We hate yanking kids from co-op. It doesn’t help students or businesses,” said her organization has been working primarily with Holyoke and Ollari said.

Sherry Elander, WPS transition specialist said she works with special Springfield, but the WE2BA Initiative seemed like a wonderful place to get involved in Westfield. “The attendance is wonderful. I’m so excited to be education students who are 18-22, and in Westfield Public Schools programs until they turn 22. “After 22, that’s a piece that has been missing. here,” Mendoza said.

Czaporowski said he would like to open a mentoring program up to all We currently have more men than women. The social skills are the biggest the schools. He said while the high school may seem to be the logical fit, thing. There’s a huge need for our 18-22 year olds,” Elander said.

“With your wealth of experience, you can go to the schools and speak his elementary principals say their students could use mentors. He said that he was thinking of starting with two students per building, identified by the about your experience. We want to see more adults interact with young people,” Mendoza said. principals.

After the meeting, Cressotti explained why he was interested in becom“I’m talking one student, one hour a week. Kate Phelon has already offered to be a mentor,” Czaporowski said. He said mentors can offer aca- ing a mentor. “I’m really excited about what I do, I believe in what I do.

I’ve had a lot of good fortune.” Cressotti said he has three daughters who demic assistance, help with social skills and career direction.

Chris Tolpa, supervisor of humanities K-12 for the district, suggested are in high school and college right now. “I’m happy to share. It’s a great setting up a meeting between mentors and students first. Mendoza agreed opportunity to get kids involved in the community,” he added. that a good place to start would be with a group mentorship, although one on one interaction is also important. She said they could tailor training that could support either way.

Susan Dargie, director of curriculum and instruction, asked whether the training could be offered to current volunteers and mentors as well.

Westfield City Councilor Mary Ann Babinski asked about the vetting process for the volunteers. Czaporowski said that Tina Macy, who runs the Volunteers in Public Schools program (VIPS) would have new volunteers fill out the CORI paperwork that is required. “We already have a lot of volunteers in the schools,” he said.

Phelon asked for a show of hands from people who are interested in becoming mentors.

Westfield city engineer Mark Cressotti, who was one of the ten or more to raise his hand, asked what the benefits of mentoring were to the kids or the business.

Czaporowski responded that kids stay in school, are more likely to graduate, have a more positive attitude, and are less likely to engage in at-risk behaviors.

Westfield human services director Paula Ceglowski said she didn’t want the business community to think that a student who is at risk is the same as being in trouble. “I was with a student who had earned enough rewards to go to lunch with the superintendent. That student had never been out to lunch before,” she said. After lunch, the student told Ceglowski that he Business and education leaders meet Friday for WE2BA. wanted to become the superintendent.

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Trent Stucenski help to sort the plastic.

Ethan Narkiewicz and Billy Fouche unpack boxes of bottles.

Scoutmaster Dave Flaherty helps with the unloading.

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Senior Patrol Leader Matt McMahon leads his fellow Scouts.

Sorting the plastic is a necessary job.

Boy Scout Troop 109 Can Drive Troop 109 lived up to the Scout Motto: “Be Prepared” when they held their annual can drive in 18° weather. This year the Scouts collected 41,304 cans and bottles. The Scouts are trying to exceed their goal of $4,000.00 this year. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)

The job used an assembly line approach to the task.

Fran Coffey brings his donation of cans to Henry Johnson.

Cans, cans, cans and more cans make the project successful.

Henry Wildman says “thank you” for the cans you donated.

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John Whalen and Director Pat Kennedy get ready to perform.

WHS Pops Band Concert The Westfield High School Band program held is “Pops” concert with a selection of music from the Beatles. Complete with the “Cave” and Abby Road nostalgic music was heard. (Photos by Lynn F. Boscher)

Miranda Boudreau, Jon Huntley and Katie Knapik play the clarinet in the Dixieland Band.

Jimmie Knapik and his trombone.

Patrick Kennedy enters via “Abbey Road”

Heather O’Connor does her jazz solo.

Paige Stawasz helps to fill out the clarinet section.

Miranda Boudreau and Jon Huntley intently read their music.

Avery Farquharson keeps the beat going.

Joey Burzynski on the trumpet.

The flute is played by Sarah Grobe.

Shoshana Maniscalco plays her saxophone.

Katie Knapik does her part with the band.

Gavin Kelso plays the tuba.

Nick Black plays the trumpet.

Director Patrick Kennedy gives last minute instructions to the band.

Brian Sorrajja adds the saxophone to the Dixieland Band.

Sarah Grobe, Jenny Burkott, Kanna Bruno, Claudia Tosi, Kaitlyn Feyre and Bridget Venezia hang out back stage.

Aaron Muldrew keeps his eye on the Director.

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No. 12 Longmeadow celebrates an early lead against fifth-seeded Matignon in tournament action Saturday. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Longmeadow’s Madison Pelletier (12) clears the puck out of the Lancers’ zone. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Easy peasy

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer STONEHAM – So much for the dramatics.

Much to the chagrin of No. 5 Matignon, fans of the Longmeadow (WHS Co-op) girls’ ice hockey team were spared another nail-biting experience as the 12th-seeded Lancers convincingly upended the Lady Warriors 4-1 in a Division 2 tournament first round game Saturday at Stoneham Arena.

Longmeadow (13-5-1) received goals from three different players.

In the preliminaries, Longmeadow rallied from a two-goal deficit to force overtime

before defeating No. 21 Falmouth 4-3. This time, the Lancers built an early 2-0 lead and never looked back.

“That was our game plan,” Longmeadow head coach David Pelletier said in regards to getting out in front from the outset.

“From what we saw watching (Matignon) up at the Cape tournament, I knew we had the size and speed to get the puck behind them.”

Jordan Kowalski, of Westfield scored the game’s first goal for Longmeadow, her second of the tournament, with 5:38 remaining in the first quarter. Katelyn Joyal made it Longmeadow’s Jordan Kowalski (15) watches the flight of the puck on her shot reach the back 2-0 just 62 seconds later on a feed from of the Matignon net for the game’s first goal early in the first period of a Division 2 girls’ hockey first round tournament game Saturday at Stoneham Arena in Stoneham. (Photo by Chris Madison Pelletier (Westfield).

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“We started off pretty strong,” Joyal said. “I felt we were definitely more confident today.”

That confidence would be tested, briefly.

Matignon (18-4) pulled within one goal early in the second period with a breakaway score from Ciara Wall. Less than a minute later, Longmeadow responded with a goal, though, from Brigitte GoelerSlough.

“We tried to play the smartest we could so we didn’t have to do all this extra work like we did against Falmouth,” Goeler-Slough said.

Joyal scored on a 4-on-6 with the Falmouth goalie pulled in the closing minutes of the game.

Longmeadow moves on to face No. 4 Methuen-Tewskbury (18-1-3) in the quarterfinals Saturday at Gallo Arena in Bourne. The puck drops at 1:15 p.m.

Longmeadow’s Katelyn Joyal slaps a shot toward the goal, resulting in a 2-0 lead. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Longmeadow goalie Kayla Brown, center, and players for both teams watch the puck soar behind the net. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Katelyn Joyal (2) raises her arms in celebration after scoring the second Longmeadow goal of the first period. The Lancers led the entirety of Saturday’s contest to earn a trip to the quarterfinals.

(Photo by Chris Putz)

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High School Tournament Schedules SAT., MARCH 4 WEST D2 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY FIRST ROUND NO. 12 LONGMEADOW 4, NO. 5 MATIGNON 1

WED., MARCH 8 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED

SUN., MARCH 5 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED

THURS., MARCH 9 WMASS D3 HOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP OLYMPIA ICE CENTER, WEST SPRINGFIELD NO. 1 LONGMEADOW (17-3-1) VS. NO. 2 WESTFIELD (16-5), 8:30 P.M.

MON., MARCH 6 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED TUES., MARCH 7 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED

FRI., MARCH 10 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED

N AT I O N A L H O C K E Y L E A G U E

N AT I O N A L B A S K E T B A L L A S S O C I AT I O N

W Cleveland 42 Boston 40 Washington 37 Toronto 37 Atlanta 34 Indiana 32 Chicago 31 Detroit 30 Miami 29 Milwaukee 28 Charlotte 27 New York 25 Philadelphia 23 Orlando 23 Brooklyn 10

L 19 23 24 26 28 30 31 32 34 33 35 38 39 40 51

x-Golden State 51 x-San Antonio 48 Houston 44 Utah 39 L.A. Clippers 37 Memphis 36 Oklahoma City 35 Denver 28 Portland 26 Dallas 26 Sacramento 25 Minnesota 25 New Orleans 25 Phoenix 21 L.A. Lakers 19

W 11 13 19 24 25 27 28 34 35 36 37 37 38 42 44

EASTERN CONFERENCE Pct GB L10 Str Home Away .689 — 6-4 L-1 26-6 16-13 .635 3 6-4 L-1 21-9 19-14 .607 5 7-3 W-1 26-9 11-15 .587 6 5-5 L-1 21-11 16-15 .548 8½ 4-6 L-2 17-14 17-14 .516 10½ 3-7 W-1 21-10 11-20 .500 11½ 5-5 L-1 19-13 12-18 .484 12½ 6-4 W-1 19-12 11-20 .460 14 6-4 W-1 16-14 13-20 .459 14 6-4 W-2 17-16 11-17 .435 15½ 3-7 W-1 16-13 11-22 .397 18 3-7 L-2 15-17 10-21 .371 19½ 5-5 L-1 15-18 8-21 .365 20 3-7 L-1 11-20 12-20 .164 32 1-9 L-2 7-24 3-27 WESTERN CONFERENCE L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away .823 — 7-3 W-1 26-3 25-8 .787 2½ 9-1 W-7 21-6 27-7 .698 7½ 8-2 W-2 23-8 21-11 .619 12½ 5-5 W-2 21-12 18-12 .597 14 6-4 W-1 19-10 18-15 .571 15½ 5-5 L-2 19-11 17-16 .556 16½ 5-5 L-3 23-8 12-20 .452 23 5-5 L-1 16-15 12-19 .426 24½ 4-6 W-2 16-13 10-22 .419 25 6-4 W-2 18-14 8-22 .403 26 5-5 L-4 13-19 12-18 .403 26 6-4 L-1 15-18 10-19 .397 26½ 5-5 W-1 15-17 10-21 .333 30½ 5-5 W-3 13-18 8-24 .302 32½ 2-8 L-7 12-18 7-26

x-clinched playoff spot

——— SUNDAY’S GAMES Indiana 97, Atlanta 96 Golden State 112, New York 105 Phoenix 109, Boston 106 Washington 115, Orlando 114 Utah 110, Sacramento 109, OT Dallas 104, Oklahoma City 89 New Orleans 105, L.A. Lakers 97 MONDAY’S GAMES Miami at Cleveland, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Philadelphia, 7 p.m.

New York at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Golden State at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Brooklyn at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Charlotte, 8 p.m.

Portland at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Houston at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

New Orleans at Utah, 9 p.m.

Sacramento at Denver, 9 p.m.

SAT., MARCH 11 WEST D2 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY QUARTERFINALS GALLO ARENA, BOURNE NO. 12 LONGMEADOW (13-5-1) VS. NO. 4 METHUEN-TEWSKBURY (18-1-3), 1:15 P.M.

Conf 28-9 26-12 25-16 23-14 23-15 17-19 20-16 17-19 18-20 18-22 16-20 16-22 16-22 15-22 3-33 Conf 31-7 26-8 27-9 22-17 22-16 26-15 22-17 16-22 17-20 16-23 15-20 14-23 12-25 8-33 9-28

Boston at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

TUESDAY’S GAMES Portland at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Washington at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Chicago at Orlando, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Charlotte at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Indiana, 8 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

New York at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Toronto at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Utah at Houston, 8 p.m.

Sacramento at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Washington at Denver, 9 p.m.

Boston at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

THURSDAY’S GAMES No games scheduled.

GP Washington 64 Columbus 64 Pittsburgh 64 N.Y. Rangers 65 Montreal 66 Ottawa 63 Boston 65 N.Y. Islanders 64 Toronto 64 Florida 64 Philadelphia 64 Tampa Bay 64 Buffalo 66 Carolina 62 New Jersey 65 Detroit 63

W 44 41 40 41 37 35 34 30 28 29 30 30 27 26 25 25

GP Minnesota 63 Chicago 65 San Jose 64 Edmonton 65 Anaheim 65 Calgary 66 Nashville 65 St. Louis 64 Los Angeles 65 Winnipeg 66 Vancouver 65 Dallas 65 Arizona 65 Colorado 64

W 42 42 38 35 33 36 32 32 31 30 28 26 23 17

EASTERN CONFERENCE L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div 13 7 95 210 135 27-5-1 17-8-6 15-7-5 17 6 88 205 149 23-9-1 18-8-5 13-6-1 16 8 88 223 180 27-4-3 13-12-5 15-5-1 22 2 84 210 173 19-14-2 22-8-0 13-10-0 21 8 82 183 165 20-9-4 17-12-4 12-3-5 22 6 76 166 165 18-10-6 17-12-0 10-10-1 25 6 74 180 170 17-14-0 17-11-6 15-6-1 23 11 71 188 193 20-8-6 10-15-5 9-8-4 22 14 70 194 193 15-10-6 13-12-8 12-6-3 24 11 69 160 178 15-14-3 14-10-8 9-8-5 26 8 68 164 190 19-10-4 11-16-4 6-10-2 26 8 68 179 180 17-11-2 13-15-6 11-5-3 27 12 66 166 190 16-11-6 11-16-6 9-10-4 26 10 62 155 180 18-10-2 8-16-8 6-13-2 28 12 62 147 187 13-13-6 12-15-6 8-8-3 27 11 61 158 187 12-14-5 13-13-6 6-9-5 WESTERN CONFERENCE L OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div 15 6 90 212 149 23-8-1 19-7-5 15-5-3 18 5 89 198 164 22-8-4 20-10-1 16-8-1 19 7 83 177 150 20-7-4 18-12-3 13-7-3 22 8 78 187 170 16-10-3 19-12-5 12-4-3 22 10 76 168 165 20-8-3 13-14-7 12-6-4 26 4 76 179 182 18-14-0 18-12-4 10-9-3 24 9 73 192 184 19-8-7 13-16-2 13-10-1 27 5 69 176 182 18-11-4 14-16-1 10-11-2 28 6 68 161 164 17-12-1 14-16-5 9-9-1 30 6 66 198 206 16-15-1 14-15-5 16-8-1 30 7 63 152 186 18-10-4 10-20-3 11-9-1 29 10 62 182 209 18-11-6 8-18-4 8-14-4 35 7 53 157 210 14-15-3 9-20-4 9-12-5 44 3 37 123 214 8-21-2 9-23-1 6-16-0

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

SATURDAY’S GAMES Dallas 2, Florida 1 Montreal 4, N.Y. Rangers 1 Tampa Bay 2, Buffalo 1, SO Boston 3, New Jersey 2 Winnipeg 6, Colorado 1 Ottawa 3, Columbus 2 Washington 2, Philadelphia 1, OT Chicago 5, Nashville 3 Vancouver 4, Los Angeles 3 Edmonton 4, Detroit 3 SUNDAY’S GAMES Calgary 5, N.Y. Islanders 2 Columbus 3, New Jersey 0 Pittsburgh 4, Buffalo 3 Minnesota 3, San Jose 1 Vancouver 2, Anaheim 1 St. Louis 3, Colorado 0 Carolina 2, Arizona 1

MONDAY’S GAMES Boston at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.

San Jose at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

TUESDAY’S GAMES New Jersey at Columbus, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Philadelphia at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.

St. Louis at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Carolina at Colorado, 9 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

Nashville at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Montreal at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S GAMES Detroit at Boston, 8 p.m.

Ottawa at Dallas, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.

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A dozen Mariners set sail, World Baseball Classic on deck

By The Associated Press Robinson Cano, Nelson Cruz and Jean Segura were in a bit of a hurry after playing part of a spring training game over the weekend for the Seattle Mariners.

They had to catch a plane to Florida, where their teammates from the Dominican Republic were convening for the World Baseball Classic to defend their 2013 title.

"It's going to be really fun for us being around those guys," Segura said of his countrymen. "It's something we're going to give our all to, for sure."

Ace pitcher Felix Hernandez was among 12 players, including both major leaguers and minor leaguers, the Mariners sent to the WBC. The departures mean the Mariners won't have their starting middle infield (Cano and Segura), designated hitter (Cruz) and Hernandez for anywhere from eight to 18 days. Additionally, two more starting pitchers are in the WBC, though Drew Smyly won't go unless Team USA makes the second round, and closer Edwin Diaz will join Team Puerto Rico at its camp in nearby Scottsdale, Arizona.

"The one thing I can say to the guys going to the WBC is have fun, enjoy yourself, don't get hurt," Mariners manager Scott Servais said. "We have a big year ahead of us, they know that. They're in good shape, they're ready to go play. Opportunities for other guys to step up."

Hernandez made his final start Sunday in Peoria, Arizona, before heading to nearby Surprise to work out with Team Venezuela.

After his three innings and 50 pitches against Oakland — in which he allowed two runs on four hits and struck out five — Hernandez is set to start the WBC opener for his country against Puerto Rico on Friday in Jalisco, Mexico.

"It's going to be a fun tournament," Hernandez said. "It's really important to give Venezuela a victory after everything that is happening and the situation there being so bad. A win for Venezuela would be meaningful."

Saturday's starting pitcher, Yovani Gallardo, took the short walk to the other side of the Peoria Sports Complex to join Team Mexico.

"You get together with other guys that are from that same country, get everybody in one room and it's exciting," said Gallardo, who pitched in the 2013 WBC. "Very, very competitive from the first pitch on to the last pitch."

AROUND THE GRAPEFRUIT AND CACTUS LEAGUES CARDINALS 14, METS 11 One-time Mets ace Matt Harvey had a rough start in his spring debut, allowing four earned runs in 1 2/3 innings. He is coming back from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery last July, ending a season in which he went 4-10 with a 4.86 ERA. Jose Martinez hit a three-run homer off Harvey after Jhonny Peralta doubled and Matt Adams was hit by a pitch. Martinez had three hits and scored four times. Dexter Fowler had a two-run double.

Yoenis Cespedes hit his second homer for New York.

RED SOX 11, BRAVES 1 Boston starter Kyle Kendrick threw four hitless innings. He's in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Andrew Benintendi doubled twice and AL MVP runner-up Mookie Betts had an RBI double and a sacrifice fly for the Red Sox. Former All-Star catcher Kurt Suzuki had a hit and an RBI for Atlanta.

PHILLIES (ss) 8, TIGERS 5 Justin Upton hit his second spring homer, a three-run drive for Detroit. Tigers starter Daniel Norris pitched three scoreless frames.

Philadelphia newcomer Michael Saunders homered. Clay Buchholz, also in his first year with Philadelphia, gave up four earned runs in three innings.

ASTROS 7, MARLINS 7 Adeiny Hechavarria and Tyler Moore homered for Miami. The 30-year-old Moore is trying to make the Marlins' roster after four seasons in Washington.

Jake Marisnick drove in two runs for Houston.

TWINS 4, NATIONALS 2 Hector Santiago, in his first full season with the Twins, struck out five in 2 2/3

innings. He was acquired at the trade deadline last summer from the Angels.

Tanner Roark threw four shutout innings for Washington. Anthony Rendon doubled in his only at-bat.

ORIOLES 3, PHILLIES (ss) 2 Baltimore free agent signee Welington Castillo doubled home Mark Trumbo, who had also doubled. Castillo signed on a oneyear deal and is expected to replace Matt Wieters as the everyday catcher.

Cameron Rupp homered for Philadelphia.

YANKEES 3, PIRATES 2 Masahiro Tanaka threw three scoreless innings and struck out four. He has yet to allow a run over two starts for the Yankees.

Matt Holiday hit two doubles.

Jameson Taillon threw two spotless innings for Pittsburgh.

RAYS 5, BLUE JAYS 3 Alex Cobb allowed an earned run over three innings. He has made just five starts over the previous two seasons for Tampa Bay due to injury.

Jose Bautista doubled and singled for Toronto. Marcus Stroman allowed four hits and one run through 2 2/3 innings.

DODGERS 7, MARINERS (ss) 3 Yasiel Puig touched off his first spring homer for Los Angeles with a huge bat flip and scored another run on Cody Bellinger's single. Bellinger finished with two hits, and prized young pitcher Julio Urias threw two scoreless innings.

Pitching prospect Andrew Moore tossed two spotless innings for Seattle. Moore was a second-round draft pick in 2015.

ROYALS 4, GIANTS 3 Buster Posey had two hits, including a tworun single, and San Francisco ace Madison Bumgarner allowed one run in three innings with four strikeouts.

Kansas City starter Danny Duffy was inconsistent through three innings, yielding four hits and two runs.

RANGERS 9, CUBS 9 Chicago rookie Albert Almora Jr., the sixth pick in the 2012 amateur draft, slugged a grand slam and had two hits. Wilson Contreras hit his second homer of the spring, but Jon Lester struggled a bit while allowing two runs and three hits in two innings.

Nomar Mazara and Mike Napoli each had an RBI single for Texas. Jonathan Lucroy added two hits.

BREWERS 9, ROCKIES 4 Trevor Story launched his second home run and doubled for Colorado. The shortstop had 27 homers last year before his stellar rookie season was cut short two months early due to thumb surgery.

Tommy Milone, signed by Milwaukee in December, threw two scoreless innings.

INDIANS 8, PADRES 2 All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor laced a pair of RBI doubles and scored twice for Cleveland. Trevor Bauer allowed three hits and an unearned run in three innings.

Indians outfielder Tyler Naquin left after bruising his foot on a foul ball. X-ray results were expected Monday.

San Diego starter Clayton Richard lasted just one inning, tagged for six runs and eight hits.

DIAMONDBACKS 4, WHITE SOX 1 Taijuan Walker, obtained from Seattle in an offseason trade, threw three shutout innings for Arizona. Oswaldo Arcia homered and Jake Lamb doubled and drove in a run.

Tyler Saladino went deep for Chicago.

Reynaldo Lopez, acquired in the offseason deal that sent Adam Eaton to Washington, pitched three innings and allowed one run.

ATHLETICS 5, MARINERS (ss) 4 Hernandez allowed two first-inning runs but settled down over the next two for Seattle. Ryon Healy hit an RBI double and Mark Canha added a run-scoring single off Hernandez.

REDS 11, ANGELS 3 Garrett Richards gave up three runs and four hits over two innings in his first start this spring for Los Angeles and said he felt "totally fine."

A partially torn elbow ligament limited Richards to six starts last season, but he opted against Tommy John and instead had a combination of stem-cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma injections.

Kole Calhoun hit a two-run homer for the Angels. Cincinnati starter Brandon Finnegan gave up three runs in three innings.

Seattle Mariners players Robinson Cano, left, Nelson Cruz, center, and manager Scott Servais watch batting practice during spring training baseball practice Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis (8) gets pressured by Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier in the second quarter during an NBA basketball game, Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Phoenix.

(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Ulis hits 3 at buzzer, Suns beat Celtics in wild finish

By BOB BAUM AP Sports Writer PHOENIX (AP) — Some said Tyler Ulis was too small for the NBA. That's why he wasn't drafted until the second round.

He sure looks like he belongs now.

On a night where small players took center stage, the diminutive rookie, listed optimistically at 5-foot-10, threw in a 3-pointer at the buzzer after Isaiah Thomas' turnover and the Phoenix Suns came away with a wild 109106 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday.

The Suns' Eric Bledsoe tied it at 106 with a reverse layup with four seconds to play.

The 5-foot-9 Thomas, the league's No. 2 scorer who had 35 points but missed a free throw with 11.9 seconds left, took the inbounds pass from Jae Crowder and the Suns' Marquese Chriss knocked the ball away.

"He got a hand on it," said Thomas, a former Sun. "I thought Jae would get it out quicker than he would. I don't know if he was looking to see if we had a timeout or I don't know what he was thinking to do."

Ulis grabbed the ball and tossed it up as the buzzer sounded.

"I figured it would come down to me having to take a late shot," he said. "Not like that, you know, off the steal, but I just shot it with confidence."

Ulis scored 20 points, a career best for the second game in a row. Bledsoe had 28 to help the Suns win three in a row for the first time this season.

The Celtics were without usual starters Al Horford (right elbow sprain) and Avery Bradley (right hamstring strain).

Chriss, another Phoenix rookie, scored 10 points and had a career-best five blocked shots to go with his one crucial steal. Devin Booker added 16 points, and T.J. Warren had 14. Alan Williams had 11 points and matched his career best with 15 rebounds.

Crowder drove straight down the lane for an underhand layup, was fouled and made the free throw for a three-point play that put the Celtics up 104-102 with 41.6 seconds to play, the fifth of six lead changes in the final 4:41. Brown made one of two free throws to put Boston up 105-102 with 20.7 seconds to go.

Bledsoe drove for a layup to slice the lead to 105-104 with 13.7 seconds to play, then Thomas made one of two free throws to put Boston up 106-104 and set up the frantic finish.

"Obviously, you don't want to turn it over at that time," Boston coach Brad Stevens said, "but those things happen and Ulis made a heck of a shot."

Nobody was happier for Ulis than his best friend and former Kentucky teammate Booker.

"Everybody looked at him as a pass-first point guard," Booker said, "but he can pretty much do it all. It doesn't surprise me. I've seen him do much of all this. Here on the NBA level, I think a lot more people are getting to see it."

Crowder scored 16 points, and Jaylen Brown and Terry Rozier added 14 apiece for Boston, in the second stop of a five-game trip.

Ulis scored 15 points in the first half to help Phoenix to a 49-42 lead at the break and the Suns led by as many as 15 in the third quarter.

TIP INS Celtics: Before coming to Phoenix for the game, Thomas called the February 2015 trade from the Suns to Boston "a Christmas gift." ... Boston had beaten Phoenix three straight times. ... The shortest jump ball matchup in NBA this season occurred in 1st half between the 5-foot-9 Thomas and Ulis.

Thomas waved his hands to encourage the fans, then easily won the jump.

Suns: Phoenix improved to 13-9 against the Eastern Conference, 9-4 at home. Suns have won two in a row only four times this season. ... Phoenix has won a season-best four in a row at home. ... Ulis did not play in 21 games this season and is now ahead of Brandon Knight as the team's backup to Bledsoe at point guard. ... Phoenix faced the top two scorers in the NBA in consecutive games. Russell Westbrook scored 48 on Friday, Thomas 35 on Sunday.

UP NEXT Celtics: Boston goes back to Los Angeles to face the Clippers Monday night Suns: Phoenix plays the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night in the fourth game of five straight at home.

Phoenix Suns guard Tyler Ulis (8) in the first quarter during an NBA basketball game against the Boston Celtics, Sunday, March 5, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Lacking Computer Skills Dear Annie: I’m in my 50s and struggling with technology.

My two kids are both tech-savvy geniuses (as everyone under the age of 35 seems to be). When they were younger, they were around to help me on the computer, but now they’re both grown and out of the house. I call them when I’m really stumped, but I know they’re getting tired of it. My son has started telling me to “just Google it.” I’m not great at Google, so that isn’t much help.

What’s worse is that last year, I somehow accidentally downloaded a virus that ruined my entire PC, so I ended up buying a Mac laptop. I’ve never had a Mac before, and now trying to do anything beyond checking my email is Greek to me. Although I’m embarrassed to have to keep asking my kids, I think that if one of them could just walk me through using the new laptop, it would be a big help. Would it be wrong of me to ask my son to come set everything up for me? He lives about an hour away. -Low-Tech Dear Low-Tech: Your kids grew up using technology. It’s so second nature to them that they’re not going to make the best teachers on that subject. It would be like trying to explain how to breathe. So though I don’t think it would be wrong of you to ask your son for help, I think you’d be better off enrolling in a class.

Many Apple Stores offer free workshops to help users get acquainted with their products. If you don’t have an Apple Store nearby, many libraries and community centers also offer free or low-cost courses on various computer programs. All this tech stuff isn’t nearly so intimidating as it seems. Believe in your ability to learn and eventually your kids will be calling you for computer help.

Dear Annie: This letter is in response to “Tired of the EmptyHanded,” the woman who is tired of her stepson and daughter-inlaw’s not bringing anything with them when she and other family members host dinners. She described them both as “wonderful” yet finds fault in a very minor etiquette issue. Her husband doesn’t want to say anything to his son for good reason: Doing so would create a mountain out of a molehill and a possible rift in the relationship.

Whenever my family has get-togethers, it is made quite clear that the host has invited you for your company, not your stuffed mushrooms. When I invite friends and family to my home for dinner, I ask them what types of food and drinks they prefer and make those items available for them. I also pay the tab at the restaurant if I invite someone out to dinner. And when friends invite me out to dinner, they pay. “Tired” should be grateful for having good relationships with her daughter-in-law and stepson -- and now her new grandbaby, too. Many folks would love to have such relationships. -- Just My Two Cents Dear Just: I appreciate your big-picture attitude, and I think we should all aspire to it. But there will still always be some things that irk us, and we’re better off communicating about them in a constructive way than bottling up the resentment and waiting to blow.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE PET OWNERSHIP Dear Readers: Owning a pet is wonderful, and pet animals and humans can share a very special bond. Pets can provide love and companionship for people of all ages. Mine do!

Pet owners generally get more exercise from walking a dog or playing with Fido or Floppy.

Kids, especially only children, benefit from pet ownership. Pets teach kids empathy and how to be social and active, especially if they are fun creatures.

And seniors can thrive! Dogs and cats help older folks around the house, while having the responsibility of caring for a four-legged friend gives them a sense of responsibly.

Visit the shelter and adopt a four-legged friend. “Woof, woof” from Chammy and Henry VIII, both adoptees. -Heloise FLOWERS ONLINE Dear Readers: Sometimes when I order flowers online for friends, I order for me, too. This way I’ll know exactly what the order looks like. I’m generally impressed with the flowers, but sometimes not.

I snap a picture of the flowers right out of the box to document what they looked like on arrival. If they “poop out” before they were supposed to, I email the vendor with the photo. This is especially important when using a NEW-to-me vendor; otherwise, I trust the site I’ve used before. Most sellers want to know how the product arrived. -- Heloise

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TV Sports Tonight Monday, March 6 BASEBALL 10 p.m.

MLB — 2017 World Baseball Classic, first round, Israel vs. Chinese Taipei, at Seoul, South Korea COLLEGE BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

CBSSN — CAA Tournament, championship, UNC Wilmington-William & Mary winner vs. College of Charleston-Towson winner, at Charleston, S.C. ESPN — Southern Tournament, championship, UNC GreensboroWofford winner vs. Samford-ETSU winner, at Asheville, N.C. ESPNU — Horizon League Tournament, first semifinal, Youngstown St. vs. N. Kentucky-Wright St. winner, at Detroit 9 p.m.

ESPN — West Coast Tournament, first semifinal, Gonzaga vs. Santa Clara, at Las Vegas ESPN2 — MAAC Tournament, championship, Monmouth-Siena winner vs. Saint Peter’s-Iona winner, at Albany, N.Y. ESPNU — Horizon League Tournament, second semifinal, Milwaukee vs. Green Bay-Ill.-Chicago winner, at Detroit 11:30 p.m.

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Trump: Not to blame for ‘sad end’ to ‘Celebrity Apprentice’

By DAVID BAUDER AP Television Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In typical Donald Trump fashion, the president tweeted Saturday that his replacement at the “The New Celebrity Apprentice” reality television show is to blame for its poor ratings and not, as Arnold Schwarzenegger says, Trump’s continued involvement with the show.

Schwarzenegger, who replaced Trump as host of the show while the president remained its executive producer, announced Friday he’s through.

He said even if he were asked again, he wouldn’t want to host the show.

“With Trump being involved in the show, people have a bad taste and don’t want to participate as a spectator or as a sponsor or in any other way support the show,” he said in an interview with the Empire website. “It’s a very divisive period now, and I think this show got caught up in all that division.”

But Trump, who has taunted Schwarzenegger for the show’s poor performance in the ratings and even mocked him during an address at the National Prayer Breakfast, tweeted in response Saturday: “Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t voluntarily leaving the Apprentice, he was fired by his bad (pathetic) ratings, not by me. Sad end to great show.”

The show wrapped up its 15th season last month. It averaged fewer than 5 million viewers per episode. That was lower than any other incarnation except for a 2010 Trump-hosted edition without celebrities, and the most poorlyrated edition among the youthful viewers NBC cares most about, the Nielsen company said.

NBC had no immediate comment about whether the show would return with a new host. The former California governor said he wouldn’t mind working with NBC and producer Mark Burnett again “on a show that doesn’t have this baggage.”

In this Sept. 24, 2012, file photo, former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger delivers the keynote address at the inaugural symposium sponsored by the Schwarzenegger Institute for State and Global Policy, at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. Schwarzenegger, 69, bodybuilder, actor, former California governor and now host of the TV show "The Apprentice," was born in Austria and became a naturalized American citizen in 1983. He married journalist and book author, Maria Shriver, in 1986. The couple has four children; they separated in 2011. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) Shannon Coulter, co-founder of the #GrabYourWallet Trump protest, agreed with Schwarzenegger. The effort aims to spur consumer boycotts of companies doing business with the Trump family, including sponsors of “Apprentice.”

“My impression is that ‘The New Celebrity Apprentice’s’ poor performance has everything to do with Donald’s continued presence and the accompanying ‘baggage’ Mr. Schwarzenegger mentioned,” she said in an emailed comment. “We applaud Mr. Schwarzenegger’s decision to leave the show and to distance himself from the toxic Trump brand.”

After Schwarzenegger’s debut in

January, Trump took to Twitter to report the show had been swamped “in comparison to the ratings machine, DJT” — using his initials.

Schwarzenegger shot back on social media that he hoped Trump would work for the American people as aggressively as he did for his ratings. The actor, like Trump a Republican, did not endorse Trump and said during last fall’s campaign that he would not vote for him.

When “The New Celebrity Apprentice” ended its season last month, Trump tweeted that Schwarzenegger “did a really bad job as governor of California and even worse on The Apprentice, but at least he tried hard.”

Jon Seda stays on right side of law in ‘Chicago Justice’

By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Think back on standout modern TV dramas and "Homicide: Life on the Street," ''Oz," ''The Pacific" and "Treme" easily come to mind.

Jon Seda was part of them all, a testament to the actor and the career he's built. Credit the appealing warmth he brings to roles, his confident physicality and the strict work ethic he traces back to his brief but influential boxing days that included competing for Golden Gloves amateur honors.

"When I get a script, that's my ring," Seda said. "It's up to me to train, to prepare for the challenge in that script and make it believable. I take everything I learned from boxing and use it to prepare."

The result is one busy man, nearly monopolized in recent seasons as a favorite son for "Law & Order" producer Dick Wolf's newest divide-and-conquer franchise.

Seda's lawman, Antonio Dawson, was introduced on "Chicago Fire," promoted to "Chicago P.D." and now is part of newcomer "Chicago Justice," airing 9 p.m. EST Sundays on NBC. Dawson even popped up on an episode of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," that brand's last standing iteration.

"He is the consummate trouper," Wolf said of Seda, calling him a top-notch actor who's a favorite with his cast mates.

Seda said he was surprised to get the offer to take Dawson to a new show and assignment. In "Chicago P.D.," his character worked in the police department's elite intelligence unit. In the spin-off, he's been asked by prosecutor Peter Stone (Philip Winchester) to head the state attorney's investigative unit.

The actor, whose big-screen films include "Carlito's Way" and "Bullet to the Head," is happy to be sticking with a law enforcement character who's one of the good guys.

"I respect the people that do these jobs in real life," he said, and the opportunity to "show these real heroes on TV. ... I care about every job I do, but in particular I feel a bigger sense of responsibility playing the role."

He and the series, which is shot in Chicago, have received appreciation in return.

"I was out having dinner with my daughter, I go to pay for the bill and the waitress said, 'It's been taken care of,' and points at two police officers," Seda recalled, still marveling at their kindness. "I went over to thank them, and they took pictures and said, 'Thank you for the work you do.'"

Seda says he leaves it to his boss, Wolf, to handle reaction to the producer's longstanding ripped-from-the-headlines approach, seen most recently in a "Chicago Fire" episode that crossed over to the "Chicago Justice" debut (which aired last Wednesday and gets a special repeat showing 10 p.m. EST Saturday). Centered on a fatal building fire, the story line drew criticism for echoes of a tragic Oakland, California, blaze at a warehouse used for residences.

The "Chicago" franchise has given Seda more than a steady gig. His wife, Lisa, and their children lived in Pennsylvania when he was bouncing between there, "Treme" in New Orleans (on which he played an exploitive developer) and "Chicago Fire."

When he was cast in "Chicago P.D.," the couple decided to set down roots in Chicago.

"We're a close family and I don't like being away. And the girls are 13 and 15. We wanted to give them a sense of stability," said Seda, who also has a 22-year-old son.

While TV dramas are demanding for all involved, he's determined to focus on a project inspired by his relationship with his onetime boxing trainer, Dominick Bufano, who's in the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame. The film, which Seda hopes to direct as well as write, is intended as a homage to the late Bufano.

"I never got to say goodbye to him," Seda said.

Combining outside projects with "Chicago Justice" is something he hopes to do for many years to come.

"These types of shows that can have longevity, they really don't come along that often. When it does you really want to hold onto it, really enjoy it and take it for however long the ride is," he said.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, March 6, 2017: This year you will be more alert and focused on your personal life. You also could have someone into your home and/ or make an important move yourself.

Real estate could prove to be a good investment. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone after Halloween who triggers feelings you have not felt before. Be aware of the significance of this person to your life. If you are attached, the two of you make positive changes to your environment. As a couple, you experience a very loving year.

GEMINI can irritate you with his or her perpetual chatter.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could feel as if a bridge between you and a friend has started to crumble. Know that this problem doesn’t need to be long term. Some of you will have a second opportunity at a situation you nixed a while ago. Tonight: Don’t let someone else’s attitude color your night.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You could be more possessive than you realize. Others might be reacting without realizing it. Decide to do something to build yourself up. For some of you, it might be as simple as losing some weight. For others, it might be a little more difficult. Tonight: Off to the gym.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Your way of dealing with a problem could be based on charming others into your camp. Though this move might be immediately effective, it could cause a major backfire in the long run.

Listen to your instincts. Seek a stronger bond. Tonight: Whatever puts a smile on your face.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You need to sit back and do some deep thinking. More information could be forthcoming. Note that some negativity surrounds you or is present in your thinking. Your inner strength comes from your sense of well-being. Depend on your instincts. Tonight: Happiest at home.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You have the unique ability to see past the obvious. In the next few months, make a choice and/or a change that suits you better. Be more forthright in your dealings with others today. A natural debate occurs, which could develop into a brainstorming session.

Tonight: Live it up!

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might feel as if no one is responding to your inquiries appropriately. You tend to see implications that others don’t. Add more zest and happiness to the moment. Try to be more accepting of others’ views. Tonight: Do some shopping that you have been putting off.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Honor a fast change of pace.

An event could take you to a new level of understanding. Do not fight the inevitable right now; just go with the flow, and you might see some changes. Give the situation time, and it will turn in your favor. Tonight: Let go of stress and do what you want.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HH Honor a change of plans that might not please you. Information could come up that shocks you and takes you in a new direction. You’ll want to postpone acting on it for now. You will see a difference in your attitude, given some time.

Tonight: Schedule a massage for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You know the strength of your mind. A friendship could play a significant role in what goes down. Your sense of humor emerges when dealing with a child or loved one. You might not want to share what your perceptions are right now. Tonight: The only response is “yes.”

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You might discover that being accepting of someone else’s ideas is more difficult than you originally had thought. The other party needs to understand the ramifications of his or her idea.

Offer this person some feedback.

Tonight: Get a lot done. Return emails and calls.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You will be met with quite a few surprises today, especially when dealing with a child or loved one. The excitement might start out as great, but remember that too much of a good thing could wear you out. Bypass a friend who is very sensitive. Tonight: Mischief lurks.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You might feel tense when dealing with others, as you understand the fragility of those involved. However, you will know what to do. Do not obsess about personal matters when you are at work or with others. Trust in yourself.

Tonight: Make a special meal for a loved one.

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COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTFIELD AS FOLLOWS:

Certain real estate situate in Westfield, Hampden County, That there be raised and approMassachusetts, being known priated the sum of Fifteen Miland designated as lots 188 (one lion dollars ($15,000,000) for eshundred eighty eight) and 189 tablishing, remodeling, recon(one hundred eighty-nine), both structing, extending, enlarging or as shown on the plan of "Victory making extraordinary repairs to Gardens ..." as recorded in the a telecommunications system Registry of Deeds for said operated by the Westfield Gas + Hampden County in Book of Electric, and for costs incidental Plans J, Page 70, said lots be- and related thereto, and to meet bound and described in one said appropriation, the City Available online 24/7 ating http://thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds parcel as follows: WESTERLY Treasurer, with the approval of

by Yeoman Avenue, shown as the Mayor, be and hereby is auYeoman Avenue on said plan, thorized to borrow Fifteen Milo n e h u n d r e d ( 1 0 0 ) f e e t ; lion ($15,000,000) under and NORTHERLY by lot 190 (one pursuant to Massachusetts GenLEGAL NOTICES hundred ninety) as shown on eral Laws Chapter 44, Section 8, said plan, one hundred ten (110) C l a u s e s ( 8 ) a n d ( 8 A ) a s feet; EASTERLY by lots 139 amended, or any other enabling February 20, 27, 2017

By ROB MAADDI (one hundred thirty nine) and authority, and to issue notes or March 6, 2017 AP Sports Writer 140 (one hundred forty), both as bonds of the City therefor at one CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Clay Buchholz threw a noshown on said plan, one hun- time or from time to time.

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF hitter in his second career start, went to two All-Star games dred feet; and SOUTHERLY by SALE OF REAL ESTATE lot 187 (one hundred eighty-sev- That the appropriate officials of and pitched for a World Series champion.

By virtue and in execution of the en) as shown on said plan, one the City are authorized to file an Now, he's starting over with the rebuilding Philadelphia Power of Sale contained in a hundred ten (110) feet. SUB- application with The CommonPhillies. certain Mortgage given by Kelly JECT TO an Easement of Way wealth of Massachusetts’ MuniBuchholz allowed two homers and four runs in three J. Pitoniak to Mortgage Electron- taken by City of Westfield dated cipal Finance Oversight Board to ic Registration Systems, Inc. as 10/15/64 and recorded in the qualify under Chapter 44A of the innings against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, but the 32-yearnominee for, American Home Hampden County Registry of General Laws, the bonds authorold right-hander has been around long enough not to worry Mortgage, its successors and Deeds in Book 3069, Page 488 ized by this Order; and in conabout spring stats. assigns, dated June 23, 2006 for layout of Yeoman Avenue. nection therewith, to provide "I have to work a little bit on location and command of my and recorded with the Hampden BEING THE SAME PREMISES such information and execute County Registry of Deeds at conveyed to the mortgagor by such documents as the Municipfastball and results will come," Buchholz said. "The last Book 16011, Page 451sub- deed of Edward W. Tenero al Finance Oversight Board of inning, I threw some really good changeups and usually that's sequently assigned to Deutsche dated August 25, 1999 and re- The Commonwealth of Masa pitch that comes later in the spring so I'm good with that.

Bank National Trust Company, corded in the Hampden County sachusetts may require.

"Everything stems off command of the fastball off both as indenture trustee for Americ- Registry of Deeds in Book sides of the plate and when that comes at some point in camp, an Home Mortgage Investment 10903, Page 042.

Any premium received by the Trust 2007-2 by Mortgage ElecCity upon the sale of any bonds that's when you bring into the season in April," he said. tronic Registration Systems, Inc. The premises are to be sold or notes approved by this order, Buchholz spent 10 seasons with Boston before the Phillies as nominee for, American Home subject to and with the benefit of less any such premium applied acquired him for a low-level prospect. He was once a staple Mortgage, its successors and all easements, restrictions, build- to the payment of the costs of isin the Red Sox rotation, but became expendable after the Red assigns by assignment recor- ing and zoning laws, liens, attor- suance of such bonds or notes, ded in said Hampden County ney’s fees and costs pursuant to may be applied to the payment Sox acquired five-time All-Star Chris Sale.

Registry of Deeds at Book M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, of costs approved by this order Buchholz is the oldest starter on a promising young staff.

20600, Page 43;of which Mort- tax titles, water bills, municipal li- in accordance with Chapter 44, Jeremy Hellickson is 29 and Jerad Eickhoff (26), Vince gage the undersigned is the ens and assessments, rights of Section 20 of the General Laws, Velasquez (24) and Aaron Nola (23) round out the rotation. present holder for breach of the tenants and parties in posses- thereby reducing the amount auconditions of said Mortgage and sion. thorized to be borrowed to pay The Phillies have a slew of solid pitching prospects waiting in for the purpose of foreclosing such costs by a like amount. the minors. same will be sold at Public Auc- TERMS OF SALE: "It's something different than what I've seen the last nine, tion at 1:00 PM on March 13, A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND In City Council, 10 years," Buchholz said. "It's always been a big veteran pres2017 at 117 Yeoman Avenue, DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS February 2, 2017 Westfield, MA, all and singular ($5,000.00) in the form of a certi- Given First Reading, ence and to come to a place where the average is 24, 25 years the premises described in said fied check, bank treasurer’s February 2, 2017 old, it's a little different. It just shows you how good these check or money order will be re- Passed to Second Reading, Mortgage, to wit: guys are coming up to the majors and having success. They quired to be delivered at or be- February 2, 2017 work really hard at what they do and it's fun to be around a Certain real estate situate in fore the time the bid is offered. Given Second Reading, new group of guys.

Westfield, Hampden County, The successful bidder will be re- February 16, 2017 Massachusetts, being known quired to execute a Foreclosure Passed to be Ordained, Buchholz has served as a mentor to the younger guys. He and designated as lots 188 (one Sale Agreement immediately February 16, 2017 knows what it's like to pitch in a big city with a tough media hundred eighty eight) and 189 after the close of the bidding. contingent and he's had his share of ups and downs. Since he (one hundred eighty-nine), both The balance of the purchase Approved by the Mayor, went 12-1 with a 1.74 ERA in 16 starts in 2013, Buchholz is as shown on the plan of "Victory price shall be paid within thirty March 1, 2017 Gardens ..." as recorded in the (30) days from the sale date in a combined 23-28 with a 4.60 ERA in 83 games over the past Registry of Deeds for said the form of a certified check, three seasons.

Hampden County in Book of bank treasurer’s check or other "Coming from an organization where scrutiny comes with AUTO FOR SALE Plans J, Page 70, said lots be- c h e c k s a t i s f a c t o r y t o the territory and criticism comes with the territory, you have ing bound and described in one Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortparcel as follows: WESTERLY gagee reserves the right to bid to learn how to have a short memory with the successful out2003 FORD FOCUS

by Yeoman Avenue, shown as at the sale, to reject any and all ings and a short memory with the ones you are not quite so Yeoman Avenue on said plan, bids, to continue the sale and to Only 51K miles. Standard transsuccessful," Buchholz said. o n e h u n d r e d ( 1 0 0 ) f e e t ; amend the terms of the sale by mission. Excellent condition.

NORTHERLY by lot 190 (one written or oral announcement $3,400 or B.O. Call 569-1239 "Bad outings, you have to let If you would like hundred to run a as shown on made before or during the foreninety) it go through one ear and out said plan, onein hundred ten (110) closure sale. If the sale is set Birthday Announcement the other and learn from the feet; EASTERLY by lots 139 aside for any reason, the Pur- TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES. The Westfield News bad things you've done and (onecontact hundred thirty nine) and chaser at the sale shall be en- Stop by and see us! We might 140 (one hundred forty), both as titled only to a return of the de- have exactly what you're looktry to get better. us at: 413-562-4181 shown on said plan, one hun- posit paid. The purchaser shall ing for, if not, let us find it for "The things you are doing dred feet; and SOUTHERLY by have no further recourse against you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. good, you still work on those lot 187 (one hundred eighty-sev- the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or (413)568-2261. Specializing in to get them refined. That's a en) as shown on said plan, one the Mortgagee’s attorney. The vehicles under $4,000. hundred ten (110) feet. SUB- description of the premises conlesson that took me a few JECT TO an Easement of Way tained in said mortgage shall years coming up so hopefultaken by City of Westfield dated control in the event of an error in MOTORCYCLES & ATV’S ly I can rub off on a couple 10/15/64 and recorded in the this publication. TIME WILL BE of these guys who are really Hampden County Registry of OF THE ESSENCE. MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE Deeds in Book 3069, Page 488 good at what they do and Other terms if any, to be anfor layout of Yeoman Avenue. when you have success '09 Triumph Bonneville SE BEING THE SAME PREMISES nounced at the sale. when you're young, you can 865CC, New. 47 Miles. $5,500. conveyed to the mortgagor by only go up from there." deed of Edward W. Tenero Deutsche Bank National Trust 413-388-0113 - Westfield Buchholz made his debut dated August 25, 1999 and re- Company, as Indenture Trustee corded in the Hampden County for American Home Mortgage Inin 2007, pitching in four Registry of Deeds in Book vestment Trust 2007-2 games, including his no-hit10903, Page 042. ter. The Red Sox won the Present Holder World Series that season.

The premises are to be sold of said Mortgage, subject to and with the benefit of By Its Attorneys, Three years later, Buchholz all easements, restrictions, build- ORLANS MORAN PLLC went 17-7 with a 2.33 ERA ing and zoning laws, liens, attor- PO Box 540540 in 28 starts, finishing sixth in ney’s fees and costs pursuant to Waltham, MA 02454 the AL Cy Young Award votM.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, Phone: (781) 790-7800 tax titles, water bills, municipal li- 15-008494 ing. Buchholz was an Allens and assessments, rights of Star again in 2013 and starttenants and parties in possesed Game 4 of the World sion.

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Series against St. Louis. The Red Sox rallied from being down 2-1 in the series to win in six games.

Last season was Buchholz's toughest. He was 8-10 with a 4.78 ERA and was demoted from the starting rotation after carrying a 6.35 ERA into the final weekend of May. Buchholz changed his mechanics, altered his arm angle on his delivery and pitched well enough down the stretch to impress the Phillies.

Buchholz will earn $13.5 million in the final season of a contract so he could be a valuable trade chip if he pitches well and the Phillies are not a contender.

For now, Buchholz is focused on helping Philadelphia win again.

"I think this team is headed in the right direction," he said.

NOTES: Rhys Hoskins and Michael Saunders hit homers and Freddy Galvis hit a two-run double for the Phillies in an 8-5 win over Detroit. ... Justin Upton and Brett Pill connected off Buchholz for the Tigers.

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413-667-3149

ARTICLES FOR SALE QUEEN PILLOW-TOP MATTRESS SET Brand new! Still in Plastic! $150 Call Justin for details: 413-386-7197

PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.

Business Directory A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

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HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706.

CLEANING Quality Cleaning Professional cleaning service, with a personal touch. Residential & Commercial Contact Mariya at 413-262-6985 mariya@westernmass qualitycleaning.com westernmassquality cleaning.com

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FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING A RON JOHNSON's Floor Sanding, Installation, Repairs, 3 coats polyurethane.

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Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888

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SUSAN'S DOG SERVICES

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Insured pet care provider.

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(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT JD BERRY GENERAL CONTRACTING Full Service Contracting Framing, siding, windows, doors. Site work, additions, garages and decks. Trim work and drywall.

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413-835-5491

MASONRY LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs.

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727 www.Ls-painting.com LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

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Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed.

Free estimates (413)569-1611 or (413)374-5377

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223

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SNOWBLOWER REPAIR AFFORDABLE Snowblower/Lawnmower Service. Tune-ups/Repairs.

FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

WESTBRIDGE MANOR WESTFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, full basement. W/D hookup. $825/month plus utilities.

(413)562-2295.

WESTFIELD- 3RD FLOOR, 3bedrooms, LR, kitchen and bath. $950/month plus utilities.

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413-250-4811.

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Heat, H/W, Electric, Wi-fi all included. No pets, no smoking. $540/month; single.

413-530-7136

G&G Services Plus SNOWPLOWING. Free Estimates Sidewalks & Walkways Residential Only.

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Call Greg: 413-210-3024

TRACTOR SERVICES JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Spruce up for Spring!

Grading & leveling of trap rock, dirt driveways & short roads; loader or backhoe work. Mowing of fields & lots with large rotory mower. Equipment transportation. (9 tons or less).

Trucking available. Removal or filling old pools. Insured (Div. of JD Berry Contracting) (413) 530-5430 (413) 569-6920

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ROOMS HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $475p/month. Call (413)531-2197.

BUSINESS PROPERTY STORE / PROPERTY FOR SALE A&L Market, Chester, MA, since 1840. Grocery, meat, dairy and liquor. Turn-key, with current inventory. Includes 2 apartments (currently occupied); 2 bedroom & 1 bedroom. $275,000.

Call Peter at 413-354-6593

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Minutes to Westfield. 5.69 acres. Asking $130,000.

Call (413)562-5736.

Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

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Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks.

Monson: 2006, 2 bedrooms.

12'x52'. Air move-in condition.

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413-788-6787

A DUMP TRUCK Attic, cellars garages cleaned out. Wood and brush removal.

Handy-Man services plus painting. Snowplowing.

(413)569-0794 (413)374-5377

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TREE SERVICE A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104

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JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES

American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.

Spruce up for Spring!

Grading & leveling of trap rock, dirt driveways & short roads; loader or backhoe work. Mowing of fields & lots with large rotory mower. Equipment transportation. (9 tons or less).

Trucking available. Removal or filling old pools. Insured (Div. of JD Berry Contracting) (413) 530-5430 (413) 569-6920

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