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Prank phone call leads to police response

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD – On Monday the city’s police received a phone call that claimed to have hostages in a home in the city that police reported was actually a prank phone call.

According to the Westfield police log, around 8:29 p.m. police reported that they received a call from an unknown party that claimed there

were “three hostages” at a place on South Maple Street, and that “$15,000 in unmarked bills” was demanded.

Additionally, according to the police log the unknown caller “also mentioned that he has an AR-15 and wants no police officers to respond.”

Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe said that the call was determined to be a prank phone call.

Baystate Noble’s Bryant to speak at event

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – On Feb. 21, the Southwick Rotary Club announced their next guest speaker would be Ron Bryant, the President of Baystate Noble Hospital. The talk will take place March 1 at Tucker’s Restaurant, starting at 6 p.m.

The event is open to the public but in order to attend reservations should be made by calling Rotary Club member Bob Fox at 413 579 4585. Dinner, which is $17 per person, is also an option and needs to be reserved in time but dinner is not mandatory for attendees.

Bryant’s main focus will be on Baystate Noble Hospital’s activities since they merged with Baystate Health.

Ron Bryant, the President of Fox encourages people throughout Baystate Noble Hospital, will be the community to attend the event, as it the guest speaker at the next is a topic that would interest people, Rotary Club event on March 1. especially individuals and families who (WNG File Photo) use Baystate Noble Hospital.

“A lot of people have questions about the merger,” said Fox. “If they’ve got any questions, here’s the man (Bryant) to ask.”

Bryant has spoken to the Southwick Rotary Club in the past, so Fox is expecting him to provide the attendees with a good amount of information.

“Every time he comes, I always learn something,” said Fox. If anyone is interested in going to Rotary Club event on March 1, or wants to reserve a meal, contact Fox at 413-579-4585 by Monday Feb. 27.

Rep. Velis elevated to leadership, named Vice Chairman of Veterans and Federal Affairs BOSTON – State I think that I can bring a Representative John Velis unique and valuable per(D-Westfield) was offispective. It is humbling cially appointed as Vice to be tasked with repreChairman of the Veterans senting the best interests and Federal Affairs Joint of my fellow veterans Committee last week. across the Velis, who was officially Commonwealth, but I am elected in April of 2014, up for the job, and look has served on the forward to doing what I Committee since 2015 can to improve the lives and is the first Western of our vets in REP. JOHN Massachusetts lawmaker Massachusetts.”

VELIS to be appointed to a leaderSince he was first electship position on the ed, Velis has made a name Committee in quite some time. His for himself on Beacon Hill as a elevation to leadership comes short- staunch advocate for Veterans. His ly after being awarded the first major legislative success was Massachusetts Veterans’ Service the Stolen Valor Act, which made Officers’ Association Legislator of impersonating a Veteran or Active the Year Award last month.

Duty Armed Service member for Says Velis, “I am deeply honored financial benefit punishable under to be serving as Vice Chairman of the law. He also garnered national such an important Committee. As an attention when he led the movement combat veteran and current member of the United States Army Reserves, See Rep. Velis, Page 3

Southwick resident Gene Theroux speaks about the Purple Heart Trail at the ceremony on Tuesday.

(Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)

Ceremony held for Purple Heart Trail

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – A ceremony was held in the town hall lobby before Tuesday night’s Select Board meeting. The ceremony was to make an official proclamation for the town of Southwick to become a part of the Purple Heart Trail.

At the last Select Board meeting, a request was made to extend the trail into Southwick. Already spanning the entirety of Route 202 in Westfield, the Purple Heart Trail was able to extend farther south on Route 202.

There will be two Purple Heart Trail signs to be exclusively put on Route 202, and four Purple Heart Community signs that will

be scattered across different areas of the town.

To start off the ceremony, Gene Theroux, a Southwick resident and past commander of American Legion Post 124 of Westfield, thanked all of the veterans and residents of the town for coming.

Theroux worked on putting the project together and was thankful for the support he had received.

“The support from the Select Board and from the town was outstanding,” said Theroux.

There was also representation of the Purple Heart in attendance at the ceremony. Thomas Prasenski, a member of the Albany, N.Y. Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, spoke about the dedication

Concert goal sets sights on sound system

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-As the Westfield Farmers’ Market continues to evolve, the presence of local musicians has added to the ambiance of the Thursday afternoon festivities.

A Showcase Concert is planned March 12 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Atonement on Court Street, featuring musicians familiar to customers of the market. The benefit concert, with a suggested donation of $10, will support the “Music at the Market” program.

Refreshments will be available.

“We are holding the concert to support Music at the Market,” said Peter Langmore, assistant manager, Westfield Farmers’ Market. “We would be very happy with any amount raised, but if we could come up with $1,200 to $1,500 that would be wonderful.”

Langmore noted he had been approached by musician Ed Bentley about the need for a sound system that could be used by all musicians during the market year.

“In addition to filling the gap between what we pay the musicians and the generous award by the

Both contracts are important to the city’s water supply, as they are two keys to its treatment, both before and after use.

Regarding the bulk water chemicals contract, whatever company is awarded the bid will be responsible for both providing and delivering the chemicals to Westfield. Francis Cain, assistant director of the DPW, said that the chemicals provided are for both prior to water being introduced into the system and after it is expelled, and includes chlorine—to kill bacteria and other waterborne microbes—and coagulants—a thickener used to remove solid waste

from water.

“You need some of it to do the treatment process and then after it’s treated you add some chemicals, mostly chlorine, to treat again,” Cain said.

Other chemicals include corrosion inhibitors, which are used to prevent the piping in homes and elsewhere from corroding, thus leeching chemical contaminants like lead and copper into drinking water. According to Cain, these chemicals are not only approved, but governmental organizations such as the Massachusetts Department of See Water, Page 3

Ed Bentley is organizing the Showcase Concert slated March 12.

Westfield Cultural Council, we would like to try and purchase a sound system,” said Langmore. “This would mean that they would not have to haul all of their own equipment to the market, set up and take down. It would also provide a smooth transition between performers and end up with more music for the customers to enjoy.”

Bentley echoed those sentiments.

“The city is very fortunate to have this farmers’ market and the volunteers who are so helpful each See System, Page 3

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Westfield DPW seeks bids for water treatment

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The city’s public works and water departments are seeking bids for portions of the treatment of Westfield’s water.

The Westfield Department of Public Works (DPW) has requested bids for both the contracts for “dewatered sludge cake hauling and disposal” and the “bulk water chemicals for the Westfield Water and Waste Water Department treatment plants,” according to the city’s website.

The bids are expected to be opened in early March and would impact fiscal year 2018.

he has seen from the communities in the Western Massachusetts area.

“Your Purple Heart support is absolutely second to none,” said Prasenski. “I seriously want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

VFW Post 872 of Southwick also showed their appreciation for what it means to have the Purple Heart Trail in Southwick.

“It really does mean a lot to the veterans in town,” said Post 872 Commander Ryan Dietert.

Towards the end of the ceremony, Select Board Chairman Russ Fox announced the official proclamation for the Purple Heart Trail. The signs are expected to be up by Memorial Day.

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AROUND TOWN College of Pharmacy Students named to Fall 2016-2017 Deans List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD, MA (02/07/2017)-- Western New England University congratulates 49 students working toward their Doctor of Pharmacy Degree who were named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List. The following students are named to Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

Alexa Dearden and Kelsey Haraty of Southwick; Janessa Holder, Nina Johnson, Shelley Kusnierz and Aleksandr Merenkov of Westfield

Local Students Named to Clarkson University Dean’s List POTSDAM, NY (02/07/2017)-- The following students have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester at Clarkson University: Kevin William Campbell of Westfield, Mass., a junior majoring in electrical engineering.

Jessie Ann Dee of Southwick, Mass., a senior majoring in financial information and analysis.

Simon’s Rock Fall 2016 Dean’s List GREAT BARRINGTON, MA (02/08/2017)-- Each semester, Bard College at Simon’s Rock recognizes superior scholarship through the Dean’s List. Esther Kang, a sophomore at Bard College at Simon’s Rock, has earned a place on the Dean’s List for the Fall 2016 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must carry 14 or more credits and achieve a grade point average of 3.5.

Kang, 17, of Southwick, MA, attended Southwick-Tolland Regional High School before leaving to enter college early .

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Goodwin College Dean’s List, Fall 2016 EAST HARTFORD, CT (02/13/2017)-- Goodwin College announces that 975 students achieved Dean’s List status for the Fall 2016 session, including the following area students.

Dean’s List inclusion requires a student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, the equivalent of an A- average, during a given academic session. The student must also be enrolled in a minimum of six academic credits to qualify.

Kaile Blaze of Granville, Laura Zotter of Southwick, Elizabeth Johnson and Sandra McNierney of Westfield.

Hofstra Congratulates Local Students on Fall 2016 Dean’s List HEMPSTEAD, NY (02/13/2017)-- Hofstra University congratulates the following local students named to the Fall 2016 Dean’s List for their outstanding academic achievement.

Students must earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 during the semester to make the Dean’s List.

Taylor Dube of Westfield and Jordan Heiden of Southwick.

Christine Tompkins of Westfield Named to The College of Saint Rose Dean’s List for Fall 2016 ALBANY, NY (02/15/2017)-- The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York, congratulates Christine Tompkins of Westfield, Massachusetts, for being named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2016 semester.

Tompkins is one of 751 students to achieve this mark of academic excellence. To make the Dean’s List, Tompkins had to complete a minimum of 12 credit hours and achieve a semester grade-point average of at least 3.5 with no grades of D, F, Incomplete or Pass/Fail.

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U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Nathan Frappier Graduates U.S. Air Force Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Nathan Frappier graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.

Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Frappier is the son of Brett Phillips and Cheryl Stone-Phillips of Feeding Hills, Mass., and Mark Frappier of Southwick, Mass., and brother of Joshua Frappier of Westfield, Mass., and Meagan Phillips of Agawam, Mass. He is also the brother of Andrew Phillips.

The airman graduated in 2010 from Agawam High School, Agawam, Mass., and earned a bachelor’s degree in 2014 from Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Mass.

Olivia K. White of Southwick Named to St. Lawrence University Dean’s List CANTON, NY (02/16/2017)-- Olivia K. White of Southwick has been selected for inclusion on St. Lawrence University’s Dean’s List for academic achievement during the Fall 2016 semester.

White is a member of the Class of 2017 and is majoring in English and Government. White attended Southwick-Tolland Regional High School. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, a student must have completed at least four courses and have an academic average of 3.6 based on a 4.0 scale for the semester.

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Man who smashed Trump star to pay damages, serve probation LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who destroyed Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame has been sentenced to three years of probation for vandalism.

An attorney for James Otis says he pleaded no contest to the felony Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

Attorney Mieke ter Poorten says Otis agreed to pay $4,400 for the damage and attorney’s fees and perform 20 days of community labor.

Otis used a sledgehammer and pickax to deface the star about a week before Trump was elected president.

Otis said he originally planned to the steal the star, sell it and give money to the 11 women who had said Trump groped them.

The star was for Trump’s work on the reality show “The Apprentice.” It has since been repaired.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Wednesday, Feb. 22, the 53rd day of 2017. There are 312 days left in the year.

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n Feb. 22, 1732 (New Style date), the first president of the United States, George Washington, was born in Westmoreland County in the Virginia Colony.

ON THIS DATE:

In 1862, Jefferson Davis, already the provisional president of the Confederacy, was inaugurated for a six-year term following his election in Nov. 1861.

In 1892, “Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde was first performed at London’s St. James’ Theater.

In 1909, the Great White Fleet, a naval task force sent on a roundthe-world voyage by President Theodore Roosevelt, returned after more than a year at sea.

In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge delivered the first radio broadcast from the White House as he addressed the country over 42 stations.

In 1935, it became illegal for airplanes to fly over the White House.

In 1940, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, was enthroned at age four in Lhasa, Tibet.

In 1959, the inaugural Daytona 500 race was held; although Johnny Beauchamp was initially declared the winner, the victory was later awarded to Lee Petty.

In 1967, more than 25,000 U.S. and South Vietnamese troops launched Operation Junction City, aimed at smashing a Vietcong stronghold near the Cambodian border. (Although the communists were driven out, they later returned.)

In 1974, Pakistan officially recognized Bangladesh (formerly East Pakistan).

In 1980, the “Miracle on Ice” took place in Lake Placid, New York, as the United States Olympic hockey team upset the Soviets, 4-3.

(The U.S. team went on to win the gold medal.)

In 1987, pop artist Andy Warhol died at a New York City hospital at age 58; talk-show host David Susskind was found dead in his Manhattan hotel suite; he was 66.

In 1997, scientists in Scotland announced they had succeeded in cloning an adult mammal, producing a lamb named “Dolly.” (Dolly, however, was later put down after a short life marred by premature aging and disease.)

Huguely V (the Fifth) guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his ex-girlfriend and lacrosse player Yeardley Love in May 2010 (Huguely was sentenced to 23 years in prison).

ONE YEAR AGO:

President Barack Obama sent lawmakers an official $1.9 billion request to combat the spread of the Zika virus in Latin America and the U.S. (Congress passed a $1.1 billion package in Sept.

2016.) The City Council of Charlotte, North Carolina, voted 7-4 to pass a new law allowing transgender people to choose public bathrooms that corresponded to their gender identity. Country singer Sonny James, 87, died in Nashville. British cinematographer Douglas Slocombe, 103, died in London. The Lady Vols’ streak of 565 consecutive weeks in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll ended as Tennessee fell out of the Top 25.

TEN YEARS AGO:

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Britain’s Ministry of Defense announced that Prince Harry, a second lieutenant in the British army, would be deployed to Iraq (officials later reversed the decision because of insurgent threats; Harry later served two tours of duty in Afghanistan). The U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran had ignored a Security Council ultimatum to freeze uranium enrichment, and instead expanded its program by setting up hundreds of centrifuges.

Actor Paul Dooley is 89. Actor James Hong is 88. Movie director Jonathan Demme is 73. Actor John Ashton is 69. Actress MiouMiou is 67. Actress Julie Walters is 67. Basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving is 67. Actress Ellen Greene is 66. Former Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., is 65. Former White House adviser David Axelrod is 62. Actor Kyle MacLachlan is 58. World Golf Hall of Famer Vijay Singh is 54. Actress-comedian Rachel Dratch is 51. Actor Paul Lieberstein is 50. Actress Jeri Ryan is 49. Actor Thomas Jane is 48. TV host Clinton Kelly is 48. Actress Tamara Mello is 47.

Actress-singer Lea Salonga is 46. Actor Jose Solano is 46. International Tennis Hall-of-Famer Michael Chang is 45. Rock musician Scott Phillips is 44. Singer James Blunt is 43. Actress Drew Barrymore is 42. Actress Liza Huber is 42. Rock singer Tom Higgenson (Plain White T’s) is 38. Actor Zach Roerig is 32. Actor Daniel E. Smith is 27.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum swapped accusations about health care, spending earmarks and federal bailouts in the 20th debate of the roller-coaster race for the Republican presidential nomination, held in Mesa, Arizona. Two Marine Corps helicopters collided over a remote section of the California desert during a nighttime exercise, killing seven Marines. A jury in Charlottesville, Virginia, found University of Virginia lacrosse player George W.

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Continued from Page 1 Environmental Protection and the Environmental Protection Agency also require some of these chemicals in drinking water.

According to Cain, the city has multiple sites where water is chemically treated, including the water treatment plants and some wells.

These sites will house the chemicals he said, as they have the approved tank and storage methods for them.

For the sludge cake hauling and disposal contract, the company that is awarded will be responsible for taking the results of the wastewater treatment and hauling it to another location for proper disposal.

Westfield wastewater goes through treatment that includes the aforementioned chemical coagulant addition. This addition effectively separates water from solid waste, and the result is what people may know commonly as sludge.

“The sludge is what’s left over after filtering all the water,” Cain said. “It goes through a press and can’t be treated anymore.”

The cost of each bid, according to Cain, could cost the city around $200,000. For the bulk water chemicals contract, all bids must be in by March 1, while the sludge hauling bids must be in by March 8.

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week,” said Bentley, who has performed several times at the market. “Purchasing the PA system will allow a smoother transition between each performer and will allow for more continuous music during the market.”

Musicians scheduled to perform at the benefit concert include: 3 p.m., Bobby D, local singer/songwriter; 3:30, country music by Whiskey Traveler with Bernie Dion; 4, Irish/folk music by Rua Bean, Linda O’Neill and Tom Boidreau; 4:30, Ed Bentley and Men of a Certain Age, performing Americana and bluegrass tunes; 5, Marion Dunk performing blues, country and originals, and at 5:30, the Westfield High School Jazz Band performing American standards.

With 19 weeks designated for the farmers’ markets, featuring six hours of music at each market, 114 hours of music awaits customers in the coming months.

“It is important to support the Showcase Concert because, in addition to supporting the Music at the Market program, people are also supporting the local musicians,” said Langmore.

“These musicians are very generous with their time and talent, and go out of the way to please their audiences.”

Langmore also credited Bentley for organizing the concert and arranging for all of the musicians who are donating their time to the benefit.

“Ed Bentley has also provided us with a lot of insight into the music scene in Westfield,” said Langmore.

For more information on the family friendly event, visit http://westfieldfarmersmarket.net or call (413) 562-5461, ext. 101.

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Rep. Velis to restore the American Flag to Hampshire College after it was removed following Anti-Trump protests. He also received many awards in addition to the MVSOA Legislator of the Year, including the American Legion Massachusetts Division 2016 Legislator of the Year, the Western Massachusetts American Legion Legislator of the Year, the AMVETS 2016 Legislator of the Year, as well as the VFW’s Western Massachusetts Legislator of the Year in 2015. “[There’s] No better choice than John Velis to serve as Vice Chairman of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee.

John’s dedication to veterans, their families, and service to country is steadfast. No one does and will do more for veterans,” says Eric Segundo, Junior Vice Commander for the Massachusetts Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).

“I think it is especially important that Western Massachusetts is adequately represented in the leadership of this Committee. There is a huge veteran population here and institutions like the Soldiers’ Home and our local military bases need a strong advocate on the Committee and in the Statehouse.

Also,now that I am part of the House leadership, I’m in a position to make sure Westfield is represented well on all issues, not just Veterans’ Affairs.”

Velis cited several issues that affect veterans- housing,

Continued from Page 1 employment issues, access to mental health and substance abuse- that he is anxious to work on with veterans across Massachusetts. He also stated that all too often, the family members of veterans are overlooked, and need to be well represented on Beacon

Hill. Additionally, he looks forward to working with the Baker Administration to implement tax credits to businesses that hire veterans, as the Governor mentioned in his State of the Commonwealth address last month.

LOST & FOUND Found Cat ‘Available for Adoption’

LOST:Poinsettia Christmas pin. Lost 12/3/16 possibly in Big Y or CVS on E Main St or WS house tour. Call or text 537-6242. (12-14) LOST: White handkerchief with blue embroidery. Between Pine Hill Cemetery and Mechanic St on 11/11/16. 413-562-2268. (11-14) FOUND: Cat, Grey, short hair cat. West Springfield - Dewey St./Sibley Ave. Please call: 732-4954 (11-08)

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Trump admin lays out new approach to illegal immigration

By ALICIA A. CALDWELL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump the presidential candidate made no secret of his desire to crack down on illegal immigration, but once elected, he repeatedly offered varying interpretations of just how tough he would be in the White House.

Now a pair of enforcement memos from Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly lay bare exactly what the Trump administration plans to do and how many of the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the United States illegally will be targeted for deportation. The short answer: a lot.

A look at some of what the policy memos say the government will do.

SEND IMMIGRANTS WHO HAVE CROSSED THE BORDER ILLEGALLY TO MEXICO — EVEN IF THEY'RE NOT MEXICAN A border security memo calls for the use of a long-standing but obscure U.S. law to send some immigrants who have crossed the border illegally back to Mexico even if they are from other countries. The memo and the law it cites don't include details on how or if the U.S. can force the Mexican government to allow foreigners to wait in that country while U.S. officials decide their fate. Historically, the U.S. has jailed and tried to deport foreigners from countries other than Mexico, while Mexican nationals could be easily and quickly sent back over the border. The proposal is likely to come up in discussions this week in Mexico between Kelly, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the Mexican government.

UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN One of Kelly's memos directs the Homeland Security Department to stop providing some legal protections to child immigrants caught crossing the border alone if they are reunited with their parents or a legal guardian inside the United States. The protections generally allow for those children to have their case decided by a judge, but the new policy would likely subject them to fast-track deportation proceedings that don't require a judge's approval. The memo also calls for the government to investigate the immigration status of those parents or guardians and any possible criminal activity connected to bringing the children into the United States.

Immigration advocates decried the effort to target parents of child immigrants who they say are largely fleeing violence in Central America. Jen Smyers, director of policy and advocacy for Church World Service's Immigration and Refugee Program, said those parents are focused on getting their children to safety.

LOCAL POLICE ENFORCING FEDERAL LAWS Under the Obama administration a program allowing local police and jailers to act as immigration agents was curtailed See Immigration, Page 8

In this photo taken Feb 9, 2017, Mike Schwarz, sole proprietor of Mike Schwarz Photography, poses for a photo in Tampa, Fla. Schwarz is a self-employed business owner who buys his own health insurance. The subsidized coverage “Obamacare” offers provides him protection from life’s unpredictable changes and freedom to pursue his vocation, he says. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

Health law created winners and losers when buying insurance

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michael Schwarz is a selfemployed business owner who buys his own health insurance.

Subsidized coverage through "Obamacare" offers protection from life's unpredictable changes and freedom to pursue his vocation, he says.

Brett Dorsch is also self-employed and buys his own health insurance. But he gets no financial break from the Affordable Care Act. "To me, it's just been a big lie," Dorsch says, forcing him to pay more for less coverage.

Schwarz and Dorsch represent two Americas, pulling farther apart over former President Barack Obama's health care law. Known as the ACA, the law rewrote the rules for people buying their own health insurance, creating winners and losers.

Those with financial subsidies now fear being harmed by President Donald Trump and Republicans intent on repealing and replacing the ACA. But other consumers who also buy their own insurance and don't qualify for financial help feel short-changed by Obama's law. They're hoping repeal will mean relief from rising premiums.

The ACA sought to create one big new market for individual health insurance in each state. It required insurers to accept all customers, regardless of medical problems. And it provided subsidies to help low- and moderate-income people afford premiums.

These newly vested ACA customers joined consumers already in the market, to make a new insurance pool. Policies offered to all had to be upgraded to meet new federal standards for comprehensive benefits, raising premiums. And many of the new customers turned out to be sicker than insurers expected, pushing rates even higher.

Consumers who didn't qualify for government financial help wound up bearing the full cost of premiums. They also faced the law's new requirement to carry health insurance or risk fines.

"One (group) is angry and one is incredibly grateful," said Robert Blendon of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. If Trump and congressional Republicans aren't careful, their actions could stoke fresh grievances without solving longstanding problems of access and cost.

Consider what happened to Schwarz and Dorsch this year, as premiums for a standard plan through HealthCare.gov jumped an average of 25 percent.

Schwarz and his wife are in their mid-20s and live in Tampa, Florida. He has his own commercial photography business and she's pursuing a graduate degree in speech-lan-

What happens if Trump pulls transgender bathroom guidance?

By SADIE GURMAN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration could revise or withdraw an Obama-era directive requiring public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms that match their chosen gender identity.

White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday the Justice Department is working on a new set of guidelines on bathroom access but offered no other details.

“I think that all you have to do is look at what the president’s view has been for a long time, that this is not something the federal government should be involved in, this is a states’ rights issue,” he said.

The Justice Department declined to comment. But Spicer’s comment stoked concerns among transgender-rights advocates about a reversal of the Obama administration’s protections.

Here’s a look at the issue and what could happen: WHAT IS THE FEDERAL BATHROOM GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS? The Obama administration in May told public schools nationwide that they are obligated to treat transgender students in a way that matches their gender identity, even when records differ or it makes others uncomfortable. It was the administration’s determination that Title IX, the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in education and activities, also applies to gender identity.

About 150,000 youth — 0.7 percent— between the ages of 13 and 17 in the United States identify as transgender, according to a study by The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law. The Obama-era guidance held no force of law but sent a warning that schools could lose funding if they did not comply

with the administration’s interpretation of the law. Republicans immediately pushed back, arguing it was an example of federal government overreach and the Obama administration meddling in local matters. Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick equated it to “blackmail” and said at the time that the state was ready to forfeit federal education money rather than comply with the guidance.

Thirteen states sued to challenge the directive. A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the guidance in August, and the Trump administration this month said it would no longer fight to limit the injunction.

WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF THE GUIDANCE IS WITHDRAWN? Advocates said federal law would still prohibit discrimination against students based on their gender or sexual orientation even without the Obama guidelines.

“To cloak this in federalism ignores the vital and historic role that federal law plays in ensuring that all children (including LGBT students) are able to attend school free from discrimination,” Vanita Gupta, who was head of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division when the guidance was issued, said in a statement.

Still, legal experts say a change in position could have consequences for unresolved court cases dealing with Title IX. The Supreme Court could decide to send a case about a transgender teen in Virginia back to a lower court. The high school senior was born female, but identifies as a male and wants to use the boys’ bathroom at his school. The high court is scheduled to hear the case in March. Courts are unsettled about whether, in the absence of guidance from the federal See Bathrooms, Page 5

guage pathology.

The sticker price of their HealthCare.gov policy went up about 20 percent, but what they pay monthly is about $115 lower than last year. Not only did their subsidy cover the rise in premium, they're also getting more help because their income went down when Schwarz's wife returned to school full time.

"Being uninsured is not an option," said Schwarz. If Republicans take away his subsidy, "I would have to change careers and find a job that offered health insurance," he said.

Dorsch and his wife live in Wilmington, Delaware, and are in their mid-50s. He has a wholesale business supplying electronics to retail stores and has been buying his own health insurance for years. He gets no financial help from the ACA. Dorsch said their insurance company wanted to raise the monthly premium to $2,050, or nearly $25,000 a year. They settled for a skimpier plan that still costs $1,350 a month and has a very high deductible.

"In four years my health insurance has more than doubled and I have less coverage," said Dorsch. "It's ludicrous."

He voted for Trump. "He saw the reality that Obamacare has been a nightmare for most Americans, unless you are poor or in a very difficult situation," said Dorsch.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the pool of people buying individual health insurance is basically split down the middle among subsidized customers like Schwarz and those who get no help, like Dorsch.

Republican proposals to tie tax credits to age, not income, would help Dorsch. But they may not be generous enough for Schwarz.

"It's trying to find the way to help the one without hurting the other that's really tricky," said Nicholas Moriello, a health insurance broker from Newark, Delaware. "If we had a way to help the person whose premium has become unaffordable without hurting the person we are currently subsidizing."

Caroline Pearson, of the consulting firm Avalere Health, studied consumers on government marketplaces like HealthCare.gov — where nearly 90 percent get subsidies — and compared them with those who purchase directly from an insurer and pay full cost.

Among Avalere's findings: — The majority of consumers in the government marketplaces live in lower-income neighborhoods with high unemployment. However, among those who purchase directly from an insurer, about 30 percent live neighborhoods with a median income of $100,000 or more.

— Consumers in the subsidized market are generally costlier to cover. For those with a standard plan, per-person medical claims averaged $376 per month in 2015, compared to $312 for unsubsidized customers who bought policies directly from an insurer.

— The subsidized market is important in states that voted for Trump. In Florida, for example, 70 percent of individual policyholders purchase through HealthCare.gov. In Georgia, it's 62 percent.

"Obamacare helped a lot of lower-income people with high health needs who previously couldn't afford insurance," said Pearson. "It overlooked the fact that there are a lot of people who are relatively healthy and who didn't want the increased benefits. More sick people drove up premiums, which is resulting in some people feeling like they are worse off."

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Joyce L. Beirne SOUTHWICK- Mrs. Joyce Lee (Prosco) Beirne, 66, was unexpectedly called home from this life on Sunday, February 19,2017; surrounded by her loving family.

Joyce was born in New Haven, Connecticut on December 7, 1950 to the late John and Rose (Beckstein) Prosco. She graduated from West Springfield High School in 1969. She lived in Southwick most of her life; and worked at Mestek Inc., in Westfield. Joyce leaves her husband, Michael; and her three children, James Blanch and his wife Andrea and their three children, Andrew, Kendall and James; John Blanch and his wife Julianne and their two children, Skylar and Noah; and her daughter Michelle Beirne. She also leaves her six siblings, her brother Eugene and his wife Levina Wooding, her sister, Linda Hosmer, her brother, Marvin Prosco, her sisters, Patricia Prosco, Marie Lemarier, Kathy and her husband James Beresford. She will be missed by many beloved nieces and nephews.

Calling hours are from 4:00PM – 7:00PM on Thursday February 23, 2017 in the Southwick Forastiere Family Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, (Highway 202/10) , Southwick. A funeral home service will take place at 10:00AM on Friday February 24 2017. Relatives and friends are invited. Burial will take place in the Spring, in New Cemetery, Southwick. Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005; or to Shriner’s Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104-2396. Condolences may be offered by visiting www.forastiere.com

Westfield District Court Feb. 14, 2017 Tyler C. Little, 27, of 69 Lathrop St., South Hadley, was held in lieu of $500 bail pending a March 14 hearing after being arraigned on charges of assault and battery on a family/ household member, breaking and entering for a misdemeanor and malicious destruction of property under $250, brought by Westfield Police.

Mark S. Hall, 53, of 55 Tannery Road, Southwick, was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 6 hearing after being arraigned on two charges of animal cruelty, brought by Southwick Police.

Christopher P. McKenna, 34, of 9 Lincoln St., Eastampton, was released on his personal recognizance pending a March 14 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a registration suspended and an unregistered motor vehicle, brought by Westfield Police.

Cristina C. Fernandez, 28, of 134 Union St., Westfield, was released on her personal recognizance pending an April 4 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, brought by Westfield Police.

Judge reduces bail of man facing child rape charges PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — A Berkshire County man originally from Mexico who's been charged with child rape and animal cruelty has had his bail reduced to $20,000.

A judge Tuesday agreed to reduce 41-year-old Rafael Lopez-Espinoza's bail despite the prosecution's concerns that he is a flight risk.

The Berkshire Eagle reports that the New Marlborough resident had been held on $35,000 bail since pleading not guilty last week.

Prosecutors say he sexually assaulted the now 11-year-old girl over approximately two years beginning in 2014 while she was in his care.

Authorities say Lopez-Espinoza also kicked the child's dog and threatened to harm the girl's mother and sister if she reported the abuse.

Defense attorney Lori Levinson said her client was "shocked and appalled" by the allegations and "adamantly and vehemently" denies them.

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government, anti-discrimination laws require schools to allow students to use bathrooms and locker rooms based on their gender identity. The justices could direct lower courts to decide that issue.

Similar lawsuits are still playing out across the country.

“Some courts might say the fact that they go back and forth on this every time the administration changes, maybe we shouldn’t defer to it, maybe we should just decide for ourselves,” said Arthur Leonard, a professor at New York Law School who has studied LGBT legal history.

WHAT WOULD THE CHANGE MEAN FOR SCHOOLS? A patchwork of state laws dealing with the bathroom issue will continue to emerge. Fifteen states have explicit protections for transgender students in their state laws, and many individual school districts in other states have adopted policies that respected such students on the basis of their gender identity, said Sarah Warbelow, legal director of the Human Rights Campaign. Just one state, North Carolina, has enacted a law restricting bathroom access to the sex at birth. But so far this year, lawmakers in more than 10 states are considering similar legislation, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Transgender-rights advocates argued the guidance was a helpful tool for districts in understanding federal law.

Without it, more schools could be subject to lawsuits as districts try to sort through the confusion, said Rachel Tiven, CEO of the LGBT advocacy group Lambda Legal. revising or rescinding the guidance “The important thing to understand is that it doesn’t change the underlying law, but it’s an invitation to harm the most vulnerable kids in school,” Tiven said of any efforts to revise or rescind the guidance .

Members of the Westfield High School hockey team spent an afternoon of their winter vacation with the veterans at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. The team members spoke with the veterans and played games with them. (photo submitted)

Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident log Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017 7:49 a.m.: Accident, Southampton Road. Police received a report for a two-vehicle crash involving a 2011 Cadillac Escalade and a tractor trailer. Police reported that no injuries occurred, as well as no airbag deployment, but one tow truck was requested.

8:59 a.m.: Accident, Hillside Road and Valley View Drive.

Police received a report for a two-vehicle crash involving a 2011 BMW CP 3 Series and a 2005 Chevrolet Impala. Police reported that one person was injured, and they were transported to Baystate Noble Hospital via Westfield Fire ambulance and paramedics. One vehicle was also towed from the scene.

11:41 a.m.: Accident, Meadow Street and Main Street.

Police received a report for a two-vehicle crash involving a 2004 Jaguar SE XJ8 and a 2013 Toyota RAV4. Police reported no injuries, no airbag deployment and no tow trucks needed.

12:45 p.m.: Accident, Southampton Road. Police received a report for a two-vehicle crash involving a 1998 Ford Taurus and a 2013 Toyota Highlander. One person was reported injured and was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital via Westfield Fire ambulance and paramedics, but no vehicles were towed.

2:02 p.m.: Accident, Union Avenue. Police received a report for a two-vehicle crash involving a 2017 Toyota RAV4 and a 2012 Chrysler SE 200. No injuries were reported, no airbags deployed, and no tow trucks requested.

2:41 p.m.: Accident, Elm Street and Church Street. Police received a report for a two-vehicle crash involving a Ford van and a 2016 Jeep Wrangler. The van was transporting several 12 to 14 year-old children according to police. There were initially no injuries and the collision was a rear-end collision.

However, five total patients were eventually transported from the location, all being transported by Westfield Fire ambulance and paramedics, and all were transported to Baystate Noble Hospital.

4:08 p.m.: Accident, hit-and-run, East Main Street. Police received a report from a caller who claimed that their vehicle was struck. According to police, the driver was able to get the license plate of the vehicle that allegedly struck the other.

Police reported that the driver was eventually cited for the accident.

School Vacation Week At the Boys’ and Girls’ Library at the Westfield Athenaeum WESTFIELD — February 23, 10-11am: STEAM Program. Learn about animals, their tracks, and other nature signs from a park ranger. We will also have fun animal-themed games and activities. Ages4 and up. Register in the library or call 562-6158 x5

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Thyme and Yukon Gold Potato Gratin

By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press I have a recipe for a potato gratin in my last cookbook, “Dinner Solved!”, that I firmly stand by. Here is another that I firmly stand by. And I plan to come up with more such recipes to firmly stand by because I am committed to reminding all of us why gratins are one of the best things that could ever happen to a potato, ever.

This is a rich gratin, made with all cream, no milk or even half and half. I’m not apologizing, just explaining. In general, I like my indulgent dishes flat-out indulgent, and my healthier food in the form of broiled fish, or salads. And I don’t have a problem with the two sharing a plate. This gratin, for instance, would be lovely next to a piece of roasted salmon with a peppery green salad alongside them.

If you have a mandolin and the inclination to use it, please do, and you will get lovely, paper-thin slices for a sultry and elegantly stratified gratin. If not, use the slicing blade in your food processor or a sharp knife; the slices will likely not be as thin, but that’s A-OK.

THYME AND YUKON GOLD POTATO GRATIN Serves 10 to 12 Start to finish: 1 hour 30 minutes 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon minced garlic 3 pounds medium Yukon Gold potatoes 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme 1 teaspoon coarse or kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Preheat the oven to 400 F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.

Combine the cream, butter and garlic in a medium saucepan and bring to barely a simmer over medium high heat. Remove from the heat.

While the mixture is heating, peel the potatoes and slice them very thinly.

Combine the cheese, thyme, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Spread out half of the potatoes in the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle with half of the cheese mixture. Repeat with the remaining potatoes, and then the remaining cheese mixture. Pour the cream mixture over the potatoes, and press down on the potatoes to make sure they are mostly submerged in the liquid.

Bake on a lower rack in the oven for about 60 to 65 minutes, until the top is golden brown, and the potatoes have absorbed most of the cream and are very tender; a knife should slide in easily. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

——— Nutrition information per serving: 486 calories; 349 calories from fat; 39 g fat (18 g saturated; 1 g trans fats); 88 mg cholesterol; 932 mg sodium; 28 g carbohydrate; 6 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 7 g protein.

——— Katie Workman has written two cookbooks focused on easy, family-friendly cooking, “Dinner Solved!” and “The Mom 100 Cookbook.” She blogs at http://www.themom100. com/about-katie-workman/

This January 2017 photo shows thyme and Yukon Gold potato gratin in New York. This dish is from a recipe by Katie Workman. (Laura Agra via AP)

From restaurants to reefs: Recycling discarded oyster shells

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press ON LAKE ATHANASIO, La. (AP) — If you slurp oysters from the half-shell in New Orleans, you may be doing more than satisfying a culinary craving: You could be helping to construct reefs that environmental groups hope will save a bit of Louisiana's coastline.

Since 2014, restaurants have contributed nearly 2,600 tons of shells to the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and The Nature Conservancy, which have already used a quarter of them to construct a half-mile-long reef about 40 miles outside of New Orleans.

Tiny oyster larvae like nothing better than oyster shells to cement themselves to as their permanent home. Up to 10 of the larvae, known as spat, can stick to a single shell. Left undisturbed, the reef grows up and out, providing homes for other types of marine life and slowing the waves that chew continually at Louisiana's coast. The oysters also filter up to 25 gallons of water a day, improving water quality.

For thousands of years, people have been hauling oysters out of the sea, chowing down on the ounce or so of meat inside, and then tossing the shells. Prehistoric Indians left oyster and clamshell heaps up to 600 feet long and 50 to 100 feet high on every U.S. coast. These days, the shells either end up in landfills or are ground up into road material or chicken feed.

Although Louisiana's oyster fishery is the nation's largest — producing nearly 6,600 tons in 2015 alone — until recently the state built shallow-water reefs mostly of concrete or limestone, not shells. Recycling oyster shells was inspired by programs in other states, including Texas.

A 245-foot-long, more-than-20-foot-wide reef in south Texas' Aransas Bay has had visible results since it was started in 2011, said Gail Sutton of the Harte Research institute at Texas A&M University. She points to Google Earth photos of

This Nov. 16, 2016 photo provided by the Coalition Toa Restore Coastal Louisiana shows construction of a reef made from recycled oyster shells in Lake Athanasio, in Saint Bernard, La. (AP) fishing pier at Goose Island State Park in 2011, showing a thin white line of easily erodible sand nearby. Photos taken in 2016 show that sea grass has grown over the sand, its roots holding the fragile land more securely, she said.

Prior to the reef's installation, "the wave action was so severe that the sea grass could not latch down and stay put," she said. "Now we're seeing it fill in. ... It's changing the whole side of that one cove."

The new reef off Louisiana's coast, completed in November, consists of about 650 tons of shells, bagged and then placed into steel-mesh boxes known as gabion baskets measuring 6 feet long, 3 feet wide and 3 feet high.

The baskets, each of which holds 2 tons of shells, are laid end-to-end about 20 feet from shore, with gaps to match inlets in the marsh along the shore of Lake Athanasio — really a Gulf Coast bay on the ragged edge of St. Bernard Parish. The top is only about a foot below the surface at high tide, so signs

have been set up to alert boaters.

"We're going to measure success by its growth over time," said Kim Reyher, executive director of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

The remaining shells already donated and those still being added go into huge heaps on land owned by the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, where they cure in the sun until they are ready to be used for future reefs. The state department doesn't charge rent, but gets a percentage of the shells for its own programs.

New Orleans' shell-collection program has grown much faster than those in other states, thanks to a $1 million grant that covered its first three years and let the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana and The Nature Conservancy haul away shells without charging restaurants.

But now that the grant has expired, restaurants are being asked to pay about half the cost: $150 per 32-gallon collection bin. Consequently, more than half of the 26 participating restaurants have dropped out — including one that provided 484 tons of shells. That restaurant might have had to pay as much as $3,000 a month to stay in the program.

The coalition is applying for additional grants to keep funding the program; in the meantime, the restaurants that are sticking with it include some of the largest contributors.

Overall, the 10 remaining restaurants donated more than onethird of the total received in the program's first three years.

Among them is the No. 2 shell contributor, Bourbon House, whose general manager, Steven Schnell, estimates the recycling program will cost the restaurant about $900 a month going forward. Schnell says the restaurant has provided about 334 tons of shells so far.

"It takes about 700 tons to build one of these reefs," he said.

"So we're really proud of the fact that half a reef is coming directly from this restaurant."

Kellogg’s unveils Pop-Tarts pizza, tacos at NYC cafe NEW YORK (AP) — Pop-Tarts might not just be for breakfast anymore.

Kellogg's is giving the public a taste of some unique flavor combinations featuring the morning time treat by transforming its New York eatery into a Pop-Tarts Cafe this week.

Some of the menu items include a personal Menu items at Pop-Tarts Café are displayed, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in New York’s Times Square.

(Diane Bondareff/AP Images for PopTarts)

Pop-Tart pizza, chili Pop-Tart fries and tarty tacos.

Visitors to the Times Square restaurant can also sample milkshakes made from the pastry.

The pop-up Pop-Tarts Cafe is open through Sunday.

In this Monday, April 29, 2013, file photo, Kellogg's brand Strawberry flavored Pop-Tarts are arranged for a photo in Surfside, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

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Pomeroy Sugar House will be hosting Pancake Breakfast to Benefit Breast Cancer Research WESTFIELD — Pomeroy Sugar House is proud to kick-off the 2017 maple-season with their seventh annual benefit breakfast to raise money for breast cancer research, on Sunday, February 26.

Debbie and Harlow Pomeroy opened Pomeroy Sugar House to serve breakfast in the spring of 1998; later that year Debbie lost her battle with breast cancer. Her family’s support of breast cancer research evolved into the benefit breakfast held annually at Pomeroy Sugar House in Westfield. After Harlow’s passing, their family continued the benefit in memory of both Debbie and Harlow.

Last year, Pomeroy Sugar House was able to donate $3544.77 to breast cancer research.

All proceeds from February 26, 2017 will be split between The Jimmy Fund for the DanaFarber Cancer Institute and Baystate Health Foundation's Rays of Hope. Our fund-raising goal has continually increased as our

customers and community come together and meet the fund-raising goals, for 2017 we aim to raise $4000 for these charities.

Breakfast at the sugar house will consist of pancakes, french toast, waffles, bacon and sausage, with real Massachusetts maple syrup served on every table. The price of breakfast ranges from $6.50 to $8.75, plus the cost of a drink. Doors will open at 7:30 am and breakfast is served until 1:00 pm. For more information, go to pomeroysugarhouse.com.

——— Pomeroy Sugar House is a seasonal maple restaurant, in its nineteenth year of operation, located at 491 Russellville Rd. in Westfield, Ma. Open from February 24 through April 2, 2017, breakfast is served Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am through 1:00 pm.

Red Sox analyst carrying on despite lung cancer relapse

By BILL DOYLE The Worcester Telegram & Gazette WATERTOWN, Mass. (AP) — Jerry Remy could have kept quiet and Red Sox Nation wouldn't have known about his fourth bout with lung cancer, but the NESN analyst called a news conference on Monday to warn others to visit their doctors.

"I felt maybe I could make a bad into a good," Remy said while sitting inside a NESN studio, "and help some people get to their doctors on a regular basis. The key thing with cancer is early detection."

Remy, 64, said he'd probably be dead today if his first bout with cancer in 2008 wasn't detected early enough.

Remy admitted that before his first cancer diagnosis, he stayed away from doctors.

"I didn't do it because I was afraid to get bad news," Remy said. "How crazy is that?"

Remy signed a multiyear contract extension with NESN in January, and he said Monday that he fully expects to be healthy enough to begin his 30th Red Sox season next month.

Remy is scheduled to analyze four exhibition games in Florida the final week of March and 115 regular-season games, but he can't fly until he undergoes a follow-up CT scan on March 1. Remy said he'll drive to Florida if that's what it takes.

"It's going to be awfully nice," Remy said, "to think about baseball and warm weather than what I've been thinking about for the last three months."

Remy undergoes CT scans every three months. The week before Christmas, a suspicious spot was discovered on his right lung that turned out to be cancerous. Another test, a PET scan, seemed to reveal that the cancer had spread to his lymph nodes. That turned out not to be true, but Remy didn't know that during the holidays.

"That was a horrific time," Remy said.

"That was about a 10-day period where you didn't know, and I wouldn't want anybody to go through that."

On Feb. 6, the cancer was burned out of his lung with a needle. Remy said he's still sore where the cancerous spot was burned, but he otherwise feels strong.

"I feel a bit like a pin cushion," he said, "but physically right now, I feel good, and I'm just anxious to get the result on March 1 so I can get moving."

Remy was first diagnosed with lung cancer in November 2008, and he said he came though the surgery fine. But then an infection and pneumonia threw him into a deep depression that prevented him from announcing Red Sox games in 2009 from April 12 until Aug. 21.

"I got a lot of positive response from people

Parker's Maple Barn employee Jon Jonis taps a maple tree, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Brookline, N.H. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, led a discussion with maple syrup producers in New Hampshire about how climate change is impacting their industry. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Maple syrup producers face challenges in warming world JERRY REMY who were dealing with depression at that time," Remy said, "and I felt the more I thought about this, it would probably be to some peoples' benefit, I hope a lot of peoples' benefit, to go public with it, and my hope is that people are not like me."

Or at least not how he used to be — afraid of doctors.

The former Sox second baseman said his depression has been under control since he began taking anti-depression medication after his first cancer surgery. He stopped once, regretted it and resumed taking it.

"When you have depression," Remy said, "you don't want to do anything. I didn't want to get out of bed, I didn't want to go to bed at night because I didn't want to wake up the next morning feeling as crappy as I did today."

NESN kept urging Remy to go to the ballpark, and when he finally did in August 2009, he was lifted by the warm welcome he received from the fans. Shortly afterward, he returned to the broadcast booth.

Remy underwent radiation for his second and third bouts with cancer.

Remy said he'll continue undergoing CT scans every three months for the rest of his life.

Remy blames his cancer battles on smoking cigarettes, which he began at age 16.

"I'm sorry I ever did it," he said of smoking.

"I'm paying the price for it now, but I'm also in good hands, and I can't thank the people at Mass. General enough, I can't thank my doctors enough, and I'm looking forward to a full recovery, and I'm looking forward to a full season in the broadcast booth once again."

Remy is also looking forward to receiving a clean bill of health.

"Hopefully, this will be the last time that I have to deal with something like this," Remy said.

By MELANIE PLENDA Associated Press DURHAM, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire's maple syrup producers say they are feeling the impact of climate change, as winters become warmer and frigid nights so critical to their business become fewer.

Producers joined climate experts and Democratic U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire on Tuesday to talk about the state's changing climate and how it is affecting one of the state's most important industries.

Some producers talked of seeing a steep drop in the amounts of sap they are getting, while others are dealing with another trend attributed to warmer temperatures in which the sap goes up to the top of the trees rather than down to taps. Others complained about a drop in the sugar content of their sap.

"When I purchased the farm in 2000, "I was getting 75 gallons of sap," said Ray LaRoche of LaRoche Farm in Durham. "With the environmental changes we've been seeing, it's down to 15 gallons. That's a dramatic loss for us. And I don't know what to do about it."

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New

Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont produced 3.78 million gallons of syrup in 2016, according to a Northeast maple syrup production statistics service run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Vermont is the clear leader, alone producing more than 47 percent of the country's maple syrup.

Hassan said the state's changing climate can have dramatic effects on the natural resources that "define us as a state and are critical to our economy, our environment, and our way of life in New Hampshire."

"Unfortunately, we are already seeing the real impacts of climate change on our economy — including on our maple syrup and ski industries," she said, referring to warmer winters and a decline in snow cover.

The ideal temperatures for sap production are in the 20s at night and 30s and 40s during the day. When the climate is in the 50s and 60s during the day and the nights stay warm, sap runs not to the taps, but to the tops of the trees, causing the tree to bloom. That can lead to a cloudy and off-tasting product.

"The other day we had a

nice 50-degree day which is kind of the new normal but still not normal," said Jeff Moore of Windswept farm.

"One of the challenges we've had to start weighing is when do we actually tap because putting a tap into a tree is a wound, the trees naturally act to try to compartmentalize that wound and wall it off."

The longer the tap has been exposed to the environment, the sooner the tree is going to wall it off, Moore said.

"When I was growing up," he added, "you didn't want to tap too early, because if you tapped too early you'd miss all of the good weather at the end of the season, when most of your sap is running. So that gets a little more challenging now."

But despite the challenges, some producers and experts at the University of New Hampshire say technological fixes are helping the industry adapt — and even extend the season.

"Climate change is manmade, and that's the good news," said Cameron Wake, who leads a research program at the University of New Hampshire that's investigating regional climate change.

"Because if we caused the problem, we can fix the problem."

TJX beats 4Q profit forecasts FRAMINGHAM, Mass. (AP) — The TJX Cos. on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $677.9 million.

The Framingham, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of $1.03 per share.

The results exceeded Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 12 analysts surveyed

by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1 per share.

The parent of T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and other stores posted revenue of $9.47 billion in the period, meeting Street forecasts.

For the year, the company reported profit of $2.3 billion, or $3.46 per share. Revenue was reported as $33.18 billion.

TJX expects full-year earnings in the range of $3.69 to $3.78 per share.

TJX shares have climbed 1.5 percent since the beginning of the year, while the Standard & Poor's 500 index has climbed roughly 6 percent. The stock has risen 6.5 percent in the last 12 months.

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Parker's Maple Barn employee Jon Jonis carries maple tree sap he gathered from metal buckets, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017, in Brookline, N.H. Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-NH, led a discussion with maple syrup producers in New Hampshire about how climate change is impacting their industry. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

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Republican Committee set to honor volunteers The Westfield Republican Committee will honor local volunteers for their contribution and support of candidates, the party and issues, at their annual Lincoln Day Brunch on Saturday, February 25, at 10 am at East Mountain Country Club.

Those being recognized are Deborah Martell and the Youth Conservatives of Massachusetts. The Youth Conservatives of Massachusetts (YCM) is a political action committee founded and run by teenagers seeking to involve young people in politics, help elect conservative candidates whom they believe will shape a better future and provide more opportunities for the next generation. Their mission is giving a voice and a means of action to high school students.

Joseph “Joey” Yacovone, Devon Kurtz, and Joseph Rinaldi founded the group in western Mass in 2014, with the simple goal of becoming active in local politics.

Jonathan Torcia, Samuel Leone and Wyatt Garber joined the following year.

Today, there are over 50 members, young men and women from high schools across the state, working to promote political advocacy in their communities and encouraging other young people to get involved. The group works to support local and state candidates and has raised several thousand dollars. Recently, members of the group held a Beacon Hill lobbying event. According to current Chairman Sara McDonald, “The future of this nation is our students, and YCM will continue to encourage student involvement in our political system—to better ourselves, our communities, and most importantly, our state.”

Deborah Martell from Ludlow is a two term State Committeewoman of the Massachusetts Republican Party. She has been a member of the platform committee, the Ludlow Republican Town Committee, and Western Mass Republicans. She has worked on conservative issues such as repealing automatic gas tax hikes, the Bathroom Bill, and Ending Common Core. She volunteers at the Big E to educate people on the sanctity of all human life, collected signatures and raised money for pro-life and pro-family issues, and volunteers at a crisis pregnancy center. State Senator Don Humason will be Master of Ceremonies.

Guest speaker will be State Representative Jim Lyons of Andover. Tickets are $25 and can be reserved by email schneebill@aol.com or phone 860-604-5264. Make check payable and mail to: Westfield Republican Committee PO Box 1301 Westfield, MA 01086

Immigration as the government narrowly focused immigration enforcement. Communities also complained that some jurisdictions were overly aggressive in enforcing federal laws.

The Secure Communities program, which uses fingerprints collected in local jails to identify immigrants in the U.S. illegally, was halted amid complaints and court rulings barring some jurisdictions from detaining immigrants for federal authorities.

Kelly's memos make clear that the government plans to restart those programs.

JAIL AND PROSECUTE MORE PEOPLE CROSSING THE BORDER ILLEGALLY Kelly's directive calls for more people caught crossing the border illegally to face criminal charges. It is illegal to cross the border without permission, and the government does charge immigrants with crossing the border for the first time or coming back

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Continued from Page 4 after being deported, a felony. But to do that on a wide scale, as was done along at least one section of the border in Texas under President George W. Bush, is costly and resource intensive.

One of the Kelly memos also calls for more jails. The government currently has the space and money to jail 34,000 people at a time.

Congress will likely have to approve tens of millions of dollars for new construction and staff for the facilities or fund contracts with private prison companies.

HIRE 15,000 BORDER AND IMMIGRATION AGENTS The Trump administration announced plans to hire 5,000 new Border Patrol agents and 10,000 Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. That will be a tall order. Customs and Border Protection, the parent agency of the Border Patrol, is already having trouble hiring new agents, as

about 2 out of every 3 job applicants fails the agency's polygraph test. There are already about 2,000 Border Patrol vacancies, a deficit largely attributed to the polygraph fail rate.

Kelly suggested to lawmakers earlier this month that the hiring would be slow and deliberate, and the agency would not lower its standards.

PRIORITIZE CRIMINALS AND SUSPECTED CRIMINALS One of Kelly's memos outlines that criminal immigrants will be a top priority.

But that category is broad and includes anyone convicted, arrested or suspected of a crime. That means anyone arrested for even a minor traffic violation or suspected of crossing the border illegally will now be a priority.

More than half the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the country illegally are believed to have crossed

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In this photo taken Feb. 7, 2017, released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an arrest is made during a targeted enforcement operation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) aimed at immigration fugitives, re-entrants and at-large criminal aliens in Los Angeles.

The Trump administration is wholesale rewriting the U.S. immigration enforcement priorities, broadly expanding the number of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally who are priorities for deportation, according to a pair of enforcement memos released Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017. (Charles Reed/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP)

the border illegally.

Immigrants who have overstayed a visa have not committed a crime but a civil violation. Still, those immigrants could also face deportation if they are arrested for just about any offense or simply encounter immigration officials looking for someone else.

YOUNG IMMIGRANTS PROTECTED BY OBAMA Kelly's memos do not rescind or change the Obamaera Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA, program that protects

more than 750,000 young immigrants from deportation and allows them to work.

Trump decried the effort as an "illegal amnesty" during the campaign but softened his stance on the issue after winning November's election.

The administration has not said how long the program will continue, but White House spokesman Sean Spicer said Tuesday those protections will remain in place so long as those immigrants don't commit a crime or otherwise become a security threat.

Sarah Gillett Services accepting Grant Requests Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. is currently accepting preliminary Grant Requests from non-profit organizations providing services to the elderly residents of the greater Westfield area. The filing deadline is March 1, 2017. Since the Sarah Gillett Trust was established in 1971, thousands of dollars have been awarded each year to those non-profit organizations in the greater Westfield area that are serving the elderly populations within this location. Preliminary applications should include the specific amount desired, with a brief, one page explanation of the services the organization would provide. No brochures or lengthy descriptions of the organization should be provided at this time.

Shortly after the filing date of March 1st, qualifying applicants will be contacted and an appointment for an interview with the trustees will be established. Interviews are generally set for Thursday afternoons between 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM. Preliminary Grant Requests are to be mailed to: The Sarah Gillett Services For The Elderly, Inc. P.O. Box 1871 Westfield, Ma 01086

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Gabe Piepergerdes goes up for the basket.(Photo

Chris Ward goes airborne.(Photo by Marc St.Onge)

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Rodney Bernard races to make the bas- Aidan Dunn is cheered on by the crowd to ket.(Photo by Marc St.Onge) make the basket. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

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Javier Santos drives to the basket. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The East Longmeadow Spartans crashed Westfield’s party.

East Longmeadow’s Colin Lindsay scored a game-high 28 points and the Spartans halted Westfield’s four-game winning streak with a 71-63 win on senior night Tuesday in the Whip City. The Bombers entered the game having won six of their last seven, including monumental upsets of Northampton and Amherst during that impressive stretch run.

Jeric Cichon chipped in 19 points for East Longmeadow (10-10), which qualified for the postseason with the victory.

Donovan Cordero had 14.

It was apparent from the outset that East Longmeadow was playing for its playoff lives.

Lindsay scored 12 of his team’s 16 points, fueling a 10-0 run late in the first quarter with consecutive 3-pointers, Cichon hit a three at the buzzer to give East Longmeadow a 19-10 lead.

East Longmeadow distributed the ball a bit more evenly in the second quarter with Cordero pumping in 10. The Spartans went into the half up 39-24.

Westfield came out of the break with a renewed effort.

Javier Santos and Scott Walsh each made two free throws and Kam Wells drained a 2-point bucket as the Bombers went on a 6-0 run to bring their deficit down to double digits, 39-30, with 4:40 remaining in the quarter.

East Longmeadow responded, pushing the leading back to double-digits again.

Westfield’s Rodney Bernard heated up, scoring 14 of his

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Senior Rodney Bernard and family.

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Senior Gabe Piepergerdes and family. (Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Senior Tommy Smith is introduced.(Photo by Marc St.Onge)

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team-high 16 points in the fourth quarter. The Bombers pulled to within four, 67-63 with just over a minute left, but East Longmeadow converted its free throws down the stretch to end it.

Wells finished with 13 points for Westfield. Bombers’ Javi Santos had 11, and Aidan Dunn, 10.

Tigers end on high note Westfield Technical Academy 58, Pathfinder 53 Seniors Vlad Biley and Luis Ruiz shined in their final regular season game, propelling Westfield Tech to victory.

Biley scored 24 points, including 18 in the fourth quarter. Ruiz recorded a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds.

The seniors turned over the reigns to the underclassmen, even voicing their opinion that the younger players should start because “they are the future of the program.”

“What a character thing to say,” Westfield Tech coach Kyle Dulude said. “It was so unselfish for the two seniors to step up in that fashion.”

When Westfield Tech juniors Skyler Bishop and Andrew Czeremcha both fouled out, the seniors were forced into extensive action.

“It was such a rewarding experience for the program,” Dulude said, “and the fact they played with so much pride is the accomplishment for the season.”

“These boys could have wrapped it up and quit games ago when we were mathematically eliminated from the Western Mass tournament,” he said, “but they didn’t.

They made their coach proud with how hard they learned to fight together as a team. It was an extremely positive ending for this season.”

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Saints chase Tigers St. Mary 34, Westfield Technical Academy 19 Jessica Crosby scored a game-high 13 points, Madie Donais had 10, and St. Mary turned back Westfield Tech at Westfield Middle School North.

Jeika Rois and Emily White led Westfield Tech with six apiece.

Luis Ruis (51) powers the ball over the defense.

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Mark Klyuchits (20) doesn’t give any ground.

Vlad Biley (10) keeps an eye on the defense.

Tyler Starzyk (33) tries for a 3 pointer.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Worried About a Soldier Dear Annie: I am 13 years old, and I have a problem that I am too embarrassed to talk about with anyone at home or school.

My stepbrother is 19 years old, and he enlisted in the Army after he graduated from high school. I don’t know why I feel this way, but I am scared to death that something bad is going to happen to him. Sometimes it keeps me up at night because I have dreams that he is either taken prisoner or killed. I was fine when he first enlisted, but he is now overseas, and I am scared all the time.

I have never been like this before, and I can’t talk about it because I am afraid people will laugh at me and think I am a baby.

“Justin,” my stepbrother, is my best friend. When I was 8 years old, his dad married my mom. He told me that day that I was now his little brother and he will always be there for me.

Nobody ever had a better big brother. I love him and look up to him as my role model. I have learned a lot from him over the years, and I miss him so much.

What can I do to stop expecting something bad to happen?

-- Scared and Worried Dear Scared: Justin sounds like a true American hero and an amazing brother. It is understandable how his Army service overseas causes you to worry. To calm your fears, try to keep in touch with him as much as you can. Skype and FaceTime are great. If you can’t do video chats, write to him often via email or good old-fashioned postcards.

It would really help if you shared your fears with your parents. I promise they won’t think you are a baby. In fact, they will probably think you are very mature for being able to express your feelings and worries. My bet is that they share some of the same feelings, and you could all be helping one another.

When the bad thoughts come in your head, try to say, “Stop.” Notice them in your mind and think about something peaceful that you enjoy.

What your stepbrother is doing is incredibly courageous, and I know you have the bravery inside you to fight your fears.

Dear Annie: I thought your advice to the parent of the 23-year-old daily marijuana user was perfect. You said not to focus so much on getting him to stop -- which would only make him fight back harder -- and instead let him learn from his own mistakes.

I’d just like to add that one other thing that might be important for the son to understand as he enters the world of work is that many employers require a drug test as part of the hiring process. It would be a tough way to learn the lesson his father is trying to teach him. -- A Former HR Executive 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 WHERE IS ‘INSTANT FLOUR’?

Dear Heloise: I have a very old “Instant Chocolate Cake” recipe from the ‘60s or ‘70s that calls for 1 1/4 cups of INSTANT FLOUR. You mix it directly in a square cake pan. I can no longer find “instant” cake flour. Can you suggest a substitute? -- Dorothy D., Hutchinson, Kan. Sure can. Generally, you can use allpurpose flour, cake flour or pastry flour in most recipes. Instant flour is a very fine powder, and it dissolves quickly in hot or cold liquid. You can try cake or pastry flour as a test and see how the cake turns out. However, you will have to stir more than normal to remove any lumps. -Heloise P.S. For my readers who are interested in instant flour, look online or at your closest big-box store. Here’s a hint: Share it with a neighbor or co-worker if you need to buy a large quantity.

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BTN — Michigan at Rutgers SEC — Vanderbilt at Tennessee 7 p.m.

CBSSN — DePaul at Georgetown ESPN — Duke at Syracuse ESPN2 — TCU at Kansas ESPNU — UCF at Temple FS1 — Xavier at Seton Hall 8:30 p.m.

BTN — Minnesota at Maryland SEC — Texas A&M at Arkansas 9 p.m.

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Online options for top films expand

By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — More movies and cheaper options arrive online Tuesday for movie fans still needing to catch up on Oscar-nominated flicks.

Of the 62 full-length movies and shorts nominated for any category , 45 are available in some form online. That includes animated and live action shorts released Tuesday by the cable channel Shorts HD. One more title, the best picture nominee "Fences," comes out online Friday, leaving just 16 that you can see only in theaters.

Watching all 46 online will cost at least $173, assuming you already have subscriptions to Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime or HBO Now. Focusing on just best picture and the four acting categories will still cost you nearly $70, not including the monthly subscriptions.

It's the cost of improving your chances of winning the Oscar pool. The good news is that prices have fallen for a few titles since last week.

Here's your viewing guide:

BEST PICTURE (AND DIRECTING) None of the nine best picture nominees is available through a subscription service.

You can rent "Arrival," ''Hacksaw Ridge," ''Hell or High Water," ''Manchester by the Sea" and "Moonlight" through Amazon, Google Play or Apple's iTunes. "Fences" will be available for purchase only next Friday.

Rentals typically cost about $3 or $4, or a dollar more if you want them in high definition. Buying downloads usually cost about $15 for standard definition or $20 for HD. Shop around, as prices aren't always the same at the various services. Based on the cheapest options, you'll have to spend nearly $40 on the best picture movies.

You'll need to visit a theater for "Hidden Figures," ''La La Land" and "Lion." They aren't expected online before Sunday's ceremony.

On the plus side, you'll also get to watch all the nominees for best directing; all five nominees are also up for best picture.

ACTING NOMINEES In addition to the best picture flicks, you'll need to watch six more movies to catch everyone nominated for the four acting categories.

"Captain Fantastic," ''Florence Foster Jenkins," ''Loving" and "Nocturnal Animals" are available for rent. "Jackie" is available for purchase online.

The cumulative total: nearly $70.

To see "Elle," you'll need to visit your local cineplex or indie theater.

SCREENPLAY CATEGORIES All but two of the nominees in the two writing categories overlap with best picture. "The Lobster" is available through Amazon Prime, while "20th Century Women" isn't online at all.

FULL-LENGTH CARTOONS Netflix has "Zootopia." ''Kubo and the Two Strings" is available to rent. "Moana" was released online Tuesday for

purchase only. Head to theaters for "My Life as a Zucchini" and "The Red Turtle."

FULL-LENGTH DOCUMENTARIES Netflix produced "13th" and streams it exclusively. Amazon Prime has "Life, Animated." Hulu has "O.J.: Made in America" (as does WatchESPN, though you'll need to sign in with a cable or satellite TV account).

"Fire At Sea" can be rented, while "I Am Not Your Negro" isn't expected online until June.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE Rent "A Man Called Ove" and "Tanna." Buy a ticket for the rest.

THE 15 SHORTS — Animated: Shorts HD has a package with four of the five nominated shorts. The cheapest option as of Tuesday was through Google Play for about $6. You'll need to buy Pixar's "Piper" separately through Amazon, Google Play or iTunes for about $2.

— Live Action: Shorts HD has all five in a package. Again, Google Play was offering the best deal for about $6.

— Documentaries: "Extremis" and "The White Helmets" are available through Netflix. The New York Times is streaming "4.1 Miles" for free, while The New Yorker magazine hosts "Joe's Violin."

You'll need to head to a theater for "Watani: My Homeland."

Shorts HD runs screenings at theaters, libraries and museums across the country.

AND THE REST ...

That leaves 15 movies for lower-profile categories such as music and makeup.

Netflix has "The Jungle Book," while Hulu and Amazon Prime offer "13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi."

HBO has "Hail, Caesar!" and "Jim: The James Foley Story."

Five other movies can be rented, while two are for purchase only.

That means theaters for four — if you can still find a screening. These include big releases such as "Rogue One" and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," so perhaps you've seen them already.

WATCHING THE SHOW In major cities, the ceremony itself will be streamed online at abc.com and the ABC app if you can't get to a TV. However, you'll need to sign in with a cable or satellite account.

You also might be able to watch through an online TV subscription with Sling TV, PlayStation Vue or DirecTV Now. Availability depends on where you live; only a handful of ABC stations are offered this way.

For the E! channel's red carpet coverage, you'll need a subscription with an online TV service or a traditional cable or satellite provider. The cheapest plan with both ABC and E! is at DirecTV Now for $35 a month.

Oscar.com will have backstage and red-carpet coverage, starting at 7 p.m. ET. The stream continues once the ceremony begins at 8:30 p.m., but what's on stage will be only on ABC. It's free, with no cable or satellite account required.

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by Summit shows Andrew Garfield in a scene from "Hacksaw Ridge."

The film has been nominated for an Oscar in the best picture and best directing categories.

Movie fans can watch a variety of Oscar-nominated flicks online from their couches for a fee. The films “Arrival” and “Hell or High Water” can be rented through Amazon, Google Play or Apple’s iTunes, but viewers will have to buy downloads of “Hacksaw Ridge,” “Manchester by the Sea” and “Moonlight.”

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017: This year you move in a new direction, but not without hitting some conflict along the way. How successfully you achieve your long-term goals will be determined by your willingness to fight for what you want. Do not back down. If you are single, you could meet someone who makes you want to sing at the top of your lungs and dance through life. This person will be significant to your life. If you are attached, the two of you often go to battle over some key issues. When you’re both on the same page, you become a powerful couple. CAPRICORN tends to play control games with you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You handle responsibilities well. Your sense of well-being allows greater ebb and flow and less rigidity. A conversation with a superior or someone in power could take you down an interesting path, if you decide to go along with his or her ideas. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Your ability to see past the obvious elicits strong ideas. Once more, a situation calls on your talents. A friend might be mired in uproar, unable to find the right answer. You could see this person’s mood change quickly as a result.

Tonight: A surprise points you in a new direction.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH If you are able to go along with others’ ideas and suggestions, you will be more successful. Clearly, you have to move past a problem and come to an agreement with a key person. Your creativity will help you come up with the best suggestion. Tonight: Understanding goes far.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You’ll continue to defer to others, as you seem to be overwhelmed by everything you need to do right now.

You have answers, but whether they work for you is a different matter. Your sense of well-being emerges when dealing with a loved one. Tonight: Say “yes” to a child.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You’ll tap into an imaginative scenario involving a new project. You might be focused on moving through this process quickly. Schedule a checkup with your doctor, if you are due. Don’t neglect your health, or you are likely to set yourself back. Tonight: Play it easy and relaxed.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Reach out to someone who often plays a significant role in your life.

Your creativity emerges when brainstorming with this person. Your anger could be close to the surface when dealing with a partner or key friend. Tonight: Listen to someone who seems wiser than you are.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Your positive attitude emerges and helps a loved one. This person often feels insecure when dealing with life’s problems. Your support means a lot to him or her. Don’t let an ongoing issue cause upset in your daily life. Tonight: Invite a friend over for dinner and a visit.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You often say what you think and do what you say. You might find that there are many different directions in which you could head. Refuse to become angry if a child or loved one pushes you too hard. Avoid getting involved in a power play. Tonight: Speak your mind.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could be in a position where you will want to follow your instincts. As of late, your budget has been a great deal tighter than in the past. You know what you need from a special person in your life. Be direct. Tonight: Friends will be distracting. Why not go with the flow?

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You are in your element as you interact with others. A neighbor might want you to pay extra attention to what he or she has to say. You could find an issue involving property to be quite contentious, and in some way unexpected. Tonight: Go for a midweek break.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might feel as if you are offkilter. Don’t worry; in a few days you will blossom into the person you want to be. Honor a fast change that occurs between you and others. Do more listening and less speaking. Don’t make a financial decision today. Tonight: Not to be found.

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NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Donna M. Crawford and Keith J. Crawford to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., solely as nominee for CitiMortgage, Inc., dated January 2, 2008, and recorded with the Hampden Registry of Deeds in Book 17104, Page 129, as affected by an assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc., to CitiMortgage, Inc., dated July 2, 2009, and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 17905, Page 110; as affected by an assignment from CitiMortgage, Inc., to Ventures Trust 2013-I-H-R, by MCM Capital Partners, LLC, its Trustee, dated February 27, 2015, and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20611, Page 118, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 AM o'clock on March 15, 2017 at 21 Ashley Street, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, To wit: The land in Westfield, with the buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at an iron monument in the southerly line of Ashley Street at land now or formerly of Herbert A. Dalton and Dorothy A. Dalton; thence EASTERLY along said Ashley Street, Sixty-Six (66) feet; thence SOUTHERLY along land of Wealthy A. Powell and Carrie A. Powell about one hundred nineteen and 70/100 (119.70) feet to WESTERLY along land of said Thomas J. Dowey Jr., and Minnie D. Middleton, sixty-six (66) feet to an Iron monument at land now or formerly of said Herbert A. Dalton and Dorothy A. Dalton; Thence NORTHERLY along land now or formerly of said Daltons about one hundred twenty-one and 60/100 (121.60) feet to the place of beginning.

Being the same property conveyed to Keith J. Crawford and Donna M. Crawford, husband and wife, as tenant by the entirety by deed from Mary A. Phelps recorded 10/13/2000 in deed Book 11370, Page 351, in the Registry of Deeds Plan for Hampden County.

For mortgagor's title see deed recorded at the above-named Registry of Deeds in Book 11370, Page 351.

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Premises: 84 Ely Street, Westfield, Massachusetts By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Michael E. Coach to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as Nominee for RBS Citizens, N.A. and now held by Citizens Bank N.A. f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A., said mortgage dated June 6, 2011, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds, in Book 18795 at Page 119, as affected by an Assignment of Mortgage dated December 18, 2014, and recorded with said Deeds in Book 20569 at Page 428, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions in said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction on March 1, 2017, at 10:00 AM Local Time upon the premises, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: The land located at 84 Ely Street, Westfield, in the County of Hampden and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows;Being known and designated at Lot #27 (twenty-seven) as shown on plan entitled "Street and Lot Layout Haven Heights, Westfield, Massachusetts for Kay-Vee Realty Company, Inc., Section 2" dated September 1957 and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book of Plans 65, Pages 53 and 54; said lot being more particularly bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY by Ely Street, One Hundred Eighteen and 71/100 (118.71) feet; EASTERLY by land now or formerly of Keddy Builders, Inc. shown on said plan as"Haven Heights, Section 1", One Hundred Thirty and 0/10 (130.00) feet; SOUTHERLY by land now or formerly of Springfield Municipal Water Works as shown on said plan, Seventy Five and 86/100 (75.86) feet; and WESTERLY by land now or formerly of one Wilgus as shown on said plan, Ninety and 97/100 (90.97) feet. Subject to restrictions of record, insofar as the same are in force and applicable. Subject to rights of the City of Westfield Gas and Electric Light Department et al, as set forth in an instrument dated August 1, 1958 and recorded as aforesaid in Book 2635, Page 572, insofar as the same may be in force and applicable. The description of the property contained in the mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. For Mortgagor's Title see deed dated May 31, 2011, and recorded in Book 18795 at Page 117 with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds. TERMS OF SALE: Said premises will be sold and conveyed subject to all liens, encumbrances, unpaid taxes, tax titles, municipal liens and assessments, if any, which take precedence over the said mortgage above described. TEN THOUSAND ($10,000.00) Dollars of the purchase price must be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check at the time and place of the sale by the purchaser. The balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified check, bank treasurer's or cashier's check within thirty (30) days after the date of sale. Other terms to be announced at the sale.

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To Adver tise call 413-562-4181 Ext , 118 ARTICLES FOR SALE QUEEN PILLOW-TOP MATTRESS SET Brand new! Still in Plastic! $150 Call Justin for details: 413-386-7197

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Buying junk or wrecked cars and light trucks.

Call Mark's Auto Parts, E. Granby, CT 860-653-2551

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

(413)562-2295.

FIREWOOD

Call (413) 562-4181

OVER STOCK SALE 2 Year Seasoned Cut, Split, Delivered $150 per cord

Ext. 118

Wholesale Wood Products 304-851-7666

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

Westfield- 1 Bedroom , Second floor , hardwood floors, off street parking available, downtown area, close to bus route. Hot water included.

First month, last month and S/Deposit required. $600 per month. No Pets. Please call: 413-519-7257

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

First/last/security.

413-250-4811.

WESTFIELD- 2ND FLOOR, one-bedroom, kitchen and bath.

No Pets. $700 per month includes utilities. First, last, security. 413-250-4811.

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ROOMS CHIMNEY SWEEPS 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.

Call: 413-330-2186

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

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

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

FIREWOOD

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length.

Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

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

Contact Mariya at 413-262-6985 mariya@westernmass qualitycleaning.com westernmassquality cleaning.com

DOG SERVICES SUSAN'S DOG SERVICES Insured pet care provider.

Providing personalized walking, pet-sitting services in the comfort of your own home.

Servicing Westfield and most surrounding communities.

Call for your free consultation.

413-302-1940 www.susansdogservices.com

G&G Services Plus

Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years.

Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf.

SNOWPLOWING. Free Estimates Sidewalks & Walkways Residential Only.

Westfield Area Service You Can Trust!

Call Greg: 413-210-3024

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

MASONRY ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING

SEASONED FIREWOOD

www.Ls-painting.com

We deliver.

Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber

568-0056

100% hardwood Stacking available Cut, split, delivered (128cu.ft.)

Volume discounts Call for pricing Hollister's Firewood 860-653-4950 or 860-250-4869

HOME IMPROVEMENT DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com

JOSEPH'S HANDYMAN COMPANY Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE _________________________

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial ----Spring cleanups, seeding, plantings, mulching, topsoil, patios, walkways, lawn mowing and more!

----Now offering 5 step fertilizing programs! Sign up now for our program get the 5th application FREE!!

----Call today for your FREE estimate!!!

FULLY INSURED (413) 626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com _________________________

A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, Fall yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462 ACCURATE LAWNCARE Leaf & Brush Removal Gutter Cleaning Trimming & Mowing, Snow Removal with Sanding Family owned & operated Call (413)579-1639 accuratelawncare2013 @gmail.com

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

PLUMBING & HEATING NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Reliable service, Professional. Certified Welding.

Insured. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net

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

FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

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

HOUSE RENTAL

TRUCK SERVICE

WESTFIELD: 2 Bedroom House. 1 bath, Dining Room, Living Room, Laundry Hook-up.

Finished basement. 2-car garage, nice deck, great view. NO PETS/NO SMOKING. $1,100 + utilities. 1st/Last/Security.

Available March 413-568-3387

TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP.

BUSINESS PROPERTY

413-835-5491

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5 Generations of Forest Management & Service to the Community

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

Handy-Man services plus painting. Snowplowing.

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

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

Reasonable prices. No job too small. Lic# A7625.Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100.

WEIDLER LOGGING

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

Forest Management 61 Plans Available

T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops!

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.

(413)562-5816.

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

M&M SERVICES 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall repairs.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

Call Carmine at: 413-568-9731 or 413-537-4665 No job too small !!

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727

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HAULING

JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates.

40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

SNOWPLOWING

All brick, block, concrete.

Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired.

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

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

DRYWALL

ELECTRICIAN

LOGGING

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.

SEASONED FIREWOOD

Quality Cleaning Professional cleaning service, with a personal touch.

Residential & Commercial

HOUSE PAINTING

Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

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

FOR RENT - Commercial Property, 2 Spaces, 1,500 sq.ft. and 2,000 sq.ft., Clear span, 10' ceilings, Southampton Road, Westfield. Call (413)562-4246.

HOMES FOR SALE

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

WESTFIELD: 9 Room Contemporary in Ridgecrest/Munger Hill area, Built-in Pool, Hot tub, game room in basement, etc. For more information and open house dates go to: www.74bigwooddrive.com or call: 413-977-9349 For more photos, log onto

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

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.

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MOBILE HOMES Bluebird Acres: Two bedroom home. Needs TLC. Great potential. Family park. Patio, yard, shed. $35,000 413-593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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

Handy-Man services plus painting. Snowplowing.

Can(413)569-0794 You Help Sarah?

(413)374-5377

A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, Fall yard cleanup, interior and exteriorwww.sarahgillett.org painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462

Want To Know A Secret?

Ask Sarah. www.sarahgillett.org