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WSU student reports physical, verbal assault By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—According to a Westfield State University (WSU) representative, a female minority student was allegedly verbally and physically assaulted on campus Tuesday, including “racist comments” made toward the student. According to a statement provided by WSU, a female minority student reported that on Tuesday, Nov. 7 around 4:30 p.m., she was allegedly assaulted by three males while walking between Bates Hall and Wilson Hall on the WSU campus. According to the statement, the three males had reportedly approached the student from behind and a shoulder of one of the males had allegedly made contact with the female student, which caused her backpack to fall to the ground. Then, it was reported that a second male had reportedly kicked the bag and a third male had “made a threatening racist comment to her.” In the statement, WSU President Dr. Ramon S. Torrecilha addressed the alleged incident: University President Ramon S. Torrecilha has condemned this assault as a cowardly, hateful deed on a campus that has redoubled its commitment to diversity, empathy, tolerance, and inclusion. If a student or students are found responsible for this incident, they will be expelled from the University, which is consistent with the University’s zero tolerance policy regarding hate crimes.” WSU and Massachusetts State Police are both investigating the matter. A description of the three suspects is as follows: All three are male, race or races unknown, one suspect was said to have dirty blonde hair and all three were wearing black hooded sweatshirts and blue jeans. If there is any information that you have that may be of some help with the investigation, you are asked to contact the WSU Police at (413)5725262.
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Ruth West presents Rebecca Austin with an iPad for winning the Best Game Character at Springfield College’s “Game Lab” November 4. (Photo submitted)
Gateway sophomore takes first prize at Game Lab HUNTINGTON– Tenth grader Rebecca Austin enjoys art. A LOT. She especially enjoys creating digital art– the kind used in the computer gaming industry. So it was no surprise to her mother, Madelyn, when Rebecca asked to attend Game Lab—a free workshop for high school students offered at Springfield College on November 4. Rebecca’s video production teacher, Chris O’Malley, had received a Game Lab flyer in the mail and shared it with Austin. “She was the first person I thought of,” O’Malley said. “She is always the first student I think of for something like this.” The full day event included workshops with industry experts, a tour of Springfield College, and a Q & A with a panel of industry experts. Madelyn agreed to bring Rebecca, who then registered and uploaded her latest digital art sample for a contest to win a free iPad, with the winner to be announced at Game Lab. Austin enjoyed the many workshops and demonstrations held in the morning, which focused on artificial intelligence and games, simulators, virtual reality, photo shop, 3D models, navigation, and putting color and texture into digital artwork. She enjoyed touring the campus, and having lunch, and listening to the panelists—game developers, a college professor and a college student—field questions about the gaming industry and its future. And then came the first prize announcement. And it was Rebecca. She reflects on how it felt to hear her name announced as the winner. “It was very surprising to me. All of
the submitted art was displayed on the wall and there was another work that I thought would win,” she said. “When she ever said ‘Rebecca Austin’!” exclaimed Madelyn, who had stayed for the day. “It was so exciting. I was just dumbfounded!” Organizer Ruth West, Director of Computer Graphics and Digital Arts at the college reported, “Rebecca’s work showed a professional level understanding of designing a character for a game. She has the makings of a great character designer.” Rebecca certainly works at it. Over the last few years, she has filled notebook after notebook (hard cover, about an inch thick) with characters for the games she envisions. She typically fills a notebook a month, but her sketching has recently taken a more serious turn. “This notebook has taken me 3 – 4 months. My other notebooks consist of half-finished ideas and characters. My goal with this notebook is to finish every drawing.” She won the award for portraying her main character, Astrid, a shape-shifter who is the heroine in a game Rebecca would name “Star Child” if it is ever made. Astrid is half-alien and is working with her allies, who include Evilyn and Blythe, to keep aliens from taking over their world. She has also developed the antagonists—Poppy and Sadie. Austin says her inspirations are Pokemon, Steven Universe and the new reboot of Duck Tales. She studies character designs and looks at player reviews to learn what they liked and didn’t like about the characters. See First Prize, Page 8
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Bid awarded for Shurtleff Brook bridge project By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – DPW Director Randy Brown has awarded a bid for the Shurtleff Brook project to Gill Engineering out of Needham, Massachusetts. The Shurtleff Brook crossing is a 100-year old bridge on North Loomis Street that is 16 ft. long and 20 ft. wide. According to Brown, the current bridge is not salvageable for several reasons, including that the bridge is so narrow that it can’t accommodate two travel lanes without putting vehicles or pedestrians in danger. The design of the new bridge will be 19 ft. long and 32 ft. wide and the road will be realigned and widened, allowing proper accommodation for vehicles, bicyclists, and pedestrians. On March 27, the town received a $500,000 grant from Mass DOT’s Municipal Small Bridge program. The Mass DOT Small Bridge program accepts bridges that are municipally owned, 10 to 20 feet in length, and are being replaced or trying Shurtleff Brook bridge. (WNG File Photo) to be preserved. Brown also pointed out that another $325,000 will be used rest of the proper permits in order to progress with the projtowards the project from money approved by the town at the ect. last annual town meeting. “Our hope is to have this under construction next year,” Brown will be working with Gill Engineering to acquire the said Brown.
WESTFIELD – Superintendent of Schools, Stefan Czaporowski, announced a joint lock down training event with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments. The Westfield Public Schools, in conjunction with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments, continues to update the district’s comprehensive safety plan, a plan that aligns with the recommendations from the Governor’s Office. A team of Westfield Administrators representing every educational level from elementary to high school, has been working collaboratively with the Westfield Police and Fire Departments to make sure students, staff, and families have a current, research-based, and educationally sound safety plan. As part of the school’s continued work with Westfield Police Department and the ongoing training for students and staff, both city departments working together will conduct lockdown drills within the schools the week of November 13-17. These drills will utilize the enhanced lockdown procedures known as A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, and Evacuate). If you have any questions regarding our drills please contact Mr. Christopher Rogers, Administrator of Student Interventions for the Westfield Public Schools at 413-5726397.
Police report level 3 sex offender in city By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD–Police have reported that a level 3 sex offender has moved to the city. Abraham Kasparian, III, 44, is a registered level 3 sex offender and a notice was sent by Westfield Police. Kasparian lives at 77 Mill St. in Westfield, is 5 feet 11 inches tall, 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes, according to the notice sent by police. Kasparian was convicted on a charge of rape and A picture of Abraham abuse of child on Nov. 17, Kasparian, III, provided by 1994. Westfield Police. According to the notice: “The individual who appears on the following profile has been finally classified as a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender by the Sex Offender Registry Board. The Board has determined that this individual has a moderate or high risk to reoffend and that the degree of dangerousness posed to the public is such that public safety interest is served by public availability of registration information.”
Westfield State University awarded several sizable grants WESTFIELD —Westfield State University recently received several grant awards to support programs in social work, mathematics and science, as well as critical dual enrollment initiatives. $1.8 million awarded to support MSW and addiction counselor and recovery programs The university received two awards from the Health Resources and Services Administration’s Behavioral Health Workforce Education and Training Program for both professional and paraprofessional program development and support. The professional grant award in the amount of nearly $1.3 million spans over four years, providing students enrolled in the Master of Social Work program financial support for fieldwork placements in the area of integrated healthcare services. This grant also provides opportunities for comprehensive integrated behavioral health training for Westfield State students and faculty across disciplines, field supervisors and professionals working to improve health outcomes in medically underserved areas. Dr. Nora Padykula, associate professor in the Department of Social Work, is the principal investigator for the professional grant. The paraprofessional grant award, in the amount of more than $550,000, spans over four years and allows for the expansion of the Addiction Counselor Education non-credit See WSU Grants, Page 8
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Unjust desserts: Suspect hands out doughnuts during robbery HOUSTON (AP) — A suspect robbing a Houston doughnut shop handed out doughnuts to customers whose cellphones he stole. The Star-Telegram reports that the robbery happened at 3 p.m. on Oct. 16 at a Shipley’s Do-Nuts. Police released surveillance video this week that shows three men wearing hoodies and bandannas robbing the store. While two of the men were behind the counter demanding the cash from the registers, the third took the cellphones of the two customers in the store. He then jumped over the counter, exchanged words with the customers and picked out two crullers, which he handed to them in wax paper. The suspects then left the store. Police are searching for them.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, Nov. 10, the 314th day of 2017. There are 51 days left in the year.
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n Nov. 10, 1982, the newly finished Vietnam Veterans Memorial was opened to its first visitors in Washington, D.C., three days before its dedication. Soviet leader Leonid I. Brezhnev died at age 75.
ON THIS DATE: In 1766, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, had its beginnings as William Franklin, the Royal Governor of New Jersey, signed a charter establishing Queen’s College in New Brunswick. In 1775, the U.S. Marines were organized under authority of the Continental Congress. In 1871, journalist-explorer Henry M. Stanley found Scottish missionary David Livingstone, who had not been heard from for years, near Lake Tanganyika in central Africa. In 1917, 41 suffragists were arrested for picketing in front of the White House. In 1938, Kate Smith first sang Irving Berlin’s “God Bless America” on her CBS radio program. Turkish statesman Mustafa Kemal Ataturk died in Istanbul at age 57. In 1942, Winston Churchill delivered a speech in London in which he said, “I have not become the King’s First Minister to preside over the liquidation of the British Empire.” In 1951, customer-dialed long-distance telephone service began as Mayor M. Leslie Denning of Englewood, New Jersey, called Alameda, California, Mayor Frank Osborne without operator assistance. In 1954, the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial, depicting the raising of the American flag on Iwo Jima in 1945, was
dedicated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Arlington, Virginia. In 1969, the children’s educational program “Sesame Street” made its debut on National Educational Television (later PBS). In 1975, the U.N. General Assembly approved a resolution equating Zionism with racism (the world body repealed the resolution in Dec. 1991). The ore-hauling ship SS Edmund Fitzgerald mysteriously sank during a storm in Lake Superior with the loss of all 29 crew members. In 1997, a judge in Cambridge, Massachusetts, reduced Louise Woodward’s murder conviction to involuntary manslaughter and sentenced the English au pair to the 279 days she’d already served in the death of 8-monthold Matthew Eappen. In 2004, word reached the United States of the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat at age 75 (because of the time difference, it was the early hours of Nov. 11 in Paris, where Arafat died).
TEN YEARS AGO: A stagehands strike shut down most Broadway shows, with curtains rising again 19 days later. Author Norman Mailer, 84, died in New York. The mother of rapper Kanye West, Donda West, died at a Los Angeles-area hospital at age 58 a day after undergoing plastic surgery. Miami ended its 70-year stay at the famed Orange Bowl with a lopsided 48-0 loss to Virginia.
FIVE YEARS AGO: Two people were killed when a powerful gas explosion rocked an Indianapolis neighborhood, damaging or destroying more than 80 homes. (Five people were later convicted of charges in connection with the blast, which
prosecutors said stemmed from a plot to collect insurance money.)
ONE YEAR AGO: President-elect Donald Trump took a triumphant tour of the nation’s capital, where he held a cordial White House meeting with President Barack Obama, sketched out priorities with Republican congressional leaders and took in the majestic view from where he would be sworn in to office. After seven times as finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame, the Little People of Fisher-Price’s house, barn and school bus were enshrined along with the swing and Dungeons & Dragons in the hall’s class of 2016.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Film composer Ennio Morricone is 89. Blues singer Bobby Rush is 83. Actor Albert Hall is 80. Country singer Donna Fargo is 76. Former Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., is 74. Lyricist Tim Rice is 73. Actress-dancer Ann Reinking is 68. Actor Jack Scalia is 67. Movie director Roland Emmerich is 62. Actor Matt Craven is 61. Actorcomedian Sinbad is 61. Actress Mackenzie Phillips is 58. Author Neil Gaiman (GAY’-mihn) is 57. Actress Vanessa Angel is 54. Actor Hugh Bonneville is 54. Actor-comedian Tommy Davidson is 54. Actor Michael Jai (jy) White is 53. Country singer Chris Cagle is 49. Actor-comedian Tracy Morgan is 49. Actress Ellen Pompeo (pahm-PAY’oh) is 48. Actor-comedian Orny Adams is 47. Rapperproducer Warren G is 47. Actor Walton Goggins is 46. Comedian-actor Chris Lilley is 43. Contemporary Chrisian singer Matt Maher is 43. Rock singer-musician Jim Adkins (Jimmy Eat World) is 42. Rapper Eve is 39. Rock musician Chris Joannou (joh-AN’-yoo)(Silverchair) is 38. Actor Bryan Neal is 37. Actress Heather Matarazzo is 35. Country singer Miranda Lambert is 34. Actor Josh Peck is 31. Pop singer Vinz Dery (Nico & Vinz) is 27. Actress Zoey Deutch (DOYCH) is 23. Actress Kiernan Shipka is 18. Actress Mackenzie Foy is 17.
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One Monarch Place, Springfield, MA Attorney for Mortgagee Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds. 5 % Percent Buyer’s Premium Applies. Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.
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65 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT Attorney for Mortgagee Terms of Sale: $5,000.00 Deposit Cash or Certified Funds. 5 % Percent Buyer’s Premium Applies. Other Terms to be Announced at Time of Sale.
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Westfield’s veterans were honored at the Westfield Senior Center with a choral performance by the Center’s Do Re Mi Singers. Director Cathy Berry encouraged participants to sing along as all in attendance offered ‘A Salute To Our Veterans.’
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BLANDFORD Pot Luck Supper and Annual Meeting of the Historical Society at 6 pm
MONDAY, NOV. 13 SOUTHWICK Council on Aging Meeting at 1 pm Board of Appeals Meeting at 7 pm
BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 6 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Selectboard Meeting at 7 pm
TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm
CHESTER Conservation Commission Meeting at 6 pm Board of Selectmen Meeting at 7 pm Board of Health Meeting at 8 pm Planning Board Meeting at 8:30 pm
WESTFIELD Police Commission meeting is cancelled.
Veterans Day Ceremony PARKER MEMORIAL PARK West Silver Street Westfield, Massachusetts Saturday, November 11, 2017, 11 am 11TH MONTH-11TH DAY -11TH HOUR VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1847 American Legion Post 124 American Legion Whip City Memorial Post 454 Westfield Marine Corps League Detachment 141 Vietnam Veterans Chapter 219 Committee Dan Bishop, Cindy Lacoste, Paul Nimchick, Jr., Richard Trusty, Joe Delaney, Robert Ragone, Rene Cote, Robert Callahan, Don Wielgus
CORRECTION The two committees during the meeting were Legislative and Ordinance and the Zoning Planning and Development Committees. It was reported that it was Public Health and Safety instead of Zoning Planning and Development.
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Auto auction site where 5 died fined $267,000 BILLERICA, Mass. (AP) — A federal workers' safety agency is recommending $267,081 in penalties for a Massachusetts auto auction house where five people died when a vehicle suddenly accelerated into a crowd. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, announced Thursday it was citing Lynnway Auto Auction in Billerica for a range of infractions, including blocked exit routes, electrical hazards and record-keeping deficiencies. The OSHA inspection came after a Jeep Grand Cherokee driven by a Lynnway employee apparently lurched out of control and crashed through a wall on May 3, killing two Rhode Island residents, three Massachusetts residents and injuring seven others. Lynnway Auto President Jim Lamb said Thursday the "majority" of the infractions were "unrelated" to that accident and are being resolved. The company has installed fixed bollards to serve as barriers and taken other safety measures.
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Senate backs anti-harassment training for lawmakers, staff By DONNA CASSATA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate on Thursday unanimously approved a measure requiring all senators, staff and interns to be trained on preventing sexual harassment. On a voice vote, lawmakers adopted a bipartisan resolution calling for training within 60 days of the measure's passage. Each Senate office would have to submit certification of completed training, and the certificate would be published on the public website of the secretary of the Senate. The measure had widespread support and came amid a steady flow of sexual harassment complaints in entertainment, business and politics. Senate action occurred within days of the resolution's formal introduction. "Making harassment training mandatory in the Senate sends a clear message: harassment of any kind is not and will not be tolerated in Congress. Period," said Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., a chief sponsor. Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said: "No place of work is immune to the all-too-prevalent scourge of sexual harassment, but we in Congress have a particular duty to set high standards of conduct. In the wake of so many scandals and reports of sexual harassment around the country, it's critical that we continue do everything we can to prevent it." The measure also includes anti-harassment training for what the Senate defines as protected categories — race, disability, religion, national origin and military service. The Associated Press reported last week on one current and three former female lawmakers who said they have been harassed or subjected to hostile sexual comments — by fellow members of Congress. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has sent a memo to fellow lawmakers encouraging them to complete sexual harassment training and mandate it for their staffs, telling them, "Harassment has no place in this institution." The House plans a hearing next week on preventing sexual harassment in the congressional workplace.
In this July 4, 2017, file photo, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, left, and Senate President John Cullerton, D-Chicago, talk on the Senate floor at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. After Denise Rotheimer testified on Oct. 31, 2017, that Illinois State Sen. Ira Silverstein, D-Chicago, sexually harassed her last year, Madigan plans to call legislation requiring sexual-harassment awareness training for everyone working in the Illinois state Capitol this week. (Rich Saal/The State Journal-Register via AP)
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From left, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, make statements to reporters as work gets underway on the Senate's version of the GOP tax reform bill, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Senate GOP tax bill would delay biz cut, undo deductions By ANDREW TAYLOR and MARCY GORDON Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans revealed the details of their sweeping tax legislation Thursday, including a one-year delay in plans for a major corporate tax cut despite strident opposition from the White House and others in their own party. Their bill would leave the prized mortgage interest deduction untouched for homeowners in a concession to the powerful real estate lobby but would ignore a House compromise on the hot-button issue of state and local tax deductions. On the other side of the Capitol, the House Ways and Means Committee approved its own version of the legislation on a party-line 24-16 vote, amid intense political pressure on the GOP to push forward on the first major rewrite of the U.S. tax code in three decades. It's President Donald Trump's top priority and a goal many Republicans believe has grown even more urgent in the wake of election losses on Tuesday that displayed an energized Democratic electorate. Yet as the Senate Finance Committee unveiled its bill, a few stark differences emerged with the version approved by the House tax-writing committee, underscoring the challenges ahead in getting both chambers to agree on the complex and far-reaching legislation that would affect nearly every American. Democrats are strongly opposed to the GOP rewrite, so the Republicans must find agreement among themselves to have any hope of passage. The Senate bill would fully repeal the state and local deduction claimed by many taxpayers, an idea that has drawn vigorous opposition from House Republicans in New York and New Jersey and resulted in a compromise in the House version of the bill that would allow property taxes to be deducted up to $10,000. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy told The Associated Press that the Senate's total-repeal approach would
face tough sledding in his chamber. As for the hard-fought compromise, he said, "I think it'd be difficult not to have it in the final bill." On the other hand, the House bill would lower the cap on the mortgage interest deduction, an idea that caused intense blowback from the real estate lobby, but the Senate tax measure would leave it unchanged. That means homebuyers would continue to be able to deduct interest payments on loans of up to $1 million as permitted under current law; the House bill would reduce the limit to $500,000 for new home purchases. The feverish efforts by Republicans in both chambers are aimed at fulfilling a self-imposed deadline to get legislation out of the House and Senate before Thanksgiving so the period between then and Christmas can be devoted to reconciling the two versions. But the Senate already seems unlikely to meet that deadline because of complex rules governing how it must consider the tax bill. In one provision sure to cause a major dispute, the Senate measure includes a one-year delay in lowering the corporate tax rate, which is to be cut from 35 percent to 20 percent. Delaying that reduction would lower the cost of the bill to the Treasury, but the delay is opposed by the White House and some Senate Republicans. "The president would like this to go into effect right away," Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Thursday on Fox Business Network. Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., told reporters late Wednesday he'd argued against any delay in the tax help for businesses, saying "that's nothing but a Washington gimmick. This is about getting the economy going. The sooner we get this in place the better we are." Still, obstacles remain, among them a band of deficit hawks in the Senate who are unhappy about the $1.5 trillion the legislation would add to the national debt over the coming decade. "I remain concerned over how the cur-
rent tax reform proposals will grow the already staggering national debt by opting for short-term fixes while ignoring long-term problems," said Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ala. "We must achieve real tax reform crafted in a fiscally responsible manner." The House and Senate bills are broadly similar in their outlines. Both would drastically reduce the corporate tax rate and also lower rates for individuals, while eliminating deductions claimed by many people. The House version would collapse the current seven tax brackets into four, while the Senate would retain seven. The House bill would entirely eliminate the estate tax, while the Senate version would retain it while doubling the exemption level. Both versions would retain an adoption tax credit that had initially been eliminated in the House bill, but that adoption advocates fought to restore. Both would increase a child tax credit, though not to levels sought by Sens. Marco Rubio and others, an indication of how individual provisions will need to be negotiated with one lawmaker after another in the weeks to come. House Republicans appear on track to pass their version of the bill next week, but in the Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has a slim 52-48 majority that has proven difficult to corral. Democrats are angrily opposed to the GOP rewrite, arguing it's a giveaway to the rich and corporate America. Republicans contend that the tax reductions will help the middle class, even though some independent analyses have found that the wealthy and corporations benefit disproportionately. The tax bill must deepen federal deficits by no more than $1.5 trillion over the coming decade. If Republicans don't meet that, the measure would be vulnerable to a bill-killing Senate filibuster by Democrats that GOP senators lack the votes to block. It also cannot add to red ink beyond the first 10 years without facing the same fate.
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Biagio F. Gilberti SPRINGFIELD – It is with great sadness that Pasqualina (Pat) C. Gilberti, sister-in-law and Margie Gilberti-Barton, niece and co-guardians, announce the passing of Biagio Francis “Jasco” Gilberti, 89, who passed away on November 7, 2017 at Baystate Medical Center. Born in Portland, ME on September 6, 1928 to the late Paolo and Mary (Severino) Gilberti, he was a lifelong resident of Springfield. For 25 years, he worked at Grimaldi Oil before retiring. Besides his parents, Biagio was predeceased by his brother Paul A. Gilberti and nephew Joseph Robinson. He leaves to cherish his memory, his sister-in-law Pasqualina (Pat) C. Gilberti of Westfield; nieces and nephews Paul Gilberti, Anthony Gilberti, PhD (Janet), Margie Gilberti-Barton, MSW, M. Ed(Edward), Nicholas Gilberti (Marie), Trisha LaBelle (Kenneth) and Robert Robinson (Gina) as well as 7 great nieces and 5 great nephews. Biagio leaves his sister Catherine Robinson of NH. In addition, he leaves his caregiver of 9 years, Stephanie Howard, who adored him and was considered family. The family would like to thank the Behavioral Health Network for their excellent care over the last year especially the staff at the Group Home on Sierra Vista Rd. They also thank Baystate Medical Center for their care over 9 days particularly the Emergency Room Doctors and Nurses and the Daley 6 Nurses. Family and friends may gather on Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 2-5 PM at Forastiere Funeral Home, 45 Locust Street, Springfield. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 13, 2017 beginning at 8:45 AM at the funeral home followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, William Street, Springfield. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Behavioral Health Network, Sierra Vista Rd Group Home, 40 Sierra Vista Rd Springfield, MA 01128. For more information, please visit www.forastiere.com
Felix L. Mercado WESTFIELD – Felix Louis Mercado, 75 died Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at home. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico to the late Felix and Emideri Sanchez Mercado on March 28, 1942. He has lived in Westfield for the past 60 Years. He was a welder for Columbia Bicycle in Westfield. He was a well respected man in the community. He leaves his son Louis Mercado and his wife Jessica Vargas of Springfield, his grandchildren Crystal Mercado, Wilson Mercado Jr., Rianna Mercado and Jordon Lee Mercado and relatives in Puerto Rico. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, November 11th at the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield from 4-7 pm. Funeral and burial will be held in Puerto Rico. Firtionadams.com
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Westfield High School Paints Westfield High School students painted a firefighter’s badge on the wall of the fire department classroom in recognition of the first responder’s service and dedication to Westfield. Front: Kyle Miltimore, Nick Gezotis, Steve Makos, Joe Coach, Cody Chatterton. Middle: Capt Chris Kane, Ann Marie Picard, Monica DeFranca. Back: Samantha Lisowski, MacKenzie Facteau, ShyAnne Jones, Eric Bone, Diana Kolosov, Ben Hogan, Rick Porter, Aaron LaFrenaye, Brian McEwan. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)
Governor investigating allegations of altered police report BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker is investigating allegations that a state trooper was ordered by a superior to alter a police report after arresting the daughter of a judge. The Republican governor called the allegations serious Thursday. He said he hasn't asked for resignations or put anyone on leave and hopes to complete the review quickly. In a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court, Trooper Ryan Sceviour says he responded to an accident on Oct. 16 in Worcester. He arrested the driver, the daughter of a Massachusetts judge, after she allegedly failed sobriety tests. The suit says she indicated she had a heroin addiction. Sceviour claims he was ordered by the head of the state police, Col. Richard McKeon, to remove references to the judge in the report. McKeon declined to comment to reporters Thursday.
‘Dukes of Hazzard’ star to face indecent assault charges WALTHAM, Mass. (AP) — A former star of "The Dukes of Hazzard" accused of indecently assaulting two female members of a musical is facing a judge in Massachusetts. Tom Wopat will be arraigned Friday at Waltham District Court on charges he assaulted a girl and a woman in July while rehearsing for the musical "42nd Street" at the Waltham-based Reagle Music Theatre of Greater Boston. A police report says Wopat allegedly hit the girl's buttocks with his script, saying "nice butt." Wopat already has pleaded not guilty to groping the unidentified woman. The 66-year-old actor played Luke Duke on the popular 1980s television show. He was supposed to play Julian Marsh in Reagle Music Theatre's production of "42nd Street." He's since been replaced. Neither Wopat's attorney nor his publicist has commented on the charges.
Woman who lived with sister’s body asks to demolish home BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The Massachusetts woman who officials say lived with her sister’s decomposing corpse for at least a year is asking the town’s approval to tear down their $1.3 million home. The Boston Globe reports Lynda Waldman applied for a permit to demolish the Brookline home using the name Lynda Wheaton. The town Preservation Commission is expected to hear her request at their Nov. 20 meeting. The body of Waldman’s younger sister, 67-year-old Sheryl Waldman, was found in their home by a visiting cousin in December 2016. Officials estimated she died in the summer of 2015. While her legal name was Sheryl Waldman, the woman called herself Hope Wheaton. The medical examiner has ruled her cause of death as “undetermined.” No charges have been filed.
Septic truck rolls over, spills sewage all over highway FAIRHAVEN, Mass. (AP) — A truck carrying 3,000 gallons of sewage crashed on a Massachusetts highway and spilled all over the road, closing it for hours. Two people were hurt in Thursday’s crash on Interstate 195 in Fairhaven. Authorities say the truck carrying septic tank sewage crashed with a pickup truck and rolled over around 3:30 p.m. All westbound lanes were closed during the cleanup and did not open again until 10:30 p.m. The victims were taken to Rhode Island Hospital. Their names were not immediately released, but state police said they were both expected to survive.
Police Logs Court Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 9:57 a.m.: Accident, East Mountain Road. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident. A tractor trailer and a 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier were involved. One person was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital via Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel and one tow truck was requested. 2:55 p.m.: Larceny, walk-in. Police received a report of a stolen license plate. 4:21 p.m.: Vandalism, East Silver Street. Police received a report of a vehicle that was allegedly struck by a rock on Halloween night. Damage was estimated at $800. 9 p.m.: Shoplifting and arrest, Walmart Springfield Road. Police received a report of a possible shoplifting incident with the suspect in custody. Police reported that Brianna L. Gay, 34, of West Springfield, was arrested due to an arrest warrant. No charge of shoplifting filed at time of report.
The Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony November 25th 6:30 pm, Park Square WESTFIELD — Directly following the Lanternlight Parade, the Mayor’s Tree Lighting sparkles at Park Square, the town green, which now features a glowing pavilion, perfect for the holiday celebration. Mayor Brian, together with Santa, and community representatives will light the twinkling lights of the city’s 20-foot holiday tree. The festivities include caroling, cocoa and visit with jolly old St. Nick. It’s a true celebration of community.
Westfield District Court Nov. 2, 2017 Ralph S. Canterbury, 66, of 139 Roosevelt Ave., Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance and with pretrial conditions pending a Dec. 29 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of open and gross lewdness, brought by Westfield Police. Michael Velez, 59, of 4 Sackett St., Apt. A1, Westfield, was placed on probation until Nov. 2, 2018, after pleading guilty to breaking and entering nighttime for felony and larceny from building, with the former charge also having fees assessed, brought by Westfield Police. Marco D. Trask, 28, of 127 Reagan Road, Granville, had a charge of operating under the influence of liquor or .08 percent dismissed nolle prosequi, and a charge of negligent operation of motor vehicle admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until May 2, 2018, with fees assessed, brought by Westfield Police. Rafael Cruz, Jr., 38, of 24 Bates St., first floor, Westfield, had a charge of operating under influence of liquor or .08 percent sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until Nov. 2, 2018, with fees and fines assessed, while charges of state highway traffic violation, speeding, negligent operation of motor vehicle and marked lanes violation were dismissed nolle prosequi, brought by Westfield Police.
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This undated photo provided by designer Abbe Fenimore shows a dining room designed Fenimore. Some homeowners opt to have no rug in their dining room to avoid worry over spills and stains, says Dallas-based interior designer Fenimore, who added warmth to the dining room pictured here through upholstered chairs and drapes rather than a rug. (Melanie Johnson/Abbe Fenimore via AP)
This undated photo provided by designer Abbe Fenimore shows a dining room designed Fenimore. It's become common for dining spaces to have multiple uses, as shown in this photo of a dining room designed by Fenimore, founder of the Dallas-based design firm Studio Ten 25, which includes space for a home office. (Melanie Johnson/Abbe Fenimore via AP)
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Rethinking the holiday dining room By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press There's a lot of home decorating advice out there on how to create the perfect kitchen. But what goes into designing a truly great dining room? As the holiday entertaining season approaches, it's worth reexamining the dining area. In homes that have formal dining rooms, they often serve double-duty as homework headquarters, libraries or home offices. These rooms are a decorating challenge, especially if they're directly in view of the front door. Here, three interior design experts offer ideas on designing dining rooms that mix serious style with smooth function, and encourage holiday guests to linger over a memorable meal.
IT'S ABOUT THE CHAIRS We notice dramatic dining tables and beautiful tableware. But if the goal is to have long, lovely meals, comfortable chairs are vital. High-end custom dining chairs can be expensive, says Los Angeles interior designer Betsy Burnham. Prices can easily climb above $800 per chair even before you choose upholstery fabric. But they are made for comfort and meant to last a lifetime. Some homeowners opt for less expensive chairs from online sites like Overstock.com, and customize them with better fabrics. This can achieve a great look. But for comfort, Burnham recommends trying out dining chairs in person. Visit stores and showrooms, she says, and ask yourself: Is someone going to want to sit here for three or four hours and enjoy a great meal in my home? "You want them to want to linger," she says. Comfort means different things to different people, of course. "My least favorite thing is sitting down in a metal dining chair," says interior designer Jaclyn Joslin, founder of the retail This undated photo provided by designer Abbe Fenimore shows a dining room designed Fenimore. Comfort is just as important as beauty when choosing dining room seating, says Fenimore, founder of the design firm Studio Ten 25, who chose sleek but softly padded chairs for the dining room shown here. (Melanie Johnson/Abbe Fenimore via AP)
This undated photo provided by designer Abbe Fenimore shows a dining room designed Fenimore. In dining rooms without drapes, upholstered chairs and a soft rug can bring a sense of warmth that makes holiday entertaining even more appealing, as seen in this dining room designed by Dallas-based interior designer Fenimore. (Melanie Johnson/Abbe Fenimore via AP) store Coveted Home in Kansas City. "It's always cold and hard." You can also get creative with seating. Joslin has an upholstered loveseat along one side of her dining table, and she says that's perfect at the holidays: "You can pile the kids on there." And consider adding seating for other purposes, like reading, if the room is large enough. In the Midwest, Joslin says, many homes have a large dining room and also plenty of dining space in the kitchen. So she encourages clients to add a few larger, upholstered chairs to give the dining room a second identity.
CREATIVE RISKS Dining rooms that aren't used every day can be the perfect spot to take decorating risks. "Frequently, clients will say OK to wallpaper in dining rooms, and that's a bit of a departure," Burnham says. "They're afraid to wallpaper a space they're in all the time because what if they get tired of it? What if it's overwhelming?" It's also a great room for incorporating family heirlooms, perhaps with a style update, says interior designer Abbe Fenimore, founder of Studio Ten 25 in Dallas. If you have a sideboard or hutch that belonged to a family member, what better place to display it than where you'll have relatives over for family dinners? These pieces are also great for displaying
inherited serving dishes or other keepsakes. Creative storage can make your dining room more beautiful, and offer space for things like table linens and holiday serving pieces. Joslin recommends including pieces that offer a mix of glass-fronted display space and closed storage. And Fenimore suggests including a large-scale piece of art on one wall.
LOVELIEST LIGHTING "Everybody wants to look good around a dining table, so you want the right amount of ambient light," Burnham says. Ideally, you can mix can lighting embedded in the ceiling with a hanging fixture above the table, and then sconces and perhaps a table lamp if there's room. "If there's the opportunity for a sideboard," she says, adding a mirror and two lamps will create beautiful, warm light in any dining room. All three designers agree: Use dimmers for flattering light at any time of day. "People like it dim," Burnham says, "but not so dim that they can't see their plate."
TO RUG OR NOT TO RUG
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Clue, Wiffle Ball, paper airplane enter Toy Hall of Fame By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press The board game Clue. In the National Toy Hall of Fame. With the Wiffle Ball and paper airplane. The mystery of which toys earned the status of toy superstardom was solved Thursday with the announcement of the hall of fame’s Class of 2017. The whodunit game Clue, where players also must name the crime scene and murder weapon, continues to sell millions of copies each year since being patented by a British couple during World War II. “Clue has also had its own movie, been featured in numerous television shows and books and remains an icon of pop culture,” said curator Nicolas Ricketts, who added the game has spun off travel, junior and advanced versions, as well as collectors and themed editions. The annual hall of fame inductees are chosen on the advice of historians and educators following a process that begins with nominations from the public. To make the cut, toys must have inspired creative play across generations. Historic and modern versions of the winners are displayed in the hall, which is located inside The Strong museum in Rochester, New York. This year’s other finalists were: the game Risk, Magic 8 Ball, Matchbox cars, My Little Pony, PEZ candy dispenser, play food, sand, Transformers and the card game Uno. Like Clue, the Wiffle Ball remains a big seller more than six decades after it was invented by a retired semi-pro baseball player in Connecticut whose son had given up on regular backyard baseball for lack of space and too many broken windows. David Mullany began by cutting holes in round plastic parts from a factory, eventually developing a ball with eight oblong slots that allow the ball to grab air and change and slow its trajectory. A strike-out was called a “wiff,” according to the family-owned Wiffle Ball Inc., which has produced millions of balls each year ever since. Some initially pegged the lightweight ball as a fad, said Stephen Mullany, who with his brother represent the third generation to run the company. He credits its ability to level the playing field despite players’ ages and ability with helping to keep it around. “Here we are 60 plus years later,” Mullany said, “so it’s pretty neat.” Exactly who made the first paper airplanes is unclear, though artist and inventor Leonardo Da Vinci gets credit for designing flying machines out of parchment in the 15th century. “Where some toys require financial investment, paper airplanes start with a simple sheet of paper, coupled with creativity and dexterity, to produce a toy with infinite aeronautical possibilities,” said Christopher Bensch, The Strong’s vice president for collections. “They allow the imagination to take off and soar.” The trio joins more than 60 other toys that have been inducted into the hall since its opening in 1998.
This undated photo provided by The Strong shows the three toys inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame Class of 2017, from top left, the Wiffle Ball, the paper airplane and the board game Clue. The trio was honored at the upstate New York hall on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017. (Victoria Gray/The Strong via AP)
This Oct. 6, 2017 photo provided by Katie Workman shows Thanksgiving craft table supplies in New York. (Katie Workman via AP)
Keep kids busy at Thanksgiving gatherings with a craft table By KATIE WORKMAN Associated Press In many homes, the Thanksgiving gathering stretches for hours. It’s not an eat-and-run kind of day — you’re all in it for the long haul. And while adults have an acquired ability to make their own entertainment (catching up with Uncle Ivan, tossing around a football, helping in the kitchen), kids sometimes need a little more direction to fill those hours before the turkey hits the table. In our house, that’s where the craft table comes into play. About 10 years ago, my mother, Carolan Workman, set up a table where the kids could pull up a chair and draw, color, cut, stamp and paste. “The nicest thing about it was its one-size-fits-all universality: boys and girls, old and young, either artistically adept or ... not,” she says. “And there was something wonderful in seeing a high school linebacker cousin gluing sparkles or cutting felt squares next to a toddler.” It’s not all about the kids, of course. Sighs of happiness can usually be heard from the parents, freed up to enjoy that glass of wine and bit of quiet conversation. For starters, you’ll need a large folding table that you don’t care about. Or do as Cate Geiger Kalus, visual styling director for Good Housekeeping magazine, suggests: “Roll out some craft paper for a kid-friendly tablecloth.” (www.goodhousekeeping.com ) You’ll also need chairs — ones without dry-clean-only cushions. Craft supplies can include any of the following: — Glue sticks (avoid liquid glue if you can)
— Construction paper in all sizes and colors (particularly autumnal colors) — Felt or foam for cutting into shapes — Thanksgiving-themed stamps with washable ink stamp pads — Washable markers, crayons, colored pencils, paint (avoid chalk) — Popsicle sticks — Printed or colored tape, such as washi tape — Googly eyes (optional but recommended) — Childproof (or safety) scissors. These also come in packages with cool edges so you can cut patterns into the paper. — Thanksgiving-themed stickers, cut-outs and foam shapes Online, you can fine all kinds of cute and inexpensive holiday craft projects, like kits for making pilgrim hats, Thanksgiving wreaths, woven placemat kits, etc. The mailorder company Oriental Trading provides make-your-own foam turkey kits, and has a ton of well-priced DIY craft projects ready to go. (www.orientaltrading.com ) And of course there’s now Pinterest, where many clever people have come up with cute DIY projects for Thanksgiving, most using items easily purchased at a craft store or online. Geiger Kalus recommends searching for printable coloring pages online, and points to Etsy.com for more cute Thanksgiving-themed options. Now that the kids at our holiday gathering are all getting older, my Mom, like me, waxes a bit nostalgic: “The craft table was no less important than the turkey at our Thanksgivings,” she says. Final tip: no glitter. If you don’t know why already, just trust me; you do not need to learn the hard way.
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WESTFIELD — The Westfield Farmers’ Market will have three Winter Markets to be held inside the church. The dates are November 18, December 9 and February 10. The hours are 10 am to 3 pm. As we have had all summer, we feature 25 to 30 local vendors and crafters selling all sorts of fresh produce and other products. There will also be music, thanks to a grant from the Westfield Cultural Council. SNAP and HIP benefits are accepted, and we will match up to $5.00 when SNAP tokens are purchased at the Market Table. For more information please visit our web page at www.westfieldfarmersmarket.net or call 562-5431 x101.
SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Public Library offers a home delivery service for Southwick residents that are unable to visit the library because of a shortterm disability lasting 3 weeks or more, or because of a permanent disability. Books, Books on CDs and music CDs owned by the Southwick Public Library are delivered and picked-up by our volunteer drivers. Applications are available at the library’s Reference Desk or you may call 569-1221 ext. 3 and an application will be mailed to you.
Will your store credit card survive ‘retail apocalypse’? By MELISSA LAMBARENA NerdWallet Stroll your local mall and you may spot some empty storefronts where mannequins once stood draped in the latest fashions — possible casualties of what some have dubbed the “retail apocalypse.” Not everyone agrees it’s all doom and gloom for brick-andmortar stores, but challenges certainly exist. Major retailers have announced plans to close thousands of locations in the U.S., and the final tally for 2017 could number around 9,500 stores, according to projections from Fung Global Retail & Technology, an industry think tank. But just because a store turns out its lights doesn’t mean the end is also nigh for your store credit card. Its fate depends on the retailer’s business plans and decisions made by the bank that issues the card. The better you understand the process, the better you can manage your credit and keep it in good standing.
WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN The impact of a retail closure on store credit cards may vary by situation and issuer, according to David Boone, head of U.S. partnerships at TD Bank. TD Retail Card Services issues private-label credit cards, which can be used only at a particular store, as well as co-branded credit cards, which have a Visa or MasterCard logo and are widely accepted. When a store closes, any of the following may happen regarding your store credit card: — You have to shop online to use the card. If a store moves sales online, you can continue using your private-label store credit card on its website and making your payments online, or by phone or mail. Of course, this also means you may incur shipping costs. If your card is co-branded, it should still be accepted by most merchants.
— The card issuer offers you a new credit card. When a retailer goes out of business entirely, the rewards program eventually goes with it. “Most issuers will attempt to find a replacement product or reward value proposition for the customer,” Boone says. Replacement products might include a cash-back credit card or one with a 0 percent introductory APR offer. — The issuer closes your card. You store card may be shuttered completely along with the store. In this case, you might be notified about a rewards expiration date. Private-label credit cards are more likely to be closed because they can’t be used anywhere else. — The issuer sells your credit card account. Most banks, Boone says, would prefer to retain relationships with existing customers. But the issuer does own your debt and can therefore sell it to another issuer. If that happens, the new issuer is required by federal law to alert you to any significant changes to the terms with a 45-day advance written notice, according to Nessa Feddis, senior vice president for consumer protection and payments at the American Bankers Association. Keep your contact information updated in case an issuer needs to notify you about changes.
POSSIBLE IMPACT ON YOUR CREDIT Regardless of what happens to your favorite store, you must continue making payments on your card or risk damaging your credit score. Your credit can suffer if you or the issuer close the account, but the impact depends on how long you’ve had the card and how much of its available credit you’re using. Both are factors in popular credit-scoring models.
“If a consumer closes a card that has a lengthy credit history, or one that represents a large part of their credit utilization, closing the account can have a large negative effect on his or her credit score,” said John Danaher, president of consumer interactive at TransUnion, in an email. (TransUnion is a NerdWallet business partner.) If the card is newer or has a low credit limit, any negative impact “will likely be small and temporary,” he adds. If an issuer closes your account, check your credit report to make sure it’s documented correctly.
YOUR OPTIONS You don’t have to sit around and wait for the sun to set on your store credit card; you can seek out a better match. Many credit cards with broad acceptance also offer benefits such as rewards and introductory interest-free periods. An application for a new credit card can ding your credit score because it triggers a “hard pull” from the issuer on your credit report. But it’s generally a temporary dent, and it may be worth it if you find a card that works for you. Check your credit score in advance so you can apply for cards in your credit range and improve your odds of approval. This article was provided to The Associated Press by the personal finance website NerdWallet. Melissa Lambarena is a writer at NerdWallet. Email: mlambarena@nerdwallet.com. Twitter: @LissaLambarena. RELATED LINKS: NerdWallet: What makes up your credit score? https://nerd.me/credit-score-components NerdWallet: What are the credit score ranges? https://nerd.me/credit-score-range
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certificate program into Berkshire County. The grant provides resources to develop a new non-credit Addiction Recovery Coach program and provides scholarships to participating students. Jessica Tansey, director of program development and outreach initiatives in the College of Graduate and Continuing Education, is the grant’s principal investigator. $86,000 grant allows for continuation of Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative Westfield State University was awarded an $86,000 grant by Massachusetts Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos Santiago to continue the university’s Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment Initiative (ICEI). The grant covers tuition, books, program activities, campus fees and staff salaries. The ICEI provides dual-enrollment opportunities for students ages 18–21 that have intellectual disabilities and are still receiving special education services through their school districts. ICEI students enroll in 100and 200-level courses alongside traditional day students at Westfield State. Course choices generally reflect the ICEI students’ longterm employment goals. Westfield State is one of 15 ICEI programs in the Commonwealth and partners with 11 area school districts: Agawam, Amherst, Chicopee, Hampden Wilbraham, Hampden Charter School of Science, Longmeadow, Ludlow, Southwick Tolland Granville Regional, Springfield, West Springfield, and Westfield. The ICEI program began at Westfield State in 2013 with five students and has grown to the second largest in the Commonwealth with 25 students enrolled this fall. In addition to the Westfield State courses, students are offered seminars to target and refine their skills in the areas of academics, employment, social-emotional, and health and wellness. Students also participate in pIeCES (Positive Inclusion of Everyone Creates Educational Success), a student-run peer mentor group which allows ICEI students to interact with other students on campus, providing opportunities to develop social-emotional skills during weeknight and weekend visits. According to Westfield State Program Coordinator Lyndsey Nunes, the program is pivotal for students. “The ICEI program is important for all Westfield State students, staff, and faculty,” said Nunes. “As the world is becoming a more inclusive place on many avenues, it makes sense that Westfield State is prioritizing inclusion as a skill and benefit to all students as they continue their education and enter the workforce.” $82,000 grant slated to support STEM teaching initiatives Westfield State University has been awarded a Massachusetts Mathematics and Science Partnership (MMSP) Continuation Grant of nearly $82,000. Using a theme of the Interaction of Earth’s Spheres, STEM educators will benefit from new approaches to content, innovative instructional practices, and a focus on interdisciplinary activities. “The goal of our program is to provide a course that models an interdisciplinary approach to teaching STEM,” said Jennifer Hanselman, Ph.D., chair, Department of Biology and director of the project. “Teachers walk away with interdisciplinary, inquirybased activities for the students.” Through the leadership of Hanselman and James Wright, Ph.D., associate professor of
Mathematics, Westfield State partners with high-needs school districts Westfield and Monson, as well as Saint Mary’s Parish School in Westfield. The grant will fund work to support teachers in third through eighth grade to develop activities that connect math and science to embrace the true nature of STEM activities. The grant also supports sending Westfield State students into the classroom to assist teachers with this initiative. Teachers enroll in a summer workshop, with online follow-up. This year, in Westfield State’s third year of the grant, the series of instruction continues with topical workshops to keep teachers engaged, collaborating across disciplines and sharing best practices. In November, 28 local teachers will gather for a workshop to share the work they did over the summer and how they applied it in their classrooms this fall. “We’re trying to bridge that community of mutual support for our students’ development as well as that of the local classrooms,” said Hanselman. “Our collaboration with these local schools deepens our relationship beyond just student placements. It positions Westfield State as a resource for local public schools and it enables the university to learn more about the K-12 setting to help strengthen the commitment to STEM education.” $40,000 award extends CDEP grant program for Westfield Promise initiative Westfield State University received a $40,000 grant award for the Commonwealth Dual Enrollment Partnership (CDEP) grant program. The monies will be allocated to continue support of the university’s Westfield Promise initiative. An innovative early college experience program, The Westfield Promise established partnerships between Westfield State and public high schools in Holyoke, Springfield, and Westfield. In this program, Westfield State faculty co-teach what is known as a “stretch year” course with the high school faculty to high school juniors. Aimed to benefit underrepresented student populations, including first-generation students, the program provides high school students with an early exposure to the rigor of university-level study and immerses them into the campus environment – enabling them to more clearly visualize themselves completing a four-year degree. “The Westfield Promise is a unique pathway that combines the best designs in early college experiences to address issues of accessibility while assuring high quality programming,” said Shelley Tinkham, Ph.D., dean of the College of Graduate and Continuing Education (CGCE). “By providing remote programming at students’ high schools in their junior year and on-campus courses during the senior year, students are eased into the college experience and are provided with the support and experiences to develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. We regard the Westfield Promise as not a college entrance program but rather a college completion program.” The program began this fall with 91 students participating. If they meet the appropriate admissions criteria of the university, these students will eventually earn preferred admission to Westfield State, with the hope that they will enroll. Ryan Meersman, CGCE’s Early College Access Coordinator, serves as the grant’s principal point of contact.
Kathi Bradford, Director of Alumni Relations at Westfield State University.
Katheryn Bradford set to speak at Rotary WESTFIELD — Kathi Bradford, Director of Alumni Relations at Westfield State University, will share how her life-changing experience as a Rotary international exchange student, 40 plus years ago, relates to the work she does today with students and civic engagement in Nicaragua each January. She will speak on November 13 at the Rotary Meeting. The Club meets at 12 noon at the Genesis Spiritual Life Center, 53 Mill St., Westfield. The meeting is open to the public. Ms. Bradford believes by giving back to students and helping them experience assetbased service learning, she completes the full circle in her own life. She will travel to Granada, Nicaragua for the 8th year in January. Joining her is her co-instructor and 23 students, ranging from 1st to Senior year and from a variety of majors. Past locations
for this Global Service Learning class include New Orleans, to rebuild after Katrina, Mexico and Northern Ireland to work with reconciliation of Catholic and Protestant youth. This year, in collaboration with the community members in the barrio of Nueva Esperanza, the class will build rooms in the community space built a few years ago to meet the needs of the youngest learners. Bradford and her class works with the nonprofit organization, La Esperanza Granada, where 99% of donations help the children of Granada and surrounding areas to receive an education. Bradford believes the impact of this experience on her students changes their perspectives on life and encourages them to continue to be global citizens, something she learned many years ago in Bolivia and continues to learn each year in Nicaragua.
2017 Holy Trinity Church Gift Card Fundraiser
The refurbished globe on the campus of Westfield State University (Photo by Peter Currier)
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WESTFIELD — Holy Trinity Church, 335 Elm St., Westfield, MA is again having their annual GIFT CARD Fundraiser to help with winter FUEL expenses. Gift Cards are great for anniversaries, birthdays and other special occasions. They are great for relatives, friends, coaches, employees and co-workers. They work great for Online shopping (no credit card info is needed; helps prevent Identity Theft) and your own daily shopping and dining. Gift cards also work great for raffle prize donations and for charity events. Please buy your Gift Cards from Holy Trinity Church. These Gift Cards are the same ones you buy at restaurants and stores and there are No Expiration Dates. Gift Card Wrappers are also available. American Express, Discover and VISA Gift Cards are available with no activation fees. There are over 100 area stores and restaurants to choose from on our order form. However, Gift Cards can be purchased for stores and restaurants across theUnited States and for Disney theme parks, different airlines, hotels, cruise lines, rental car agencies, gas stations, etc. If a gift card you want is not on the order form, please call or email me because if it is available, I can order it! Order forms can be picked up in the Church or at the Parish Office. Order forms can also be mailed or emailed to you upon request. It’s easy. Fill out an order form and return it with cash or a check made payable to Holy Trinity Church. Return order forms in the collection basket during the weekend Masses, to the Parish Office, or through the office mail slot if the office is closed. First order went in November 7, 2017 and the second order goes in December 5, 2017. Orders and payment must be received by these dates. Gift cards take 4-7 days to come in so they will be available for Black Friday shopping and for Christmas and Hanukkah. I will call you when your gift cards are available for pickup. If you have any questions, please contact Alicia Haluch at aliciawh@comcast.net, 5689768, or call the Parish Office at 568-1506.
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“I notice things,” Austin said. “I take things apart and analyze them. A thing I care a lot about in my characters is inspiring and affecting the people who encounter them.” As she flips through her notebooks, she shows characters of all races and abilities. Terra, another of her characters, uses a wheelchair. And Astrid does not speak—she has a robotic assistant who speaks for her. “A few of my characters are coded to be autistic,” Rebecca explains. “Astrid doesn’t speak and that can be a characteristic of autism.” Something Rebecca knows first-hand because she lives with Aspergers. “It can be both a help and a hindrance for me,” she admits, when talking about how being on the autism spectrum impacts her art. “I don’t think I’d have been able to design Astrid if I hadn’t been able to hyper-focus on her. But at times I can get too stressed out.” She was thrilled to attend Game Lab. She was honored to win the award. But the ultimate prize would be to someday have a career as a character artist in the game development industry. And to see Astrid’s world come to life in a video game that others can play. In the meantime, the sophomore attends her classes at Gateway Regional High School. She takes a video production course there, and has started using her new iPad to make her first video. And she aspires to learn how to turn her digital art into 3D characters capable of moving, and moving herself closer to a future career as a game character artist.
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Terriers rally past Bombers By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer SPRINGFIELD – A brilliant run is done. A Westfield High girls soccer team laden with young talent enjoyed a 1-0 lead against the region’s top-seeded West Springfield Terriers in the West Division 1 semifinals Thursday night at Central High School’s Berte Field. Westfield’s Chandler Pedolzky delivered a nice floater from the corner to Kaela Mochak, who headed the ball in with 3:58 remaining in the first half. The Bombers (14-6) led 1-0, but West Side scored three unanswered goals in the second half to rally for a 3-1 comefrom-behind win. “I’m really, really proud of how well they all competed,” Westfield coach Keith Saltmarsh said. “I feel we will only get better.” Madison Conway scored the game-tying goal over the Westfield defense off an indirect kick from Wylee Candon in the 49th minute. In the 58th minute, Makenzie Paulo took a kick from Natalie Armstrong and hammered a bullet off the goalie’s hands for the go-ahead score. West Side added an insurance goal in the 69th minute when Daesia Andrews lofted a high floater from the right side about seven yards into the upper left corner. Conway assisted.
Westfield’s Emma Pedolzky gets out in space with the ball against West Side. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield’s Chandler Pedolzky (18) weaves her way in between the West Springfield defense. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield celebrates a first-half goal against West Springfield. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield’s Kaela Mochak, right, heads the ball in past teammate (16) and the entire West Springfield defense for a first-half goal in a West Division 1 girls soccer semifinal Thursday at Central High School’s Berte Field. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Mackenzie Liptak (16) delivers a kick out along the sideline for Westfield. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield’s Georgina Badger (8) battles West Springfield’s (12) for possession of the ball Thursday night. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield’s Adriana Arona makes a big save out in front of the net. (Photo by Chris Putz)
WEST D3 BOYS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Brown’s shot for final No. 2 Southwick 1, No. 3 Frontier 0 Nick Brown was the only player to find the back of the net, scoring a second-half goal to send Southwick (14-3-1) into the D3 finals. The Rams advance to take on No. 1 Belchertown (16-2-2) Sunday at Westfield State University at 2:15 p.m.
Matthew Allen takes a hard tackle during the hard fought game against Frontier. (Photo by Bill Deren)
Southwick’s Connor Geddis surrounded by Frontier players manages to escape and finish with a cross. (Photo by Bill Deren) Game featured some spectacular feats of acrobatics.
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Jameson Secovich jumps high above the defender to head the ball. (Photo by Bill Deren)
The Southwick bench rushes the field to celebrate a great win... On to the FINALS!!
Kyle DeMaio makes a spectacular save on a Frontier free kick to prevent a late tying goal and preserve the shutout.
Southwick scores the only goal of the game late in the game. (Photo by Bill Deren)
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WEST D4 GIRLS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Millionaires cash in on PKs No. 3 Lenox 1, No. 2 Gateway 0 (PK) The Lenox Millionaires (12-5-3) outshot Gateway (12-2-4) on penalty kicks at Holyoke High School’s Berte Field to advance to the West Division 4 championship. Juliana Dickenson (5) deftly keeps in front of the defense. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)
Jessica VanHeynigen (12) keeps the ball moving forward. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)
The Gateway Girls Soccer Team. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)
Erin Harris (17) outruns her persuers. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)
Angela Wright (11) gracefully kicks the Grace VanBuren (16) gets the kick off. Ava Auclair (7) fights off the defense and keeps Katelyn Bean (4) runs the ball downfield. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher) ball. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher) the ball. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher) (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)
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Tigers shut out Rams No. 1 South Hadley 3, No. 5 Southwick 0 South Hadley (18-1-1) received goals from three different players (Lindsay Marjanski, Olivia Blaney, Sarah Fudger), and the Tigers shut out the Southwick Rams (10-4-6) in a D3 semifinal Thursday night at Szot Park.
Autumn Waitt crashes the net looking for a rebound. (Photo by Bill Deren) Southwick goalie Hannah Gerrish makes a grab for the ball during Southwick’s semifinal game against So. Hadley. (Photo by Bill Deren) Elizabeth Tenerowicz with a shot on goal. (Photo by Bill Deren)
Brooke Waitt blasts a shot on goal that goes just wide. (Photo by Bill Deren)
Kristalynn Girroir and Jordyn Demyon combine for a defensive stop. (Photo by Bill Deren)
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Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE
All but Biological Dear Annie: I recently discovered that the man I called Dad all my life was not my biological father, after he passed away last year. “Jack” always treated me the same as his other children, with kindness and love. I will always think of him as my father and have no desire to know who my biological father is. He loved my children, and they were extremely lucky to have him in their lives. I am not sure whether I should tell them the truth, because he was such a wonderful part of their lives. Seeing as he kept the truth from me, I don’t think he wanted anyone to know. -- Grateful for Him Dear Grateful for Him: You’re probably right that he didn’t want anyone to know, but he sounds like such a supportive parent that I’m sure he would want you to make whatever decision is right for your family. So if you end up telling your children, don’t feel guilty. At the end of the day, the fact remains that Jack was their real grandpa in every way that counts. Dear Annie: I am a very private person, but I have a family member who asks too many questions (of everyone) all the time -- silly questions, personal questions, medical questions, etc. I have spoken to her privately about this -- telling her that I am not comfortable with the constant questions -- multiple times. However, she will not stop. She says it doesn’t bother her. I have tried to change the subject when she gets into a line of questioning; she brings it back. It has gotten so that I try to avoid being around her. However, this is impossible at times. How do I stop the invasion? -- DC Dear DC: You’ve told her that this behavior makes you uncomfortable, and she responded by saying it “doesn’t bother” her? Either this woman is hard of hearing or she has a mental illness that causes compulsive talking. You might want to talk to some other relatives regarding the latter concern. And the next time she starts the game of 2,100 questions, be extremely direct. Just say: “Stop.” If she won’t, excuse yourself and walk away. It’s nice when relatives take an interest in our lives, but an interrogation is no conversation. Dear Annie: “Stressed Out in Middle America” wrote to you about her friend “Jenna,” a hoarder. You told “Stressed Out” to encourage Jenna to see a mental health specialist. Well, I know from experience that trying to tell a hoarder to see a counselor does no good. My son and his wife are hoarders. They refuse to even believe that anything is wrong with them. It is everyone else who has a problem, not them; they are just fine. They have not cleaned certain rooms in 20 years. They just keep piling up stuff and collecting more. We used to go clean the home every six months. However, we are elderly now and are unable to do it. It did no good anyway. As soon as we would clean, it would pile up in a week all over again. It is so very sad that their children have to live like that. I wish we could have gotten custody of our grandchildren when they were born, as their mother does not even care for them (she only cares about herself and her junk), but our son does care for them. The whole situation is very sad. -- Hard to Watch Dear Hard to Watch: Seeing as your son does care for the children, you could tell him that you think the situation is so serious that if he doesn’t seek counseling, you will have no choice but to call the authorities. The children could be in danger. Contact their local government to see what agencies, such as Child Protective Services or Adult Protective Services, could intervene.
HINTS FROM HELOISE HERE’S THE SCOOP ON GETTING CLOTHES Dear Heloise: I recently bought a new largecapacity WASHING MACHINE. I was very disappointed to find that I cannot reach small items at the bottom of the washer. Plus, I have a bad back. So, I went to a pet store and bought a “pooper-scooper” for dogs. It is a one-handed spring-action claw. It works great to reach those items at the bottom of the washer. This has made my life so much easier. -- Debbie H., Springfield, Mo. SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com AIR PACKING MATERIALS Dear Heloise: So many companies now use those little airfilled pillows for packing, and while they can be reused for packing, I found out that they also can be used to wrap a wrist, elbow or ankle to protect an injured area and cushion it from being bumped into or reinjured. -- Maddie G., Lawton, Okla. Maddie, thank you for that hint. Do any of my readers have any other suggestions for the air-filled plastic that’s now commonly used for packing? -- Heloise ELOPE? Dear Heloise: I spent an exorbitant amount of money on a beautiful wedding dress for my wedding last fall. We spent thousands on flowers, and the reception cost a fortune. Now I wish I had eloped. The cost of this wedding has prevented us from taking a vacation or buying a house. My parents helped us, but we took the responsibility of most of the debt. My expensive dream wedding is now a nightmare! -- Julie in Michigan
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Fox’s Smith avoids story covered heavily by colleagues By DAVID BAUDER AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — While Fox News Channel has spent hours talking about Hillary Clinton and an Obamaera uranium deal in recent weeks, its news anchor Shepard Smith avoided the story entirely. Fresh evidence that Smith is an island unto himself at the news network came in research released Thursday by the liberal watchdog group Media Matters for America. During the three weeks starting Oct. 17, Fox News spent just under 12 hours talking about the Uranium One deal, with 29 percent of that time on opinion host Sean Hannity's prime-time show. In recent weeks, the issue has been at the center of the nation's partisan divide. Hannity calls it "the real Russian conspiracy," while Democrats suggest the story is used to distract from news about Robert Mueller's investigation into President Donald Trump and ties to Russia. Conservatives contend that
"mainstream" news outlets are obsessed with Mueller's investigation. Republicans have called for a probe into the 2010 purchase of American uranium mines by a Russian-backed company, noting some of the company's investors had donated money to Clinton. The state department, then led by Clinton, was one of nine U.S. agencies with oversight of the deal, although she has said she wasn't involved. Trump has said the company's sale is a scandal on par with Watergate. Trump's favorite morning show, "Fox & Friends," spent an hour and nine minutes talking about the deal, second only to Hannity on Fox, Media Matters said. Smith's 3 p.m. weekday newscast didn't mention the story at all during the three weeks, except for two minutes on Oct. 27 — when Smith wasn't in and Trace Gallagher substituted for him. Fox did not make Smith or the show's executive producer available for an interview on Thursday. The veteran newscaster is often criticized by Fox's
more conservative viewers for reporting on views they disagree with. "The base doesn't like Shepard Smith," said Tim Graham, director of media analysis at the conservative Media Research Center. "That would be a heck of a Christmas present — dump Shep, let MSNBC have him." Fox News, in response, said Smith was "one of the most valued and talented journalists" at the network. The Uranium One story came back in the news through stories in The Hill in October that the FBI was investigating whether Russia was trying to gain influence in the U.S. nuclear industry at the time the deal was being considered. The MRC said ABC and CBS spent a total of 4 minutes, 38 seconds on this story, and NBC News didn't cover it. The watchdog had no accounting for how much time CNN and MSNBC spent on the story, but said they were most likely to debunk it when it was brought up.
Disney hopes for its next blockbuster in newest ‘Star Wars’ NEW YORK (AP) — Disney's $4 billion deal for Lucasfilm and "Star Wars" just keeps getting better for the House of Mouse. The company is banking on the latest installments, "The Last Jedi" in December and a Han Solo movie in May, to drive people to theaters. But that's far from the end of money-making opportunities from Han Solo, R2-D2, Kylo Ren and Rey. In fact, CEO Bob Iger said Thursday that the company is now planning a brand-new "Star Wars" trilogy, which will be the fourth in the franchise. Disney has drawn big profits from the strengths of its TV channels — namely ESPN — but that growth is challenged as more people dump cable subscriptions. As people turn to online replacements such as Netflix, Disney is hoping to lure them with a streaming service planned for 2019. "Star Wars" movies will be a big part of that; so will a new "Star Wars" series Iger also announced Thursday. Disney also wants to squeeze cash from "Star Wars" fans in the forms of toys and, theme park visits and hotel stays. MOVIE MONEY "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," released in December 2015, pulled in more than $2 billion in worldwide ticket sales, trailing only "Avatar" and "Titanic" as the best-selling theatrical release ever (without adjusting for inflation). It also bumped up home entertainment revenue from DVD sales. "Rogue One," last year's installment, made over $1 billion in global box-office revenue. "The Last Jedi" will continue from where "Force" left off. Michael Nathanson of MoffettNathanson has a "somewhat conservative" estimate of $1.9 billion in box-office haul for the film. He also expects the latest "Avengers" installment to bring in $1.3 billion. Big-budget, sequel-generating movies deliver big wins for studios. In fiscal 2016, when Disney released "The Force Awakens," the studio's profit was $2.7 billion. That's expected to fall this year and jump back up to $2.84 billion in 2018, thanks to "The Last Jedi" and several Marvel movies. In the July-September quarter, however, the studio's revenue fell 21 percent to $1.43 billion. "Cars 3" wasn't as big a hit as "Finding Dory" in 2016. Overall, The Walt Disney Co.'s net income slipped 1 percent to $1.75 billion. Revenue dropped 3 percent to $12.78 billion. DISNEY EMPIRE Disney is funneling its movie hits to other parts of its sprawling empire to help it make money repeatedly from its intellectual property. For example, "Star Wars"-themed areas at Disneyland in California and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida will open
in 2019. "They're huge and I think very exciting in terms of how we're using technology to create really interesting attractions and experiences," Iger said at a September investment conference. The company is also planning a "Star Wars"-themed hotel at Walt Disney World in Florida. Disney touts it as an "immersive" experience; guests will be able to dress up as their favorite characters. Disney is making other big investments in its parks, too, as it races to catch up with Universal's enormously popular Harry Potter-themed areas. In the latest quarter, revenue rose 6 percent to $4.67 billion, helped by the international parks. In the U.S., Hurricane Irma shut down Walt Disney World for two days, hurting domestic results. Analysts expect merchandise revenues to get a bump in fiscal 2018; Nathanson cites the "Star Wars" and Marvel movies, as well as "Frozen" coming to Broadway, as drivers. GEARING UP AGAINST NETFLIX The movies will also serve as a lure for Disney's streaming service, which will contain hundreds of movies and thousands of TV episodes and shorts. Pixar, "Star Wars" and Marvel films will be included along with Disney-brand video. Disney's deal with Netflix is expiring and won't be renewed, making the new service the exclusive online home for much of Disney's prime content. Morgan Stanley estimates that the service can, after a decade, become a nearly $5 billion-a-year business, with roughly 30 million subscribers. (Netflix's streaming revenues for just the last nine months were $8.1 billion, with 109 million subscribers.) Disney will lose out on hundreds of millions from Netflix when it pulls its movies, and UBS estimates that it needs 32 million subscribers for the app just to break even. Iger said Thursday that the streaming service will cost less than Netflix at launch. Netflix's streaming plans start at $8 a month. Disney also plans an ESPN streaming service, which it announced Thursday will be called ESPN Plus, that will launch in spring 2018. It won't air the same sports as its channel — but one day might. ESPN, long its cash cow, has been losing subscribers as attention shifts online. In the fiscal fourth quarter, the media networks' revenue fell 3 percent to $5.47 billion; profit slid 12 percent, to $1.48 billion. At ESPN, content costs rose and ad revenue fell, but Disney wrangled higher payments from cable companies. Shares rose 1.4 percent to $104.09 in after-hours trading Thursday.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Nov. 10, 2017: This year you are driven to participate in certain events. Holding yourself back won’t work. Strive to discover the motives behind your actions. That knowledge will help you in many different situations. If you are single, be aware of a tendency to attract people who are emotionally unavailable. You could meet someone quite special this coming year. If you are attached, you will appreciate all the private one-on-one time you two will share. You develop a unique intimacy that will make your bond even stronger. LEO pushes you to perform at your highest level. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Note all the energy around you right now. You might be impressed by a close loved one and how he or she handles a problem. Allow more of your imagination to play into this day. A child or roommate could be unusually difficult. Tonight: Go with the flow, and try to have fun. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You understand what is happening between you and a family member, but others might not. You could feel as if you have to try too hard to get where you want to go. A partner could be touchier than you realize. Learn to deal with this person’s personality. Tonight: Mosey on home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH You might feel as if you can’t make a key person understand what is happening. Pressure builds as a result of having a different agenda from those around you. A discussion likely won’t change these differences; accept this and move on. Tonight: Allow some chemistry into your life. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You could find it difficult to make a good decision. A risk might seem worth trying, but seek out feedback first. A need to understand what is expected might help you gain some perspective. A family member or loved one could be unusually touchy. Tonight: At home. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You could be enthusiastic about what you want. Others will respond in kind. You’ll want to come to terms with a changeable situation that is causing some tension. Some people won’t be able to tell how upset you are by a change of plans. Tonight: Put on your dancing shoes. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might benefit from lying low instead of getting involved with a difficult issue. In fact, the less said, the better. Curb a tendency to act out through overindulging. In fact, you’ll feel much better if you use some self-discipline. Tonight: Vanish into the night while you can. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You might be forced to take on a challenge that you typically would walk away from. The emphasis is on your longterm desires. You could be overwhelmed by everything that is going on. You’ll lead a meeting with ease, as your supporters will be present. Tonight: Out late. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You could be in a position where you must take charge. When you do, success will greet you. Observe a tendency to swallow your anger. You will feel much better if you admit what ails you to the person who is causing your distress. Tonight: Count on being up till the wee hours. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH When you detach from a potentially volatile situation, you discover that you gain a better sense of direction. You tend to be drawn to uproar and chaos. Read between the lines when dealing with a matter where you need to be on top of your game. Tonight: Join a friend. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH One-on-one relating takes you down a new path. Your interaction with a friend could be so intense that you seem to get locked into his or her way of thinking. Don’t try to convince others that you have the right idea or solution. Listen to what everyone has to say. Tonight: Be with a partner. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Know that you might not be able to convince a loved one of your good intentions. Try to look at what this person is doing, and then decide how to respond to his or her behavior. You’ll want to speak to someone who has some expertise. Tonight: Be near your favorite people. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Clearly, you have a choice to make, and you will make it. Your involvement with a project could be colored by a strong attraction to one of the individuals with whom you are working. Try not to get your professional life mixed up with your private life. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend! BORN TODAY Theologian Martin Luther (1483), comedian Tracy Martin (1968), actor Roy Scheider (1932)
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LEGAL NOTICES November 10, 17, 24, 2017 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 James W. Kaleta and Melissa A. Kaleta to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., dated March 22, 2007 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 16603, Page 422 as affected by a modification agreement recorded with said records at Book 20566, Page 384, as affected by a Loan Modification Agreement recorded with said Registry of Deeds at Book 20786, Page 1, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to Federal National Mortgage Association (''Fannie Mae'') dated December 21, 2016 and recorded with said registry on December 28, 2016 at Book 21509 Page 391, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 4:00 p.m. on December 13, 2017, on the mortgaged premises located at 11 Cherry Street, Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, TO WIT: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the easterly side of Cherry Street, said iron pin being southerly; one hundred seventy-one (171) feet from a stone bound at the intersection of the northeasterly corner of said Cherry Street and the southerly side line of Cherry Street Extension; thence running EASTERLY to .an iron pin at land now or formerly of one Casey, thence SOUTHERLY malting an interior angle of 91° 66' with the last described course, fifty-nine and 28/100 (59.28) feet along land now or formerly of Casey to an iron pin; thence WESTERLY making an interior angle of 88° 04' with the last described course, . twenty-two (22) feet to an iron pin; thence SOUTHERLY six and 2/10 (6.2) feet to an iron pin; thence WESTERLY making an interior angle of 95° with the last described course, seventy (70) feet to an iron pin in the easterly line of Cherry Street; thence NORTHERLY along said Cherry Street and making an interior angle.of 85° 30' with the last described course, seventy-one. (71) feet to the place of beginning Meaning and intending to describe a parcel known and designated as 11 Cherry Street. Being the same premises Conveyed to the grantor by Deed dated March 30, 2005 and recorded on April 1, 2005 in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 14918, Page 10. For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 14918, Page 10. These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed. TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00 ) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale. Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the sale. FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (''FANNIE MAE'') Present holder of said mortgage By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. 150 California Street Newton, MA 02458 (617) 558-0500 201612-0317 - TEA
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The premises are to be sold LEGAL NOTICES subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, buildNovember 10, 17, 24, 2017 ing and zoning laws, liens, attorNovember 10, 2017 ney’s fees and costs pursuant to MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, (SEAL) SALE OF REAL ESTATE tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of COMMONWEALTH OF By virtue and in execution of the tenants and parties in possesMASSACHUSETTS Power of Sale contained in a sion. certain Mortgage given by AlexLAND COURT andr Botyan and Lyubov Botyan TERMS OF SALE: DEPARTMENT OF to Mortgage Electronic Registra- A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND THE TRIAL COURT tion Systems, Inc., as nominee DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS for Fremont Investment & Loan, ($5,000.00) in the form of a certi17SM007477 its successors and assigns, fied check, bank treasurer’s dated June 30, 2006 and recorORDER OF NOTICE ded with the Hampden County check or money order will be reRegistry of Deeds at Book quired to be delivered at or be- To: 16028, Page 105 subsequently fore the time the bid is offered. Heirs, Devisees and Legal Repassigned to Deutsche Bank Na- The successful bidder will be re- resentatives of the Estate of tional Trust Company, as trust- quired to execute a Foreclosure Stanley Ursia, Heirs, Devisees, ee under the pooling and servi- Sale Agreement immediately and Legal Representatives of cing agreement dated as of after the close of the bidding. the Estate of Linda Ursia; JenSeptember 1, 2006, GSAMP The balance of the purchase nie Williams Trust 2006-FM2, Mortgage price shall be paid within thirty P a s s - T h r o u g h C e r t i f i c a t e s , (30) days from the sale date in and to all persons entitled to the Series 2006-FM2 by Mortgage the form of a certified check, benefit of the Servicemembers Electronic Registration Systems, bank treasurer’s check or other Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 Inc., as nominee for Fremont In- c h e c k s a t i s f a c t o r y t o §3901 et seq.: vestment & Loan, its suc- Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortcessors and assigns by assign- gagee reserves the right to bid Wells Fargo Bank, NA ment recorded in said Hampden at the sale, to reject any and all County Registry of Deeds at bids, to continue the sale and to claiming to have an interest in a Book 19325, Page 330 and sub- amend the terms of the sale by Mortgage covering real property Westfield, 5 Morgan Avenue, sequently assigned to Deutsche written or oral announcement in given by Stanley Ursia to MortBank National Trust Company, made before or during the fore- gage Electronic Registration as trustee for GSAMP Trust closure sale. If the sale is set Systems, Inc., as nominee for 2006-FM2, Mortgage Pass- aside for any reason, the Pur- Sovereign Bank, dated March 6, Through Certificates, Series chaser at the sale shall be en- 2009, and recorded in the 2006-FM2 by Mortgage Elec- titled only to a return of the de- Hampden County Registry of tronic Registration Systems, Inc. posit paid. The purchaser shall Deeds in Book 17683, Page (MERS), as nominee for Fre- have no further recourse against 162, and now held by the mont Investment & Loan by as- the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or Plaintiff by assignment has/have signment recorded in said the Mortgagee’s attorney. The filed with this court a complaint Hampden County Registry of description of the premises con- f o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f Deeds at Book 19771, Page Defendant's/Defendants' Ser433;of which Mortgage the un- tained in said mortgage shall vicemembers status. control in the event of an error in dersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of this publication. TIME WILL BE If you now are, or recently have said Mortgage and for the pur- OF THE ESSENCE. been, in the active military service of the United States of pose of foreclosing same will be Other terms if any, to be anAmerica, then you may be ensold at Public Auction at 9:00 titled to the benefits of the SerAM on December 1, 2017 at 289 nounced at the sale. vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Buck Pond Road, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises de- Deutsche Bank National Trust you object to a foreclosure of the scribed in said Mortgage, to wit: Company, as trustee for GSAMP above mentioned property on Trust 2006-FM2, Mortgage that basis, then you or your atCertain real estate situate in Pass-Through Certificates, torney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at WESTFIELD, Hampden County, Series 2006-FM2 Three Pemberton Square, BoMassachusetts, being designated as Parcel I as shown on Present Holder of said Mort- ston, MA 02108 on or before December 18, 2017 or you will the plan entitled "Subdivision of gage, be forever barred from claiming Land, Westfield, Massachusetts, By Its Attorneys, that you are entitled to the beneRobert P. Stack, Schumann ORLANS PC fits of said Act. Drive, Westfield, Mass." drawn PO Box 540540 by Conlon Associated, Inc., En- Waltham, MA 02454 Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER gineers and Land Surveyors, Phone: (781) 790-7800 Chief Justice of said Court dated December 5, 1982 said 15-009501 on November 1, 2017. parcel containing 9.9 acres, more or less and being Plan 215 Attest: Page 78 bounded and deDeborah J. Patterson scribed as follows: Recorder
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November 10, 2017 Beginning at a point on the Southwesterly line of Buck Pond (SEAL) Road at an iron pin at the NorthOF easterly corner of land now or COMMONWEALTH MASSACHUSETTS formerly of A. & N. Pedora as shown on said plan, LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF thence running S. 54 degrees THE TRIAL COURT 15' 00" E. Fifty (50) feet: 17SM007405 thence running S. 35 degrees 45' 00" W. Two Hundred (200) ORDER OF NOTICE feet; To: thence running S. 54 degrees Joseph S. Velevitch 15' 00" E. A distance of Two Hundred Eighty (280) feet to a and to all persons entitled to the point in the Westerly bank of benefit of the Servicemembers Pond Brood, also known as Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 Sandy Mill Brook and Following §3901 et seq.: said Westerly line of said brook Southerly a distance of One U.S. Bank National Association, Thousand five Hundred Ten as Trustee, successor in in(1,510) feet, more or less, to a terest to Bank of America, Napoint at the Northeastelry line of tional Association, as Trustee, land now or formerly of R. & E. successor by merger to LaSalle Bank National Association, as Lewis; Trustee for Bear Stearns Asset thence running S. 69 degrees Backed Securities I Trust 200620' 43: W. A distance of Five HE8, Asset-Backed Certificates H u n d r e d O n e a n d 5 0 / 1 0 0 Series 2006 He8 (501.50) feet, more or less; claiming to have an interest in a thence running N. 10 degrees Mortgage covering real property in WESTFIELD, numbered 37 16' 10" E. One Thousand Two CROSS STREET, given by BenH u n d r e d N i n e a n d 4 5 / 1 0 0 jamin Velevitch and Joseph S. (1,209.45) feet; Velevitch to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as thence running N. 35 degrees nominee for Quicken Loans Inc., 45' 00" E. A total distance of dated July 31, 2006, and recorTwo Hundred Fifty (250) feet to ded in the Hampden County Rethe Southwesterly corner of land gistry of Deeds in Book 16091, now or formerly of Fedora; Page 401, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, thence running S. 45 degrees has/have filed with this court a 15' 00" E. Two Hundred (200) complaint for determination of feet to a point; Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. thence running N. 35 degrees 45' 00" E. Two Hundred (200) If you now are, or recently have feet along said Fedor's Easterly been, in the active military serline to the point of beginning on vice of the United States of America, then you may be enBuck Pond Road. titled to the benefits of the SerSubject to rights of others into vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If ways and easements of record you object to a foreclosure of the or implication, as noted on the above mentioned property on above-referenced plan. Subject that basis, then you or your atto rights of the City of Westfield torney must file a written appearin and to the waters of said Pond ance and answer in this court at Brook and a strip of land sixteen Three Pemberton Square, Boand one-half (16 1/2) feet in ston, MA 02108 on or before width lying Westerly of said December 18, 2017 or you will Brook. Subject to riparian rights, be forever barred from claiming if applicable. Subject to Notice of that you are entitled to the beneVariance Decision 925, City of fits of said Act. Westfield, dated December 8, Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER 1983 and recorded in Hampden Chief Justice of said Court County Registry of Deeds in on October 31, 2017. Book 5594, Page 599. Subject to facts recited in plan recorded Attest: in Hampden County Registry of Deborah J. Patterson Deeds Plan of Land 215, Page Recorder 78. 201704-0010-PRP
THE WESTFIELD Joseph and Elizabeth NEWS Burkott and along other land of Karr a distance of one hundred ten (110) feet more or less to the place of beginning. Excepting that portion conveyed to one Berkott in deed dated June 6, 1962 in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 2884, Page 131. Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor herein by a deed recorded immediately prior hereto.
LEGAL NOTICES November 10, 17, 24, 2017 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 Westfield Bank to Jason T. Marge, said mortgage being dated July 31, 2001, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 11786, Page 371,of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 8, 2017, upon the premises described in said mortgage, namely 115 Main Street, Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: A certain real estate located in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts are more particularly described as follows: PARCEL ONE: Beginning at an iron pin in the northerly line of Main Street and in the center of twenty (20.0) foot private right of way at the corner of land of Paetzel, thence northerly along said Paetzel and the center of said twenty (20.0) foot right of way a distance of three hundred (300.0) feet to an iron pin; thence with an internal angle of 143° 15’ a distance of fifty and 6/10 (50.6) feet to an iron pipe marking a corner of land now or formerly of DeCouteau et al; thence south 87° west along said DeCouteau land about forty-five and 9/10 (45.9) feet to a corner; thence southerly and parallel to the first described course along other land of the grantor a distance of about three hundred twenty-eight (328.0) feet to the northerly line of said Main Street; thence easterly along the northerly line of said Main Street a distance of seventy-four and 3/10 (74.3) feet to the point of beginning.
Reserving a right of way for all purposes of passage over a strip of land ten (10.0) feet in width along the easterly side of said premises hereby conveyed and granting hereby similar rights November 10, 2017 over the ten foot strip of land next adjoining on the east, mak(SEAL) ing a twenty foot private right of way for the use of the parties enCOMMONWEALTH OF titled thereto. Also reserving a MASSACHUSETTS right to maintain in its present location a certain private sewer LAND COURT line now on the hereby conDEPARTMENT OF veyed premises and the continTHE TRIAL COURT ued use of the same; and grant17SM002301 ing hereby the right to use and maintain the continuation of the said private sewer on the land of ORDER OF NOTICE the aforementioned Paetzel under the terms of his deed. To: Christopher J. Smith; PARCEL TWO: Kara E. Smith, 201512-0402-YEL
and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. c. 50 §3901 et seq.:
The land in Russell, Hampden County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
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Beginning at an iron pin at the southeasterly corner of the tract, and being distant two hundred seven (207) feet northerly from an iron pin in the northerly line of Main Street and on the line between lands of said Karr and of J. J. Arenstam,
claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Westfield, numbered 102 Lindbergh Boulevard, given by Christopher J. Smith and Kara E. Smith to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Family Choice Mortgage Corporation, dated May 11, 2007, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 16678, Page 139, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before December 18, 2017 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Justice of said Court on November 2, 2017.
thence running northerly along land of J. J. Arenstam a distance of one hundred twentyone (121) feet to an iron pipe at land of DeCouteau, thence in a southwesterly direction along land of DeCouteau a distance of one hundred seventeen and 1/10 (117.1) feet to an iron pipe, thence in a southerly direction in a line parallel to the first mentioned course a distance of seventy-one and 5/10 (71.5) feet to an iron pin; thence easterly along land of Joseph and Elizabeth Burkott and along other land of Karr a distance of one hundred ten (110) feet more or less to the place of beginning. Excepting that portion conveyed to one Berkott in deed dated June 6, 1962 in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 2884, Page 131.
Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor herein by a deed recorded immediately Attest: prior hereto. Deborah J. Patterson Recorder Said premises will be sold sub201610-0191-TEA ject to and/or with the benefit of any and all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, im-
Said premises will be sold subject to and/or with the benefit of any and all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, improvements, covenants, outstanding tax title, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens or claims in the nature of liens, rights of parties in possession, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, if any there be, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the Deed. No representations, express or implied, are made with respect to any matter concerning the premises which will be sold "as is". The successful high bidder will be responsible for paying the Massachusetts State Documentary Tax Stamps, all closing costs and all recording fees. TERMS OF SALE: The highest bidder in the sale shall be required to deposit cash, bank treasurer's check or certified check in the amount of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($5,000.00) at the time and the place of the sale of the premises to qualify as a bidder (the present holder of the mortgage is exempt from this requirement) to be held by the Mortgagee. The successful bidder will also be required to deposit a sum equal to ten percent (10%) of the amount bid (less the $5,000.00 deposit) with the Mortgagee’s auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., 31 Capital Drive, West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089 within five (5) days of the date of the sale to be held by the Mortgagee, and the balance of the purchase price shall be paid in cash, certified or bank treasurer's check at the closing which shall occur within thirty(30) days after the date of foreclosure sale, time being of the essence, unless the Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The successful bidder at the sale shall be required to sign a Memorandum of Terms of Sale containing the above terms at the auction sale. In the event that the successful bidder at the public auction shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Mortgagee's Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the public auction, the Mortgagee reserves the right, at its election, to sell the property to the second highest bidder at the public auction provided that Mortgagee, in its discretion, may require (1) said second highest bidder to deposit the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after written notice to the second highest bidder of the default of the previous highest bidder, (2) the second highest bidder to execute a Memorandum of Sale, and (3) the closing to occur within twenty (20) days of said written notice, time being of the essence unless the Mortgagee agrees otherwise. The Mortgagee reserves the right to sell any parcel or any portion thereof separately, or in any order that Mortgagee may choose and/or to postpone this sale to a later time or date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the sale and to further postpone any adjourned sale date by public proclamation at the time and date appointed for the adjourned sale date. Other terms, if any, to be announced at the time and place of the sale. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. Westfield Bank By: Francis R. Mirkin, Its Attorney BACON WILSON, P.C. 33 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 November 10, November 17, November 24, 2017
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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 PIONEER VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES 413-454-3366 Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Decks, Siding, Windows, Painting, Flooring and more. Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services. CSL Licensed, HIC Reg. Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References
413-862-4749 _________________________
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 !!
LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986. We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs. Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727 www.Ls-painting.com
PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Low, low prices! Residential & Commercial. Interior/Exterior painting. Sheet-rock repair. Ceilings, walls and Light carpentry. Free Estimates 413-333-6321 or 860-741-5588
Call today 508-524-0564
HOME IMPROVEMENT
Call us today for all your landscape needs. Design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including in-ground and above ground swimming pools.
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE Fall Clean-ups & Leaf pick-up
Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial -------Lawn aeration & seeding, hedge trimming, brush removal. Fall clean-ups, curb-side leaf pick-up, lawn mowing. 5-step fertilizing. Snow plowing & ice management -------Hardscaping Patios, walkways, fire pits and retaining walls. Bobcat services also available. -------Call today for your FREE estimate!!! FULLY INSURED (413) 626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com _________________________
LAWNMOWER REMOVALS FREE Removal of Junk Riding Lawnmowers Will remove any junk riding lawnmowers and will buy lawnmowers in running condition. Call anytime: 860-216-8768
Fully insured 27 years experience
413-575-1016
RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Senior citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)
HOME DECOR Making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet make-overs to faux finishes, and 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
NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Reliable service, Professional. Certified Welding. Insured. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
Affordable Building Contractor Residential & Light Commercial Westfield Only 22 Years Experience Call Dave 413-568-6440
SNOW PLOWING ----------------------CALL DON: 413-313-3447 STORAGE STORAGE Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard. Year-round discounts. Safe and secure. Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900
TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. 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. 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
TREE SERVICE 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
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.
WINDOW CLEANING
CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn care, yard clean-ups, skid steer work, side-walks, tree work. BEST PRICING! 860-818-1703
Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality. Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans. Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056
TAG SALES WESTFIELD 82 Ridgeview Terr., Fri/Sat, Nov. 10th/11th, 9AM-3PM. MOVING SALE PART-2! Furniture, Tools, Household, Christmas Decorations and Many Other Treasures! NO EARLY BIRDS!
Holiday Craft Fair Sun. Nov. 19th 9am-2pm Handmade crafts. Over 70 vendors. Food for sale by PTO. B Building-Gym. Free parking & admission. Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School 80 Locust St. Northampton
A-1 SNOWPLOWING
UPHOLSTERY PLUMBING & HEATING
SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY
SNOWPLOWING
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Rip out & removal of old shrubs & plantings Snow Plowing Residential / Commercial
RAIN GUTTERS
413-788-6787
PAINTING & WALLPAPERING
FIREWOOD & TOP SOIL -----------------
CRAFT FAIRS
floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • BUSINESS DIRECTORY • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 CHIMNEY SWEEPS
LAWN & GARDEN
Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured. Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your FALL appointment. 413-237-2053
THE HOLY FAMILY CHRISTMAS BAZAAR IS COMING! Holy Family Parish, in Russell is holding a Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 11th at the VFW on Route 20, from 9am-3pm. Jewelry, LulaRoe, quilted and wooden items and decorations and gifts, homemade jellies and soaps, beautiful hand-crafted art of every type, lots of Christmas crafts and gifts, and so much more! Homemade macaroni and cheese, soups, stews, chili, cornbread and goodies will be available for purchase to eat there or take home. We haven't forgotten about the kids! There will be a craft table for them to make their own Christmas ornaments to take home! We hope you'll stop by and get your Christmas shopping done early! We look forward to seeing on on November 11th!
APARTMENT 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $975 p/month. No pets please. Call today, won't last. Available October 1. (413)348-3431
WESTFIELD: 1 Bedroom, Kitchen & Bath; Utilities included. $700 p/month, no pets. 1st/Last/Security. 413-250-4811
WESTFIELD: 3 Bedrooms, Kitchen, Living Room & Bath. $1100.00 per month + utilities. 1st/Last/Security. 413-250-4811
BUSINESS PROPERTY
LANDSCAPE BUSINESS FOR SALE (Retiring) EVERYTHING GOES! Serious Inquiries Only 413-732-0377
SERVICES 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