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Wyatt Steglinski enjoys a blue frosted cupcake for Autism Awareness Day Westfield City Hall was illuminated in blue LED lighting last night to raise autism yesterday at Mama Cakes. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) awareness. (© 2015 by Frederick Gore)

Communities go blue for Autism Awareness Day

By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A group of families gathered yesterday at Mama Cakes to recognize World Autism Awareness Day and Autism Speaks’ Light It Up Blue campaign, enjoying blue frosted cupcakes, and donating to team Jesse James and the Outlaw Walkers.

Team Captain Becca Matthew was there with friends and said the support she received was “overwhelming.”

“I must have cried 40 times today,” said the mom of two.

Matthew’s son Jesse, age four, has autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and is the inspiration behind Mama Cakes’ “Jesse’s Girl” cupcake. Bakery owner Kim McNutt reached out to Matthew and offered to create a fundraising cupcake for her team, which raises money for the Western New England Walk Now For Autism Speaks, set for Sept.

26 at Stanley Park.

“Last year, Mama Cakes donated cupcakes to our princess tea party fundraiser and said they would do it again

Southwick Town Hall employees participated in a Dress Down & Blue fundraiser for World Autism Awareness Day April 2. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)

this year,” Matthew said. “Then Kim said she’d like to do a special cupcake for us.”

For every Jesse’s Girl cupcake sold in April – Autism Awareness Month – Team Jesse James will receive $1. The cupcakes come in vanilla or chocolate with blue frosting and an edible blue puzzle piece on top.

Walk Committee Co-Chair Monica Donnelly of West Springfield joined the delicious fun yesterday at Mama Cakes and said she, too, was overwhelmed by all the support and people wearing blue for autism awareness.

“I went to town hall in West Springfield today for a proclamation and not only were all the staff wearing blue, they gathered for a photo to show their support,” said Donnelly.

Last year, the walk committee made awareness and advocacy a priority, something Donnelly said she could really see yesterday by all the people wearing blue and posting to social media.

“People are really as excited about Light It Up Blue as we are – and they’re getting creative, too!” she said. “I feel like all our hard work last year is really paying off, but there’s more work to do.”

Also a mother of two with a son with ASD, Donnelly said she was thrilled to visit Mama Cakes for the first time and planned to become a frequent customer.

“There are seven families here with kids on the spectrum, everyone is having fun and running around, and the staff isn’t blinking an eye,” she said. “It really feels like a celebration.”

At Southwick Town Hall, municipal employees participated in a Dress Down & Blue fundraiser for team Ryan’s Rally For Autism and it wasn’t just the employees who participated.

Westfield Girl Scout Troop 41059 display puzzle piece pins they made to recognize World Autism Awareness Day April 2. (Photo by Sarah Timmerman)

See Go Blue, Page 3

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Council approves DPW consolidation, director

By DAN MORIARTY Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The City Council voted 10-2 to approve the consolidation of several municipal departments, responsible for maintaining the city’s infrastructure, into one Public Works organization.

The vote belies the uneasiness of several councilors who voted for the ordinance amendment and the two who voted against the organizational consolidation.

Ward 1 Councilor Christopher Keefe voted against the amendment, but said he would do so because he favors decentralized government where departments report to several boards and commissions.

“There is nothing fundamentally wrong with the (amendment),” Keefe said. “It just goes against my principles. I have issues with centralization of authority.”

At-large Councilor Cindy Harris has voted against any measure which create new positions in city government.

“The taxpayers who have talked to me do not support adding five new positions,” Harris, who also voted against transferring $30,000 from the Purchasing Department to the mayor’s staffing budget to hire a See Council, Page 3

Midstate Berkshire lays off 70 workers WATERVILLE, Maine (AP) — A central Maine manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace, defense and oil industries is cutting 70 workers and consolidating its Waterville and Winslow facilities.

Midstate Berkshire, based in Westfield, Mass., said the cuts are necessary because of a downturn in the company’s key markets and an effort to remain competitive.

CEO Duane Pekar says the company has seen a 30 percent decrease in key markets over the past year.

Pekar said he was confident that with the reductions and other cost-cutting measures, the company will be positioned for growth when market conditions improve.

The company had about 250 workers in Maine.

See Layoffs, Page 3

Mayor Easter Egg Hunt cancelled due to Weather WESTFIELD — Mayor Daniel M. Knapik has announced that due to impending weather conditions the egg hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2015 has been cancelled.

No new date has been announced.

ON THE STREET

“Would you buy Internet access from the Westfield Gas & Electric?”

ELIZABETH PHILLIPS Absolutely, there should be competition, and I like they are local.

JACOB ELGIN No, I’m happy with my present Internet supplier.

SERENA DEROVIN If it was good I might. My WiFi is not so good now so I might change over.

AUSTIN DUVAL I’m not sure unless they can show a higher WiFi rate than I have now.

JOHN KOONS Yes, the G&E is a value they get things right on the money.

YASSER LASSALLE Yes, definitely.

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Five western Mass students to receive Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship for nursing Recipients to be honored at 4th Annual Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship Event The Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship Committee is pleased to announce its 2015 scholarship recipients. The scholarship award was established in memory of Kellie Hamre Kenney to assist local students in their pursuit of an education in the field of nursing. The recipients will be honored at the 4th Annual Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship event on Friday, April 17th at 6 p.m. at the Chicopee Portuguese American Club.

The 2015 Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship award recipients are: Rebekah Beal of Westfield – Westfield State University Emma Bernard of Springfield – Elms College Alyson Bruneault of Ludlow – University of Massachusetts Amherst Hannah Clewes of Hampden – Wilbraham Monson Academy, to attend Endicott College

Valerie Zavalunov of Longmeadow – Elms College “Four years ago, the collective spirit of family, friends, neighbors and local businesses of Western Massachusetts came together as one powerful, positive force - known today as Team Kellie,” said Tara Hamre Tereso – Chair of the Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship. “And each year, Team Kellie gives back to the students of Western Massachusetts.

This is an exciting year for everyone involved in Team Kellie. Five $1000 scholarships will be awarded at this year’s event. In addition, we will celebrate the past Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship award recipients, some of which are now graduating as nurses. We look forward to honoring the 2015 award recipients, the past recipients, and their accomplishments and contributions to our amazing community and the field of nursing.”

With these five 2015 scholarship awards, the Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship Fund will have awarded a total of twelve $1000 scholarship awards since the first scholarship event in 2012.

The annual event supports the success of future

nurses and celebrates the life and legacy of Kellie Hamre Kenney with music, dancing, food, raffle prizes and fun. For details on how to donate or purchase tickets for the event please visit www. teamkellie.com.

The committee selects recipients who best exemplify the ideals of teamwork and sportsmanship, academics and perseverance with the utmost integrity and fun. ### About the Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship The Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship was established to assist local students in their pursuit of an education in the field of nursing - and support their hopes to advance onto a career of dedication to patients and families in need, as Kellie did so very well. Recipients will exemplify the ideals of teamwork and sportsmanship, academics and perseverance – with the utmost integrity and fun.

The Kellie Hamre Kenney Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt public charity organization.

For more information please visit www.teamkellie. com

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars donors on display at Westfield Athenaeum this month WESTFIELD — CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars will have photographs and stories of CSF Westfield scholarship donors on display from April 1 through April 30, 2015 in the Jasper Rand Art Museum at the Westfield Athenaeum. Please visit this exhibit and learn more about the amazing lives of these generous donors.

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Shredding Event for CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars WESTFIELD — CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is holding a paper shredding fundraiser on Saturday, April 18th from 9am to 1pm in the South Middle School parking lot at 30 West Silver Street. Valley Green Shredding of Westfield , MA is donating its equipment so that all proceeds will fund scholarships for Westfield students. For only $5.00 you may have up to two boxes of documents shredded.

Note: These items are not acceptable for shredding: 3-ring binders, batteries, electronics, large binder clips, vinyl, plastics, or x-rays.

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ODDS & ENDS Gov. Baker agrees to buzz cut to raise money for charity

LAST NIGHT’S NUMBERS

BOSTON (AP) — Beacon Hill could soon see another gleaming dome — this one on top of Gov. Charlie Baker’s head.

Baker is planning to shear off most of his graying locks next week, all in the name of charity.

The Republican agreed to the buzz cut as part of a hair-razing fundraising drive to support the Dana- GOV. BAKER Farber Cancer Institute.

The event is spearheaded by Granite Telecommunications in Quincy. Baker will join more than 500 company employees who will also be shaving their heads April 7.

The event is expected to raise $2.5 million.

The drive began last year when the company, including CEO Rob Hale, donated more than $2.2 million to Dana Farber after 428 Granite employees shaved their heads or beards.

The shearing will take place Tuesday morning at the company.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Good Friday, April 3, the 93rd day of 2015. There are 272 days left in the year.

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n April 3, 1865, Union forces occupied the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia.

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In 1860, the legendary Pony Express began carrying mail between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California. (The delivery system lasted only 18 months before giving way to the transcontinental telegraph.)

In 1882, outlaw Jesse James was shot to death in St. Joseph, Missouri, by Robert Ford, a member of James’ gang.

In 1936, Bruno Hauptmann was electrocuted in Trenton, New Jersey, for the kidnap-murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. In 1946, Lt. Gen. Masaharu Homma, the Japanese commander held responsible for the Bataan Death March, was executed by firing squad outside Manila.

In 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Marshall Plan, designed to help European allies rebuild after World War II and resist communism.

In 1965, the United States launched the SNAP-10A nuclear power system into Earth orbit; it was the first nuclear reactor sent into space.

In 1968, the day before he was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “mountaintop” speech to a rally of striking sanitation workers.

In 1974, deadly tornadoes began hitting wide parts of the South and Midwest before jumping across the border into Canada; more than 300 fatalities resulted from what became known as the Super Outbreak.

In 1985, the landmark Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant closed after 56 years in business.

In 1990, jazz singer Sarah Vaughan died in suburban Los Angeles at age 66.

In 1995, former United Way of America President William Aramony was convicted in Alexandria, Virginia, of 25 counts of fraud, conspiracy and money laundering for stealing nearly $600,000 from the charity. (Aramony ended up serving six years of a seven-year prison sentence.)

In 1996, an Air Force jetliner carrying Commerce Secretary Ron Brown and American business executives crashed in Croatia, killing all 35 people aboard.

TEN YEARS AGO: A day after the death of Pope John Paul II, the body of the pontiff lay in state. Millions prayed and wept at services across the globe, as the Vatican prepared for the ritualfilled funeral and conclave that would choose a successor.

Five years ago: The leader of the Anglican church, Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, said in remarks released by the BBC that the Roman Catholic church in Ireland had lost all credibility because of its mishandling of abuse by priests. White supremacist Eugene TerreBlanche, 68, was bludgeoned to death on his South African farm in a dispute with black farm workers over wages.

Connecticut senior Tina Charles was the runaway choice as The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball player of the year. Nebraska’s Connie Yori was named The Associated Press’ women’s college basketball coach of the year.

ONE YEAR AGO: The Associated Press reported that the U.S. government had masterminded the creation of a “Cuban Twitter” designed to undermine the communist government in Havana. Serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells was put to death in Texas after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected his lawyers’ demand that the state release information about where it had gotten its lethal injection drug. David Letterman announced during a taping of the “Late Show” on CBS that he was retiring as host in 2015 (Stephen Colbert was named as his replacement a week later). Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall was named the runaway winner of the AP coach of the year award. Creighton star Doug McDermott was a near-unanimous pick as the AP player of the year.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actress-singer Doris Day is 92. Former German Chancellor Helmut Kohl is 85. Conservationist Dame Jane Goodall is 81. Actor William Gaunt is 78. Songwriter Jeff Barry is 77. Actor Eric Braeden is 74. Actress Marsha Mason is 73. Singer Wayne Newton is 73. Singer Billy Joe Royal is 73. Singer Tony Orlando is 71. Comedy writer Pat Proft is 68. Folk-rock singer Richard Thompson is 66. Country musician Curtis Stone (Highway 101) is 65. Blues singerguitarist John Mooney is 60. Rock musician Mick Mars (Motley Crue) is 59. Actor Alec Baldwin is 57. Actor David Hyde Pierce is 56. Rock singer John Thomas Griffith (Cowboy Mouth) is 55. Comedian-actor Eddie Murphy is 54. Rock singer-musician Mike Ness (Social Distortion) is 53. Rock singer Sebastian Bach is 47. Rock musician James MacDonough is 45. Olympic gold medal ski racer Picabo Street is 44. Actress Jennie Garth is 43. Actor Jamie Bamber is 42. Actor Adam Scott is 42. Christian rock musician Drew Shirley (Switchfoot) is 41. Comedian Aries Spears is 40. Actor Matthew Goode (TV: “The Good Wife”; Film: “The Imitation Game”) is 37. Actress Cobie Smulders is 33. Rock-pop singer Leona Lewis is 30. Actress Amanda Bynes is 29.

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~ LEGAL NOTICE ~

Public Announcement Concerning The Trustees of Noble Hospital, Inc. On or about April 15, 2015, The Trustees of Noble Hospital, Inc., with a principal address at 115 W. Silver Street, Westfield, MA 01085, (“Noble Hospital”) intends to file an application with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for a Determination of Need with respect to a change in its corporate control of Noble Hospital, through which Baystate Health, Inc., located at 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199 (“Baystate”) would acquire Noble Hospital (the “Transaction”). As part of the proposed Transaction, Baystate would become the parent company and sole corporate member of Noble Hospital. Currently, Noble Hospital is the parent company and sole corporate member of Noble Visiting Nurse and Hospice Services, Inc. (“Noble VNA”), a Massachusetts charitable corporation and provider of home health care and hospice services. Noble Hospital’s Vice President of Medical Affairs is the sole member of Westfield Medical Corporation (“WMC”), a Massachusetts charitable corporation and physician practice that provides medical services to patients at Noble Hospital and within the Noble Hospital service area. In furtherance of the objectives of the proposed Transaction, Baystate will work with Noble Hospital to develop a mutually agreed upon plan for the transitions of the boards and legal structures for Noble VNA and WMC within Baystate. The proposed Transaction does not include a capital expenditure.

Persons who wish to comment on the application must submit written comments within 20 days of the filing date or publication date, whichever is later. Any ten residents of the applicant’s service area may request a public hearing on the application within 20 days of the filing date or publication date, whichever is later. Such comments or requests for a public hearing shall be sent to the Department of Public Health,Attention: Program Director, Determination of Need Program, 99 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111. The application may be inspected at such address.

Staff at Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center participated in a district-wide Dress Down & Blue fundraiser April 2 for autism. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay) Southwick Town Hall and the Southwick Police Department are bathed in blue yesterday in recognition of World Autism Awareness Day. (© 2015 by Frederick Gore)

Go Blue

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Council On Aging Director Cindy Sullivan surprised the team by encouraging seniors to wear blue and donate to the team.

Joining Southwick employees in dressing down and blue for Ryan’s Rally were Westfield Public Schools and City Hall employees.

Teams are forming and raising funds now for the Sept. 26 walk. Visit www. walknowforautismspeaks. org/wne to register a team, join a team, or make a donation today.

The Southwick Senior Center wore blue April 2 to support World Autism Awareness Day.

Families and friends of Team Jesse James and the Outlaw Walkers gather at Mama Cakes April 2 to enjoy special cupcakes for Autism Awareness Month. (Photo by Hope E. Tremblay)

Layoffs

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS

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In January 2014, the company was acquired by a Texas-based private equity firm, Insight Equity Holdings LLC. According to The Portland Press Herald, it was a move that came as a surprise to the Mid Maine Chamber of Commerce, which had been working with the company to help develop its labor force, chamber President and CEO Kim Lindlof said last night.

The company, which employed 250 workers in the two communities, intends to consolidate its Waterville, Maine, operation into the Winslow, Maine, plant by the end of the year, according to The Portland Press Herald. The layoffs represent about 30 percent of the company’s

workforce.

Lindlof told The Portland Press Herald the chamber had been working with the company on programs to help develop its labor force with things like apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.

“We had no idea this was coming.

We’ve been working with them on workforce development issues,” she said.

Waterville City Council Chairman Fred Stubbert, D-Ward 1, told The Portland Press Herald last nght he was surprised to learn about the layoffs. He said the layoffs are hopefully a shortterm move, since the economy has been improving as a whole.

“The Waterville area is starting to pick

up,” he said. “We’re going in the right direction.”

“One of the things we’re trying to do is actually attract more businesses like that to the area,” he said, noting the area has workers skilled in metal work and manufacturing.

Lindlof said there are other companies in the area that need the skills that Midstate employees have, and her organization could help connect those who were laid off with other employers.

“It’s obviously a setback, but we’re hopeful that if we’re invited to the table with those companies, we’ll be able to connect them with those displaced employees,” said Lindlof.

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Continued from Page 1 facilities manager, another new post at City much within its current structure.

Hall, said.

The revised department management would At-large Councilor David A. Flaherty voted have a director and assistant director oversee“yes“ to the DPW consolidation, but warned ing the four deputy superintendents. that he may vote “no” to any budgetary Administrative functions, engineering (now in increase for the new organization in June. the water resource department), data adminis“I will vote for this (consolidation amend- tration (IT), budget analysis and a stormwater/ ment), but I am concerned about the budget,” solid waste manager would report directly to Flaherty said. “We should be doing everything the DPW director. we can to save money.”

The City Council also approved, by a vote Ward 3 Councilor Brian Hoose said the of 8-4, the transfer of $30,000 from the DPW has been understaffed for years and with Purchasing Department to the mayor’s staffing consolidation the labor force of departments budget. Those funds will be used to hire a new will be better utilized. director for the newly created Department of “This would speed up resolving citizen con- Facilities Maintenance for the remainder of cerns with a consolidation of the workforce the fiscal year. and resources,” Hoose said.

The facilities manager will be responsible The revised DPW structure includes admin- for maintenance of all municipal buildings and istration and four functional divisions, each facilities, including those of the School headed by a deputy superintendent. The divi- Department. sions are Public Works; Wastewater and The council approved an ordinance creating Collections Systems; Parks and Recreation; the new facilities maintenance department, and Water. which theoretically will be funding in the next The public works division will have two fiscal year by transferring money, historically subdivisions: a highway subdivision and a contained in each department’s budget, to the subdivision for refuse, recycling collections new department. and for the transfer station operations.

The new Department of Facilities & Grounds The wastewater division includes the waste- was created in November, on an 8-5 council water treatment plant and the collections seg- vote, to centralize building and grounds mainment of that division which is related to storm- tenance; to facilitate both short and long-term water and sewer line maintenance. capital investment, through bonding, intended The parks and recreation division will to protect the recent investment of more than include the natural resources subdivision for $25 million to repair municipal buildings and maintenance of the city’s parks and infrastruc- schools across the city. The maintenance directure, as well as a tree maintenance subdivision. tor will also be responsible for establishing a The water department will remain pretty consolidated facilities work order system.

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Right, April Fool on Pg. #17!! What April Fool? ;.)

The letter from Tom Smith, in the Pulseline, prompted this response. Being retired, I was unaware of any proposal to again change the name of the Westfield Vocational school. I believe Westfield had the best Vocational school to be had. This school was training boys,(young men), in the trades of the day. As my generation will recall, next to St Mary’s Church, was the WESTFIELD TRADE SCHOOL. A very simple name, but the quality of education was always the tops, and the local business’s know it. We had a Auto shop, a Machine ship,(I was trained here),a Carpentry shop, Drafting, and a Electrical shop.

All classroom subjects were shop related, only sport, was basketball. I AM FROM THE LAST YEAR OF THE OLD WESTFIELD TRADE SCHOOL, WHICH CLOSED IN 1962.

I was trained as a Machinist, after graduation, advanced to a Tool Maker, into design, A General manager of two large companies, then in business for myself. Tom Smith speaks of dirty hands,(try discolored), oil smelling cloths, which my wife took to a Laundromat, cuts, stitches, scuffed work boots, with steel chips in soles, which were never worn in the house. He is a 1000% correct. I had two sons who went to the “new voke”, 20 years later, still in same trade, with pay that shames some college grads. When I was advanced enough, I became a Jig and Fixture maker another step in value to your employer.

I remember standing in line at the old Woronco Bank to cash a paycheck. Two men, about my age, were in front of myself.

The men were dressed in Sport coats, ties, slacks, gold watch, rings, and a nice bracelet. I was dressed in dirty jeans, knees torn, torn T shirt, and beat up work boots with steel chips in soles along with the machine shop aroma. As I looked around, for a shorter line, I viewed the paycheck of the well dressed man in front of me. I do not know his employment, but he wanted to cash a check for $215.00, take home. I was holding a $900.00 check, after $400.00 was taken out for tax’s. I was again, very happy with my choice of work, even with the dirt, grease, cuts, smell. Having that paycheck, I did not care what others thought of my appearance, or aroma. This was when the Husband went to work, and the Wife’s stayed home with the kids. (before you write, this was a different time) During my working career, even when times were tough, I always had employment. As with my classmates, just having the “WESTFIELD TRADE SCHOOL”, education on your resume, opened doors. Many of my classmates worked their whole life in their chosen path from this grand old school.

Little known, every year the school had about 30/35 openings due to graduation. There were always about 200 applications for those few spots. This was a no nonsense school. You tested just to be considered to be allowed to enter. Only the best got in. If you got 1 demerit for misconduct, poor grades, you were sent to the high school. We were here to learn, to train, keep our noses clean, I can honestly say, there were no behavior problems. A “C”, was the lowest grade allowed in your chosen trade. If you did not improve, you faced the high school.

By today’s standards, this would be considered a DRACICON, type of education, but it was well known, even before graduation, most had a job waiting. We had a placement director who was always getting calls for our Graduates. The calls came from local business’s, and quite a few out of town. Most got their job in their Senior year, I started in my Junior year.

A few years ago, Westfield did a study, published in the Westfield News, at the time, over 70% of all business’s could be traced back to a WESTFIELD TRADE SCHOOL education. Some of these business’s still exist, but with new owners.

The roots of these business’s were from Bartlett Street, were the old trade school was. It is now a school for St. Mary’s.

It seems that most will think that having a “catchy” name that they attended, will open doors, or lead to advancement. In a very small percentage, I will have to say it may be true. We must also remember, even though a large percentage of work is automated, machines will break down. Who will fix it? The person in the suit, I think not, it will be the repair person who will get dirty, crawl on the floor, but have a nice check at end of week. This is a hands on person, for I have seen some women out work their male counterparts. During World War II, my Mother worked at Perkins Machine and Gear, making rifle parts for our troops.(a bad time). One just has to read history, or have lived it.

When I had my own business, a Machine Shop, I spent little time at the “BS”, written on the application. The longer you are in business, the different your hiring skills become. I would always put a man on the floor, after all, he said he could do the job. Within hours, days at most, I knew if I had a keeper, or a go now. Talking the talk, walking the walk, told me just what I needed to know. The name of the school, does not mean you have the fortitude, or education to fill the opening.

In closing, I am very aware of the changes in time. But, somewhere, along the way, the work ethic has been lost. I started working tobacco the day I turned 14. My step-father was a cop on the Westfield Force. During his tenor, I cannot remember more then 2 shootings. Now today, most every day you turn on the TV, there has been a shooting. I cannot answer for this, but I believe everybody wants instant reward, does not want to work to get what they desire. We need to step back a few years, when manners, and respect were more abundant.

WESTFIELD TRADE SCHOOL 1962 Kenneth H. Stomski Sr. Start a conversation at http://thewestfieldnews.com/pulseline-form

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Israel: Deal won’t stop Iran’s ‘evil design’

By NAHAL TOOSI and NICK GASS Politico.com Israeli officials continued to attack the preliminary nuclear deal with Iran on Friday, vowing to state their case to the U.S. Congress because, said the top spokesman for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it is a matter of “fundamental security” to both countries and to the region.

“Well if you look at the deal as a whole, it’s a problem,” Mark Regev said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” Friday morning, expressing Israel’s worry over how the framework would allow Iran to continue its enrichment of uranium and to maintain thousands of centrifuges.

“These are all matters of concern,” he said, but the biggest problem for Israel “is that this is a regime that is exporting its version of the Islamic Revolution” to Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen. “And this is a regime that says my country should be destroyed, and now they want the nuclear power to implement that evil design. We can’t allow it to happen.”

Regev expressed skepticism when asked about the monitoring provisions of the framework, touted by U.S. officials as the toughest in history.

“We have seen over the years monitoring is highly problematic when you’re dealing with authoritarian, totalitarian regimes that are committed to concealment,” Regev said, adding that Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow and Natanz, for example, went undetected for years before U.S. or Israeli intelligence discovered them.

“The alternative is to keep up the pressure until you get a good deal, a deal that does significantly roll back Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, a deal that insists on a change in Iranian behavior,” he said. They must stop their aggression in the region, they must stop their global support for terrorism, and they must stop calling for my country’s destruction. That’s a good deal.”

“Why is Iran building intercontinental ballistic missiles?”

Regev asked. “They’re a threat to you, too.”?

Regev’s remarks come after Netanyahu trashed the deal on

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Thursday, telling President Barack Obama it would “threaten the survival” of his country.

Netanyahu expressed his opposition in a call with Obama in the hours after the U.S., Iran and five world powers unveiled the agreement in Switzerland.

According to a readout posted on Twitter by the Israeli Embassy in the United States, the prime minister said the deal would “legitimize Iran’s nuclear program, bolster Iran’s economy, and increase Iran’s aggression and terror throughout the Middle East and beyond.”

He also pointed to an Iranian militia leader’s reported comments that the Islamic Republic remains committed to Israel’s destruction.

“Such a deal would not block Iran’s path to the bomb. It would pave it,” Netanyahu wrote, repeating one of his signature lines about the Iran talks.

In its own readout of the call, the White House said that Obama “emphasized that the United States remains steadfast in our commitment to the security of Israel” but that “the framework represents significant progress towards a lasting, comprehensive solution that cuts off all of Iran’s pathways to a bomb.”

What’s in the Iran deal?

By ADAM B. LERNER Politico.com President Barack Obama said that the framework agreement announced Thursday between Iran and six world powers is a “good deal” that will increase Iran’s nuclear breakout time from around two to three months to more than a year.

But, of course, the devil’s in the details. Here they are, according to “parameters” of the deal distributed by the State Department: Nuclear Materials Iran will hand over two-thirds of its 19,000 centrifuges to the International Atomic Energy Agency, leaving a total of 6,104 of its first-generation model centrifuge, with only 5,060 actually enriching uranium for the next 10 years. For the next 15 years, the Islamic Republic has agreed not to enrich any uranium above the level of 3.67 percent, far too low for a nuclear weapon.

Of Iran’s approximately 10,000 kg supply of low-enriched uranium, which can be used for a reactor but not a bomb, it will retain only 300 kg for the next 15 years.

The details of the agreement provided by the State Department does not specify how Iran must reduce its stockpile of lowenriched uranium, however — be it by shipping the material to another country, such as Russia, or diluting it inside Iran.

Nuclear Facilities and Reactors The agreement stipulates that Natanz will be the only remaining nuclear enrichment facility in Iran. There, the 5,060 first-generation centrifuges will spin for the next 10 years. All of the rest of the site’s centrifuges will be removed.

Iran has agreed not to enrich uranium at Fordow for the next 15 years — instead, the underground facility will be converted into a scientific research center employing no enriched uranium. The facility will lose nearly two-thirds of its centrifuges and none of the remaining centrifuges will be permitted to enrich uranium.

According to the State Department, the heavy water reactor in Arak will be repurposed for nuclear research and radioisotope production. The core of the reactor — designed to produce plutonium — will either be destroyed or taken out of the country.

Additionally, Iran has agreed not to build any new enrichment facilities or another heavy water reactor for the next 15 years.

Inspections Under the deal, the State Department said that the IAEA will

have ongoing access to each of Iran’s nuclear facilities and will oversee the Iranian nuclear program’s supply chain. All of the centrifuges and other infrastructure removed from Iran will be placed under IAEA control.

The inspectors will also be able to inspect Iran’s uranium mines and mills for the next 25 years. Iran’s centrifuge manufacturing facilities will be frozen and remain under surveillance.

Additionally, Iran has agreed to allow the IAEA to investigate any allegations of secret sites for nuclear production, centrifuge production, or yellowcake production.

The framework agreement is vague, however, on what kind of accounting Iran has agreed to provide of its past nuclear weapons work, if any. Iran has long refused to give any details about military aspects of its nuclear program, insisting its efforts are “exclusively peaceful.”

Sanctions Sanction relief for Iran will depend on verification of its cooperation with the agreement, the State Department said.

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Easter week On Thursday night, a Catholic tradition practiced around the world is the washing of feet on Holy Thursday of Easter week. In the photo, Fr. Rene L. Parent, Pastor of Holy Trinity Church is performing the task on Mark Galica and Regina Pogorzelski. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

On Thursday, St. Mary’s School’s eighth grade students presented the Living Stations of the Cross. Soldiers James Hagan and Liam Webster stand by Jesus represented by Luke Willenborg. (Photo by Don Wielgus)

Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency response and crime report Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:42 a.m.: disturbance, Meadow Street Apartments, 101 Meadow St., a caller reports a neighbor is harassing her and was pounding on her door, the responding officer reports the suspect said that he had knocked on his neighbor’s door to apologize for an earlier incident and the woman became upset, the officer reports that the caller said that the man has come to her door at inappropriate hours, the officer reports he spoke with the landlord who said that he is aware of the ongoing dispute between the tenants and is considering an eviction option; 11:19 a.m.: suspicious persons, Roosevelt Avenue, an offduty officer reports that he observed a group of four high school aged boys looking into a parked car and lingering in the area, the responding officer reports four male juveniles were found of Reservoir Avenue and were transported to the station where they were collected by parents or guardians; 1:55 p.m.: animal complaint, South Maple Street at Riverside Drive, a supervisory officer reports he was advised by a resident that she had taken custody of a stray pit bull dog which was almost struck by a vehicle and will take the dog to the municipal animal shelter, an animal control officer reports the black and white female pit bull dog was accepted at the shelter;

Westfield DPW announces Bulk pickup start 3:59 p.m.: incapacitated person, Main Street, a caller reports a male party is passed out behind the wheel in a restaurant parking lot, the responding officer reports he transported the intoxicated man to his home where he surrendered the keys to a relative who owns the pickup truck, the owner said that he would send a sober relative to take custody of the truck; 7:26 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Main Street, a patrol officer requests a tow for a vehicle found to have expired registration, the pickup truck was towed to the police impound yard; 8:47 p.m.: animal complaint, Bates Road at College Park Lane, a caller reports there is a dead animal on the side of the roadway, the responding officer reports the animal is a deceased bobcat and the ACO was notified to remove the carcass; 9:20 p.m.: identity fraud, Irene Drive, a resident reports via the online reporting option that someone fraudulently filed a tax return with his personal information; 9:33 p.m.: identity fraud, Carpenter Avenue, a resident came to the station to complain that her credit card information was fraudulently used, the responding officer reports the complainant said that she still has physical possession of her card, the case was referred to the financial crimes unit of the Detective Bureau.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Wednesday, April 1, 2015 Ronald Hawley II, 30, of 153 Main St., was released on $1,000 personal surety pending a May 12 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of distribution of a Class A drug brought

by Westfield police.

Savuth Vith, 26, of no fixed address in Westfield, pleaded guilty to a charge of disorderly conduct brought by Westfield police.

Thursday, April 2, 2015 Alan L. Smith, 46, of 26 First St., was released on his personal recognizance pending a June 10 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by a Westfield resident.

Matthew L. Flynn, 28, of 53 Crown St., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by State police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year.

Hernandez due back in court as lawyers discuss defense FALL RIVER, Mass. (AP) — Former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez will be back in court Friday in his murder trial, as both sides discuss instructions the judge will give to the jury and witnesses the defense hopes to call.

Prosecutors rested their case Thursday after calling 131 witnesses and submitting hundreds of pieces of evidence. The defense is expected to present witnesses and rest on Monday. Superior Court Judge Susan Garsh told jurors she expected them to have the case next week.

Hernandez has pleaded not guilty in the June 2013 killing of Odin Lloyd. Lloyd was dating the sister of Hernandez’s fiancee.

The jury will not be in court Friday. The judge sent them home Thursday with a reminder to be extra vigilant and not discuss the case over the holiday weekend.

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Feel like planting tomatoes?

How to time them just right

By LEE REICH Associated Press Occasional warm, spring-like breezes and longer hours of sunlight kindle an urge in me to plant tomatoes, starting them indoors, of course.

After all, the sooner the seeds are up and growing, the sooner I’ll sink my teeth into a garden-ripe tomato, right?

Not necessarily.

Earlier planting leads to better harvests only when tomato seedlings have consistent, nearperfect growing conditions. Even with a greenhouse, such conditions are not easily created. And the earlier tomatoes are planted, the harder it is to give them what they need.

SLOW AND STEADY The ideal tomato seedling (also called a “transplant” or “start”) plods along, growing steadily, making a seamless transition to the outdoors when transplant time finally comes.

Consistently moist soil and regular feeding, both easily provided, are part of this prescription. Keep tabs on your watering by periodically poking your finger or an electronic water meter down into the potting soil, or by lifting the container to check its weight.

There are a couple of ways to feed your seedlings. One is to add soluble fertilizer to the water; use a fertilizer formulated for this purpose and follow the instructions, because too much fertilizer can be as harmful as too little. Fish emulsion is a good, soluble organic fertilizer.

An even easier way to feed is to mix into the

potting soil some insoluble fertilizer that slowly but steadily releases nutrients. No need for high-tech, “slow release” fertilizers here, although they will do the trick. My potting mix includes one-quarter, by volume, compost, and this, along with a smidgen of soybean meal, steadily feeds my potted plants in sync with their needs. Cottonseed meal, alfalfa meal and feather meal are other organic, slow-release fertilizers that can be added to a potting mix.

POT ON To avoid any hesitation in the plants’ growth, they need to be shifted to larger pots as they grow. Don’t start those tiny seedlings in large pots, because they’ll just sulk in a large volume of wet soil. Ideally, repot whenever plants grow taller than one-half to twothirds the height of their container. Like watering and feeding, repotting is not difficult, but does demand attention. The only problem is all the window space that lots of large pots eventually gobble up, even moreso the earlier seeds are sown.

So much for the easy part of keeping tomato seedlings that were planted early growing happily. The plants also need abundant light and relatively cool temperatures — ideally around 65 degrees Fahrenheit, and this is a combination not easy to provide on a windowsill or, without care, in a greenhouse. A sunny window in a cool room is ideal.

Artificial light is another option. Use a fluorescent light and keep adjusting its height so it’s within inches of the plant. Many seedlings

can bask under a double fixture of two 4-foot-long fluorescent bulbs. The light from an incandescent bulb isn’t the right spectrum, and the heat the bulbs give off if hanging close above the plant will scorch the leaves.

A LITTLE STRESS IS GOOD One more thing a tomato seedling needs for good growth is stress. It sounds harsh, but a bit of stress indoors prepares the plants for buffeting wind, pelting rain, bright sunlight and cooler temperatures (early in the season, at least) outdoors. What’s more, stress can, to some degree, make up for insufficient light and too much heat. Brush your hands over the leaves or shake the plants one or two times a day and they’ll develop into stocky, dark green youngsters.

Then, a gradual introduction to outdoor conditions is beneficial. “Harden” the plants for a

week by setting them outdoors in a spot protected from the full brunt of wind and sun before planting them in the garden. Bring them indoors if frost threatens.

Don’t let anxiety over “perfect growing conditions” keep you from growing your own tomato seedlings. Doing so gives you the choice of the tastiest varieties.

In this undated photo, a tomato plant is planted in a garden in New Paltz, N.Y. Earlier planting leads to better harvests only when tomato seedlings have consistently, near-perfect growing conditions. (AP Photo/Lee Reich)

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In this undated photo, a tomato plant displays stocky growth - a healthy green color, and roots that fill the pot but aren’t cramped - all signs of a good tomato transplant, in New Paltz, N.Y. (AP Photo/Lee Reich) (I suggest Sungold, Belgian Giant, Rose, Brandywine, Amish Paste and Carmello.)

Also, tomatoes are forgiving plants. The worst-case scenarios for early sown plants given less than ideal growing conditions is an early crop that peters out, or a delayed first crop followed by tomatoes right up until frost.

Blame those first warm breezes of spring for our tendency to sow tomato seeds indoors too early. The time to transplant tomato seedlings outdoors is a week after the average date of the last killing frost in your area (the date is available from your local Cooperative Extension office). The time needed to grow a reasonably sized seedling is about six weeks, so count back from that last frost date and hold back sowing seeds indoors until about then.

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Right at Home: Age-old art finds contemporary edge in patterns

By KIM COOK Associated Press Call it subversive stitchery. Alternative embroidery. Today’s home samplers include everything from Kanye West tweets to tattoo designs.

Jamie Chalmers, a burly, bearded fellow who lives in Bedford, England, calls himself a “manbroiderer.” He runs a blog and wrote a book, “Push Stitchery: 30 Artists Explore the Boundaries of Stitched Art” (Push Stitchery/Lark Crafts, 2011).

“About 12 years ago, I bought a cross-stitch pattern as something to do while on a long plane journey. I was motivated by the juxtaposition of being a big man doing a tiny little cross stitch, but once I got into it, I really enjoyed it,” he says. “I started Mr. X Stitch as a way of showcasing contemporary embroidery from around the world, challenging the common paradigm that stitching is just for little old ladies.

“One of the reasons people like learning from me is that I’m big, bald, straight and tattooed, and if I like embroidery, then anyone can like it,” he says. (www.mrxstitch.com ) Pop culture translated into cross stitch may be edgy, irreverent and funny.

Picture a sampler stitched with lyrics from Stephen Sondheim or Snoop Dogg; scenes from “Poltergeist” or Harry Potter; portraits of Lena Dunham or Grumpy Cat; cross-stitched burgers, asparagus, cupcakes or kimchi. You get the idea.

Singapore-based artist Teresa Lim stitches scenes from her travels — a bridge in Prague, a park in Tokyo, a field of German sheep.

“Embroidering a place instead of taking a photo makes a difference. When you take a photo, you don’t notice the small details. But when you draw or embroider, your eye picks out so much more detail,” she says. “After I complete a piece, I feel like I actually KNOW the place.” (www.teeteeheehee.com ) Jacqueline and Christopher Gable of St. Catherines, Ontario, run a blog called Wee Little Stitches. They’ve found a niche rendering the casts of movies and TV series like “Star Wars,” ‘’Lord of the Rings” and “The Big Bang Theory” into pixels for cross stitching.

Why pixels? “The neat thing about pixels is that they translate exactly in to cross-stitch designs — in fact, it could be said that cross-stitching is the original pixel art,” laughs Jacqueline.

“I think my favorite is the ‘Golden Girls’ pattern. I have such fond memories of watching the show with my grandmother,” she says. (www.etsy.com/shop/weelittlestitches ) Emily Peacock stitches alphabets and phrases like “Think Happy Thoughts,” using colorful, groovy typefaces with a happy-go-lucky vibe. The artist, based in Buckinghamshire, England, says her background in graphic design, and fascination with fonts and uplifting themes inform her ideas.

“I love the vibrancy of folk art and the simplicity of midcentury design. I have an idea, sketch it out and then turn up the volume so that the effect is eye-catching and immediate — I like designs that demand your attention as you enter a room,” she says. “I play a lot with color and can feel a sort of ‘yes’ moment when the color balance is right. Then I know I can start stitching.” (www.etsy.com/shop/emilypeacocktapestry ) Want the entire “Game of Thrones” Westeros map in cross stitch? That’s the top-seller at Jen Eggleston’s Etsy.com shop.

Eggleston, of Vancouver, British Columbia, also has riffed on “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and “Mad Men.” She recently completed an ambitious design that shows the selfdestruct sequence on the spaceship in “Alien.” (www.etsy.com/ shop/randomlygenerated ) There are lots of downloadable patterns like these online for a nominal cost — designers provide color and measurement guidelines. Online tutorials show how to design your own chart.

If you just appreciate the cross-stitch motif without picking up needle and thread, consider the Stitches collection from Danish firm Menu. There’s a pretty jar, candlestick and vase done on white porcelain with gray stitch trim. Here too is Gry Fager’s vine and leaf cross-stitch pattern printed in soft gray on a crisp white plate. (www.allmodern.com) Hungarian artist Zsanett Szirmay uses cross stitch to create

In this photo provided by Jen Eggleston/RandomlyGenerated, Eggleston replicates in cross stitch an iconic scene from "Alien," one of her favorite films. ”Something about the self-destruction sequence is really satisfying to watch – the big switches, the weird keyboard symbols, fiddling with the bolts. It feels like Ripley is actually doing something to the ship – it's not just a big red button! And then for her to have to run back and try to undo everything... the tension is too much!” Her designs are available at: Etsy.com/shop/RandomlyGenerated. (AP Photo/RandomlyGenerated, Jen Eggleston)

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The company says that in some cases, the joint between the heater’s combustion chamber and the tank that holds the water has been damaged. As a result, a safety feature on the heater may not work, and there could be a fire or explosion if flammable liquids or gases are close to the heater. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is advising consumers to make sure there are no combustible materials near the heater.

Giant Factories is recalling 240 atmospherically vented propane and natural gas water heaters with capacities of 30 to 60 gallons. The heaters were sold at independent distributors in Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania between April and October, and they cost $340 to $830 each. They were made in Canada.

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Alma Smith WESTFIELD- It is with immense grief that the families of A. Gail Lucier of Russell and Marcella Kane of Westfield announce the death of their mother, Alma Smith. On April 1, 2015 surrounded by her family, Ali stepped over a rainbow to enter into everlasting peace.

Ms. Smith was born on October 6, 1919 in Quincy, MA to Arthur and Alma Gagne. She resided in West Springfield for most of her early life graduating from West Springfield High School in 1937. She was a communicant of Saint Thomas the Apostle and the Immaculate Conception Churches. Alma was a co-founder of the West Springfield Catholic League and served as its president for two terms. She was an active member of the Women’s Ramapogue Club of West Springfield. During this time she wrote, produced, and acted in the production of The Women. She married James J. Donoghue (deceased) and was employed by Monarch Life Insurance Co. as secretary to the Chief Actuary and later to the Vice President. She was chosen

by Monarch to be its representative to the Springfield Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Thomas O’Connor appointed her Chief Greeter for Springfield when it was vying for the All-American City and won. She also served in many positions for the Women’s Division of the Springfield Chamber of Commerce until her marriage to Robert G. Brutcher (deceased) of Mansfield, MA. She then moved to Long Island, NY. There she was employed

by Target Rock Corporation as an Administrative Assistant to the President for twenty years. She later retired to North Providence, R.I. Upon the death of her husband, Robert, she married Edwin Ely Smith (deceased) of Westfield, MA and lived seven years in Springfield, MA, becoming a member of The Blandford Club and an associate member of the Westfield Women’s Club. She later settled at the American Inn of Southwick where she continued her many years of active bridge and other social activities. She was a communicant of the United Methodist Church in Westfield and a charter member of the United Methodist in Okatie, SC. Ms. Smith leaves two daughters, A. Gail Lucier of Russell and Marcella Kane and her partner, Philip Corso, of Westfield. She has a brother, Raymond Gagne of Chico, CA, three grandsons, eight great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. The burial will be private and there will be no visiting hours; however a Memorial Service will be held on July 18, at 440 General Knox Rd. Russell, MA. In lieu of flowers, remembrance may be sent to the Preservation Fund of Stanley Park, Western Ave. Westfield, MA 01085. www. firtionadams.com

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The U.S. and EU have agreed to suspend their sanctions upon IAEA verification. But U.S. officials say those sanctions can be reapplied. As Obama put it, “If Iran violates the deal, sanctions can be snapped back into place.”

Upon Iran’s completion of its agreements about dismantling its program, all U.N. Security Council resolutions on the subject will be lifted.

The agreement will not address U.S. sanctions on Iran over human rights concerns, ballistic missile development, and terrorism. Those sanctions “will continue to be fully enforced,” Obama said Thursday.

Timeline The provisions about limited enrichment capacity will last for 10 years. For 15 years, Iran will not construct any new facilities or reactors and will limit its cache of enriched uranium, verifiable by international monitors.

Inspections and other transparency measures, the agreement stipulates, will continue for more than 15 years. Oversight of Iran’s uranium supply chain will continue for 25 years.

Even after the nuclear deal’s provisions expire, Iran will continue to be a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, which prohibits the procurement of a nuclear weapon.

STOP HANDGUN VIOLENCE

Billboards praising state gun laws removed

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — More than two dozen newly installed billboards praising Massachusetts gun laws have been removed after a pro-gun group said they were misleading.

The billboards were meant to echo a message that has been on a giant anti-gun billboard near Fenway Park for 20 years, but now that billboard also is coming down.

The new billboards carried the statement: “We’re Not AntiGun. We’re Pro-Life. Massachusetts Gun Laws Save Lives.”

They featured a rifle with a white flag in its barrel.

The state’s main pro-gun rights group, the Gun Owners’ Action League, demanded that San Antonio-based media and advertising company Clear Channel remove the new billboards or provide equal space for pro-gun activists. It called the new billboards inaccurate, arguing that gun-related crimes have increased since the state passed a package of gun laws in 1998.

A number of companies, including Clear Channel, had agreed to donate space for the billboards by Stop Handgun Violence.

Stop Handgun Violence founder John Rosenthal said that while gun-related crimes have gone up, the number of gunrelated deaths in Massachusetts, including accidents and suicides, has declined since the tougher laws took effect.

Supporters of Massachusetts gun laws also have argued that the state’s effort to restrict guns has been undercut by more lax firearms regulations in neighboring states. They say guns purchased outside Massachusetts can easily find their way into the state.

Rosenthal said pro-gun groups want to stifle any discussion about gun safety laws.

State pumps $2M more into electric car rebates BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Charlie Baker is pumping another $2 million into a program designed to encourage Bay State residents to switch to electric vehicles.

The money will go to the state’s electric vehicle rebate program, administered by the Department of Energy Resources.

The program offers Massachusetts residents rebates of up to $2,500 if they choose to buy or lease electric vehicles.

So far, the program has provided rebates for more than 700 zero- and low-emission vehicles, including battery electric, plug-in hybrid electric and fuel-cell electric vehicles, and zeroemission motorcycles.

Zero and low-emission vehicles save drivers on fuel and maintenance, while emitting less carbon dioxide.

Money for the program comes from auction proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the nation’s first multi-state “cap-and-trade” program. Massachusetts participates in the initiative.

US gives threatened status to northern long-eared bat

By DAVID N. GOODMAN Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — The federal government said Wednesday that it is listing the northern longeared bat as threatened, giving new protections to a species that has been nearly wiped out in some areas by the spread of a fungal disease.

White-nose syndrome first was first discovered among bats in a cave near Albany, New York, in 2006 and since then has killed millions of the flying mammals in the Northeast, South and Midwest.

It spreads while they congregate on the wet walls of caves or abandoned mines, interrupting their hibernation and causing them to starve or dehydrate.

“Bats are a critical component of our nation’s ecology and economy,” U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service director Dan Ashe said in a statement. He said they play a key role in insect control and “we lose them at our peril.”

The service concluded that the northern long-eared bat meets the criteria for a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. It stopped short of declaring it endangered, which would mean that it is currently in danger of extinction.

While the threat to the northern long-eared bats and its cousins is dire, the tools to protect them are limited, said Tony Sullins, Midwestern chief of the endangered species program for the Fish and Wildlife Service. That’s because the main threat is from a disease, rather than from human-induced changes in the environment.

The protective measures improve their breeding opportunities by restricting some logging and tree removal from forest areas where the bats spend the warmer months. They will be in effect in June and July, when newborn bats live in nests before learning to fly, he said.

White-nose syndrome has been confirmed or is suspected among northern long-eared bat populations in 28 of the 37 states where the species lives, Sullins said. He said the species has been hardest hit in New England.

“We’ve seen losses in the upper 90 percent range, 100 percent in some cases,” Sullins told The Associated Press.

The Fish and Wildlife Service said interim rules take effect May

“The gun lobby doesn’t want a rational discourse on responsible and effective gun laws,” he said.

Clear Channel said it supports many anti-violence campaigns but decided to remove the Stop Handgun Violence billboards.

“This campaign has become politicized and misconstrued as a political position by our company, so we have taken it down,” it said in a statement yesterday.

Rosenthal said the 25 billboards that went up on Clear Channel billboards on Tuesday have been removed. The 25 were among 36 billboards that began appearing this week on major highways around the state including in Boston, Worcester, Lawrence, Peabody, Medford and Fall River.

The head of the Massachusetts Gun Owners’ Action League, Jim Wallace, had called on members of the National Rifle Association affiliate to pressure Clear Channel to remove the billboards or offer them equal time.

“The message being broadcast for Mr. Rosenthal provides inaccurate and misleading information, which will do nothing to enhance firearms safety or prevent crime,” Wallace said.

Rosenthal said the rifle pictured on the billboard is the same as the one used during the deadly Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Connecticut in 2012.

Rosenthal put up the original 252-foot-long billboard in 1995 on a garage he owned along the Massachusetts Turnpike.

The billboard was seen by an estimated 150,000 drivers per weekday and featured several gun control messages over the years.

Rosenthal sold the garage to the parent company of the Boston Red Sox. He said he hopes to bring the billboard back when he completes a new development in the Fenway area.

4 and final rules will be issued by year’s end.

Meanwhile, researchers are trying to find ways to treat and prevent the disease, Sullins said.

An oil driller’s group said the decision stifles industry while providing questionable protections to the bats.

“Rather than listing the bat and limiting development, the Fish and Wildlife Service should work toward finding a solution to this deadly disease, while ensuring energy development, environmental stewardship, species conservation, and economic growth can thrive together across the nation,” said Dan Naatz, senior vice president of the Independent Petroleum Association of America.

U.S. House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Rob Bishop, R-Utah, wrote Ashe asking that the Fish and Wildlife Service release more information on its review of the expected effectiveness of the protections. Bishop says the agency has repeatedly failed to release data showing how the order will make any difference in reducing the disease problem.

“The service’s harmful and horrendous approach points to the greater, national obligation to reform and update this outdated law for a 21st century economy,” Bishop said in a statement Wednesday.

Keith Creagh, the director of Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources, said the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s decision balances the interests of wildlife protection and the livelihood and convenience of people.

“The decision … represents a biologically sound determination that will address the conservation needs of these bats while providing flexibility for those who live and work within the bats’ range,” Creagh said. “We expect to continue working closely with the service as we focus on finding the right solutions to this conservation challenge.”

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“The Baker-Polito Administration is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and petroleum use by aiding the transition to cleaner, more efficient vehicles for Massachusetts residents,” said Secretary Matthew Beaton. “This program is valuable both economically and environmentally, saving drivers money and supporting the Commonwealth’s emissions reduction goals.

Zero and low-emission vehicles will save drivers money on fuel and maintenance costs, according to the DOER’s Fuel Economy side-by-side comparison. For example, a driver purchasing a compact BEV car can save $3,750 dollars on fuel over five years, compared to the same vehicle with a gasoline engine. The BEV also emits significantly less carbon dioxide.

“Massachusetts and our partners in the region are committed to developing a more robust electric vehicle network in New England,” said DOER Acting Commissioner Dan Burgess.

“MOR-EV has expedited these efforts, lowering operating costs and benefitting our families’ health and the environment at the same time.”

“This rebate program represents a strong partnership between consumers and the Baker administration to make a cost-effective transition to greater energy independence and less carbon emissions,” said Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R-Gloucester). “Because of this increase, that partnership will grow stronger and be more successful.”

“We look forward to continuing our efforts on behalf of our member dealers working with the Baker Administration on promoting the sale of ZEVs and EVs,” said Robert O’Koniewski, executive vice president of the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association. “The MOR-EV program has been a success and our member dealers will continue to embrace their essential role in this ‘green’ initiative.”

“Electric vehicles have off-the-charts customer satisfaction ratings because they are fun to drive, and people love zooming right past the gas station,” said Gina Coplon-Newfield, director of Electric Vehicles Initiative for the Sierra Club. “We applaud this example of the Baker administration’s investment in cleaner cars, healthier air, and a safer planet.”

MOR-EV has also increased business for dealers that sell electric vehicles. The Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus EV and the Chevy Volt are the most popular vehicles being purchased or leased through this program. Any Massachusetts resident is eligible for the rebate.

For details on which vehicles are eligible and how you can apply for a rebate, visit MOR-EV.org. All applications must be submitted within three months of the purchase or lease of the vehicle.

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WSU rolls Smith WESTFIELD – Nine different Westfield State players scored goals as the Owls posted a 19-9 victory over Smith College in a non-conference women’s lacrosse game at Alumni Field on Wednesday night.

Junior Meg Griffin (Granby/Granby, Conn.) scored three goals and handed out four assists to lead the way, with Caroline Smart (Weymouth/Weymouth, Mass.) adding three goals and an assist, while freshman Brooke Williams (Minnechaug/Wilbraham, Mass.) scored twice and had three assists for Westfield State. The Owls shared the ball well, finishing with 13 assists on their 19 goals.

Westfield grabbed a 6-1 lead in the first 15 minutes of the game and never looked back.

Smith was led by three goals and two assists from Jessica Lillquist (East Lyme/East Lyme, Conn.), while Julia Hamilton (Deerfield Academy/Williamstown, Mass.) added three goals. Sarah Price (Hudson/Hudson, Ohio) stopped 14 shots in goal for the Pioneers.

Westfield State out-shot Smith 41-24, and held a 33-18 edge in shots on goal. Westfield also had a 29-15 edge in ground balls.

The Owls have won four straight games to improve to 4-4. Smith falls to 3-7 on the season.

Brooke Williams helped key Westfield’s big win over Smith on Wednesday night. (Riley O’Brien Photo)

GIRLS’ TENNIS

By GARY B. GRAVES AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — John Calipari has endeared himself to Big Blue Nation because he does what Wildcat fans demand — win.

He’s delivered a championship, competes annually for national titles.

Now he can immortalize himself in the eyes of Kentucky’s rabid fans by giving them something they’ve never had — an undefeated national championship.

And you can bet your last Bluegrass dollar that Indianapolis will be overwhelmingly blue with throngs flocking to see firsthand if their unbeaten Wildcats can get two more wins at the Final Four.

Then again, they always are.

“Ever since we’ve been going to games we’ve hoped for a season like this, unbeaten and perfect,” said Roy Holsclaw, 81, who attended Kentucky’s 1958 titleclinching game with his wife Katherine and has been a season ticket holder since 1959.

“I never thought we’d experience anything like this. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime possibility and we hope to see it happen.”

An estimated 10,000 turned out in Louisville for the Midwest regional and filled the lower bowl of the rival Cardinals’ home court — for practice. Yes, we’re talking about practice!

“I think they’re crazy, but I’ve said it before,” Calipari said of his fan base. “They’re nuts. But it makes them what they are and they’re passionate about letting everybody know, ‘I’m a Kentucky fan.’”

Friday’s open practice at 71,000-seat Lucas Oil Stadium leaves room for at least twice as many Wildcats fans to invade in hopes of giving Kentucky (38-0) a decided advantage in Saturday night’s Final Four rematch with Wisconsin (35-3). Fans of the Badgers, Duke and Michigan State no doubt have similar ideas and are known to travel just as well.

That’s just fine with Big Blue Nation, which welcomes challengers to their boasts of being national champions in fandom as well. The fans will take over the city because that’s what they do.

During last month’s Southeastern Conference tournament, Wildcat faithful swarmed Nashville to turn Bridgestone Arena to

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For the fifth time, at least three No. 1 seeds reached the Final Four. Unbeaten Kentucky vs. Wisconsin is not only a matchup of two No. 1 seeds, it’s a replay of last year’s semifinal won by Kentucky, 74-73.

Seventh-seeded Michigan State will face Duke, a four-time national champion led by coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is in his 12th Final Four, tying the legendary John Wooden.

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Lancers topple WHS Longmeadow 4, Westfield 1 WESTFIELD – Longmeadow took four of five matches to defeat Westfield in a high school girls’ tennis contest Thursday, 4-1.

The Bombers’ lone win came at second doubles as Natalie Mitchell and Anushka Sharma dispatched Longmeadow’s Yasmin Goodman and Meg Amato, 6-4, 3-6, (10-5).

Rory Viale and Olga Korobkov lost hard-fought matches at second and third singles respectively, 6-2, 6-3, and 6-3, 6-4.

In other games, the Westfield boys’ volleyball team traveled to Ware to take on the Indians in a Thursday night tilt. No details were available at press time.

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In this March 28, 2015 file photo, Kentucky fan Earrin Hunt cheers as his team takes the floor for warmups before a college basketball game against Notre Dame in the NCAA men’s tournament regional finals in Cleveland.

John Calipari had endeared himself to Big Blue Nation because he does what Wildcat fans demand, and that is win.

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Rupp Arena South, buying up tickets as other schools were eliminated. When the SEC tournament was held in Atlanta, there would be many Wildcats fans the city became known as “Cat-lanta.”

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Kentucky’s following rivals the fan bases of the NFL’s Pittsburgh Steelers and Major League Baseball’s New York Yankees, both well known for seizing opponent venues.

Steeler fans once turned Washington Redskins’ FedEx Field into a sea black and yellow, as Pittsburgh followers snapped up unwanted tickets online.

The Yankees? Forget about it. Good luck finding someplace other than maybe Boston’s Fenway Park where there are just as many spectators dressed in pinstripes — if not more — as there are fans in the home team’s colors.

But the scene in Indianapolis might be over the top for even Kentucky fans.

The Wildcats have the most victories ever (2,178), are just three behind UCLA with eight NCAA championships. A pipeline of blue chip talent who arrive with NBA projections ratchets up expectations of winning another title, and nothing else matters.

“People are kind of spoiled in Kentucky, but we look at it realistically,” said former Wildcats forward Larry Stamper, who played from

‘53-54 under the legendary Adolph Rupp, who won four titles. But the Baron of the Bluegrass couldn’t pull off the unbeaten champion feat.

“It would be really be extra special and a tribute to Kentucky basketball and what it’s done,” said Humzey Yessin, 87, a team manager from 194549 including Kentucky’s immortal ‘48 NCAA championship squad known as the Fabulous Five.

The Wildcats have managed to ignore the hype, scrutiny, and projections as seemingly everyone wants to see if they follow through on a quest that Indiana State (1979), UNLV (1991) and Wichita State (2014) fell short of achieving.

They are trying to become the first undefeated to win it all since Indiana did it in 1976.

If they do, Calipari would join Rupp as the only Kentucky coach to win multiple titles.

Given the fact that former coach Joe B. Hall — an assistant who succeeded Rupp and won the 1978 title during a 12-year stint — has a statue outside the players’ dormitory, there has been mild buzz about bestowing the same honor upon the Wildcats’ beloved Coach Cal. Hall jokes, “there will never be another statue.”

Maybe not, but a 40-0 season would surely fuel the debate.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Kansas State University President Kirk Schulz defended the NCAA’s role in policing academics and says there’s no need for more involvement.

The NCAA has come under criticism for part of its response to a lawsuit filed against it by former North Carolina athletes. In the filing, the NCAA wrote the association “did not assume a duty to ensure the quality of education student-athletes received at member institutions.”

Two former Tar Heels athletes have filed a lawsuit against the school and NCAA, saying neither has done enough to ensure athletes get a quality education.

The NCAA reopened its academic misconduct investigation at North Carolina in June. The focus is no-show courses in one department, which were often treated as independent studies that required no class time and one or two research papers. An investigation conducted by former U.S. Justice Department official Kenneth Wainstein reported that the fraud ran from 1993 to 2011 and affected more than 3,100 students, roughly half being athletes.

NCAA President Mark Emmert was asked about the statement in the lawsuit filing on Thursday during his state of the NCAA news conference. He said member schools want the association to handle eligibility issues but mostly want autonomy when it comes to academics.

“I have no desire at Kansas State University to have the NCAA more involved in our academic enterprise,” Schulz said.

He said it is the responsibility of the institutions to ensure a quality education and that “we’re not parking out student-athletes over in some particular area or program that’s not academically rigorous and doesn’t allow them to be successful.”

Emmert said the NCAA has no place monitoring what happens in the classroom.

“You couldn’t have, even if you wanted, a staff from a national athletic association going into a classroom and seeing how a physics class is being taught,” he said.

Kansas guard Devonte Graham (4) drives to the basket between Wichita State defenders Shaquille Morris (24) and Ron Baker (31) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball tournament Round of 32 game, Sunday, March 22, 2015, in Omaha, Neb. (File, AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Wednesday’s Games Washington 106, Philadelphia 93 San Antonio 103, Orlando 91 Charlotte 102, Detroit 78 Boston 100, Indiana 87 Brooklyn 100, New York 98 Dallas 135, Oklahoma City 131 Houston 115, Sacramento 111 Milwaukee 95, Chicago 91 Toronto 113, Minnesota 99 Utah 98, Denver 84 L.A. Clippers 126, Portland 122 New Orleans 113, L.A. Lakers 92 Thursday’s Games Cleveland 114, Miami 88 Houston 108, Dallas 101 Golden State 107, Phoenix 106 Friday’s Games New York at Washington, 7 p.m.

Montreal at New Jersey, 7 p.m.

St. Louis at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Colorado at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

Arizona at San Jose, 10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Carolina, 1 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Columbus, 2 p.m.

Vancouver at Winnipeg, 3 p.m.

Toronto at Boston, 7 p.m.

Washington at Ottawa, 7 p.m.

Tampa Bay at Florida, 7 p.m.

Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m.

Detroit at Minnesota, 7 p.m.

Dallas at Nashville, 8 p.m.

San Jose at Arizona, 9 p.m.

Calgary at Edmonton, 10 p.m.

Colorado at Los Angeles, 10 p.m.

x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Wednesday’s Games Buffalo 4, Toronto 3 Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 1 Anaheim 5, Edmonton 1 San Jose 5, Colorado 1 Thursday’s Games Columbus 4, N.Y. Islanders 3, SO Washington 5, Montreal 4, SO Ottawa 2, Tampa Bay 1, OT Boston 3, Detroit 2 Florida 6, Carolina 1 N.Y. Rangers 3, Minnesota 2 St. Louis 4, Calgary 1 Chicago 3, Vancouver 1 Los Angeles 8, Edmonton 2 Friday’s Games Chicago at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

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Sunday’s Games Chicago 1, Philadelphia 0 Real Salt Lake 2, Toronto FC 1 Friday, April 3 D.C. United at Orlando City, 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 4 Toronto FC at Chicago, 3 p.m.

New England at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Los Angeles at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Houston at Seattle, 10 p.m.

FC Dallas at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday, April 5 Real Salt Lake at San Jose, 5 p.m.

Philadelphia at Sporting Kansas City, 7 p.m.

Saturday’s Games New England 2, San Jose 1 Montreal 2, Orlando City 2, tie D.C. United 1, Los Angeles 0 Sporting Kansas City 1, New York City FC 0 New York 2, Columbus 1 Vancouver 2, Portland 1 FC Dallas 0, Seattle 0, tie Houston 0, Colorado 0, tie

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Thursday’s Games Oklahoma City 3, Charlotte 2, OT Chicago 4, Hamilton 2 San Antonio 5, Adirondack 4

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Charlotte at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Milwaukee at Boston, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Orlando at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

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

New Orleans at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Philadelphia at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Brooklyn at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

Boston at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Washington at Memphis, 8 p.m.

Golden State at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Orlando at Milwaukee, 8:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Denver, 9 p.m.

Utah at Phoenix, 10 p.m.

New Orleans at Portland, 10 p.m.

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Friday’s Games Providence at St. John’s, 6 p.m.

Manchester at Portland, 7 p.m.

Albany at Springfield, 7 p.m.

Syracuse at Hartford, 7 p.m.

Oklahoma City at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Lehigh Valley at Binghamton, 7:05 p.m.

Worcester at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m.

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Toronto at Lake Erie, 7:30 p.m.

Hershey at Norfolk, 7:30 p.m.

Texas at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Grand Rapids at Rockford, 8 p.m.

Rochester at Iowa, 8 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Binghamton at Albany, 5 p.m.

Providence at St. John’s, 6 p.m.

Syracuse at Bridgeport, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Grand Rapids, 7 p.m.

Utica at Hamilton, 7 p.m.

Manchester at Hartford, 7 p.m.

Portland at Springfield, 7 p.m.

Lehigh Valley at Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, 7:05 p.m.

Hershey at Norfolk, 7:15 p.m.

Rochester at Rockford, 8 p.m.

Adirondack at San Antonio, 8 p.m.

Texas at Chicago, 8 p.m.

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Ashley Metcalf, Emma Dallesandro, & Charlie Darling, performed “Pompeii”

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The stage beamed bright with energetic and entertaining fifth graders.

Hailey Metcalf & Maddie Koziol- were the MCs for the night. (Photo by Kristen Koziol)

Autumn Dolan preformed “Centuries” (Photo by Kristen Koziol)

2015 Higland Elementary performers. (Photo by Kristen Koziol) Rachel Brenzel, Lindsey Bryon, and Julia Savoy performed a cheer leading & dance routine. (Photo by Kristen Koziol)

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Rachel Brenzel offered a flute performance of “Blank Space” (Photo by Kristen Koziol)

Ryan Lambert offered a moving performance of lyrical dance with a powerful message about the hurt brought on by bullying. (Photo by Kristen Koziol)

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By KATHY MITCHELL and MARCY SUGAR

Brokenhearted Mom

Dear Annie: I have a 30-year-old son. “Brad” was the perfect child, loving and affectionate, until the age of 16. That’s when I divorced my drug-addicted husband. I sheltered the children as much as I could from what their father was doing.

When I transferred Brad to a public school, he got involved in drugs, quit school, became verbally abusive, did a stint in jail and more. I remarried a wonderful man who showed Brad nothing but love. Any disciplining was done by me.

When I found out Brad was doing drugs at age 21, I kicked him out of the house. He abused steroids and who knows what else. He blames me for the way he is because I kicked him out.

He claims no mother would do that. I told him it’s called “tough love” and that I refuse to watch him destroy himself.

I have not spoken to Brad in five months. Christmas and my birthday have come and gone with no acknowledgment. My heart is just so broken. Should I reach out to him or let him figure out life on his own? Do I wish him a happy birthday next month? I don’t know what to do anymore. -Brokenhearted Mom Dear Brokenhearted: Tough love can also be tough on the parents. You did nothing wrong by expecting your adult son to move out of the house. Even kids who are not abusing drugs ought to leave the nest by then. Brad finds it easier to blame you for what is wrong with his life than to accept responsibility for his own actions. Until he figures it out, all you can do is wait and hope. But you can send him a birthday card and also find support from others in your situation through Because I Love You at bily.org. Good luck.

Dear Annie: I was saddened by the letter from “L.H. in Montgomery,” the 82-year-old woman who has been searching for love for 40 years.

My husband and I are senior citizens, 75 and 80 years old.

We have been dancing (ballroom style) in senior centers and other dance organizations for 25 years. It is amazing how many friendships and relationships are developed between us “old people” when we’re dancing. Of course, none of us feels old.

Please tell L.H. to check out local senior centers or those in other towns nearby. She also could check for social dance clubs (ballroom style dancing, country dancing, etc.) in her area. One of our area senior dancers teaches line dancing, which is a great way to dance if you don’t have a partner.

Dancing is great social interaction. I hope she can find something in her area. -- Suisun City, Calif.

Dear Suisun City: Thank you for the suggestion. There are many excellent activities for people of all ages who are looking to meet others. Trying to find someone online is OK as far as it goes, but nothing beats meeting folks in person who are also participating in an activity you enjoy.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@creators.com, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www.creators.com.

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So often I will be doing some small thing that’s helpful and makes life easier. Someone will say, “How did you know that?”

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You have really helped make life so much easier and more efficient, and have given dignity to the housewife. I really appreciate all you do. -- Sheela Topping, Oak View, Calif.

Sheela, thank you for the kind words! Sometimes I think everyone knows this or that hint, and then realize that I was the only one who had Heloise as her mother! A hint a day can make things go smoothly. -- Heloise PRETTY POSTCARD Dear Heloise: I make postcards from greeting-card fronts and give them to friends with a stamp, ready to address and mail.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, April 3, 2015: This year you open up to new possibilities and opportunities. Others naturally seem to gravitate toward you, and they are likely to present you with a variety of different offers. Be sure to assess each offer that appeals to you. If you are single, you are in a period where you could meet Mr. or Ms. Right. The person you choose now could be in your life for a while. If you are attached, your relationship will benefit naturally in this period. This year promotes a great closeness between you. LIBRA often wants to be around you.

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 You have strong ideas, and you know what you are doing. Not everyone is as clear-headed and direct as you are. Though you might want to offer your help, the best move would be to first clear out what you must. Tonight: TGIF! TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Your efficiency counts, but your bedside manner also will make a difference. You won’t want to run over someone and hurt his or her feelings.

One-on-one relating will prove to be effective, especially if you share your feelings. Tonight: Keep it easy and lowkey.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Allow your imagination to flow through whatever you do. Don’t hold back any feelings -- just find a way of expressing them effectively. A friend or associate seems more than pleased to lend a helping hand and support you in what you are doing. Tonight: In the limelight.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Honor a change of pace, but be aware that you might need to slow down a bit and catch up on some personal matters. You could feel as if you don’t have enough time for what you want to do. Prioritize to make sure you get some personal time. Tonight: Head home early.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You are likely to speak your mind. News and opinions that head your way will encourage you to move on a decision that involves potential travel.

Help a close loved one realize a dream, if possible. Tonight: Visit with friends, but make time for a special person.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Be aware of the financial implications involved with following a loved one’s path or great idea. Trying to open this person’s eyes to your vision could be close to impossible. One-onone relating will allow for a more effective exchange. Tonight: Try to change topics.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You’ll wake up feelings as if you have the potential to do what you desire without interference from a partner. You could hear chatter from several people, but you won’t really absorb what is being said -- you are focused on other matters. Tonight: Others pitch in.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Listen to the words that are being said. You might decide to pull back and wait to make an important decision. You could feel as if you don’t have the impetus that you need at the moment. Make some time for friends instead. All of you will be happier.

Tonight: Play it low-key.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH A friendship will play a bigger role in your life than you initially had thought. Discussions with this person are animated and fun. A personal matter involving your domestic life will need to be handled. The resolution could surprise you. Tonight: Act like a kid again.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH The responsibilities you carry and the consequent pressure could be debilitating. Make a point of taking a real weekend off for you more often. Try to silence the constant chatter going on inside your head by going for a walk outside. Tonight: TGIF with a loved one.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH A friendship cannot be warmed up until the other party is ready to let it thaw. Let go. Remember, this person counts on your endless efforts.

Take care of yourself and focus on other matters for now. Tonight: Return a call that holds an invitation. Say “yes.” person appears. In the interim, you have a lot to accomplish that PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You might decide to adjust involves one-on-one relating with various people. Clear out as your plans when a special invitation or much as you can. Tonight: Time to follow your whims.

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Mike Napoli had a two-run homer in a seven-run sixth, and the Boston Red Sox beat Minnesota 8-5 on Thursday night after Twins starter Ervin Santana turned in five scoreless innings of one-hit ball.

Dustin Pedroia also drove in two runs for the Red Sox, and Pablo Sandoval had two hits and an RBI. Hanley Ramirez, a converted infielder now playing left field for Boston, went 0 for 4 and misplayed a ball that fell in front of him. That allowed Jordan Schafer to score for a 2-0 Twins NOTE: Split-squad games count in the standings; games lead.

Red Sox starter Rick Porcello gave up one run and five hits against non-major league teams do not. in four innings during his final tuneup for the regular season. He struck out three and walked none.

Thursday’s Games “He’s strong,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “He had a St. Louis 0, N.Y. Mets 0, tie chance to work on all of his types of pitches. I thought he did a Detroit 3, N.Y. Yankees (ss) 2 great job of pitching in some tough situations. He has shown the Tampa Bay 10, Philadelphia 1 ability to make some key pitches with runners in scoring position. So he has had a great camp.”

N.Y. Yankees (ss) 6, Pittsburgh 2 Santana had two strikeouts and issued one walk.

Cleveland 4, Cincinnati 3 ROSTER MOVES The Twins settled on their 25-man roster in their first season with Hall of Famer Paul Molitor as manager.

Reserve outfielder Shane Robinson, formerly with the St. Louis Cardinals, was informed he would make the team before the game. Afterward, Chris Herrmann learned he would make the club as a backup catcher to Kurt Suzuki. Fellow candidate Josmil Pinto was optioned to Triple-A, and Eric Fryer was reassigned to minor league camp.

Infielder Doug Bernier was told he would be reassigned to minor league camp when spring training ends.

The 27-year-old Herrmann, from Tomball, Texas, has played in 95 big league games but until now had not made an openingday roster.

“It’s a tremendous feeling,” he said. “It’s something that I haven’t felt ever before, and I’ve been up and down several times. And those are great feelings, but this one is special. I’ve been working very hard to get to where I am today and to be a part of this team. I’m just very happy with the way I’ve been playing, and hopefully I can carry it on into the season.”

Molitor said he learned during spring training that these decisions are not easy.

“Some of them are more difficult than others,” Molitor said.

“When you talk about the integrity and character that all of these people have, you don’t like giving them the bad news. I try to do it the best that I can. ... But I’m happy with where we’re at.”

TRAINER’S ROOM Red Sox C Christian Vazquez had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow performed by Dr. James Andrews. Vazquez was placed on the 60-day disabled list and will miss the entire season.

“I don’t know of many players who enjoy playing their particular position more than Christian does,” Boston general manager Ben Cherington said. “It’s important to him. Catching is important to him. He loves it. He works hard at it. It’s part of who he is and his identity. And he’s going to do it for a long time, but he’s not going to be able to do it for a little while.”

UP NEXT RHP Ricky Nolasco pitches for Minnesota against Boston LHP Brian Johnson on Friday night as the teams meet for the third of four consecutive games.

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Saturday’s Games Detroit at Tampa Bay, 12:35 p.m.

Boston vs. Minnesota at Fort Myers, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 1:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees at Washington, 1:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Toronto at Montreal, 1:07 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Texas, 2:05 p.m.

Cleveland vs. Milwaukee at Phoenix, 3:05 p.m.

Baltimore vs. Atlanta at Kissimmee, Fla., 3:05 p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado at Scottsdale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Oakland, 4:05 p.m.

Kansas City at Houston, 4:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 4:10 p.m.

L.A. Angels at L.A. Dodgers, 9:10 p.m.

Those are tough conversations when you have guys who are good guys who you believe in. It’s a good thing for us that they have that kind of talent. We know that more than likely, over the course of this season, we are going to rely on those guys.”

Boston manager John Farrell said he would not be surprised to see Bradley or Castillo — or both — in the big leagues later this season.

“Both guys have had very good springs,” Farrell said. “With Rusney’s situation, he came in and missed time because of the oblique. But he has done everything we’ve asked of him, and that goes back to the day we signed him. He’s an exciting young player.”

Bradley’s situation was impacted when the team signed Ramirez to play left field, Farrell said.

Bradley batted .198 with one homer and 30 RBIs in 127 big leagues games last season. He is a .290 career hitter in the minors.

“What’s clearly happened is our roster has changed dramatically from a year ago,” Farrell said. “I think Jackie’s done a good job of making adjustments at the plate. There’s a swing he has gotten back to, and it’s a swing he has used for most of his baseball career. I think he has

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Red Sox send Castillo, Bradley to minors; Betts starts in CF FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Boston Red Sox optioned Rusney Castillo and Jackie Bradley Jr. to Triple-A Pawtucket on Thursday, clearing the way for Mookie Betts to start in center field.

With a glut of outfielders in spring training, the Red Sox finally pared down the group. They will begin the regular season with Hanley Ramirez in left field, Betts in center and Shane Victorino in right.

Daniel Nava and Allen Craig are likely to remain on the major league roster and can play the outfield as well.

Castillo, who signed a $72.5 million, seven-year contract with Boston last year after defecting from Cuba, missed two weeks of spring training with a sore oblique muscle.

Bradley, a standout defender, struggled at the plate last season.

Betts, a touted prospect and converted infielder who made a successful big league debut last year, began the day batting .458 in spring training. He was tied for the Grapefruit League lead with 22 hits.

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Friday’s Games Tampa Bay vs. Detroit at Lakeland, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Washington vs. N.Y. Yankees at Tampa, Fla., 1:05 p.m.

Milwaukee vs. Cleveland at Goodyear, Ariz., 4:05 p.m.

Atlanta vs. Baltimore at Sarasota, Fla., 6:05 p.m.

Minnesota vs. Boston at Fort Myers, Fla., 7:05 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, 7:05 p.m.

Cincinnati vs. Toronto at Montreal, 7:07 p.m.

Kansas City at Houston, 8:05 p.m.

N.Y. Mets at Texas, 8:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Arizona, 9:40 p.m.

Colorado vs. Seattle at Peoria, Ariz., 10:05 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at L.A. Angels, 10:05 p.m.

Oakland at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m.

Stanley Park of Westfield, a Private non-profit organization, seeks an energetic professional to coordinate/facilitate park events and fundraisers and assist in the overall office administrative duties. Position is parttime and at times may require some evenings and weekend staffing. Proficiency in general office procedures, computer skills and software programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook, accounting and donor software). Must have excellent communication skills, exceptional customer service skills, and ability to work independently or as part of a team, and high proficiency to work accurately in a fast paced environment.

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MOOKIE BETTS closed up some holes that he had a year ago.”

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118 Servicing(413)562-4181 all of Western                  less rain caps.

We sweep all ing. Small jobs ok. All   types  of                        flues.

Free estimates provided.

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    OUTDOOR               SPACES         bus route, walking LIVING distance to all Full house clean-outs.                          amenities. $120/weekly.

Only responLocal landscape/hardscape       Basements, attics & garages.    sible mature adult need apply.        GUTTERS construction company. Walk       RAIN (413)348-5070, (413)862-4522.

Demolition: Patios,  sheds and             ways, patios, walls, planting.

CLEANED & REPAIRED   swing-sets.

You name it...we            Fully insured.

15 years       ROOM FOR RENT on busOver route, fully Antennas removed, chimneys   take it!

Senior discounts.

Free           furnished. $100/week. Call (413)731experience.

413-505-4512    caps    repaired and chimney estimates on phone.

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Call Pete 413-433-0356       vent areas sealed.

Senior                           SOUTHWICK SMALL 2 bedroom     citizen discount.

Insured.          MOWING, house, all LAWN new. $900/month plus utilit                   ies. 100 yard walk to South Pond with       Free estimates.   Spring/Fall Cleanups,        #1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/      beach front rights. Call (413)525-1985.                      H.I. Johnson Services   Hedge Trimming, Thatching, DEMOLITION                Business Property Mulching 375   (413)596-8859  (before 9pm) Aeration,           Removal any items in  cellars,            of      LASTYour RETAIL SPACE in new market Needs    All Landscaping            attics, etc...

Also     brush  removal       place.

5 miles from Westfield in Mont-                         Residential & Commercial gomery. $400/month. (413)977-6277.      and small demolition (sheds,                               fences, one car        garages).                 decks,   Homes For Sale 390        (413)626-6122 or visit:        Fully insured.

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Our ceilings are tops!        HAMPDEN Village.

We are a family owned and               $29,900. 2 bedroom, 14’x67’. New     Call Mike 413-821-8971.

Free   operated,          painting      and home sink, floor, windows, appliances, shed.                      estimates.

DELREO HOME   DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM (413)593   improvement company serving                         9961.           IMPROVEMENT  the Westfield area since 1986.                  exterior    All your home        We specialize in residential/com     Services 440                      improvement needs. Roofing,      mercial, exterior/interior painting A1 ODD JOBS/HANDyMAN, Debris                          Removal,   landscaping, spring yard  siding, windows, decks and and staining, ceiling and drywall      clean-up, interior and exterior painting,              gutters.

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Extensive      water   repairs, damage repair,     power T&S washing, LANDSCAPING basic carpentry and                   home plumbing. All types of repair work and         references, fully licensed &    exterior repairs, and  Highest quality, lowest prices.             more. (413)562-7462.             carpentry of all types including insured in MA/CT.        Lawn mowing.

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

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.

HOUSE PAINTING

DRYWALL

ELECTRICIAN

ALEKSANDR DUDUKAL ELECTRICAL Residential,

Commercial, Industrial. Licensed and insured. Lic. #11902. Service and emergency calls. Call (413)519-8875. alexdudukal@yahoo.com

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

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

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

(413)562-5816.

Call 562-4181

Remodeling. Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more.

Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass Registered #106263, licensed & insured.

Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.

St. Pierre General Contracting Custom Homes Additions, Finished Basements, Remodeling.

Fully-Licensed & Insured.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN Prompt fee estimates.

40 years experience. Insured.

Competitive prices- Quality Reasonable prices. No job too work. small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543HIC# 177834 CS-101969 3100. Lic# A7625.

(413) 454-0019 Westfield, MA

LARGE FURNISHED ROOM. Parking, bus route, walking distance to all

NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, amenities. $120/weekly.

Only responsible mature adult need apply.

WELDING & MECHANICAL (413)348-5070, (413)862-4522.

SERVICES. Reliable service, Professional.

Certified Welding.

ROOM FOR RENT on bus route, fully Insured.

MA$100/week.

Lic. #PL31893-J. furnished.

Call (413)731C a l9233. l (413)531-2768 N i c House k 7 4 1 9Rental @ c o m c a s t355 .net SOUTHWICK SMALL 2 bedroom house, all new. $900/month plus utilities. 100 yard walk to South Pond with beach front rights. Call (413)525-1985.

SNOW REMOVAL

Business ROOF,Property SNOW &

375

ICERETAIL DAM SPACE REMOVAL LAST in new market place. service.

5 miles from Westfield in MontPrompt Free written gomery. $400/month. (413)977-6277. quote - firm quote. Reasonable, competitive rates. HAVE IT Homes ForBEFORE Sale DONE NOW A390 BIG MELT & COSTLY DAMAGE WESTFIELD. RECENTLY RENOVATED! 3 Bill: bedrooms, new roof, OCCURES. 413-821-9416

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Call Shea Landscaping $29,900.

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ways 9961.& short roads. Loam spread, loader work, post hole digging.

Mowing of fields and Services 440 lotsA1with rotary mower.

ODDlarge JOBS/HANDyMAN, Debris Removal, landscaping, spring yard Material delivery available. clean-up, interior and exterior painting, (413)530-5430 power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462.

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AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cabling and removals.

Free estimates, fully insured.

Call Please call Ken (413)569-0469.

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Insured. References. Mass Reg. KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAINTING & #121723. Call (413)568-9731.

PAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount WALLPAPERING No job too small !!

HYDRAULIC REPAIRS GOT HYDRAULICS? Macfabrications - Industrial and equipment hydraulic system repair. John Deere antique hydraulic over-haul service. www.macfabrications.com.

413-998-3311 or 413-355-4662

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Low, low prices! Interior/Exterior painting & staining, Ceilings, walls and sheet-rock repair.

Carpentry of all forms. Trim, windows & flooring.

Commercial and Residential.

Free Estimates. Call Steve 413-335-4587 or 860-741-5588

downtown Westfield. Excellent potential for a variety of businesses. Price negotiable. For more information call Bill (413)454-3260

off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.

MONTGOMERY: 5 miles to Westfield. 750 sq. ft. retail/ commercial space. $750 p/month, Small office, $275/month, 12x20 workshop $350/month. All include utilities.

413-977-6277

Office, Warehouse & Storage Space Available: Office space on 2nd floor of new building (build to suit). Warehous e heated with 2 large overhead doors. All 3 areas can be seen at 501 Southampton Rd from 9-5 daily. Please call 413-568-4460 (Martin's Floor Covering) for viewing.

HOMES FOR SALE

Beautiful 6-Room Executive Ranch Newly Remodeled 2,146 sq. ft on 2.4 acres. .Neighborhood playground, country living; a few minutes from downtown Westfield, Holyoke Mall, the Mass Pike, and Route 91. Summer house in backyard with water & electricity, combination storage shed, gazebo.

3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, central air, security system, 2 fireplaces, partially finished basement with Vermont Slate floor and large granite chimney and fireplace. Walk-in cedar closet in basement. New septic system. Newer well and pump. Thermopride furnace. $269,500.

Call: 413-427-0436 Additional photos on www.thewestfieldnews.com (Classifieds) Westfield - 2 Family , Duplex , 3 Bedrooms in each unit. 2 car garage. Boilers 5 years old.

Small yard. Fully rented.

Please call 413-519-7257 . To set up showing $195.900

MOBILE HOMES CHICOPEE: Behind TD Bank.

1985, 2 Bedrooms, 14' x 67'.

Alarm system. Open floor plan, private driveway. Shingles, shed. DASAP (413)593-9961 dasap.mhvillage.com

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

WOOD SERVICE AA WOOD SERVICE Will cut, split & stack your wood.

Call Dan for more information.

413-454-2660

Picture Framing and Lamp Repair A name you know and can trust Call Carlton at: 568-2339