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Westfield’s Nick Burrage joins the cast of Cinderella on its National Tour By MARK G. AUERBACH Correspondent The Burrage family of Westfield is supplying a second Broadway musical with Westfield talent. While one son, Joshua, finished a national tour of Newsies to join the Broadway revival of Cats, his older brother Nick has joined the cast of the recent Broadway hit, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella. That show is touring nationally through June of 2018. “Cinderella will be my first professional musical, says Burrage, who graduated from Westfield High School in 2012. “In Cinderella, I will be playing the Raccoon as well as a member of the ensemble”, he added. . Rodgers and Hammerstein wrote Cinderella as a television special for Julie Andrews in 1957; there were two remakes for TV, one in 1965 featuring Lesley Ann Warren, and one in 1997 starring Brandy. Playwright Douglas Carter Beane adapted Cinderella for the Broadway stage in 2013, where it had a successful run. “Prior to Cinderella, most of my professional experience has been in the concert dance world”, says Burrage. “The majority of my dance training at Marymount Manhattan College was ballet and modern, so I began immediately pursuing concert work while in school. I began
dancing with Emery Lecrone Dance, a New York City based contemporary ballet company in 2014, while I was still in school. Lecrone staged a dance at Marymount, and cast me”. Burrage finished his studies and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, and performed with the dance company at Jacob’s Pillow and in two seasons at The Joyce Theater in New York City.. He has also done some commercial work including a fashion show for Kenzo and H&M, as well as some preproduction workshops for some other musicals/shows/ Burrage begins performances in Cinderella in Anchorage in October, and most of the tour stops announced at present are west of The Mississippi. For details on Cinderella: http://www.cinderellaonbroadway.com/ Brother Josh is in Cats on Broadway through December 30. While he was in the national tour of Newsies, the show was filmed, and it will be available for streaming on Netflix in September. ——— Mark G. Auerbach studied theatre at American University and the Yale School of Drama. He’s worked for arts organizations and reported on theatre for newspapers and radio. Mark produces and hosts ArtsBeat Radio on 89.5fm/WSKB Radio.
City Council addresses medical district zone and takes a stand against hate
weeks. Selectman Edward Renauld asked them to coordinate their work at Stanton Hall with administrative assistant Helen Speckels who keeps the calendar for the building. Girouard, whose bid of $7,302 for electrical work associated with the installation, said he would begin the electrical work in Town Hall. Renauld said since Girouard is the town’s electrical inspector, the alternative inspector would be doing the checks and balances See Huntington, Page 5
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Huntington Board of Selectmen award A/C bid for Stanton and Town Halls earlier voted $35,000 to come out of the Stanton Fund, acting on a request by the Board of Selectmen. Keeney’s bid was $59,890 for the HVAC work, including air cooling units, two heat pump systems, nine heads, two condenser units and installation for both buildings. Keeney said the units would be installed outside on stands. He said he would put one unit on either side of Town Hall, but keep both units on the inside courtyard of Stanton Hall, so as not to detract visually from the building. Keeney said they could start in two
By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD–The city is getting closer to having a chief financial officer (CFO) at city hall after Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan submitted a draft ordinance to the city council. The draft ordinance, which was submitted during yesterday’s city council meeting, was sent to a city council subcommittee for WESTFIELD MAYOR further discussion. Sullivan BRIAN SULLIVAN expects the position to include oversight to several financial departments within the city and will be open to candidates both inside and outside the city once it goes to bid. Sullivan is hopeful that the position, if approved, is filled by January 2018. The CFO position has been discussed since at least November of last year, when The Westfield News reported on the potential position following a retirement of the city’s then-auditor. “The position will oversee all four financial departments and it will be taking some tasks from current department heads,” Sullivan said. “Some major financial decisions are made at that level.” According to Sullivan, the CFO would have direct reporting authority to both city council and the mayor’s office. In addition, it would oversee and coordinate with the city’s treasurercollector, assessor, purchasing and auditing departments. Sullivan said that the city has been able to create this position through the combination of the treasurer and collector in Westfield, as well as the elimination of positions within some financial departments. In addition, he stated that the city has managed the four financially-based departments better, “so financially, we’re in a good position to do it.” Thus far, the city council has approved the job description for the position, as well as the salary for a half-year of $50,000, which would tentatively begin in January 2018. According to Sullivan, the significance of the start date would be to have a new CFO within the city in time for the budget of fiscal year 2019.
By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD — A petition by Ward 2 Councilor Ralph J. Figy for a zone change at 91 and 115 West Silver Street, and 82,84 and 86 Court Street, the site of Baystate Noble Hospital, from Residence A to a Medical Services District generated discussion among councilors at Thursday’s City Council meeting. In presenting the petition, Figy asked to refer it to the Legislative & Ordinance committee, the Legal department and the Planning Board. “I really think the hospital should do a community meeting,“ said Ward 3 Councilor Andrew K. Surprise following the motion. Figy responded that it would go in front of all of the committees, and there would be neighborhood meetings. He said 1% of the U.S. economy is medical, and the hospital is an economic driver. “Get this into committee, and have a public hearing,” Figy said. He added that “no parking garage is being planned,” referring to comments made at a Special City Council meeting on July 31, when the motion to consider a medical district failed to get support. Surprise said there are concerns, and that a medical zone had been tried before decades ago. “I don’t want to stop them from doing what they need to do,” he added. “When this was last presented to us (in July), it was two lines and no details. I applaud you on this,” Ward 4 Councilor Mary O’Connell said. She added that whatever the intent of Baystate Noble now, that could change in five years. “We’re not privy to the Board’s decision,” she added. O’Connell said she called the hospital and spoke to them about the medical district. She said there is no urgency.
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By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON – On Wednesday, the Board of Selectmen awarded the bid to install a cooling system in Town Hall and Stanton Hall to Huntington residents Jeff Keeney of Wait’nSave HVAC, and Andy Girouard, electrician. Selectmen chair Edward Renauld said the bid came in a few hundred dollars under the budget of $70,000. At the annual town meeting in June, residents voted to pay half of the amount, $35,000 from Free Cash. The Finance Committee
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Residents speak out at Council meeting By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – In the first regular City Council meeting following the summer recess, councilors took their time deliberating and listening to comments from a score of residents who came to speak on various matters before the council. Residents from the Paper Mill neighborhood spoke in support of the heavy truck exclusion on Paper Mill. “We would really appreciate your help and support,” said James Leahy. Joann Barnes of 81 Paper Mill Road also asked for the support of the council. “I want to remind you of the efforts of my Ward Councilor and the Chief of Police,” Barnes said. Barnes was referring to Ward 6 Councilor William Onyski and Police Chief John Camerota, who brought it to the Legislative & Ordinance Committee on Tuesday following a positive vote from the Traffic Commission. L&O recommended the exclusion in a 3-0 vote. Onyski told the council they wouldn’t be approving the truck exclusion, but rather approving having the police chief make an application to the state. “I am looking for a unanimous vote from the City Council, so we can move forward,” Onyski said. Following the motion, the council discussed alternate routes, with Council president Brent B. Bean, II expressing
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Several gravestones repaired in Old Burying Ground By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The Old Burying Ground has seen several more stones restored, continuing the efforts of the Westfield Historical Commission to get the city’s oldest cemetery improved even more. A total of seven headstones, including an obelisk and table top stones, were done during the latest round of work in the Old Burying Ground. According to Cindy Gaylord, Westfield Historical Commission chairwoman, this work wraps up phase two of their three-phase project in the cemetery and helps improve safety within the Old Burying Ground. “We are trying to address more serious needs from a historical view and a safety view,” Gaylord said during a historical commission meeting earlier this week. “We feel now, with this last phase, all the dangerous stones have been repaired.”
According to Gaylord, about 20 stones have been repaired or restored so far in the cemetery. The most recent phase included restoring the stone for Daniel Fowler, Jr., who owned Fowler’s Tavern, a Westfield location listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has its original front door in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. And while this number includes those that were potential safety hazards, there are still many more than need work, she said. “Hundreds of stones still need to be repaired,” Gaylord said during the meeting. According to Ta Mara Conde, owner of Historic Gravestone Services based out of New Salem and the person who worked on the stones, the work included repairing many different broken stones. See Old Burying Ground, Page 5
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Local Charlie Galvin in the Lot The Charlie Galvin Band was featured at this performance. Playing many popular songs they entertained the many different ages bringing some to dance.
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Even bystanders enjoyed the Charlie Galvin Band. Melissa and James Moquin (7 yrs) dance alongside Dan and Daniele Moquin (2 yrs)
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Police: Mom fires gun found at mall to see if it was real ATLANTA (AP) — Police say a boy found a gun in a dressing room at an Atlanta mall and it fired when the mother pulled the trigger to see if it was real. News outlets report the mother and son were inside a dressing room at the Adidas store in Lenox Square on Wednesday when the 10-year-old boy found what he thought was a toy gun under a bench. Atlanta police spokeswoman Stephanie Brown says the mother took the gun from the boy and pulled the trigger “to see if it was real.” A single shot was fired. Brown says there were no injuries. There was minimal damage to the wall. No charges have been filed and the case remains under investigation.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, Aug. 25, the 237th day of 2017. There are 128 days left in the year.
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n August 25, 1967, the Beatles boarded a train in London bound for Bangor, Wales, to attend a conference on transcendental meditation led by the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi; the visit was cut short two days later when the group got word of the death of their manager, Brian Epstein. George Lincoln Rockwell, founder of the American Nazi Party, was shot to death at a shopping center in Arlington, Virginia; former party member John Patler was convicted of the killing. Actor Paul Muni, 71, died in Montecito, California.
ON THIS DATE: In 1718, hundreds of French colonists arrived in Louisiana, with some settling in present-day New Orleans. In 1825, Uruguay declared independence from Brazil. In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act establishing the National Park Service within the Department of the Interior. In 1921, the United States signed a peace treaty with Germany. In 1944, during World War II, Paris was liberated by Allied forces after four years of Nazi occupation. Romania declared war on former ally Germany. In 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a measure providing pensions for former U.S. presidents and their widows. In 1960, opening ceremonies were held for the Summer Olympics in Rome. In 1975, the Bruce Springsteen album “Born to Run” was released by Columbia Records.
In 1981, the U.S. spacecraft Voyager 2 came within 63,000 miles of Saturn’s cloud cover, sending back pictures of and data about the ringed planet. In 1989, Voyager 2 made its closest approach to Neptune, its final planetary target. In 1997, former East German leader Egon Krenz was convicted of manslaughter in the deaths of citizens trying to flee to the West during Cold War; he was sentenced to 6 1/2 years’ imprisonment. (Krenz was released in 2003 after serving less than four years.) In 2009, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy died at age 77 in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, after a battle with a brain tumor.
TEN YEARS AGO: The government of Greece declared a nationwide state of emergency as the death toll from wildfires rose to at least 49. Bombs blamed on Islamic extremists killed at least 43 people at a park and a street-side food stall in Hyderabad, India.
FIVE YEARS AGO: Neil Armstrong, 82, who commanded the historic Apollo 11 lunar landing and was the first man to set foot on the moon in July 1969, died in Cincinnati, Ohio. A huge explosion rocked Venezuela’s biggest oil refinery and unleashed a ferocious fire, killing at least 42 people. Alpha and long-shot Golden Ticket finished in a historic dead heat in the $1 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course.
ONE YEAR AGO: Hillary Clinton said that Donald Trump had unleashed the “radical fringe” within the Republican Party, dubbing the billionaire businessman’s campaign as one that will “make
America hate again”; Trump rejected Clinton’s allegations, defending his hard-line approach to immigration while trying to make the case to minority voters that Democrats had abandoned them. The bodies of two nuns, Sisters Margaret Held and Paula Merrill, both 68, were found in their home in Durant, Mississippi; a suspect has been charged with capital murder. Actor Marvin Kaplan, 89, died in Burbank, California.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Game show host Monty Hall is 96. Actor Sean Connery is 87. Actor Page Johnson is 87. TV personality Regis Philbin is 86. Actor Tom Skerritt is 84. Jazz musician Wayne Shorter is 84. Movie director Hugh Hudson is 81. Author Frederick Forsyth is 79. Movie director John Badham is 78. Filmmaker Marshall Brickman is 78. Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal is 75. Rhythm-and-blues singer Walter Williams (The O’Jays) is 74. Actor Anthony Heald is 73. Rock singer-actor Gene Simmons is 68. Actor John Savage is 68. Author Martin Amis is 68. Country singer-musician Henry Paul (Outlaws; Blackhawk) is 68. Rock singer Rob Halford is 66. Rock musician Geoff Downes (Asia) is 65. Rock singer Elvis Costello is 63. Movie director Tim Burton is 59. Actor Christian LeBlanc is 59. Actress Ashley Crow is 57. Actress Ally Walker is 56. Country singer Cyrus (AKA Billy Ray Cyrus) is 56. Actress Joanne Whalley is 56. Rock musician Vivian Campbell (Def Leppard) is 55. Actor Blair Underwood is 53. Actor Robert Maschio is 51. Rap DJ Terminator X (Public Enemy) is 51. Alternative country singer Jeff Tweedy (Wilco) is 50. Actor David Alan Basche (BAYSH) is 49. Television chef Rachael Ray is 49. Actor Cameron Mathison is 48. Country singer Jo Dee Messina is 47. Model Claudia Schiffer is 47. Country singer Brice Long is 46. Actor-writer-director Ben Falcone is 44. Actor Eric Millegan is 43. Actor Alexander Skarsgard is 41. Actor Jonathan Togo is 40. Actor Kel Mitchell is 39. Actress Rachel Bilson is 36. Actress Blake Lively is 30. Actor Josh Flitter is 23.
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Request for proposal of old library released to the public By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – A request for proposal published (RFP) last week begins the process of potential re-use of the old library located on 475 College Hwy. Town of Southwick Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart, who authorized the RFP being released, is pleased to now have the old library open for sale. “This process represents a good opportunity for us to both preserve the historical nature of the building and to allow another third party to enter into a long-term lease to pay for that effort,” said Stinehart. Before an interested individual moves any closer to leasing the property, he or she has to comply with the required items in the old library that need to be preserved in order to keep the historic nature of the building. Some of those items include the following: • All period windows and exterior doors including the trim;
• All interior wainscoting and chair rails; • The original built-in bookcases on the main floor; • The interior cornice (crown) moldings; • The curved ceiling “niche” on the North side of the main room; • The bead board ceiling; • The original wood flooring, if appli-
cable; • Exterior elevations allowing for a handicap ramp on the rear and up to the North side entrance; and historic preservation easement on the property to assure the exterior and certain key interior features will be retained while allowing commercial rehabilitation to be performed Dave Gunn and Sean Bissaillon, who are members of the Historical Commission, have worked the past several months on specifics to include in the RFP for preserving items. “We’re pleased it’s happening,” said Gunn. “They’ve given us the opportunity to review it and give suggestions.” According to Stinehart, there will be an site visit on August 30 for anyone who is interested in leasing the property. The deadline to put in a request for proposal is Sept. 20 at 10 a.m. If you would like to see the complete request for proposal, visit the Town of Southwick website and the link to the document is under News & Announcements on the right-hand side.
Ward 6 Office Hours Announced Ward 6 City Councilor Bill Onyski and City Council President Brent B. Bean II will hold neighborhood office hours on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, 110-115 Airport Road. City residents are invited to attend the neighborhood office hours to meet with Brent directly and share their concerns and ideas. The sessions are open to all Westfield residents, no advance appointments are required. Special Guests: Mark Cressotti, City Engineer and David Billips, Director of Public Works, Eric Billowitz, Airport Manager BILL ONYSKI BRENT B. BEAN II Ward 6 City Councilor City Council, President (413) 568-7747 (413) 454-3573 william.onyski@cityofwestfield.org brentbean72@hotmail.com
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“They’re not talking about doing one part of this process in the next couple of years,” O’Connell said. At-large Councilor Dave Flaherty said that “no parking garage” could be added to the zoning change if that was a major concern. He also said that Baystate Noble is a nonprofit hospital that doesn’t pay taxes. “Neighbors should be directly involved in this thing,” Flaherty added. At-large Councilor Matthew T. VanHeynigen said there would be “no fewer than four public hearings on this.” Surprise then amended the original motion to add Zoning, Planning and Development to the list of sub-committees for referral, before the motion passed unanimously. The last item of the meeting was a motion by O’Connell asking district officials to urge all residents “to condemn white nationalist and neo-Nazi ideology and to pursue justice in response to hate-fueled violence.” O’Connell said following recent passage of a similar statement by the state legislature, Governor Charlie Baker said it was incumbent upon all elected officials at all levels to speak out. “This is very similar to what was passed in the legislature,” O’Connell said. Council president Brent B. Bean, II said that O’Connell had spoken to him before the meeting, and was concerned about the political piece. “I’ll support you sending this somewhere for review. I don’t
Residents concern that the increased truck traffic would not just be moved onto Holyoke Road. Onyski said the Traffic Commission had mapped out alternate routes taking those concerns into consideration. He said the increased traffic on Holyoke Road from the Paper Mill exclusion would be offset by less traffic on Holyoke from the Turnpike exit. At-large Councilor John J. Beltrandi, III asked who would determine the signage. “It’s been used for so long by local guys, it’s a habit. I want to make sure there’s enough clarity,” he said. Ward 2 Councilor Ralph J. Figy said Camerota’s approach would be as an education-based enforcement opportunity. “They’re not going to start ticketing right away,” Figy said. After a unanimous vote, Onyski said if the truck exclusion gets positive approval from the state, it would come back before the City Council to become an ordinance. Residents also spoke up during a public hearing on an application for a zone change at 95 Main Street and 4 Taylor Avenue from Commercial A and Residence C to Business A for his client Sao Joao Realty LLC. The zoning change is for an intended Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant and drive through. Thomas Wilson of Taylor Street said he lives right next door to the location. He said although he was originally opposed to the change in zoning, he changed his mind after speaking to the petitioner. “We should at least give him the opportunity,” he said. Ann Wilson said she
think we should give whacko extremists any more attention. I would rather have generic terms, (such as) no hate groups,” said Flaherty. He said he would rather look at what the city’s response would be to an incident like that in Charlottesville. “We’d be better served by reviewing current laws,” he added. Surprise said he agreed with Flaherty, and would rather have a general statement that the City of Westfield opposes all violence and all hate groups. “I personally agree with all of this. I just have trouble with the city body coming up with a resolution. I don’t think it’s a City Council job to do this, although I agree with everything in it,” said Onyski. “I disagree. As city officials, we should weigh in on national issues and be leaders,” said At-large Councilor Stephen Dondley. “I have no problem naming them or taking a stand against them,” said Ward 1 Councilor Mary Ann Babinski. “I would be proud as a city to take a stand,” she added. O’Connell said she never thought she would not get unanimous support on the motion. “I wasn’t intending to send it to committee,” she said. “In my opinion, it’s a simple motion. It expresses how the city and I hope all of us feel,” said Bean, telling the councilors not to overthink. The motion then received unanimous support.
Continued from Page 1 attended a neighborhood meeting on the matter two days earlier. She said Councilor Figy attended the meeting, along with the petitioner. She said the location was ideal for people using the bike trail, and that Dunkin’ Donuts would help to clean up that block. Virginia Murphy of 7 State Street said she was not totally opposed to the change. “My problem is with the drive through restaurant, which will bring an additional 180 cars. I Residents participate in City Council meeting on Thursday. would prefer to see Dunkin’ (Photo by Amy Porter) Donuts than a package store, his clients, the Sardinha’s. The public hearing was then but not a drive through,” “I, too am a really good cus- closed, and the zone change Murphy said. “I would pro- tomer of Dunkin’ Donuts, and referred to the Zoning, Planning pose putting in a boutique also very concerned about traf- and Development and Dunkin’ Donuts with drive up fic. I commend what you did at Legislative & Ordinance comparking,” she added. North Road and E. Mountain mittees. Levesque said the clients Road,” said Flaherty to were asking for a zone change Levesque and his clients about to Business A. “This isn’t a their other restaurant location. slam dunk that if Business A “I am very sympathetic to the is granted, we’ll get a drive neighbors,” he added. through,” he said on behalf of
Southwick High School class of 1977 reunion Southwick class of 1977 High School reunion planned for November 24th at the Westfield River Brewing Company 707 College Hwy formerly ” Chucks Steak House” from 6 PM to closing. $5 per person Please send confirmation to Donna by text 413330-7711 or email Dan at dhess@southwickinsagency.com. Please spread the word and we are hoping for a good turnout.
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GOP discord might not bode well for raising debt ceiling By KEN THOMAS and CATHERINE LUCEY Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Fanning the flames of GOP discord, President Donald Trump is accusing Republican congressional leaders of botching efforts to avoid an unprecedented default on the national debt. “Could have been so easy-now a mess!” Trump tweeted. The president’s sharp words underscored the perilous state of play as Congress heads into the fall without a clear plan to take care of its most important piece of business: If it does not increase the nation’s $19.9 trillion borrowing limit, the government could be unable to pay its bills, jarring financial markets and leading to other harsh consequences. Trump unleashed his latest criticism of the GOP’s congressional leadership in a series of morning tweets Thursday that also included a rebuke of Majority Leader Mitch McConnell for his inability to get the Senate to repeal the Obama health care law. The harsh posts were fresh evidence of the president’s fraying relations with fellow Republicans just when the White House and Capitol Hill most need to be working in sync. Critiquing GOP legislative strategy, Trump tweeted that he had asked McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan to attach the legislation increasing the borrowing limit — a toxic vote for many Republicans — to popular military veterans’ legislation that he recently signed. The idea was floated in July but never gained steam in Congress. Trump said that because legislators didn’t follow that strategy, “now we have a big deal with Dems holding them up (as usual) on Debt Ceiling approval.” Republicans control both Congress and the White House, placing the burden on them to ensure the government doesn’t default. In the past, Democrats largely provided the votes for debt limit increases. The Treasury Department has said the debt ceiling needs to be raised by Sept. 29 to avoid potential default on government obligations including Social Security and interest payments. House Speaker Paul Ryan, playing down Trump’s notion of a debt limit “mess,” said flatly that Congress would “pass legislation to make sure that we pay our debts.” “I’m not worried that’s not going to get done because it’s going to get done,” Ryan said during an appearance in Washington state. McConnell likewise said earlier in the week that there was “zero chance, no chance, we won’t raise the debt ceiling.” The president’s latest broadsides against members of his own party came one day after the White House and McConnell issued statements pledging to work together. After Trump’s latest incendiary tweets, both sides tried again Thursday to tamp down talk of escalating tensions Ryan, speaking to Boeing employees in suburban Seattle, said he and Trump have “different speaking styles” but are in “constant contact” on the policy agenda. “For me it’s really important the president succeeds, because if he succeeds then the country succeeds,” Ryan said. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders insisted the president’s relationships with GOP leaders “are fine.” For all of that conciliatory talk, the evidence of mounting friction between the president and the Republican Party is growing. Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said in an interview with Georgia Public Broadcasting on Wednesday that the president was “inviting” a 2020 presidential primary challenge because he was only cultivating the GOP base of voters. Trump has labeled Flake as “weak” and “toxic” on Twitter. Maine Sen. Susan Collins, a Republican who has been critical of the president, told MSNBC this week it was “too difficult to say” if Trump would be the party’s presidential nominee in 2020. The growing rift between congressional Republicans and Trump could make it more difficult for the White House to advance its agenda. The White House and congressional Republicans have yet to engage in serious negotiations to address the debt ceiling or stopgap legislation needed to avert a government shutdown when the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. Trump is expected to hold meetings with congressional leaders after the Labor Day holiday. Asked about the debt ceiling, Sanders put the onus on Congress to resolve the matter: “It’s our job to inform Congress of the debt ceiling and it’s their job to raise it.” She added that the White House was looking for a “clean” debt ceiling bill — without any legislative add-ons. But tea party Republicans and outside conservative groups are demanding spending cuts as the price for increasing the borrowing limit. Raising the debt ceiling has often confounded Congress. A 2011 standoff between Republicans and the Obama administration over raising borrowing authority led to tighter controls on spending. That standoff was not resolved until the eleventh hour and prompted Standard & Poor’s to impose the first-ever downgrade to the country’s credit rating. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., said raising the debt ceiling and securing the U.S. border was a “good combination” and suggested Republicans force Democrats into difficult votes over the borrowing limit. See GOP Discord, Page 5
In this Jan. 20, 2017, file photo, protesters chant on the National Mall during a demonstration after the inauguration of President Donald Trump in Washington. A District of Columbia Superior Court ruled Thursday, Aug. 24, that an internet hosting company must turn over records for a website that the government alleges was used to plan violent protests on the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Court orders web host to provide records on anti-Trump site By ASHRAF KHALIL Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A court ruled Thursday that an internet hosting company must turn over records for a website that the government alleges was used to plan violent protests on the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Defense lawyers warned that the ruling by the District of Columbia Superior Court could have a chilling effect on electronic political activism and freedom of expression. Judge Robert Morin ordered DreamHost to provide the Justice Department with records for a website called disruptj20.org from October 2016, when the site debuted, to January 2017. Prosecutors allege the site was used to organize antiTrump protests on Jan. 20, when more than 200 people were arrested after protesters broke windows and set fire to a limousine. Government lawyers originally obtained a search warrant for the site’s records last month. But DreamHost challenged the request as overly broad and infringing on the rights of free speech and political expression for the site’s approximately 1.3 million visitors. In response to those concerns, the Justice Department presented a scaled-down request to the court earlier this week, specifying that it was only seeking evidence of violent or criminal activity being planned for the inauguration. Lawyers for DreamHost argued that turning over the records would give the government access to names of thousands of Trump opponents who simply visited the site or participated in the protests in a peaceful way. They argued that
those people wouldn’t want their names in the hands of a government they oppose. “The case is not about protecting the information once it’s been turned over. It’s about preventing the information from being turned over in the first place,” said Chris Ghazarian, general counsel for DreamHost. In their modified request for information, prosecutors stressed they were targeting only those who used the site to plot violence and not political dissidents who may have casually visited it. They said any information produced by the company that falls outside the scope of the warrant would be set aside, placed under seal and made unavailable to the government without a further court order. Judge Morin, in approving the government’s request, specified that the government’s process of sifting and vetting the raw information would be closely monitored and he would personally supervise what he called the “minimization program” to ensure that information outside the scope of the government’s request was protected and sealed. DreamHost’s representatives said those court-ordered safeguards probably wouldn’t assuage the fears of those who visited the website who don’t trust the government’s intentions or legal restrictions. “The government will be in possession of this information and the government will be sifting through this information. That right there is problematic,” said Raymond Aghaian, one of the lawyers representing the company. “That in DreamHost’s view has a chilling effect on political expression.”
CIA officer: Personnel sent shopping in hostile area By DEB RIECHMANN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A CIA intelligence officer says in a lawsuit that his career was derailed after he complained that his boss at a base in a conflict zone repeatedly ordered personnel to travel through dangerous areas on non-essential trips to shop and buy food. The plaintiff, identified by the CIAassigned pseudonym “James Pars,” alleges in the federal lawsuit that his boss, who was the chief of mission, ran the base in the undisclosed location like a “college dormitory.” In late 2014 and 2015, she “placed her personal needs of cooking, baking, socializing, entertainment, exercise and shopping above the needs of the mission — often going days and sometimes more than a week without meeting with key personnel,” the lawsuit stated. Pars lives in Loudoun County, Virginia, and has been a federal employee for more than 16 years. He filed his suit in December in federal court in Washington, D.C., against the CIA and then-CIA Director John Brennan. Details of the suit were highlighted in a report issued
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Thursday by the Project On Government Oversight, an independent watchdog that probes government corruption and misconduct and has called on Congress to strengthen whistleblower protections for employees at U.S. intelligence agencies. The CIA declined to comment. Pars, deputy chief of the base, had more than three years of management experience in conflict zones when he arrived there in December 2014. He alleges in his suit that the chief of mission unnecessarily put herself and other personnel in danger by insisting they travel in areas subject to indirect fire. In one instance, she and other personnel traveled through an area that was hit by a rocket about 10 minutes later, the lawsuit said. Pars alleged in his suit that the chief of mission had limited to no prior experience in conflict zones and spent hours on the base feeding and entertaining certain U.S. military personnel she called her “adopted sons.” He said she told him that she was “wrecked” and “horribly depressed” because she missed her family. In one instance, he said, she concluded a staff meeting by remarking: “Let’s get back to cooking,” which caused her to miss a meeting with a senior U.S. military official. Pars said he complained to her and her supervisors, and took his complaints to the CIA’s Office of Equal Employment Opportunity in early 2015. When he left for a break in late February 2015, he was told he would not be returning. In his suit, Pars said that before he deployed, he was told that if he completed the one-year assignment, he would likely receive a promotion. He said that leaving early from the tour has severely impacted his CIA career. His lawsuit cites President Barack Obama’s 2012 presidential policy directive, which was issued to make sure that intelligence workers could report waste, fraud and abuse while protecting classified information. Under the directive, the agency’s inspector general is required to do timely reviews of claims of retaliation. Pars complained to the CIA inspector general in April 2015, but that office has not issued any final disposition of the matter. Pars claims that the CIA has violated federal law due do its failure to comply with the Obama-era policy directive. The CIA filed a six-page response, presenting legal reasons why the court cannot rule in Pars’ favor and has asked for the case to be dismissed.
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Court Logs Westfield District Court Aug. 17, 2017 Decovin J. Hall, 34, of 86 Pheland St., Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Nov. 7 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating motor vehicle with license suspended and speeding in violation of special regulation, brought by Southwick Police. Samantha R. Darling-Carver, 19, of 59 Orange St., 2nd Flr., Westfield, had charges of criminal harassment and threat to commit crime admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until Nov. 17, 2017, brought by State Police Russell. Edward J. Whalen, 63, of 48 Pleasant St., Westfield, was released on $500 personal surety and with pretrial conditions pending a Nov. 8 hearing after being arraigned on charges of assault and battery and assault and battery on +60/disabled with injury, brought by Westfield Police.
Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017 8:51 a.m.: Accident, Elm Street. Police received a report of a vehicle that had its door struck by another vehicle. The door was reportedly being opened when another vehicle had passed and reportedly struck it. 1:23 p.m.: Accident, South Maple Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a car and a motorcycle. No injuries were reported and no tow trucks requested. 2:22 p.m.: Accident, Elm Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a 2006 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2006 Subaru Legacy. No injuries were reported and no tow trucks requested. 3:57 p.m.: Suspicious (other) and arrest, Franklin Street. Police received a report of two women that had reportedly left a store and allegedly “appear to be out of it,” according to the log. The caller reported that the two got into a vehicle and had allegedly appeared to have passed out in the vehicle. Police arrived and reported that they talked to the two in the vehicle, which was parked, and according to police the passenger allegedly had package of heroin in their lap. Police reported that they arrested both parties, Angela M. Westcott, 34, of Westfield, after heroin was allegedly found on her person and was allegedly in the passenger seat, as well as Kristine A. Lent, 45, of Westfield, who was allegedly in the driver’s seat. Police also reported that Lent was allegedly found with additional heroin and prescription medication at the police station. Westcott was charged with possession of class A drug and Lent was charged with possession of class A drug and possession of class E drug. 6:17 p.m.: Burglary/breaking and entering, Russell Road. Police received a report of a home that reportedly had a door open upon a resident coming home. The police reported that items were possibly stolen from the home, but the items were not specified. Police are investigating. 8:08 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, Springfield Road. Police reported that they stopped a vehicle after it was allegedly speeding. After stopping the vehicle, police found that the operator, Johnnie D. Neal, 57, of Westfield, reportedly had a suspended driver’s license. In addition, police reported that they allegedly found heroin on Neal’s person. Police arrested Neal and charged him with operating motor vehicle with license suspended and possession class A drug.
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“Let’s put them in a box when it comes to the debt ceiling. The president is not crazy to attack the Congress. He’s not crazy to think of ways to put Democrats in a bad spot regarding the debt ceiling. They do this all the time to us,” Graham said in an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt. Beyond the challenge of the debt limit, the effort to avoid a government shutdown could be complicated by Trump’s longpromised plan to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. The president threatened Tuesday to force a federal shutdown unless Congress provides money for the project. Sanders told reporters the administration would “continue to push forward and make sure the wall gets built.” Appearing at a Louisville breakfast event, McConnell tried to brush aside the tensions with Trump, quipping that running the Senate was “a little bit like being the groundskeeper at a cemetery. Everybody’s under you, but nobody’s listening.”
Aspiring firefighter gets women out of burning building WEYMOUTH, Mass. (AP) — An aspiring firefighter in Massachusetts says she was driving home from an agility trial when she encountered an unexpected second test of her skills: a burning building with no firefighters in sight. Jackie Giacchetti says she didn’t think twice when she saw the black smoke billowing in Weymouth on Thursday. She pulled over, ran inside and got two women to safety. Then she went to a nearby home and warned another person of the danger. The fire spread from the building to a home and a shed. One firefighter was injured battling the flames but is expected to recover. The cause is under investigation. Giacchetti plans to attend a firefighting academy in the fall. She wants to work for the Braintree Fire Department.
Political candidate faces tagging charge for tree slogan WARREN, Mass. (AP) — A local political candidate from Massachusetts is facing charges for allegedly painting a campaign slogan on a tree. The Telegram & Gazette reports that Brian Corriveau, was charged with tagging after police in Warren believe he painted “Corriveau For Selectmen” on the trunk of a tree near his home. The slogan in lime green paint was discovered on May 1, the day before the election. Officers who went to Corriveau’s home that day say they found signs with similar lettering painted in gold, and paint on Corriveau’s hands. Police say Corriveau told them he would not say whether he painted the tree. He later made a video accusing police of harassing him. He did not win the seat. Tagging is punishable by up to two years in prison.
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Angelica Merced, the associate who sold the winning Powerball ticket, stands outside the Pride Station & Store, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Chicopee, Mass. Mavis Wanczyk bought the winning ticket and claimed the $758.7 million Powerball prize at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in earlier in the day in Braintree. (AP Photo/Dave Collins)
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“Most of the monuments I worked on were sandstone or marble and a lot of them we had to consolidate because the sandstone is kind of crumbling,” she said. “I’ve done several, what are called reverence tables or tabletops, sandstone slabs with legs and I put together several broken stones for them, as well.” Gaylord said that the most recent stones fixed cost the commission about $9,800, with funding coming from both the successful ghost tours at the Old Burying Daniel Fowler, Jr., headstone Ground and community before (photo provided by Walter preservation grants. Each Fogg) phase, she said, is under $10,000. The next phase for the res- about 1668, just eight years toration project, according to after it was settled and one Gaylord, will be to repair year before it was incorporatand restore cast-iron fencing ed. The last burial occurred in around two family plots within the cemetery, as well as two stones. The funding for this final phase will come from the ghost tours, as well the final community preservation grant the commission will receive, according to Gaylord. Gaylord said that the Old Burying Ground is estimated to have been in the city since
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BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — Given her excitement, you might think Angelica Merced won the $758.7 million Powerball jackpot. But her exhilaration Thursday comes from being the first person to touch the winning ticket. The 20-year-old store clerk at the Pride Station & Store in Chicopee sold the ticket to the 53-year-old hospital worker who came up with the winning combination of numbers. Merced says she couldn’t believe it and got “really nervous” after hearing she sold the ticket to Mavis L. Wanczyk, a regular customer at the store. She says she’s “just really happy for her” and hopes she enjoys her winnings.
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Continued from Page 1 on his work. In other business, the selectmen appointed Bill Millin as the new Huntington representative on the Hilltown Community Ambulance Association Board of Directors for a one-year term ending June 30, Millin will replace Ernie Smith, who resigned last month. Also appointed was Linda Hamlin to the position of assistant town clerk, for a one year term to end June 30, 2018. The board also approved the job description for a clerical aide for the Council on Aging. The job description will be posted on the town’s website at huntingtonma.us. A letter from the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission offering KENO monitor to display the games to existing KENO-to-go agents B&D Variety was also received with no objection from the board. Following the meeting, town clerk Kathleen Thomas swore-in returning member Peri Sossaman to the Huntington Cultural Council for a three-year term. At right, Huntington Town Clerk Kathleen Thomas swears in Peri Sossaman to a three-year term on Huntington Cultural Council. (Photo by Amy Porter)
Daniel Fowler, Jr., headstone after 1934 for a descendent whose family was buried in the cemetery, as well, according to Gaylord.
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Mantel masterpiece moves from rubbish pile to the MFA By TRACEE HERBAUGH Associated Press When interior designer Heidi Pribell spotted a dust-covered mantelpiece in the basement of a client's newly purchased home, it was the start of a long relationship. The ornate white marble mantelpiece, with two caryatids flanking each side, was sitting amid rubble and construction debris. But Pribell, a Boston-based designer and antiques dealer, convinced her client the mantelpiece was worth keeping. That was in 1999. Fast forward to 2011, and Pribell purchased the mantelpiece — roughly 6 feet wide and 4 feet high — from the client. Her "obsession" with the piece led her down a historical rabbit hole in search of its provenance. And this year, more than two decades after the basement discovery, Pribell sold the once dilapidated mantel to the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston for an undisclosed sum. "It was no secret, I adored it," she says. It's the kind of story that makes television shows like "American Pickers" and "Antiques Roadshow" so popular. Many people are looking for the next undiscovered masterpiece. "It's more common than you think," says Ezra Shales, a professor of art history at Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Once-popular works often get thrown out when society's tastes change, he says. "The cycle of forgetting and then remembering our history is part of the cycle of art history," says Shales.
This undated photo provided by interior designer Heidi Pribell shows a detail of the mantlepiece lintel with a carved with classical goddesses. When Pribell spotted a dust-covered mantelpiece in the basement of a client's newly purchased home, it was the start of a long relationship. (Jeffery Dodge Rogers/Heidi Pribell via AP) As a trained antiques dealer, Pribell knew how to qualify items in terms of good, better, best. (Museum-quality artworks are, in general, sold in excellent condition with original fixtures and the like.) This piece, Pribell says, was "exquisite." "It was all about the quality and depth of the carving," she says. The mantelpiece also had a story befitting a museum-quality artwork. The Carrera marble mantelpiece, crafted in 1805 in Italy, had stayed in the same building on Joy and Beacon Streets, across from Boston Common, through three different owners. It was originally commissioned by diplomat and art importer Thomas Appleton, who acquired it for wealthy apothecary Dr. John Joy, whose mansion was on Joy Street. During Appleton's time as a rising diplomat in Europe, he imported many artworks to the United States, including a bust of George Washington that's in the White House. "He was a true visionary," Pribell says. "He was so sure of his tastes."
The mantel's history of ownership adds to its value. Over the years, it was passed down through the hands of some notable early Americans, including Frederic Tudor, who made a fortune selling ice blocks from Walden Pond. "We relate to decorative art objects and preserve them because of the story of their ownership," says Shales. Appleton is a big name harkening back to Boston's earliest days. "It's likely the Metropolitan Museum in New York wouldn't have been interested in this piece, but it's a Boston story, so it makes sense for the MFA to acquire it," Shales says. Pribell has sold other works to museums, including the Chicago Art Institute, Los Angeles County Museum and even Mt. Vernon, George Washington's estate in Virginia. If you happen to be a treasure hunter, her advice is: Cultivate your own tastes, and get to know the difference between good, better and best. "Buy what you love," she says. "Become an expert in things that intrigue you." This undated photo provided by interior designer Heidi Pribell shows an 1805 marble mantelpiece with two female caryatids in high-waisted Roman costume flanking the fireplace opening and supporting a lintel with a projecting central tablet carved with classical goddesses. When Pribell spotted a dust-covered mantelpiece in the basement of a client's newly purchased home, it was the start of a long relationship.
This undated photo provided by interior designer Heidi Pribell shows Pribell unfixing the 1805 marble mantlepiece from the wall of a home in Boston. Pribell sold the mantlepiece to the Museum of Fine Arts later. When Pribell spotted a dust-covered mantelpiece in the basement of a client's newly purchased home, it was the start of a long relationship.(Rhea Nawar/Heidi Pribell via AP)
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This April 19, 2009 photo taken in a private garden in rural Belgium demonstrates how eye-catching statuary can be used to personalize flower gardens. Garden antiques can be made of wicker, metal or stone and range from pergolas to fountains, outdoor furniture to gates. Adding antique collectibles to the landscape blends gardening with history. It can be richly rewarding. (Dean Fosdick via AP)
Centreville, Maryland. Some of her garden antiques have been installed in the U.S. Capitol, the Smithsonian Institution, the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and in private collections around the United States, Germany, England and France. The definition of "antique" See Antiques, Page 7
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This file photo provided by Amazon shows an Amazon Echo Show on display in a living room setting. With Echo Show, Amazon has given its voice-enabled Echo speaker a touch screen and video-calling capabilities as it competes with Google's efforts at bringing "smarts" to the home. (Amazon via AP, File)
Shopping by voice on Amazon or Google device could cost you By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — In the name of convenience, Amazon and Walmart are pushing people to shop by just talking to a digital assistant. Shopping by voice means giving orders to the Alexa assistant on Amazon's Echo speaker and other devices, even if your hands are tied up with dinner or dirty diapers. And next month, Walmart will start offering voice shopping , too, with the Google Assistant on the rival Home speaker. Voice shopping is still new. But once you start using it, look out — you might never know if it's offering you the best deal. Because these devices can't say much without tiring your ears, voice shopping precludes some of the savvy shopping practices you may have relied on to find the best bargains — in particular, researching products and comparing prices. You'd be leaving much of the buying decision to Amazon, Walmart or other retailers. HOOKED ON AMAZON Amazon has had more than a year's head start, and dominates voice shopping. Google introduced shopping to Home in February, letting people order essentials from more than 40 retailers like Target and Costco under its Google Express program. Its partnership with Walmart means hundreds of thousands of items will be available to customers in late September. With websites and apps, many customers place items in the cart, but change their minds before completing the order, said Lauren Beitelspacher, a marketing professor at Babson College in Massachusetts. Voice shopping eliminates those intervening steps. And with Amazon so far ahead, voice shopping with Alexa is another way of getting you hooked on Amazon . Although Amazon allows some third-party ordering through Alexa, including pizza from Domino's and hotels through Kayak, general shopping is limited to Amazon's own store. If Alexa orders diapers for you just as you run out, for instance, Amazon locks in the order before you have a chance to visit Walmart. "You can't get away from Amazon," Beitelspacher said. "I don't know if gimmick is the right word, but (voice shopping) is part of a strategy to be omnipresent in consumers' lives." ASSISTANT IN CHARGE Ask Alexa to buy something, and it presents you with something you've bought before or an educated guess based on some undisclosed mix of price, satisfaction rating and shipping time. Amazon won't provide more details. You can get a product's average customer-satisfaction rating, but not specific reviews, even on screen-equipped Echo Show devices. Brian Elliott, general manager of Google Express, says that with most affiliated retailers, personalization occurs as the assistant learns shoppers' preferences, but the integration with Walmart will happen more quickly. In some ways, shopping by voice assistant is a throwback to the days when you were largely limited to what sales representatives recommended at a physical store. Amazon's website gives you a lot of information about most products, from color options and sizes to the specific reasons other customers hated a product you're considering. You're able to compare similar items and choose something cheaper if you're willing to
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sacrifice some features or take a chance on an unknown manufacturer. And, of course, you can also compare Amazon's prices with those of other online merchants. But with Amazon's voice shopping, it's back to what the company's representative recommends. Voice shopping requires membership in Amazon's $99-a-year Prime loyalty program, and it works with most of the tens of millions of items eligible for free shipping. But someone browsing on the web might find deals in non-Prime items; Alexa won't let you buy them. In addition, Alexa's interactions with shoppers are constrained by the fact that listening and speaking can be a lot slower than reading and clicking. And while Amazon's website won't necessarily list the cheapest option first either, the alternatives are easier to view on a screen. Justin Evans, an engineer in Whitman, Massachusetts, bought oatmeal and smart plugs using Alexa to claim exclusive discounts, but he prefers browsing and reviewing products for general shopping. "I'm a less impulsive shopper than I think their target market is," he said. SHOPPING OUT LOUD Companies are aware that voice shopping takes getting used to. "It's not natural to shout out a purchase desire and have it be fulfilled," said Ryne Misso of the Market Track retail research firm in Chicago. Jenny Blackburn, Amazon's director of voice shopping, believes it will catch on once people get used to it. To get people started, Amazon has been offering exclusive deals through Alexa and a $10 credit on the first order. For its annual Prime Day promotion in July, Amazon gave voice shoppers a head start of two hours. Amazon says voice shopping has grown in the year-plus it's had it, though it wouldn't release figures. "We're really just getting started with it," Blackburn said in an interview. VOICE'S LIMITED RANGE Blackburn said voice shopping works best for products with "lightweight decisions," such as batteries, cat food and paper towels. Sure, Alexa can order you a TV, but you'll probably want to do some research first. Nels Romerdahl, a student at the University of Hawaii in Maui, said Alexa can be a big improvement over Amazon Dash buttons — plastic gadgets that can you place around the house and press anytime you need to reorder a specific item. But he doesn't use either Alexa or Dash for recurring items — he stocks up when his parents visit Costco every few weeks. To prevent inadvertent orders, like the widely circulated report from a local television station of a 6-year-old girl who had Alexa order a dollhouse and sugar cookies for Christmas, Amazon lets you set up a PIN you can recite to the assistant. Amazon disputes the report, saying someone would have had to say "yes" before the order went through. To boost comfort, Amazon promises free returns on voice orders; normally, Amazon charges a shipping fee for returns unless the company's at fault. That might not satisfy everyone. Los Angeles attorney Pam Meyer, who bought some dog treats through Alexa to claim her $10 credit, said she'd want something like a cash-back guarantee when Alexa doesn't offer the best price.
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Walmart joins forces with Google on voice-activated shopping By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is diving into voiceactivated shopping. But unlike online leader Amazon, it's not doing it alone. The world's largest retailer said Wednesday it's working with Google to offer hundreds of thousands of items from laundry detergent to Legos for voice shopping through Google Assistant. The capability will be available in late September. It's Google's biggest retail partnership — and the most personalized shopping experience it offers — as it tries to broaden the reach of its voiceactivated assistant Home speaker. And it underscores Walmart's drive to compete in an area dominated by Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo device. "Voice shopping is becoming a more important part of everyday shopping behavior," said Marc Lore, CEO of Walmart's U.S. e-commerce business. The voice-activated devices are becoming more mainstream as they become more accessible. Even Apple has one coming out this year. Walmart has said Google's investment in natural language processing and artificial intelligence will help make voiceactivated shopping more popular. And Lore said the personalization of the partnership
Continued from Page 6 is somewhat elastic but generally applies to objects more highlighting the looks of their home and neighborhood. Others simply want practical antiques spotted tastefully around their than 100 years old. "What makes a piece worth collecting? I would say rarity, landscape. "Collectors do collect pieces based on forms such as antique design detail, all original parts and age," Minor said. Garden antiques are most commonly made of wicker, metal hitching posts or interesting sculpture," Minor said. "But more or stone, and range from pergolas and gazebos to cemetery often they are looking to find unusual pieces such as a fountain headstones and fountains, from ironwork, fencing and gates to for a focal point in a garden, or are looking for an attractive antique or vintage bench or settee for seating in their garden." outdoor furniture and windows. Estate sales, auctions and antique dealers are good places to Family heirlooms certainly qualify. Each person has his or her own idea about what constitutes look, Rhone said. "They can be a great resource when searcha collectible, said Troy Rhone, owner of Troy Rhone Garden ing for a specific item. Most of the time it's pretty easy to have shipping arranged." Design in Birmingham, Alabama. Living at a time when so much is mass-produced, it's nice to "Typically, I look for pieces that are over 120 years old and have a unique history," Rhone said. "I'm not as concerned have something that no one else has, Rhone said. "That is easily accomplished with an antique that was handabout the price because I'm usually looking for a specific item made," he said. "No one else is likely to have that exact piece for my gardens." Rhone studies each piece to determine if there are markings so it allows a space to have individuality, which is what makes to determine who made it, signs of wear and tear, and areas that one garden stand out from the rest." Secure them, though. High-end antique pieces are prime might deteriorate quickly. "Not many pieces can stand the test of time when exposed to targets for thievery. ——— weather, so using pieces that have proved their sustainability is Online: something most people are drawn toward," Rhone said. For a brief history of American garden ornaments, see Many people shape their garden antique collections around http://www.amgardenantiques.com/gardenhistory.php a theme. Some may want to match a Victorian-era setting,
This file photo provided by Amazon shows models of the Amazon Echo Show. (AP Photo) means people can shout out generic items like milk, bread and cheese, and Google Assistant will know exactly the brands and the size that the user wants. Google introduced shopping to Home in February, letting people use voice to order essentials from more than 40 retailers like Target and Costco under its Google Express program. But that was far behind the Echo, available since late 2014. Walmart, which has more stores than any other retailer and the largest share of the U.S. grocery market, is also working hard to close the gulf online between itself and Amazon. It has overhauled its shipping strategy and is expanding storecurb pickup for groceries ordered online. But it's also had to look beyond itself and form partnerships. Walmart announced Monday that it's expanding its grocery delivery service with ride-hailing service Uber, and it's been testing sameday delivery service with Deliv at Sam's Club in Miami. Amazon generally has been building its network of services on its own, using its $99-a-year Prime membership with sameday and even one-hour shipping options to develop loyalty. It's also been drawing in customers with its Alexa devices. Amazon doesn't give sales figures for Echo, but Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimated that it's sold more than 10 million Echo devices in the U.S. since late 2014. That includes the core $179 Echo as well as the less expensive and smaller Echo Dot and the portable Amazon Tap. To be more competitive with Amazon, Google Express is scrapping the $95-a-year membership starting Wednesday, allowing shoppers to get free delivery within one to three days on orders as long as the purchase is above each store's minimum.
Walmart is integrating its Easy Reorder feature — which has data on both store and online purchases — into Google Express. Shoppers who want to reorder their favorites have to link their Walmart account to Google Express. With other Google Express retailers, personalization takes time as the assistant learns shoppers' preferences, says Brian Elliott, general manager of Google Express. So the quick personalization with Walmart should make voice-activated shopping more attractive, he says. While one of Walmart's biggest advantages over Amazon is its massive number of stores, Amazon's nearly $14 billion offer for Whole Foods could shake up the landscape. Whole Foods shareholders voted Wednesday to approve the Amazon bid. Walmart says it will be tapping its 4,700 U.S. stores and its fulfillment network next year to offer more kinds of customer experiences using voice shopping. For example, shoppers can tell Google Assistant they want to pick up an order in a store. Lore said the company wants to make voice shopping as easy as possible, and "that's why it makes sense for us to team up with Google." Internet analyst Sucharita Mulpuru-Kodali praised the partnership, but believes voiceordering is still in its nascent stages and not likely to drive a lot of business in the short term. "I like that Walmart and Google are partnering," she said. "That is the sort of complementary relationship that Walmart needs to have any hope in winning in online retail." She believes relatively few people have even tried voice ordering for e-commerce, though, and beyond being early it's "quite an imperfect experience at that."
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Reese Haley, 9, of Great Barrington tries his hand at a ring toss game at the Cummington Fair Thursday night.
PHOTOS BY MARC ST.ONGE
Grayson Maak, 3, gets a balloon tied on by dad Greg Maak while Matt Lemberg of Highland Ambulance looks on.
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Long shadows on the midway at the Cummington Fair Thursday night.
The setting sun peeks through an amusement ride at the Cummington Fair.
Madeline Laporte of Greenfield poses while waiting for customers at the Taco Wagon.
Chuck Wood shows off his 1939 Ford 9N tractor.
Bella Delia, 2, and sister Layla, 5, enjoy feeding goats in the petting barn.
Natalie Cowls of Chicopee drives “Outa Control” in the truck pull at the Cummington Fair.
“Moonshine Holler” entertains the fair crowd with some good old country music. Tori Jarvis tries an amusement game while friend Ella Seward looks on.
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9th Annual 9/11 Memorial Mass Soldiers Legacy Fund Wiffle Ball Tournament planned at Fenway Westfield Come to Fenway Westfield August 25th-27th as they honor the sacrifice of Army Sergeant Glenn Allison of Pittsfield, Mass. Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Indians batter Sale, Sox as 1st-place teams meet By STEVE HERRICK Associated Press CLEVELAND (AP) — Chris Sale pitching against Cleveland's injury-riddled lineup looked like a mismatch Thursday night. Mismatch, indeed. Boston's ace was battered while matching the shortest start of his career, and rookie Yandy Diaz got four hits as the Indians beat the Red Sox 13-6 in a matchup of division leaders. Sale (14-6) was tagged for seven runs on seven hits and three walks in just three innings. The Indians, held to a combined four hits by the Red Sox in the previous two games, erupted against one of the top contenders for the AL Cy Young Award and roughed up Boston's bullpen. The Indians scored four times in the second inning and added three more in the second as Sale's problems against Cleveland continued. The All-Star lefty is 5-8 with a 4.87 ERA in 29 career appearances vs. the Indians. Finding an explanation for these numbers was elusive following the game. "If I knew why they are having so much success, I'd change it," Sale said. Said Indians manager Terry Francona: "When you figure this game out, you can tell me." "I don't know, because I guarantee you, our guys aren't, 'Oh good, Sale's pitching,'" he said. Diaz was 4 for 4 and fell a home run short of the cycle and Giovanny Urshela drove in a career-high four runs. Jay Bruce and Francisco Lindor homered as the Indians had 18 hits, one short of their season high. Sale gave up six earned runs in this loss, the fourth time he'd ever gone only three innings. He yielded a season-high seven earned runs in five innings against the Indians on Aug. 1 at Fenway Park. "You saw the pitches they hit, they were center-cut, everything was right there," Sale said. "I do feel good, so I should be getting better results." Trevor Bauer (13-8) allowed four runs in 5 1/3 innings and won his sixth straight decision. Mitch Moreland homered twice for Boston and drove in four runs in the 11th multihomer game of his career. Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts exited in the seventh inning with a bruised right knee after a diving attempt for Jose Ramirez's double. "I initially hit the wall on the triple (by
Diaz in sixth), then I landed on the same spot," Betts said. "There was no twisting or anything, just impact. It just kind of swelled up." Indians first baseman Carlos Santana missed his third straight game because of back tightness. Cleveland is also playing without second baseman Jason Kipnis (strained right hamstring), and outfielders Michael Brantley (sprained right ankle) and Lonnie Chisenhall (strained right calf). The Indians were held to one hit by Boston's Doug Fister on Tuesday — a leadoff home run by Lindor. Cleveland had three hits Wednesday, with the only run coming on Edwin Encarnacion's homer. Sale also had to dodge a piece of a broken bat that sailed past the mound in the second. Urshela's bat shattered while hitting a grounder up the middle, causing Sale to lean out of the way. INSIDE PITCH Red Sox manager John Farrell didn't mince words when asked about Indians ace Corey Kluber hitting Eduardo Nunez with an eighth-inning pitch Wednesday. "With his pinpoint control, I think that was a fairly obvious message," Farrell said. Kluber retired the first two hitters in the inning that began with Boston leading 1-0. Brock Holt walked and Nunez was hit by a 3-1 pitch. Betts followed with an RBI single and Kluber was pulled. SLUMP BUSTER Ramirez broke an 0-for-17 skid with a first-inning single and added a double in the seventh. TRAINER'S ROOM Red Sox: 2B Dustin Pedroia (left knee inflammation) will take infield practice Friday at Fenway Park, marking his first outdoor work since going on the disabled list on Aug. 9. Indians: Francona said the team is working through a rehab plan for LHP Andrew Miller (right knee tendinitis). The ace reliever is on the DL for the second time this month with the injury. UP NEXT Red Sox: RHP Rick Porcello opens a three-game home series with Baltimore. He has won a season-high four straight starts, striking out 23 over 24 1/3 innings with a 4.07 ERA. Indians: LHP Ryan Merritt begins a threegame set against Kansas City. He will be recalled from Triple-A Columbus to make his first career start at Progressive Field.
Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts can't get to the ball on a triple by Cleveland Indians' Yandy Diaz during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
WESTFIELD — 24-year-old Army Sergeant Glenn Allison died on December 18, 2003 in Baghdad, Iraq. Allison was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division based at Fort Drum,NY. His daughter Kaliegh was seven years old. Sgt. Allison's family will be present at the tournament throughout the weekend. The 9th Annual 9/11 Memorial MSLF Wiffle Ball Tournament is a three day weekend tournament honouring fallen members of the United States military and their families. The event will commence with opening ceremonies at 6:00 PM on Friday August 25th with a Home Run Derby following the first two games. The event continues from 9AM to 8PM on Saturday, and ends with closing ceremonies after the Championship game Sunday afternoon. Half the proceeds of this unique charitable event will be donated to Community Christian School in Westfield (the hosts of this event) and the other half of the proceeds will be donated to the Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund to assist families of fallen soldiers. The event is free and open to the public. Parking for the event will be at the Westfield State University South Campus Parking Lot off Western Ave. (a one block walk to the field). Address of the field is 11 Dickens Dr. in Westfield. ABOUT THE MASSACHUSETTS SOLDIERS LEGACY FUND: The Massachusetts Soldiers Legacy Fund (MSLF) was founded in 2004 with a simple goal: to provide educational assistance grants to the children of Massachusetts Servicemembers who were killed while deployed on Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom. The MSLF has raised over $4.5 Million and will continue to enhance the educational pursuits of the 50 families and 82 children grievously impacted by the death of their loved ones, our Massachusetts heroes. In their previous tournaments the players, sponsors, and community at Fenway Westfield have honored the sacrifices of : U.S. Army Corporal Jeremy Bouffard, from Middlefield, MA. U.S. Marine Capt. Kyle R. Van De Giesen from North Attleboro, MA. U.S. Army Sgt. Shane Duffy from Taunton, MA. U.S. Marine Corps Captain John Maloney from Chicopee, MA. U.S. Army Sgt. Kyle J.Harrington of Swansea, MA. U.S. Marine Lance Corporal Paul Fagundes of Fall River, MA. and U.S. Army Sergeant Benjamin Sherman of Plymouth, Ma. ——— For more details, or to make a donation to this event in honor of the fallen members of our United States Military and their families, please log onto www.fenwaywestfield.com
Bills McCoy says Kaepernick is a distraction ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Bills running back LeSean McCoy isn’t surprised Colin Kaepernick has had difficulty finding a job. And thinks it has little to do with the quarterback’s decision to not stand for the anthem last season. Some teams, McCoy said following practice Thursday, might consider it not being worth the “chaos” to take on a polarizing player such as Kaepernick to fill what’s likely to be a backup role. “You’ve just got to look at all sides like, if I’m an owner or the GM of a team, do I want to put him on my team?” McCoy said. “Is he good enough to be on the squad to even deal with everything that’s going on?” Kaepernick remains unsigned after opting out of his contract with the San Francisco 49ers after last season. Critics have accused the NFL of punishing the sixthyear player for refusing to stand for the national anthem to protest police brutality against blacks. “That may have something to do with it, but I think also it has a lot to do with his play,” McCoy said . “There’s certain players that could be on the team with big distractions, and there’s other players that it’s not good enough or not worth it.” He said it’s easier on teams to take on a distraction if it involves a star player such as Patriots quarterback Tom Brady or New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. because, unlike Kaepernick, they would immediately fill
starting roles. McCoy didn’t change his stance when his former Eagles teammate Michael Vick was brought up as comparison, even though a distinction was made that Vick had been convicted of a crime. Vick signed with Philadelphia after spending 18 months in prison on dog fighting charges, drawing criticism from some fans who believed he should not be allowed to play pro football. Kaepernick has not been accused of any crimes. “That’s a great example. Take a guy like Michael Vick, who went through all that he went through,” McCoy said. “He’s 10 times better than Kaepernick. So you’ll deal with that situation, you’ll deal with that attention, the media aspect of it, the good, the bad attention to it compared to Kaepernick.” McCoy shared his views after being asked about his position regarding players protesting the anthems . He supports freedom of speech while adding he believes players can “choose a better platform to state their beliefs.” More than 1,000 people crowded the steps of the NFL’s midtown Manhattan offices on Wednesday to demand Kaepernick be signed by a team before the start of the season next month. Kaepernick thanked his supporters with a tweet with a photo of protesters raising their right fists in the air. “Thank you to everyone who went out to support yesterday,” Kaepernick said. “My faith has always been and always will be in the
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power of the people!” McCoy, entering his third season in Buffalo and ninth in the NFL, has not shied away from speaking his mind. Shortly after being dealt to Buffalo, McCoy criticized his former coach Chip Kelly for making the trade by suggesting the move was racially motivated. He caused a stir in February 2016, when he was involved in a nightclub brawl with offduty police officers in Philadelphia. No charges were filed after prosecutors said they could not prove who initiated the fight. McCoy’s spoke at a time questions have been raised about his future in Buffalo. The Bills are rebuilding through youth and stockpiling draft picks. Two weeks ago, Buffalo acquired a second- and thirdround pick in trading star receiver Sammy Watkins and starting cornerback Ronald Darby in two separate deals. Having heard the trade rumors, McCoy said he’s been assured by coach Sean McDermott and general manager Brandon Beane he’s not going anywhere. “I asked them about it and they said it’s false,” he said. “People make things up.” McCoy is instead focused on Buffalo’s preseason game at Baltimore on Saturday night, and looking ahead to the season opener on Sept. 10. “I feel like I’m one of the key guys here,” McCoy said. “I don’t want to leave. Buffalo embraced me with open arms and they took me in.”
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Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC STANDINGS WEEK 20 OF 22 185 185 183 180.5 174.5 174 172 165 154.5 146.5 142 109 183 182 180.5 178.5 173.5 171.5 163.5 162.5 161 159 158 152.5 182 181.5 181 180 179.5 168.5 167 165.5 154 154 146.5 103
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Results for August 4, 2017 19 couples participated on an overcast but nice evening for golf
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Points results front-9: Fran Como and Nadine Como 43 points Rich Slysz and Louise Slysz 43 points
DIVISION 1 RICK BROWN – JIM CARTWRIGHT TOM MASSIMINO – TIM HUBER TIM LARAMEE – DAN LARAMEE DAVE DUBOIS – ALAN VELAZQUEZ MIKE BERARDELLI – JIM JOHNSON PAUL CARRIER – LARRY COURNOYER DAN HARRIS – SHAWN BRADLEY RANDY ANDERSON – BOB GENEREUX MARC GRENIER – JOHN LAROSE MIKE COTE – RYAN MALONEY JESSE RASID – AL NUBILE SEAN CAHILL – MARK O’DONNELL
Net results front-9: Dave White and Ann White 68 Brian Zych and Sandy Zych 69 Points results back-9: Mike Cichonski and Dorothy Cichonski 34 points Net results back-9: Gerry Potvin and Nancy Jamrog 74
DIVISION 2 BRUCE KELLOGG – RICHARD KELLOGG DAN BURNS JR. – GREG GLIDDEN JIM CONROY – FRAN COMO MARK LOGAN – JOE GAUDETTE CAM LEWIS – BILL GRISE III GARY GLADU – FRAN DWYER ED BIELONKO – BRANDEN BIELONKO CARLOS SANTOS – BILL GRISE II JAY O’SULLIVAN – RICK BURKE MIKE DOUVILLE – JODY WEHR BOB COLLIER – DON CLARKE MIKE MAHAN – JOE HEBDA
Pioria results: Bob Genereux Jr and Jean Genereux 70 Congratulations to the winners. Winning teams receive pro shop “chits” money redeemable for pro shop merchandise. Winning “chits” may be used anytime during the season and must be used by October 31, 2017. Special orders must be made before September 29, 2017. Thank you!
DIVISION 3 DAVE DOVER – BILL CHAFFEE GLENN GRABOWSKI – JEFF BERGER JASON GEORGE – DAN VAN KRUININGAN MIKE SOVEROW – MIKE MULLIGAN BOB LEWKO – NICK STELLATO ROY BARTON – BILL REINHAGEN JIM HAAS – AL HAAS DAN BURNS SR. – MIKE MANIJEK JOE BOUTIN – HENRY SMITH JIM STRYCHARZ – RICHARD ROY CHRIS FENTON – RYAN DROBOT JASON FITZGERALD – STEVE TOMAINO
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Final evening for the 2017 Friday Couples League is September 29. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. Teams must let us know if they will be playing and attending the final evening and dinner. The final evening will be a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7pm.
TEKOA GOLF RESULTS 2017 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS AUGUST 12-13
SHELL’S TEKOA • TUESDAY GOLF LEAGUE 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 6th Place 7th Place 8th Place 8th Place 9th Place 10th Place 11th Place 12th Place 13th Place 14th Place 15th Place 16th Place 17th Place Low Gross Low Net Closest to Pin on 3rd Closest to Pin on 6th
RESULTS FROM AUG222017 Fred Rogers & Bob Berniche Jim Johnson & Jim Floraski Bill Lawry & Dave Gile Ed West & Harry Pease Dick Williams & Ron Sena Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki Dave Liberty & Jim French Bob McCarthy & Jack Blascak Skip Couture & Bob Dudas John Lucas & Carl Haas Harry Thompson & Jeff Guglielmo Conrad Clendenin & Stu Browning Butch Rines & Bill Wallinovich Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa
194 Points 175.5 Points 172.5 Points 171.5 Points 168.5 Points 163 Points 161.5 Points 159.5 Points 159.5 Points 159 Points 152.5 Points 151 Points 146 Points 144 Points 142.5 Points 141.5 Points 137 Points 129 Points
Eric Wilder @ 40 Jeff Guglielmo @ 27 Bob Czarnecki Jim French
1st Division 1st Gross – Tom Garvin 148 1st Net- John Lewis 137 2nd Net- Steve Prefontaine 142 2nd Division 1st Gross- Jim Dickson 157 1st Net- Ryan Lamagdelein 135 2nd Net- Gerry Banach 139
3rd Division Net Club Champ Mike Moran Jr. 132 1st Gross – Ray Rivera 172 1st Net – Tony Chiba 138 2nd Net – Dan Bray 143 Championship Division 1st- Bryce Piemonte 138 2nd- Todd Ezold 144 3rd – Steve Lefave 148 4th - Lee Alberston 149 5th – Logan Hjelm 149 Women’s Club Champ 1st Gross- Taylor Schmidt 152 2nd Gross- Sue Sendlenski 164 1st Net- Sandy Lajewski 146
Westfield Park & Rec Department Fall/Winter registrations WESTFIELD — The Westfield Park & Rec Department is now taking registration for all Fall/Winter programs, including Pee Wee Soccer for 4-6 yrs old, Westfield United Basketball for 5 -18 yrs old and Field Hockey for grades 3-8. For more information, contact Jim at 5736312, j.blascak@cityofwestfield.org or visit www.cityofwestfield.org and select the Park & Rec Page.
The ‘Wef’ golf tournament supports Westfield State students, honors late professor
Our league sends our sincere sympathy on the passing of Conrad Clendenin to his wife and family. We share your grief in this profound loss.
Tekoa Country Club Senior Open Two-Ball Friday August 11 - 2017 50-59 Division 1st Gross- Todd Ezold – Rick Ferrari 65 $140 per team 1st Net- Mark Vincellette – Bob Lareau 59 $140 per team 2nd Net- Bernie Demeo – Tony Chiba 61 $80 60-69 Division 1st Gross-Greg Strycharz – Mark Consolini 69 $140 per team 2nd Gross-Dale Yvon – Mike Wrisley 70 $90 1st NetMike Hatch – Mike Catalfamo59 $140 per team 2nd Net-Ken Bregoli – Ron Gearing61 $90 3rd Net –Ernie Leithoff – Pete Grimaldi62 $60 70 + Division 1st Net-Tony Schabowski – George Nicoll 60 2nd Net-Bill Fouche – Bill Chishom62 3rd Net -Barney Muitti – Bill Murphy64
Senior Division 1st Gross – Bird Leal 150 1st Net – John Edinger 132 2nd Net – Tony Schabowki 137 3rd Net - Ron Gearing - 138
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WESTFIELD- Westfield State University’s Department of Communication and Division of Institutional Advancement will hold the second annual Henry Wefing Memorial Golf Classic, the “Wef,” on Friday, September 8 at 10 a.m. at Tekoa Country Club in Westfield. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship Fund. The late Dr. Wefing began teaching at Westfield State University’s Department of Communication in 1985, specializing in journalism and writing courses. He was also seen regularly tending to a garden located outside of the university’s Horace Mann Center. Dr. Wefing created the garden in 2007 and donated all of the vegetables and herbs he grew to the Westfield Food Pantry. He passed away in May 2015. Since 2016, the Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship has been awarded annually. As the fund grows, there are plans to increase the number of scholarships awarded. Nearly 60 people attended last year’s inaugural event, including members of the Wefing family. "The ‘Wef’ tournament brings together colleagues, alumni, students, and Henry Wefing's family and friends to enjoy a game Henry loved and to raise funds for students pursuing a career in journalism, which Henry taught and revered as the essential foundation of a democracy," said Dr. Thomas Gardner, professor of Communication. Golfers must register online prior to the tournament at https://www.westfieldalumni.org/ events/upcoming-events/wefinggolf by Tuesday, September 5. The cost to participate is $350 for a foursome, $90 for individual players, and $80 for Westfield State students. Tickets include 18 holes of golf, lunch, and a post-tournament reception. Tickets are available for those who would like to attend the dinner reception for only $30 and there are also sponsorship opportunities at various different levels. Tekoa Country Club is located on 459 Russell Road in Westfield. For more information, contact Suzanne Boniface, adjunct professor of Communication, at 413-478-2652 or sboniface@westfield.ma.edu. Those who cannot attend, but still wish to donate, can do so by visiting https://www.westfieldalumni.org/events/upcoming-events/wefinggolf. Founded in 1839 by Horace Mann, Westfield State University is an education leader committed to providing every generation of students with a learning experience built on its founding principle as the first public, co-educational college in America to offer an education without barrier to race, gender or economic status. This spirit of innovative thinking and social responsibility is forged in a curriculum of liberal arts and professional studies that creates a vital community of engaged learners who become confident, capable individuals prepared for leadership and service to society. For more information on Westfield State University, visit www.westfield.ma.edu, www. twitter.com/westfieldstate, or https://www.facebook.com/WestfieldStateUniversity.
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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 5 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF vs. Smith Academy, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 7 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. John J. Duggan Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 8 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. Sat., Sept. 9 BOYS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield State University, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield State University, 1 p.m. Mon., Sept. 11 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Ware, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. Wed., Sept. 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis, Smith Voke, Westfield Technical Academy, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Westfield
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Technical Academy, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m. Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at Granby, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Bowie Field, 4 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF at Pioneer Valley Regional, Northfield Golf Course, 3 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, 5:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 7 GOLF at Northampton, Northampton Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Franklin Tech, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 8 FIELD HOCKEY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 5:15 p.m. Mon., Sept. 11 GOLF vs. Chicopee, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Frontier, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, Time TBD Wed., Sept. 13 GOLF vs. Chicopee Comp, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF at Holyoke, Wyckoff Country Club, 3:30 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at AmherstPelham, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, Crosier Field & Tennis Courts, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Amherst-Pelham, 5 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF at Easthampton, Pine Grove Golf Course, 3 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 7 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Turners Falls, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 8 FIELD HOCKEY at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 5 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 6:15 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 5 GOLF vs. South Hadley, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Renaissance, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 5 GOLF vs. Ludlow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 5:30 p.m. Thur., Sept. 14 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, Moriarty Field @ Granite Valley Middle School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Amherst-Pelham, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Hampshire, Beaver Brook Golf Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 20 GOLF at South Hadley, The Ledges, 3 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF vs. West Springfield, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 9 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, Westfield State University, 5 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pittsfield, Westfield State University, 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 11 GOLF vs. West Springfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Agawam, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at Agawam, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Agawam, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY at Agawam, 5:30 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. East Longmeadow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 13 GOLF at Belchertown, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m. Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF vs. Pope Francis, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 5:15 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6:15 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 7 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 No Sports Scheduled Sat., Sept. 16 JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 2 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 3:30 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Frontier, 5:45 p.m.
WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Tues., Sept. 5 No Sports Scheduled
Thurs., Sept. 7 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 8 BOYS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m.
Sat., Sept. 9 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, Westfield State University, 1 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, Westfield State University, 3 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF at Sabis, Veteran’s Golf Course, 3 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, Chapin Street Elementary, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF at Pathfinder, 3 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 11 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Jachym Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 22 No Sports Scheduled
Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Central, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at St. Mary, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at St. Mary, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Palmer, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Frontier, Palmer, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m.
Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at McCann Tech, Forest Park Country Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 22 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian, 5 p.m.
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Ludlow, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Ludlow, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m.
Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Mohawk Trail, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Greenfield, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m.
Wed., Sept. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 GOLF vs. Pathfinder, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m. Fri., Sept. 29 BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at McCann Tech, 4 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 5 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Athol, Game Field 2, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Athol, O’Brien Field, 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 6 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Sept. 7 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m. Fri., Sept. 8 BOYS’ SOCCER at Granby, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Granby, 4 p.m. Mon., Sept. 11 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mahar, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mahar, 4 p.m. Tues., Sept. 12 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science at Granby, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science at Granby, 3:45 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 6 p.m. Wed., Sept. 13 No Sports Scheduled
Thur., Sept. 14 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 4:30 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 6:30 p.m. Fri., Sept. 15 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 6 p.m. Mon., Sept. 18 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Sept. 19 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Renaissance, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.
Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m. Wed., Sept. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 28 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m.
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Fri., Sept. 29 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 21 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 6 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 22 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 6 p.m.
Tues., Oct. 3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mohawk Trail, 3:30 p.m.
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Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.
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Dear Annie By ANNIE LANE
Carpe Dime Dear Annie: I’m 24 years old and trying to get a better handle on my life. A year ago, I was unemployed for a few months. During that period, I blew through most of my checking and savings accounts to pay rent and my credit card for things such as groceries and utilities. That quickly grew into a mountain of debt. Brutal interest rates haven’t helped. I guess I needed to learn that lesson the hard way. I have a full-time job now, but after rent, utilities, insurance, student loan payments and my monthly credit card payments, there’s not much left for savings. I’ve been looking at areas in my life where I could cut spending. I go out to eat a couple of times a week -- whether picking up something on my lunch break during the workweek or getting brunch with a friend over the weekend. I also go out to happy hours with co-workers or concerts with friends occasionally. I live in Washington, D.C., and even two drinks at a bar (with tip) can end up costing $30, so it really does add up quickly. However, whenever I stay in to save money, I end up feeling as if I’ve missed out on bonding time with friends. Plus, I know that when I’m older, I won’t feel like going out dancing the night away, and I’ll probably have a family to stay in with. Maybe what it comes down to is I’m scared of growing up and not being able to be so carefree. Do you have any wisdom for 20-somethings trying to seize the day without losing their savings? -- Trying to Be an Adult Dear Trying to Be an Adult: It’s not the bars or brunches that make the memories. It’s the friends. You live in a city with beautiful parks, free museums that people travel from all over the world to visit and public transportation. Grab a friend and explore one of the many costless and priceless things your town has to offer, or just stay in and host a movie night. Popcorn is cheaper and more healthful than a cocktail. Face down your debt and make a realistic repayment plan. Draw up a budget and stick to it. Don’t make impulse purchases. When you’re about to buy something, wait and see whether you still want it in 24 hours; it’s not going anywhere. (And if it does, that’s just as well. You probably shouldn’t have been buying it in the first place.) Consider meeting with a financial adviser for more personalized guidance. If you take care of your body and your finances now, “growing up” won’t be such a scary prospect. You may even enjoy it. Dear Annie: This is in response to “Speak Up or Put Up,” who is tired of having friends bring out their smartphones while they are all out to eat together. You said phones have no place on the table during a meal, and you should have left it there. Instead, you said it is acceptable when sharing photos of grandchildren. You have now given permission for cellphones to be on the table and utilized during every meal in America henceforth. Everyone already knows that just about no one wants to see pictures of other people’s grandchildren, but they won’t say so. You need to say it for them. You blew it. You need to take this one back. -- Ed From Vermont Dear Ed: I’m sorry you feel that way. I love seeing photos of grandchildren almost as much as I love seeing the pride on the faces of the grandparents sharing them.
HINTS FROM HELOISE AUTO TRUNK CLEANUP Dear Readers: Take an hour to clean out the trunk of your car. Sort and donate things you don’t use, and find a place in the house for things you do use. Carrying less cargo may improve your gas mileage! Next, sprinkle some baking soda in the trunk to deodorize. Let it sit for an hour or overnight, and then vacuum thoroughly. The baking soda will absorb any bad odors, and is a multiuse workhorse around the house, outside and in your auto. It is cheap and safe. If you would like a collection of my favorite moneysaving baking soda hints, visit www.Heloise.com to order, or send a large, stamped (70 cents), self-addressed envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. To freshen a drain, pour 1/2 cup of baking soda mixed with 1/4 cup of salt into the drain, and then add 1/2 cup of vinegar. The mixture will bubble! Let it sit for 30 minutes, and flush with lots of water. -- Heloise KITCHEN CLUTTER Dear Readers: Does your silverware tray slide around in the drawer? Take paper towel cores and slip them behind the tray. This should keep the tray snug in the drawer. -- Heloise BREAD FOR FINGERPRINTS? Dear Heloise: I use the last slice of white bread on my walls. I mash it into a ball, then sort of mush it into a smudge or fingerprint to remove it. -- Dannie T., Dayton, Ohio
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ESPN — High school, DeMatha (Md.) vs. Bishop Gorman (Nev.), at Las Vegas HORSE RACING 4:30 p.m. FS2 — Saratoga Live, New York Showcase, at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. MLB BASEBALL 7 p.m. MLB — Regional coverage, Seattle at N.Y. Yankees OR Kansas City at Cleveland (subject to blackout in local markets) NFL FOOTBALL 8 p.m. CBS — Preseason, Kansas City at Seattle SOCCER 2:20 p.m. FS2 — Bundesliga, Koln vs. Hamburg 7 p.m. ESPN — MLS, N.Y. City at N.Y. Red Bulls TENNIS 3 p.m. ESPN2 — WTA Tour & U.S. Open Series, Connecticut Open, women’s first semifinal, at New Haven, Conn. 7 p.m. ESPN2 — WTA Tour & U.S. Open Series, Connecticut Open, women’s second semifinal, at New Haven, Conn. 9 p.m. ESPN2 — ATP Tour & U.S. Open Series, WinstonSalem Open, men’s second semifinal, at WinstonSalem, N.C. WRESTLING 7 p.m. NBCSN — UWW World Championships, at Paris (same-day tape)
On The Tube This image released by Epix shows Ray Romano, left, and Chris O’Dowd in "Get Shorty," airing Sundays on Epix. (Justin Lubin/ Epix via AP)
Actor switches gears in ‘Get Shorty,’ films By LYNN ELBER AP Television Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Those looking to spend quality time with Chris O'Dowd, who made a splash as the endearingly patient cop in "Bridesmaids," have plenty of chances now and later. There's his role as hit man and aspiring movie producer Miles Daly in Epix's critically acclaimed "Get Shorty," (10 p.m. EDT Sunday), which gives O'Dowd the chance to be trademark funny as well as tough. It's already renewed for season two. He's shooting the film "Juliet, Naked" with Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke for producer Judd Apatow. O'Dowd's upcoming movies include indies "Love After Love" and "Loving Vincent"; J.J. Abrams' next chapter in the "Cloverfield" franchise; and Aaron Sorkin's "Molly's Game." In other words, the Irish-born actor who's adopted Los Angeles as his home base is in demand and moving in impressive creative circles. But he's modestly low-key in a recent conversation over a smoothie at a cafe near his home. (In-person checklist: charming accent and charmingly tousled hair, sweet-eyed smile and lanky frame, all accounted for.) O'Dowd also demonstrates an impressive sense of perspective. His family — his wife, journalist Dawn O'Porter, a baby and a toddler — get precedence over his career. "I'm looking for jobs closer to home. It's definitely a scenario where I would have once been really excited about a
project filming in Bulgaria, and now I don't even read it," he said. "I know that creatively it's not really ideal, but I just don't care." O'Dowd's decision to leave steady work in England to break into Hollywood was made as an unencumbered single man. He'd enjoyed success on Irish and then British TV, including with the nerd comedy "The IT Crowd," but liked American entertainment and, besides, was just off a big breakup. "I felt like I needed to leave the country," he said, drolly. It was a move he considered risk-free and reversible. "What's the vision of failure in that scenario? So low," he said, especially if you don't make a fuss about venturing across the pond. "I always roll my eyes when I see people are having (farewell) parties," O'Dowd said. "Talk about tempting fate. I didn't tell anyone I was going anywhere. I would reply to texts as if I was still down the road." That demonstration of common sense prompts this query: What advice can he pass on about what did he right, or wrong, as a Hollywood newcomer? O'Dowd mulls the question, attempting to be helpful. "Even if I wasn't doing a great audition, I felt like I always did a very good meeting," he said. "It's not about the job you're going in for, it's about the job that's coming after that. But you only learn by doing it." He takes a step back and offers a broader take on the industry he's immersed in, using his "Get Shorty"
character as illustration. "The reason it works out for Miles in the show is that honesty and straightforwardness goes a long way in this town, because it's such a rare commodity," O'Dowd said. "There is a lot of (bull) as everybody knows, but people are very happy to not be (lied) to." "Get Shorty," a new take on the Elmore Leonard tale brought to the big screen in 1995 with John Travolta, pairs O'Dowd with Ray Romano, another performer adroit at balancing darkness and light. "We've got two very funny actors, (and) part of what is so wonderful about watching them be funny is they bring seriousness under that," said series creator Davey Holmes. O'Dowd is also a writer (on the warmly funny 2012-15 TV series "Moone Boy," about an eccentric Irish family) and has stage cred, with his Broadway debut in "Of Mice and Men" opposite James Franco in 2014 earning him a Tony nomination. He's eyeing a London play next year. The ideal scenario, he said, is three months in England and the rest of the year in Los Angeles. He's an unabashed fan of LA, appreciating the weather, the neighborhood friends he's made and the city's relative lack of oppressive skyscrapers. "I'm a country boy, as well. You can see blue sky, all the time," said O'Dowd, courteously ignoring the pall of smog hanging on the horizon. Just as important, said the family man, "it's great for the kids."
‘Cheers’ actor, radio host Jay Thomas dies at 69 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jay Thomas, a radio talk show host and actor with recurring roles on the sitcoms "Murphy Brown" and "Cheers," has died, his publicist said. Thomas was 69. He was "one of the funniest and kindest men I have had the honor to call both client and friend for 25 years plus," publicist Tom Estey said in a statement Thursday. He did not provide further details. Thomas was fighting cancer, the New York Daily News reported Thursday. Thomas' best-known roles were as Eddie LeBec, the former-hockey-player husband of barmaid Carla on "Cheers," and tabloidtalk-show host Jerry Gold on "Murphy Brown," for which he won two Emmys. Diane English, creator of "Murphy Brown," said in a Twitter post that she was heartbroken to hear of his death and called him "gifted." "I would have loved to write another role for him. RIP Jay," she tweeted. Thomas, who in recent years hosted a SiriusXM Radio talk show, was a reliably worthy guest. His annual Christmastime appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman" became a tradition that included a contest to knock a meatball off a
Christmas tree erected onstage. The custom began one night in 1998 when New York Jets quarterback Vinny Testaverde was a guest. He and Letterman picked up footballs and began tossing them at the oddly decorated tree, aiming for the meatball. Impatiently watching their failures from the wings was Thomas, former quarterback at tiny Central Piedmont Community College in Charlotte, North Carolina. He ran on stage, picked up a football and, in one throw, accomplished what the NFL quarterback couldn't in several. Thomas was invited back annually for the duration of Letterman's "Late Show" run to try to repeat his feat. With each appearance he also retold a tale of his time as a radio DJ in the South when he and a friend gave a ride to Clayton Moore, star of TV's "Lone Ranger." Letterman hailed it as the "best story I've ever heard." Thomas called his annual "Late Show" ritual "the craziest thing I have ever been a part of" in an interview a few years ago with The Associated Press. Born John Thomas Terrell in Kermit, Texas, he began his radio career as a sports
announcer for high school football and college basketball while attending schools including Gulf Coast College and Jacksonville University to earn bachelor's and master's degrees, according to his online biography. He worked as a radio disc jockey and station program manager in so many Southern cities that "I had a career like a Piedmont Airlines schedule," he joked in an AP interview. His radio experience led to stand-up comedy gigs and eventually acting on stage and TV. In 1979, he was cast on the hit sitcom "Mork & Mindy" in the supporting role of delicatessen owner Remo DaVinci. He starred for three seasons in the sitcom "Love & War" as a sports writer romancing the woman who owned his favorite sports bar. Thomas also made many guest appearances on comedy and drama series, most recently on "Ray Donovan," ''NCIS: New Orleans" and "Bones." His films roles include "Mr. Holland's Opus" and second and third "Santa Clause" films. Thomas' survivors include his wife, Sally, and sons J.T. Harding and Jacob and Samuel Thomas.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug. 25, 2017: This year you consider making a major change at home. Some of you will be taking on new responsibilities, while others might want to lighten their load. Make sure the decisions you make will bring the results you desire. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone special in the next 12 months. Don’t push too hard for a commitment. If you are attached, it is clear that you feel somewhat put off by something your sweetie has said or done. Do not make assumptions; ask questions, if need be. LIBRA can make a great debater, if you want to discuss a hot topic. 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 might be overwhelmed by what is going on around you. You’ll see optimism from one group of associates, whereas a different group could start to distance itself. Although you would like a consensus of opinion, it is unlikely to happen. Tonight: Say “yes” to an offer. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Schedule several important appointments. You can handle a busy schedule much more easily than in the past. You might want to make some renovations to your home. As a result, you will consider stretching your budget. Tonight: Join a friend for some drinks and munchies. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Your creativity surges, especially if you encounter a hassle. You might not be in the mood to deal with a problem right now. You could witness a coldness from a friend who has different desires. Return calls, and schedule a get-together with a loved one. Tonight: Be a little naughty. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You would prefer to spend your time at home. Consider how much energy you have, especially after handling a routine matter. Pace yourself, and take on a new project only once you are sure you can handle the time demands. Tonight: Happily at home with loved ones. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Remain responsive to others’ efforts to communicate with you. You could be overwhelmed by all the activity going on around you. You’ll see just how many good friends you have. Listen to feedback, especially when given freely. Tonight: Don’t distance yourself. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Be aware of how much you are handling right now. You are precise, detailoriented and can handle your finances well, if you so choose. You might choose to head in a new direction, even though the ramifications are clear. Tonight: Work through an issue on the homefront. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH The Moon showcases you and your actions. Think carefully before you opt to walk away from someone. You have more supporters than you realize. A power play within your inner circle would be best handled by walking away. Tonight: Go after what you really want. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HH Take your time when making a decision, and be aware of the different possibilities. Consider playing the waiting game. A friend could be in an off mood. Go out and enjoy yourself to the max. As a result, you might wish to revise your plans. Tonight: Be where you want to be. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Emphasize what is happening around a long-term goal. You might want to update your budget with a specific outcome in mind. A new friend could act in an unexpected way. What occurs today will spark an unusually creative idea. Tonight: Follow your friends. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH All eyes turn to you. How you handle a personal matter could change radically. You will enjoy being in the limelight. Others respond well to you and your ideas; you can tell by how a respected supervisor or authority compliments you. Tonight: A must appearance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Use today to gather others’ opinions. You might go back and forth when trying to make the right decision. Ask yourself what would be best for you and for any other person who is likely to be affected by the outcome. Tonight: Be where you can hear great music. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH A friend might be determined to have a situation go his or her way. Let go of the issue for now, and let this person fulfill his or her need. Perhaps without resistance, he or she can gain some perspective about his or her role in creating the situation. Tonight: Out and about. BORN TODAY Singer/songwriter Billy Ray Cyrus (1961), film director Tim Burton (1958), musician Elvis Costello (1954)
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Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as earnest money, the balance to be paid in cash within twenty (20) business days of the date of sale. Buyer shall also pay directly to the auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., a buyer’s premium equal to Five percent (5%) of the purchase price.
LEGAL NOTICES
LEGAL NOTICES
August 25, 2017 September 1, 8, 2017
August 25, 2017 September 1, 8, 2017
MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given to UNITED COOPERATIVE BANK by SHARON L. MORISSET, (a/k/a SHARON L. HANNIFAN, a/k/a SHARON L. BOARDWAY), and now held by UNITED BANK, Successor to Rockville Bank by merger, dated December 23, 2003, recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 13857, Page 213, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, the 27th day of September, 2017, on the premises below described all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, said premises being therein described substantially as follows, to wit:
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by GARY T. ANDRESKI to UNITED BANK, and now held by UNITED BANK Successor by Merger to Rockville Bank, dated August 10, 2007, recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 16861, Page 410, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 11:00 a.m., on Wednesday, the 27th day of September, 2017, on the premises below described all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, said premises being therein described substantially as follows, to wit:
28 HANCOCK STREET, WESTFIELD, MA 01085 The land in WESTFIELD, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the corner of land formerly of Leroy W. Lambson, now or formerly of one Miller, on the northerly side of Hancock Street; thence running WESTERLY on said street, a distance of sixty-six (66) feet, more or less; thence running NORTHERLY in a line parallel with the west line of said land now or formerly of one Miller, on land now or formerly on one Bradley, a distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet, more or less, to land formerly of Langdon C. Kellogg; thence running EASTERLY on said land formerly of Langdon C. Kellogg, a distance of sixty-seven (67) feet, more or less to said land now or formerly of one Miller; thence running SOUTHERLY on said last named land, a distance of one hundred sixty (160) feet, more or less, to the place of beginning. Being the same premises conveyed to Sharon L. Morisset by deed of James J. Morisset, dated December 23, 2003 and recording in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds herewith. Including all rents, issues and profits thereof (provided, however, that the Mortgagor shall be entitled to collect and retain the said rents, issues and profits until default hereunder), and all fixtures now or hereafter attached to or used in connection with the premises herein described. The above premises will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens and condominium common charges, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed, if any. Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as earnest money, the balance to be paid in cash within twenty (20) business days of the date of sale. Buyer shall also pay directly to the auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., a buyer’s premium equal to Five percent (5%) of the purchase price.
95 LINDBERGH BOULEVARD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085 That certain real estate situated in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, and bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin in the westerly line of Lindbergh Boulevard, bearing N. 38° 50’ E. and 589.91 feet distant from a stone monument at the intersection of the westerly line of said Lindbergh Boulevard and the northerly line of East Silver Street; thence N. 51° 10’ W. 121.46 feet to a stone monument at land of Mary J. Kuecha; thence N. 38° 29’ E. along land of said Kuecha and land of A. & A. Stefanka 75.01 feet to a stone monument; thence S. 51° 10’ E. 121.94 feet to an iron pin in the westerly line of Lindbergh Boulevard; thence S. 38° 50’ W. along said Lindbergh Boulevard 75.00 feet to place of beginning. Being Lot #21, recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds, Book of Plans 18, Page 94. Subject to restrictions and reservations of record insofar as applicable. Being the same premises conveyed to Gary T. Andreski by deed of Bette S. Ptaszek, dated August 8, 2007, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 16861, Page 408. Including all rents, issues and profits thereof (provided, however, that the Mortgagor shall be entitled to collect and retain the said rents, issues and profits until default hereunder), and all fixtures now or hereafter attached to or used in connection with the premises herein described.
August 18, 25, 2017 Septemer 1, 2017 LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by James F. Boudreau, Jr. and Michelle M. Boudreau to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., dated June 17, 2010 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18360, Page 32 of which mortgage PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP dated May 12, 2011 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18770, Page 589; assignment from Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development dated April 2, 2014 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20301, Page 344; assignment from Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust III dated June 20, 2014 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20324, Page 139; assignment from U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust III to USROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee dated July 28, 2015 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20804, Page 349; assignment from U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SROF-2013 S3 REMIC Trust III to USROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee dated September 25, 2015 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20953, Page 596 and assignment from U.S. ROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee to P ROF2013-S3 Legal Title Trust, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee dated September 7, 2016 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 21372, Page 91, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 16 Victoria Circle, Westfield, MA 01085 will be sold at a Public Auction at 12:00 PM on September 15, 2017, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit: Land Situated in the City of Westfield in the County of Hampden in the State of MA
Certain real estate situate in Westfield, Hampden County, The above premises will be sold Massachusetts, being known as 33J Victoria Circle and besubject to and with the benefit of iLot ng designated as lot #33J all restrictions, easements, im- (thirty-three J) as shown on the provements, outstanding tax plan entitled "Definitive Open titles, municipal or other public Space" Subdivision Westfield, taxes, assessments, liens, or Massachusetts for:...Scarfo Conclaims in the nature of liens and struction, Inc..." dated April 11, condominium common charges, 1994 recorded in Hampden and existing encumbrances of County Registry of Deeds Book record created prior to the mort- of Plans 290, Page 104, to gage, whether or not reference which reference is hereby made a more particular description to such restrictions, easements, for hereof.
improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed, if any.
Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as earnest money, the balance to be paid in cash within twenty (20) business days of the date of sale. Buyer shall also pay directly to the auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., a buyer’s premium equal to Five percent (5%) of the purchase price.
In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by Foreclosure Deed to the next highest qualified bidder provided that the next highest qualified bidder shall deposit with Mortgagee's attorneys, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after receiving written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said next highest qualified bidder within twenty (20) business days of said written notice. The Mortgagee further reserves the right, at its option, and within its sole discretion, to purchase the property for the amount of the next highest qualified bid, or to reschedule the foreclosure sale under its power of sale contained in the mortgage.
In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by Foreclosure Deed to the next highest qualified bidder provided that the next highest qualified bidder shall deposit with Mortgagee's attorneys, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after receiving written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said next highest qualified bidder within twenty (20) business days of said written notice. The Mortgagee further reserves the right, at its option, and within its sole discretion, to purchase the property for the amount of the next highest qualified bid, or to reschedule the foreclosure sale under its power of sale contained in the mortgage.
Other terms to be announced at the sale.
Other terms to be announced at the sale.
UNITED BANK,
UNITED BANK,
BY Gregory M. Schmidt Its Attorney Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., Attorneys One Monarch Place, Suite 1900 Springfield, MA 01144-1900
LEGAL NOTICES
BY Gregory M. Schmidt Its Attorney Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., Attorneys One Monarch Place, Suite 1900 Springfield, MA 01144-1900
Containing approximately 23,246 square feet of land according to said plan. For mortgagor’s title see deed recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 14494, Page 96. The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession. Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication. Other terms to be announced at the sale. PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee Korde & Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street Suite 3102 Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 256-1500 Boudreau, James F., 14-019704, August 18, 2017, August 25, 2017, September 1, 2017
LEGAL NOTICES August 25, 2017 September 1, 8, 2017 MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE
In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by Foreclosure Deed to the next highest qualified bidder provided that the next highest qualified bidder shall deposit with Mortgagee's attorneys, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after receiving written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said next highest qualified bidder within twenty (20) business days of said written notice. The Mortgagee further reserves the right, at its option, and within its sole discretion, to purchase the property for the amount of the next highest qualified bid, or to reschedule the foreclosure sale under its power of sale contained in the mortgage.
By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by MICHAEL A. O’DONNELL to UNITED COOPERATIVE BANK, now held by UNITED BANK, Successor by Merger to Rockville Bank, dated September 8, 2003, recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 13571, Page 120, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, the 27th day of September, 2017, on the premises below described all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, said Other terms to be announced at premises being therein de- the sale. scribed substantially as follows, UNITED BANK, to wit: BY Gregory M. Schmidt Its Attorney Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., Attorneys That certain parcel of land situ- One Monarch Place, Suite 1900 ate in Westfield, Hampden Springfield, MA 01144-1900
9 A&B LOCKHOUSE ROAD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085
County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
September 1, 2017
Being known and designated as Lot #2 on a Plan entitled “subdivision of Land, Westfield, Massachusetts, John L. Theroux, 32 McKinstry Avenue, Chicopee, Mass.” Drawn by Conlon Associates, Engineers and Land Surveyors, dated July 18, 1978, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 180, Page 16 and being more particularly bounded and described as follows:
LEGAL NOTICE TOWN OF BLANDFORD CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Pursuant to the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. ch. 131, sect. 40, the Blandford Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on a Request for Determination of Applicability filed by Eversource Energy for the Transmission ROW Reliability Program (TRRP) along the Line WESTERLY by Lockhouse 1421/1512 Right of Way within Road as shown on said plan, the town of Blandford. The public meeting will be held on one hundred (100.00) feet; September 11, 2017 at 6:15 PM, the Blandford Town Hall, 1 NORTHERLY by Lot #3, as at Russell Stage Road. The filing is shown on said plan, one hun- available for public review at the dred thirty-one and 47/100 Town Hall.
(131.47) feet;
Orpheus Barros, Chair
Conservation EASTERLY by land now or Blandford Commission formerly of W.&S. Young, as shown on said plan, eighty-three and 59/100 (83.59) feet;
August 25, 2017
SOUTHERLY by Lot #1 as (SEAL) shown on said plan, one hundred seventy and 87/100 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (170.87) feet. Containing 12,045 square feet. The sellers herein reserved the right to use for ingress and egress to Lot #3 for themselves, their heirs and assigns the “Right of Way” on Lot #2 as shown on a Plan entitled “Subdivision of Land, Westfield, Massachusetts, for John L. Theroux”, drawn by Conlon Associates, Inc. dated July 18, 1978 recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 180, Page 16. Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor herein by deed of John L. Theroux and Lucille T. Theroux dated April 28, 1999, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 10743, Page 542.
LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 17SM003930 ORDER OF NOTICE To: Sean M. Holben and Michele G. Holben
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claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Westfield, numbered 555 Russell Road, Unit No. A-6 of the Riverbend Condominium, given by Sean M. Holben and Michele G. Holben to National City Mortgage, a division of National City Including all rents, issues and Bank, dated March 25, 2009, nd recorded in Hampden profits thereof (provided, a County Registry of Deeds in however, that the Mortgagor Book 17715, Page 241, and now shall be entitled to collect and held by the Plaintiff as successretain the said rents, issues and ory by merger, have filed with profits until default hereunder), this court a complaint for deof Defendant's/Deand all fixtures now or hereafter ftermination endants' Servicemembers attached to or used in connec- s t a t u s .
tion with the premises herein deIf you now are, or recently have scribed.
been, in the active military serof the United States of The above premises will be sold vice America, then you may be ensubject to and with the benefit of titled to the benefits of the Serall restrictions, easements, im- vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If provements, outstanding tax you object to a foreclosure of the titles, municipal or other public above mentioned property on taxes, assessments, liens, or that basis, then you or your atmust file a written appearclaims in the nature of liens and torney ance and answer in this court at condominium common charges, Three Pemberton Square, Boand existing encumbrances of ston, MA 02108 on or before record created prior to the mort- September 18, 2017 or you will gage, whether or not reference be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the beneto such restrictions, easements, fits of said Act.
improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed, if Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER any.
Chief Justice of said Court
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HAULING A DUMP TRUCK Attic, cellars garages cleaned out. Wood and brush removal. Handy-Man services plus painting. (413)569-0794 (413)374-5377
HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & masonry work and gutter cleanDEMOLITION ing. Free estimates. Insured. Quality work from a business Better Business Bureau A+ you can trust. (413)848-0100, Removal of any items in cellars, (800)793-3706. attics, etc... Also brush removal
CLEANING A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Full house clean-outs. Basements, attics & garages. Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week. Emergency, same day service. Call Pete 413-433-0356
DRYWALL T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.
and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. (413)525-2892 (413)265-6380
HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR
Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727
JD BERRY GENERAL CONTRACTING
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. NOW DOING LIGHT FIXTURE REWIRING AND LAMP REPAIR. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886 (413)562-5816
MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured. Reasonable prices. No job too small. Lic# A7625.Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100.
Call Jim: 413-530-5430 or 413-569-6920
DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations. Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com PIONEER VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES 413-454-3366
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Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial ----Spring cleanups, seeding, plantings, mulching, topsoil, patios, walkways, lawn mowing and more! ----Now offering 5 step fertilizing programs! Sign up now for our program get the 5th application FREE!! ----Call today for your FREE estimate!!!
3 & 4 Room, 1 Bedroom $750-$800 p/month. Includes heat & hot water, on-site laundry and storage unit. 1st/Last rent. 413-562-2295
www.Ls-painting.com PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Low, low prices! Residential & Commercial. Interior/Exterior painting. Sheet-rock repair. Ceilings, walls and Light carpentry. Free Estimates 413-333-6321 or 860-741-5588
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE ACCURATE LAWNCARE Leaf & Brush Removal Gutter Cleaning Trimming & Mowing, Snow Removal with Sanding Family owned & operated Call (413)579-1639 accuratelawncare2013 @gmail.com
Plumley Landscape, Inc. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including in-ground and above ground swimming pools. 413-862-4749
Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Decks, Siding, Windows, Painting, Flooring and more.
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Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services. CSL Licensed, HIC Reg. Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References
Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality. Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans. Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056
SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY
PLUMBING & HEATING NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Reliable service, Professional. Certified Welding. Insured. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
(413) 626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com _________________________ LAWNMOWER REMOVALS
FREE Removal of Junk Riding Lawnmowers Will remove any junk riding lawnmowers and will buy lawnmowers in running condition. Call anytime: 860-216-8768
LOGGING WEIDLER LOGGING Purchasing standing timber and specializing in land clearing. Local company in business for 20+ years. Green firewood. Cut, split & delivered. Free delivery in Westfield area. Mixed hardwoods. $180 p/128 cf. 413-835-5491
MASONRY ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates (413)569-1611 or (413)374-5377
PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR Making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet make-overs to faux finishes, and staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured. Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223
WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartment, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. $830/month. (413)562-2266 WESTFIELD- 2 BEDROOM apartment. Near hospital. Nice neighborhood. Looking for nice, quiet, responsible people. $975/month plus utilities. First/ last/security. References required. No pets. Available Oct. 1st. Call (413)348-3907 after 4 p.m.
ROOMS
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn care, yard clean-ups, skid steer work, side-walks, tree work. BEST PRICING! 860-818-1703
RAIN GUTTERS
FULLY INSURED
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!
Call Dave: 413-568-6440
Framing, siding, windows, doors. Site work, additions, garages and decks. Trim work. Fully Insured CS 077728 H.I.C. 129700 37 Years Experience
Call Jason, Master Electrician: 413-568-6293
LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING
We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986. We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs.
Full Service Contracting
Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, in your home or business. No job too small or too big. Electrical service upgrades, new construction or additions, emergency generators; New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed.
ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES 29 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Water damage and ceiling/wall repairs. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Call Carmine at: 413-568-9731 or 413-537-4665 No job too small !!
21 Years experience. Licensed & insured. Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Garages, Basement conversions. Additions, Log Cabins and Barn Repairs. Veteran Owned & Operated 10% Sr. Discounts
ELECTRICIAN
FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE
HOUSE PAINTING
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE
WESTFIELD 49 Westwood Drive, Fri/Sat, August 25th/26th, Fri-9:00AM-?, Sat-8:00AM-4:00PM. Antiques, Furniture, Tables, Tools, Misc. Treasures!
APARTMENT
floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 CHIMNEY SWEEPS
WESTFIELD: 30 Florence St., Multi-Family, Saturday/Sunday, August 26th/27th Sat-8AM-3PM, Sun-9AM-1PM. Household and Children's Items, Boy's Clothing and Toys.
RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Senior citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)
TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998
Truck & Trailer Repair We repair Pick-ups, Vans, SUVs & Campers in addition to light, medium, and heavy duty diesel trucks. NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA
HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110 p/week. Call (413)531-2197
SOUTHAMPTON FURNISHED ROOM To rent, available August 11. Country setting, 2nd floor. Single occupancy only. Female preferred,(second floor has two other rented rooms, female occupied). Not on bus line. Quiet home, owner occupied. Fields, woods, trails, back yard. Includes laundry, utilities, Wifi. No cable. $400/month. Available now. Please calls only. No texts or emails. Call after 2 pm, 413259-7044 for information and appointment to view. In Southampton near Westfield line.
OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required. 413-568-1957
BUSINESS PROPERTY
top-truck.com
COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT
TREE SERVICE
54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA
413-788-6787
American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting. Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates. 24-hour Emergency Services. Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469
5,000 sq.ft. 220/480 volts CITY GAS & SEWER
Call (413)896-3736 MONTGOMERY: Large open space. Retail or multi-desk office. 800 sq. ft. Many windows. Includes utilities and free wi-fi. $750 per month. Minutes from Westfield. 413-977-6277
UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.
WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured. Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your SUMMER appointment. 413-237-2053
MONTGOMERY: Spacious Office 200+ sq. ft. Includes utilities and free wi-fi. $350 p/month. Call 413-977-6277
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