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Military: Pilot killed in F-15 crash
Col. James Keefe, commander of the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National guard announces last night the missing F-15C pilot remains have been found in the plane wreckage. Keefe announced the news at the Massachusetts Air National Guard in Westfield, home of the 104th Fighter Wing, where the pilot and jet were based. (AP Photo/The Republican, Dave Roback)
By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD (AP) — The pilot of an F-15 jet that crashed in remote Virginia mountains was killed, military officials said last night. The pilot’s name is being withheld pending notification of family members and will be released when appropriate. The pilot and jet were with the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and we are doing all we can to support them during this very difficult time,” said Col. James Keefe, Commander, 104th Fighter Wing. “We ask that everyone respect the privacy of the family and allow them the time they need to grieve.” Keefe said the crash investigators were hampered by the terrain and the fact that fires were still burning yester-
Young members of the Civil Air Patrol watch a search helicopter take of at the Deerfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department in Deerfield yesterday. The pilot of an F-15 jet that crashed this week in remote Virginia mountains was killed, military officials said yesterday, bringing to a sad end an exhaustive two-day search involving more than 100 local, state and federal officials as well as volunteers. (AP Photo/The Staunton News Leader, Griffin Moores)
day at the crash site. “On-scene crash investigators notified (the 104th) at 1700 Hours (5 p.m.) that the pilot was deceased, that the pilot did not survive the incident,” Keefe said at a press briefing held outside the gate of the base at Barnes Regional Airport at 10 p.m. “Investigators were able to enter the crash site this afternoon,” Keefe said. “The pilot did not safely eject from the aircraft. The pilot had died as the result of the crash.” The pilot had declared an in-flight emergency just before 9 a.m. Wednesday morning. The F-15C Eagle crashed at approximately 9:05 a.m. Radio contact with the pilot was lost about 5 minutes earlier. Keefe said that unit personnel had met with the pilot’s family prior to the press briefing. See F-15 Crash, Page 7
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Brigadier General Timothy P. Williams, adjutant General of the Virginia National Guard, left, and Brigadier General Robert Brooks, component commander of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, answer questions from members of the media after announcing that the pilot who had been missing from an F-15 jet that crashed near Deerfield, Va. was found dead yesterday. (AP Photo/The Staunton News Leader, Griffin Moores)
Hydrant maintenance begins
Brewery given go-ahead
By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK - The Department of Public Works (DPW) began hydrant maintenance this week, with plans to reach every one of the town’s 340 hydrants over time. DPW Director Randy Brown said water department employees will be painting the hydrants and adding a grease lubricant to the inside of the hydrant caps for easier removal in an emergency. “We are also installing hydrant markers to make them easier to see when it snows,” said Brown. Brown said it could take a while to get to every hydrant on the town’s 50 miles of water pipes, adding that he does not think they have ever been painted before. “They’re a standard yellow and the paint is suitable for being exposed to weather conditions,” said Brown. See Hydrants, Page 3
By HOPE E. TREMBLAY Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The Westfield River Brewing Company got the final go-ahead from the Southwick Board of Selectmen last night. The board unanimously approved all licenses needed for the brewery to operate in its new location at 707 College Highway, best known as the former Chuck’s Steak House. Now that the local licenses, including Farmer’s Brewers, Farmer’s Winery, and Farmer’s Distillery licenses, have been granted, owner Sergio Bonavita just needs approval from the state Alcohol Beverage Control Commission. Once approved, the brewery will open to See Brewery, Page 3
Rick Mannion, a seasonal employee for of the Southwick Department of Public Works, paints a fire hydrant along College Highway in Southwick yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Firefighters take ethanol course By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – In order to keep the public as safe as possible, firefighters all over America must stay sharp with training and certification. First responders from the Westfield Fire Department, along with several other volunteer departments which receive mutual aid from the city, were at South Middle School Wednesday to take a safety course on ethanol-related fires. Ethanol, or ethyl-alcohol, is a highlyflammable, colorless liquid made from corn that has become a common biofuel additive to gasoline. “We teach first responders how to handle incidents involving ethanol and ethanol-blended fuels,” said Bill Brobst, a firefighter from Columbus, Ohio who has been traveling the country conducting
ethanol seminars with his wife Cheryl as representatives for the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA), a trade organization based out of Washington D.C. “Since it’s now in about 98 percent of our gasoline, (this class) helps them to change their attitudes about dealing with gasoline products as we have in the past,” said Brobst. “Now, how does the fact that we have ethanol in the fuel really change the fuel’s properties? How do you have change how you respond to it?” Brobst stated that incidents involving railcars, over-the-road trucks, and other automobiles are the common instances when fires involving ethanol may arise for first response. He also shared a wide array of scenarios and how to react when ethanol blends with water, a worst case scenario for first responders.
“If we are dealing with alcohol and gasoline and there’s no water, the things we’ve done in the past will continue to work,” Brobst said. “Ethanol is very happy with gasoline, and it will stay mixed until I get water involved with it.” “If it mixes with water, the water will draw the ethanol out of the mixture, and what you’ll end up with is gasoline floating on top and a water-ethanol mixture floating below it,” Brobst said, adding that ethanol can cause environmental hazards if it is released into a body of water. “By EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards, the best thing you can do sometimes is to let it (ethanol) burn. Sometimes, if it ain’t hurting anything, let it burn.” The four-hour lecture course was See Firefighters, Page 3
Sergio Bonavita, brewmaster at The Westfield River Brewing Company, appeared before the The Board of Selectmen who act as the Liquor Commission, requesting the issuance of a new license, Farmer-Breweries, Farmer Wineries & Farm Distilleries for the relocation of his business at 707 College Highway in Southwick. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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Human skull donated to Goodwill store in Texas AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Police are scratching their heads trying to work out who donated a human skull to a thrift store in Austin, Texas. Homicide Detective Derek Israel said Wednesday that foul play is not suspected and that he just wants to know how the adult skull came to be left at the Goodwill store. Goodwill store staff discovered the skull while sifting through donations on July 16. A spokeswoman says it could have been gifted up to a week prior to its discovery. No other details about it have been released. This is at least the fourth skull to be donated to the international nonprofit this summer. Three were donated in July to a Goodwill store in Bellevue, Washington.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Friday, August 29, the 241st day of 2014. There are 124 days left in the year.
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n August 29, 1944, 15,000 American troops of the 28th Infantry Division marched down the Champs Elysees (shahms ay-lee-ZAY’) in Paris as the French capital continued to celebrate its liberation from the Nazis.
On this date: In 1533, the last Incan King of Peru, Atahualpa, was executed on orders of Spanish conqueror Francisco Pizarro. In 1814, during the War of 1812, Alexandria, Virginia, formally surrendered to British military forces, which occupied the city until September 3. In 1864, the Democratic National Convention, which nominated Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan for president, opened in Chicago. In 1877, the second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Brigham Young, died in Salt Lake City, Utah, at age 76. In 1910, Korean Emperor Sunjong abdicated as the JapanKorea Annexation Treaty went into effect. In 1935, the film “Top Hat,” starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, premiered at Radio City Music Hall in New York. In 1958, pop superstar Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana. In 1964, Roy Orbison’s single “Oh, Pretty Woman” was
released on the Monument label. In 1972, swimmer Mark Spitz of the United States won the third of his seven gold medals at the Munich Olympics, finishing first in the 200-meter freestyle. In 1982, Academy Award-winning actress Ingrid Bergman died in London on her 67th birthday. In 1987, Academy Award-winning actor Lee Marvin died in Tucson, Arizona, at age 63. In 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast near Buras, Louisiana, bringing floods that devastated New Orleans. More than 1,800 people in the region died.
Ten years ago: Tropical Storm Gaston made landfall in South Carolina at near-hurricane strength. Protesters filling 20 city blocks peacefully swarmed Manhattan’s streets on the eve of the Republican National Convention to demand that President George W. Bush be turned out of office. A car bomb at the office of a U.S. security contractor in Afghanistan killed about ten people, including three Americans. Closing ceremonies were held in Athens, Greece, for the Olympic games.
Five years ago: Funeral services were held in Boston for Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, who was eulogized by President Barack Obama; hours later, Kennedy’s remains were buried at Arlington National Cemetery outside Washington. Eight people were found beaten to death at a mobile home in Glynn County,
Georgia; family member Guy Heinze Jr., who reported finding the bodies, was later convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison with no chance of parole. Space shuttle Discovery and seven astronauts blazed into orbit on a flight to the international space station.
One year ago: In a sweeping new policy statement, the Justice Department said it would not stand in the way of states that wanted to legalize, tax and regulate marijuana as long as there were effective controls to keep marijuana away from kids, the black market and federal property. The NFL agreed to pay $765 million to settle lawsuits from thousands of former players who developed dementia or other concussion-related health problems they say were caused by the on-field clashes.
Today’s Birthdays: Actress Betty Lynn (TV: “The Andy Griffith Show”) is 88. Movie director William Friedkin is 79. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., is 78. Actor Elliott Gould is 76. Movie director Joel Schumacher is 75. TV personality Robin Leach is 73. Actor Ray Wise is 67. Actress Deborah Van Valkenburgh is 62. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew is 59. Dancer-choreographer Mark Morris is 58. Country musician Dan Truman (Diamond Rio) is 58. Actress Rebecca DeMornay is 55. Singer Me’Shell NdegeOcello (n-DAY’-gay-OH’-chehl-oh) is 45. Rhythm-andblues singer Carl Martin (Shai) is 44. Actress Carla Gugino is 43. Rock musician Kyle Cook (Matchbox Twenty) is 39. Actor John Hensley is 37. Rock musician David Desrosiers (Simple Plan) is 34. Rapper A+ is 32. Actress Jennifer Landon is 31. Actor Jeffrey Licon is 29. Actress-singer Lea Michele (TV: “Glee”) is 28. Rock singer Liam Payne (One Direction) is 21.
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Government Meetings MONDAY, SEPTember 1 No meetings Labor Day
TUESDAY, SEPTember 2 TOLLAND Tolland: Library Trustees at 9 am
WESTFIELD Barnes Aquifer Protection Advisory Committee at 3:30 pm Planning Board at 7 pm Board of Water Commissioners at 7 pm
HUNTINGTON Board of Assessors at 6 pm Historical Commission at 7 pm
BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5:30 pm Fire Department Meeting at 6:30 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm
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Columbus, Ohio Fireman Bill Brobst instructs area first responders during an ethanol training course put on by the Renewable Fuels Association Wednesday (Photo by Peter Francis)
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offered on Tuesday and Wednesday at South Middle School and concluded with first responders receiving certificates of completion and a package that trainers for individual fire departments can use to train firefighters in the future. “We give participant and instructor’s manuals and all the videos they need,” Brobst said before readying the group of 20 or so first responders for the final leg of the lecture session. “It’s on a federal grant through the federal railroad administration plus TransCare,” he said of the course. “We notify (departments) that we’ll be in the area and if they want to sponsor it, we put out that information and advertise the class in a variety of ways.” “It’s a really good class. We do definitely have an exposure
Brewery the public. Several weeks ago Bonavita and his investors – all family members – met with the board and said they would like to be open daily from 12-10 p.m. The brewery is set to have six to 10 beers on tap and would sell pints and offer free two-ounce samples for
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in town with the railroad going through, so it’s something we definitely needed,” said Westfield Fire Captain Seth Ellis. “We appreciate the RFA reaching out to us and setting this up.” Ellis attended both sessions and said that first responders came from across western Mass. to increase their knowledge. “Yesterday I think we had around 31 and today we had around 20-ish,” he said. “I know the RFA put out information to some places, I know we put out information to some surrounding mutual aid partners, so I know we had Huntington, Chester (fire departments). We sent some stuff to the State Chief’s Association, and as far as the Lee Police Department. So a lot of partners from the area and the wider region.”
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Continued from Page 1 on-site consumption, as well as the sale of six-packs and growler fills for off-site consumption. Bonavita said he would be brewing throughout the day and would run the daily operations. At this time, he does not foresee the need for hired employees and added that his
family would work at the brewery and all are TIPS certified. Bonavita hopes customers will enjoy the tasting bar and learn about the company’s offerings, which would include homegrown hops as some of the ingredients. “Our objective is to have
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The DPW’s water department employees will also begin reading water meters next Tuesday. Brown said they will be going into yards to read meters and will be wearing town shirts and driving town vehicles. “This should take about six weeks,” he said. Right now it is a time-consuming task for all three water employees to read meters. Brown said he hopes to begin replacing the traditional meters with smart meters soon. “I am hoping to make smart meters a priority in the budget for 2016,” he said.
Making the switch would include an initial cost, but would save in labor costs over time. “There are drive-by options and radio technology,” said Brown, “I have to do the research to see what would be best for Southwick.” A radio meter would not require an employee to travel to read meters, but the meter would send the reading to a computer. The drive-by option would require an employee to still go out to every home but the employee could literally drive by the meter and get the reading without leaving the vehicle.
Lawyer: Case against Maserati cop car driver silly BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — The lawyer for a Massachusetts man facing charges of impersonating a police officer for driving around a Maserati painted to resemble a police cruiser calls the case against his cli-
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ent “silly.” Attorney Russell Matson tells The Patriot Ledger (http://bit.ly/1qmSewZ ) his client “never pretended to be a cop,” and even told police in advance he was going to decorate his car to look like
the character Barricade from a “Transformers” movie. Matson did not disclose his client’s name. The luxury Italian vehicle’s body was painted black and white with a police-style shield on the doors, and police-related decals. The door shield was accompanied by the phrase “Decepticons punish and enslave,” from the movie. The driver was pulled over on Aug. 9. He was not arrested but summoned to court on Sept. 4.
people come in and educate them about our product while they enjoy it,” Bonavita said. Once the ABCC approval is granted, Bonavita plans to open quickly, and is hopeful he will be open in October. Also on site is a home brewer’s supply shop.
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This is in response to the article regarding Councilor Figy. Due to the fact that you have not been in your council seat very long I have to say your committment appears to be genuine. First of all I thing the city should take care of their own landscape problems first. Example Cross and Ashley street property. Secondly I really think Harry has more public safety issues to be concerned about than unmown grass. Next I think the Health Department needs to spend some time in most of our convenience stores who serve food. Serve Safe, plastic gloves and hair restraint should be a concern. I think poor food handling procedures can be a bigger threat to our residents than unmown grass. I also believe unregistered vehicles in some of the occupied houses in this city are a bigger threat to public safety. Also I believe all banks use Fannie and Freddie to insure and secure mortgages so maybe they should be researched first to who actually owns the properties. As for the neighbors mowing the grass on these properties is it to feel good or do they feel financially threatened. Ralph, mow your lawn. I want to compliment and thank the Westfield News for their superb coverage of the tournament season for Westfield Babe Ruth. The live pictures and news articles were well done and contributed greatly to the positive support the teams received from the community. The sports department went above and beyond to provide coverage for the teams. Thank you very much. It is important that the greater Westfield area know about how well our local youth athletes are doing and only a local, community news media will give you that information.
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Judge sets up battle over teacher protections By Maggie Severns Politico.com A Los Angeles judge on Thursday affirmed a tentative June ruling that struck down five laws governing job protections for teachers in California. The final decision in the headline-grabbing tenure suit sets the stage for the appeals process. Now the clock starts ticking for state Superintendent Tom Torlakson: As a named defendant in the case, he has to decide whether to appeal. And to make that decision he’ll have until just before the Nov. 4 election that pits him against education reformer — and fellow Democrat — Marshall Tuck. With Tuck eager to make the case a campaign issue, the Vergara v. decision could take center stage in the big money race. Torlakson “and other Sacramento insiders should do the right thing for California kids and drop any plans to appeal the ruling,” Tuck said in a statement. “No student should ever have to go to court to get a quality education — and no elected official should ever put bureaucratic laws ahead of students’ interest.”
Torlakson has support from teachers unions — which said Thursday they plan to appeal — and the Democratic establishment.When the initial decision was issued, he suggested he opposed it. Attracting and retaining the right teachers requires “the right mix of tools, resources and expertise,” Torlakson said at the time. “Today’s ruling may inadvertently make this critical work even more challenging than it already is.” The California Department of Education could not immediately be reached for comment Thursday night. After the initial decision, Tuck, a former charter school executive, launched a petition drive urging Torlakson to not appeal. “Stop wasting taxpayer resources defending a broken system,” Tuck said in an open letter sent to Torlakson. A group of students who said their education suffered because of inadequate teaching brought the lawsuit. In California, teachers can gain tenure after less than two years in See Teachers, Page 5
Google gets into game of drones By Tony Romm Politico.com Google long ago embarked on the road to self-driving cars — and now the company is turning its ambitions to the skies with drones. The top secret Google[x] research lab announced Thursday it is investing in and testing unmanned aerial vehicles — an endeavor called Project Wing — that someday might deliver packages to consumers. The gambit puts Google in a growing camp of companies like Amazon and Facebook, which increasingly are sponsoring their own research — or trying to buy their way — into the emerging drone market. For the moment, Google only is experimenting with its prototype craft in Australia, not the United States. It has hired Dave Vos, a well-known aerial technology expert, to lead its drone team. And it’s only the beginning of the journey: Google now must navigate a host of technology challenges in the lab – and a thicket of regulatory hurdles in Washington – if it really wants its new drones to take flight worldwide. “Self-flying vehicles could open up entirely new approaches to moving goods – including options that are cheaper, faster, less wasteful and more environmentally sensitive than what’s possible today,” according to the company’s research team.
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But Google cautioned it would “take years to develop a service with multiple vehicles flying multiple deliveries every day.” The company flashed its interest in drone technology in April when it purchased Titan Aerospace, a firm that makes solar-powered craft. But Google is hardly alone with its drone ambitions. Facebook vied for the very firm Google ultimately bought and has tasked its Connectivity Lab to research drones and other tools that might help it expand Internet access to unserved areas globally. Amazon, meanwhile, raised eyebrows last year when CEO Jeff Bezos revealed on “60 Minutes” that his e-commerce titan has been testing package-delivering drones. Google’s research team began thinking about automating small, flying vehicles as far back as 2011. After years of research and work to hone its mission, the company began testing Project Wing craft in August 2014. For its experiment, Google said it delivered candy bars and radios to local farmers in Queensland, Australia. Much further down the line, the hope is that Project Wing can “fly a programmed route with just a push of a button,” while also automatically following local safety rules and adapting to wind conditions. Google likely has opted to test its prototype in Australia because of the country’s historically relaxed drone regulations. The company declined to comment Thursday as to whether it would seek to test its drones in the United States, where federal rules are more strict. For the moment, operators of all
unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States must first obtain permission from the Federal Aviation Administration – a regulatory hurdle that prompted Amazon earlier this year to hire lobbyists focused on the issue. Google did not indicate Thursday whether it would add drones to its regulatory wish list in the nation’s capital. But one of its outside lobbying hires – Gephardt Group Government Affairs – has spoken this year with FAA officials generally about unspecified “aviation safety” issues. Drones mark only the latest endeavor at the highly guarded Google[x] lab, which has pioneered research into glucosedelivering contact lenses and wireless Internet-broadcasting balloons, as well as the company’s self-driving car. Before Google could test its early, laser-mounted Prius, though, the company had to lobby individual states’ legislatures for permission. In Washington, meanwhile, Google has committed some of its $8.8 million lobbying tab toward warding off any new federal restrictions on its autonomous vehicles, according to its 2014 disclosures. Privacy hawks often question Google’s latest innovations, and many consumer groups have been especially uneasy at the fast proliferation of drone technology. The news of Amazon’s package-delivering drone drew a sharp statement last year from Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who urged the FAA to step in first and “deliver privacy protections for the American public.” While Congress is unlikely to advance drone-privacy legislation this year, President Barack Obama is expected to sign an executive order soon that begins a process to create industry best practices.
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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Monday, Aug, 25, 2014 12:03 a.m.: suspicious vehicle, Elm Street, an officer checking out a vehicle parked at a gas station reports that the clerk said that it had been parked there all day in front of a dumpster, the clerk will have the truck towed from the lot privately; 9:40 a.m.: larceny, Springfield Road, a caller reports that he had his vehicle towed to a car dealership on Springfield Road and subsequently a rear plate on the vehicle had been taken off; 1:38 p.m.: forgery/counterfeiting, Washington Street, walk-in reports someone stole personal checks from her home, forged her name and cashed them, under Detective Bureau investigation; 5:46 p.m.: assist citizen, Old Holyoke Road, caller reports that a “Have a Heart” trap she set for a skunk in the area has caught a cat instead and is requesting assistance, an officer reports that he was able to free the cat and reset the trap and has informed the resident to notify animal control should she catch the skunk; 11:09 p.m.: vandalism, Montgomery Road, an officer reports vandalism on the lawn at Westfield High School, reports several burnouts on front grass, there does not appear to be any damage to the property other than the lawn. Tuesday, Aug, 26, 2014 12:12 a.m.: suspicious, Old Apremont Way, caller reports a large group of people near the boat ramp who have started a small fire, officers arrived and found four people fishing who had started a fire, they were advised to fish another time; 8:56 a.m.: accident, Meadow Street at Union Avenue, multiple callers report an accident involving one car and a bicycle, cyclist complained of arm pain and was transported to Noble Hospital 9:24 a.m.: disabled auto, Southwick Road, officer is out with a disabled 2003 Hyundai Elantra off the side of Southwick Road, the car was towed; 10:45 a.m.: disabled auto, North Elm Street, an officer reports a disabled 1992 Chevrolet S10 blocking southbound traffic, the car was towed;a 1993 Jeep Cherokee creating possible hazard, the car was towed; 1:54 p.m.: fire, Janis Road, a caller reports that a wood chipper has caught fire and that the diesel also caught fire, firefighters arrived and extinguished the fire; 4:51 p.m.: assist citizen, Colony Drive, a caller wants to speak with an officer about a suspicious vehicle that keeps entering the neighborhood, caller requests extra patrols to watch for the car, described as a pickup truck which speeds through the neighborhood, caller was advised to call police the next time they see the truck in the area, 6:12 p.m.: assist citizen, Russell Road, caller requests an officer to stand by while they retrieve their belongings from a residence as a family member who lives there refuses to answer their phone, officers stood by while the caller retrieved their belongings; 9:02 p.m.: animal complaint, Parker Avenue, a caller reports walking his dog when another dog attacked his dog, the owner of the attacking dog came out and took the dog back in the house, officers arrived on the scene and neither dog was injured, the attacking dog had broken it’s collar and gotten loose, the animal control was notified. Wednesday, Aug, 27, 2014 9:04 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Route 187 at Little River Road, officers stopped a 2010 Ford Escape with expired registration, vehicle was towed, 11:09 a.m.: animal complaint, Elm Street, animal control officer is in route to a gas station that has a raccoon in a dumpster behind the store, upon arrival a pedestrian said that employees of the store were able to get the raccoon out of the dumpster, 11:53 a.m.: downed lines, Washington Street, walk-in reports a downed power line on King Street, officer is reporting that it is a cable line that he safely removed from the street and placed out of the way, 12:20 p.m.: animal complaint, East Silver Street, caller reports being attacked by a dog, that the dog’s owners have taken it away, and that she doesn’t require any medical attention at this time, animal control officer arrived on scene and reports that because the dog didn’t break the skin, there is no need to quarantine it and that the dog’s owner is on their way to license it, 1:10 p.m.: disabled auto, Springfield Road, detective reports a disabled vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, Michael’s Towing has been notified and is in route, vehicle is unregistered and uninsured, 1:21 p.m.: shoplifting, Springfield Road, employee of a Springfield Road retailer reports witnessing a woman shoplifting, states that he doesn’t know what she stole but that she put something in her purse and left the store, employee reports the license number of the vehicle she left in and that she turned right onto Springfield Road, dispatch contacted West Springfield Police and gave vehicle description, vehicle was later stopped by West Springfield Police, officers arrived on scene with stopped vehicle and issued a criminal complaint, 5:17 p.m.: animal complaint, Sycamore Street, caller reports he has a black labrador retriever in his possession that doesn’t belong to him and and believes it to belong to a woman on Williams Street, officer is attempting to return the dog, 5:54 p.m.: downed lines, St. Paul Street, caller reports a cable wire going into a home on St. Paul Street, that it is laying flat and is not a hazard, Comcast was notified, 7:12 p.m.: larceny, Southampton Road, caller reports someone had stolen the lock off her grill worth $5 and that nothing else seems to be out of order at the present time, caller just wanted the theft documented, 7:24 p.m.: larceny, Parker Avenue, caller reports that his son’s bicycle was stolen several weeks ago and that a boy down the road is riding his son’s bicycle, when he confronted the boy he said he didn’t speak English and rode off, officer discovered that the bicycle was left in front of their shed when they left for vacation, officers then spoke to the family of the boy who had been riding the bicycle, who had moved to the area from the Middle East a month earlier and thought the bicycle was free, they promptly gave the bicycle back to the boy and apologized, 7:27 p.m.: recreational vehicle complaint, Crane Avenue, caller reports that a yellow dirtbike driving in a tobacco field adjacent to Crane Pond, officers arrived and heard the dirtbike in the distance but was unable to locate it, 10:14 p.m.: suspicious, King Street, caller reports a suspicious white sedan parked on the street for quite awhile with only one occupant, officers arrived but caller stated that the vehicle had departed before their arrival, caller was advised to call again if the vehicle returns,
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2 people dead after motorcycle crash NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (AP) — Authorities say two people who were on a motorcycle are dead and another person is facing charges after a collision in Easthampton. The motorcycle was heading north on Route 5 at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday when a southbound vehicle crossed into to its lane. The operator and the passenger on the motorcycle were killed. The driver of the other vehicle, identified by the Northwestern district attorney’s office as 45-year-old James Walter Ainsworth, of Springfield, was taken to the hospital with injuries not considered life threatening. Ainsworth is scheduled to be arraigned Friday on two counts of motor vehicle homicide. It could be determined if he had a lawyer. The motorcycle riders’ names were not made public.
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Continued from Page 4 They’re starting in New the classroom, earlier than in many states, and removing York, where Students Matter them can be a drawn out, and the Partnership for Educational Justice have costly process. The judge ruled that the both filed recent lawsuits. tenure and other job protec- The case supported by tion laws for teachers violate Students Matter, Davids v. the state constitution’s guar- New York, challenges severantee that children receive al job protections embedded “basic equality of education- into state statute, including “last in, first out,” which genal opportunity.” Unions decried the deci- erally requires districts to lay off teachers in reverse seniorsion. “Sadly, there is nothing in ity order. The lawsuit was this opinion that suggests a filed by Mona Davids, head thoughtful analysis of how of the New York City Parents these statutes should work,” Union. Unlike Vergara, it does not American Federation of Teachers President Randi directly challenge the state’s tenure law. Weingarten said. The Davids case will be But federal Education Secretary Arne Duncan took argued by several members a more positive tone: Duncan of the Vergara team, includsaid the decision “presents ing Boutrous. Students the opportunity” for Matter will provide legal and California to “build a new public relations support to framework” and fix teacher the 11 plaintiffs, who are public school students and quality problems. The California Federation their families. Plaintiffs in the second of Teachers and the California Teachers Association said the case, Wright v. New York, ruling doesn’t address the filed a complaint in July that daily issues teachers face in challenges both LIFO and the law under which teachers are the classroom. “In ignoring all the real granted or denied tenure after problems of public educa- three years. When Brown announced tion, this is simply an antiunion attack masquerading the lawsuit, New York State as a civil rights issue,” CFT United Teachers President President Joshua Pechthalt Karen Magee called it “a politically motivated attack” said in a statement. (Also on POLITICO: against teachers in the state. Caitlin Emma contributed Buffett heir buys Rosa Parks to this report. archive) The plaintiffs were represented by a powerhouse legal team hired by the nonprofit Students Matter, a reform group founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneur David F. Welch. “We are thrilled that the court has finalized its landmark ruling in Vergara. Judge [Rolf M.] Treu’s inescapable findings — that California’s teacher tenure, dismissal and layoff statutes are harming students, and that poor and minority students are bearing the brunt of the harm — are supported by an overwhelmingly compelling trial record,” said Theodore J. Boutrous, lead co-counsel for the plaintiffs. Meanwhile, both Students Matter and the Partnership for Educational Justice, which is affiliated with former CNN anchor Campbell Brown, expressed interest in bringing similar cases in other states.
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Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014 Justin Brunelle, 20, of 10 Griswold Circle, Granby, appeared in court on a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield Police, which was dismissed by the court. An additional charge, speeding in violation of a special regulation, was also dismissed by the court. Joseph Busby, 56, of 11 Bush Street, appeared in court on charges of assault and battery, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and malicious destruction of property under $250 brought by Westfield Police. All charges were dismissed when the victim failed to appear. Joseph LaPlante, 30, of 112 West Silver Street, pleaded guilty to charges of assault and battery, larceny under $250, and receiving stolen property, as well as to additional charges of larceny under $250 and larceny over $250 in a single scheme, all brought by Westfield Police. He also submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding on 19 counts of improper use of a credit card under $250, which which were dismissed. He was ordered to serve a year in a house of correction with credit for time already served. Joseph Philips, 25, of 369 Cold Spring Road, West Springfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding on charges of operating a motor vehicle without proper licensure brought by Westfield Police. He was also found not responsible for a speeding charge and was ordered to pay $200 in fines. Sergio Miacola, 56, of West School Street, was arraigned on six counts of uttering a false check and one count of larceny over $250 by a single scheme. He was released on his personal recognizance and is due back in court September 25.
Retired firefighter pleads not guilty to attack PALMER, Mass. (AP) — A retired Springfield fire captain charged with attacking the city’s fire commissioner has been released on personal recognizance, angering the mayor. Retired Capt. Michael Richard pleaded not guilty at his arraignment Thursday in Palmer District Court to charges of assault and battery and disorderly conduct. Prosecutors say Richard launched an unprovoked attack on Commissioner Joseph Conant outside the commissioner’s East Longmeadow home Tuesday night. Richard was reportedly angry at previously being passed over for promotion. Conant was treated at a hospital but has since been released. Mayor Domenic Sarno says the judge’s decision to release Richard without bail was “extremely disappointing.” Richard’s lawyer says both men threw punches and his client suffered injuries in what he described as a “fistfight between two gentlemen.”
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Even a small patio can have a fish pond This March 24, 2014 photo shows a bumble bee searching for nectar from a Rosemary plant near Langley, Wash. Honeybees are irreplaceable as pollinators but you can somewhat offset their loss by attracting beetles, butterflies and moths, dragonflies, feral bees, bumblebees and wasps, among others. (AP Photo/By Dean Fosdick)
Bees aren’t the only pollinators you can attract By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press The dramatic loss of honeybees to changing land use, viruses and pesticides is alarming, and they are irreplaceable as pollinators. But you can somewhat offset their loss by attracting alternative pollinators, such as beetles,
butterflies and moths, dragonflies, feral bees, wasps and flower flies. Attracting these beneficial insects requires a long-term landscaping commitment, however. They need a wide variety of forage plants along with protected nesting sites to thrive.
“The plant community and the bee community are intimately related,” said David Gordon, an associate professor of entomology at Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, Kansas. “Habitat is everything to pollinators.” Start by observing, protecting and enhancing what’s already on your property. “Know what’s out there in the way of beneficial insects and forage plants,” Gordon said. “If you have some bees present, you can generally increase their numbers by providing them the resources they need to proliferate. “The smaller the size of your operation, the more likely that such a strategy will be successful and in a shorter time,” he said. Eric Mader, assistant director of The Xerces Society’s pollinator program and lead author of its new guide, “Farming With Native Beneficial Insects” (Storey Publishing), says, “Honeybees See Pollinators, Page 7
By KATHERINE ROTH Associated Press When Ann and Glen Gage downsized from their expansive home and garden in Switzerland to a San Francisco town house, one of the things they missed most was the koi pond they’d built and tended for years. It was brimming with elegant plants, fish and its own ecosystem. So they built not one but two new ponds, this time citystyle: one for their balcony overlooking San Francisco and the other for their leafy entryway. “If you have limited space or want an interesting water feature ... patio or container ponds are an easy option, and the only limits are your creativity,” said Marc Hachadourian, Director of the Nolan Greenhouses for Living Collections at the New York Botanical Garden. The Gages assembled their container ponds using large planters, which they made water-tight by caulking any drainage holes. Then they added gravel and a few larger rocks, and filled the container with water. They added an electric a bubbler and filter, “to make the fish happy.” Next came a few floating aquatic plants, which they harvested from a pond in the area, and finally a variety of “rescue fish” from a pet store. “We have a really small space and Ann said, wouldn’t it be cool to have a pond here? It couldn’t have been easier,” said Glen Gage. “It’s way less work to maintain than a big aquarium — no cleaning the tank or syphoning out the dirty water — and there’s a relaxing zen quality to the gently bubbling water and swimming fish.”
This Aug. 19, 2014 image released by Glen Gage shows a container pond put together using a planter on a patio in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Glen Gage) Maintenance involves only refilling the container to replace water lost to evaporation. Although some people put mosquito-killing tablets in the water, experts say a few small fish are sufficient to take care of insect larvae. “You can go crazy with really fancy fish, but our local pet store is super nice and they just let us reach in for feeder fish and choose some with pretty markings that make them look unique. It’s like going to the pound. You feel like you’ve done something really good. They’re basically just goldfish and are pretty hardy,” Gage said. Although the patio ponds can look and feel like miniature koi ponds, koi experts strongly suggest goldfish as the better choice. Unlike koi, which grow large and need plenty of oxygen and moving water to thrive, goldfish and some other smaller fish are hardier and better suited to patio ponds.
“Putting a koi in a little container pond would be like trying to raise a German Shepherd in a box,” said Don Chandler, chairman of Koi USA, based in Costa Mesa, California. “The smallest possible koi pond would be a 600- or 800-gallon pond. That’s more than most people are ready for on their patio.” The International Water Garden Society is a good resource when deciding on varieties of aquatic plants. Hachadourian recommends miniature water lilies like dauben, which has a light blue flower and tolerates shadier conditions. Plants like water lettuce and water hyacinth float on the surface, control algae and help filter the water. Aquatic grasses, irises and tarrow are also good choices, he said. When deciding where to put a patio pond, first consider how much weight your See Fish Pond, Page 7
Contracts to buy U.S. homes rise in hopeful sign By JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — More Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July, a sign that buying has improved as mortgage rates have slipped, the number of listings has risen and the rate of price increases has slowed. The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 3.3 percent to 105.9 last month.
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Still, the index remains 2.1 percent below its level a year ago. Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics, called the increase “positive” but stressed that home buying was unlikely to strengthen significantly “Sales cannot rise much more before they hit the fundamental problem that the pool of would-be buyers is just not big enough,” Shepherdson said. The pressures that caused home sales to stall last year have started to ease. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has dropped to 4.1 percent, a 52-week low. Prices are no longer rising at double-digit annual rates, thereby helping to improve affordability. Pending sales are a barometer of future purchases. A one- to two-month lag usually exists between a contract and a completed sale. The number of signed contracts in the Northeast climbed 6.2 percent and is ahead of its pace last year. Pending sales also rose in the South and West, though the index for both regions remains below its levels in July 2013. Contracts in the Midwest fell 0.4 percent last month and also lag behind the pace of a year ago. Modest wage growth, which has barely run ahead of inflation, has hampered home sales. The Realtors forecast that roughly 5 million existing homes will be sold this year, down from 5.1 million in 2013. But price growth, which had hurt affordability at the end of last year, has moderated in recent months. The Standard & Poor’s/ Case-Shiller 20-city home See Homes, Page 7
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Average U.S. 30-year mortgage rate remains at 4.1 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — The average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate remained at a 52-week low of 4.10 this week. Mortgage company Freddie Mac also said Thursday that the average for a 15-year mortgage, a popular choice for people who are refinancing, rose to 3.25 percent from 3.23 percent. At its 52-week low of 4.10 percent, the rate on a 30-year mortgage is down from 4.53 per-
cent at the start of the year. Rates have fallen even though the Federal Reserve has been trimming its monthly bond purchases, which are intended to keep long-term borrowing rates low. The purchases are set to end in October. The low rates appear to have boosted U.S. home sales. Data released Thursday showed that more Americans signed contracts to buy homes in July. The National Association of
Realtors said its seasonally adjusted pending home sales index rose 3.3 percent to 105.9 last month. Still, the index remains 2.1 percent below its level a year ago. To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week. The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 per-
cent of the loan amount. The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was 0.5 point, unchanged from last week. The fee for a 15-year mortgage remained at 0.6 point. The average rate on a five-year adjustablerate mortgage rose to 2.97 percent from 2.95 percent. The fee stayed at 0.5 point. For a one-year ARM, the average rate edged up to 2.39 percent from 2.38 percent. The fee was stable at 0.5 point.
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floor or terrace can handle. Even the lightest container is heavy when filled with water, which weighs just over 8 pounds per gallon. “It’s not what you’d want on a rickety porch,” Hachadourian said. Ponds also need a good amount of light and work best outdoors. Indoors, they would work in a greenhouse-type area; otherwise they generally require additional lighting. Although container ponds work year-round in warmer climates, they are more challenging where winters are harsher. Hachadourian said most container ponds, or at least the fish residing in them, need to be moved to a warmer area in winter. “A lot of people treat patio ponds a bit like annuals and restart their ponds every spring. They just transfer the fish to an indoor aquarium in winter and drain the container pond. In the spring, fast growing aquatic plants are installed, the fish are put back in the pond, and you’re all set for the warmer part of the year,” he said. ——— International Water Garden Society: http://iwgs.org/ Aquascape: http://store.aquascapeinc.com Suggested reading: “Water Gardening in Containers,” by Helen Nash and C. Greg Speichert (Sterling, 1999) “Quick and Easy Container Water Gardens,” by Philip Swindells (Storey Publishing, 1998) “Water Features for Small Gardens,” by Keith Davitt (Timber Press, 2003)
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price index rose 8.1 percent in June from 12 months earlier, according to a report this week. Year-over-year price gains at the start of 2014 had averaged more than 13 percent, according to the Case-Shiller index. And while more homeowners have started to list their properties for sale, the ability of the real estate market to grow is limited. That’s largely due to the consequences of the housing bust that triggered the Great Recession at the end of 2007. Nearly 35 percent of homeowners are still “effectively underwater” on their mortgages: They either have less than 20 percent equity in their homes or they couldn’t sell their properties and have enough money left for a down payment on another home, the online real estate firm Zillow said this week.
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always will be needed for almonds and larger, industrial-size agriculture crops.” “They’ll always be part of the equation. But for many crops native to the United States, like blueberries and pumpkins, that evolved prior to the introduction of (European) honeybees, native bees do a perfectly adequate job pollinating these plants,” he said. Syrphid flies are a good honeybee alternative. “These socalled ‘flower flies’ superficially resemble bees,” Mader said. “They’re predatory insects as larvae, primarily feeding on aphids. Then they become important pollinators as adults. “The next most important are solitary wasps,” he said. “These are docile, gentle animals. They can be very small.” Crop-pollinating native bees and other beneficial insects have three basic habitat needs, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture: — Plant variety. Provide forage plants with overlapping blooming times so that flowers are available to provide pollen and nectar throughout the insects’ flight season, or from early spring until late fall. Native bees and other pollinators come in many sizes, so it also is important to provide flowers of various sizes, shapes and colors, the USDA said in a fact sheet. — Nesting sites. Many bees nest underground, in tree cavities or snags — often clumps of leaves, branches and fallen grass. “That makes them vulnerable to deep soil tillage or tree removal,” the agency said. — Protection from indiscriminate pesticide use. “Insecticides are primarily broad-spectrum and are therefore deadly to bees. Herbicide use also can remove many of the flowers that bees need for food,” the USDA said. “The goal should not be to eliminate your use of honeybees but to diversify and reduce your dependence upon them,” Gordon said. ——— Online: For an exhaustive list of plants attractive to native bees and other pollinators, see this USDA fact sheet: http://www. ars.usda.gov/research/docs.htm?docid=12052
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U.S. Army Sgt. David Adams, left, and a group of firefighters raise a long-range antenna outside the Deerfield Valley Volunteer Fire Department to help communicate with aircraft in the area on yesterday in Deerfield, Va. The pilot of an F-15 jet that crashed this week in remote Virginia mountains was killed, military officials said yesterday, bringing to a sad end an exhaustive two-day search involving more than 100 local, state and federal officials as well as volunteers. (AP Photo/The
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“The family requested time to contact their extended family,” Keefe said. “We will not release the pilot’s name until Friday. We are supporting the family the best we can and we are supporting the members of the 104th, this is a very traumatic time.” Keefe said that it will take several weeks to recover the wreckage of the aircraft and begin to determine the cause of the crash. The crash site is in the Washington National Forest near Deerfield Valley, Virginia. The crash site is between 3,000 and 4,000 feet above sea level. “The site is very remote, very scheduled and heavily wooded,” Keefe said. “It could take three weeks or longer to determine the reason for the crash and why the pilot was unable to eject. Investigators are looking to the flight data recorder.” Keefe said 30 local, state and federal agencies, as well as civilian volunteers were involved in efforts to locate the missing pilot and secure the crash scene. The air-superiority fighter is equipped with classified technology. “Today was a tough day for the Massachusetts Air National Guard,” Brig. Gen. Robert Brooks, Commander of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, told a news conference in Deerfield. Brooks said rescuers found evidence at the crash site Thursday that the pilot did not eject. When asked for specifics, he said, “We just found evidence that the ejection seat was with the aircraft.” Brooks would not comment on whether the pilot’s remains had been found, but only said, “We bring every airman home.” There were no munitions on the aircraft during the crosscountry trip to the New Orleans Naval Air Station where the aircraft was being modified with the newer radar system. Keefe said the pilot was operating the aircraft at high elevation, around 40,000 feet, to conserve fuel when the pilot declared an in-flight emergency and contact was lost. F-15s are maneuverable tactical fighters that can reach speeds up to 1,875 mph, according to the Air Force website. The F-15C Eagle entered the Air Force inventory in 1979 and
Huntington’s passage of the 2014-2015 school year budget last week makes starting school this week a much more pleasant experience, as it alleviates staff concerns over potential reductions and allows administrators to focus on education — and begin to plan next year’s budget. Some may argue that the votes of Russell, Montgomery, and Huntington were moot because the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) had already set the 1/12th budget at the amount requested for this year but the reality is that, with final approval of the fifth town, the school committee
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costs nearly $30 million, the website says. The Air Force has nearly 250 of them. Keefe said the 104th flies the newest version of the F-15c introduced into the Air Force inventory in 1986. The 104th Fighter Wing operates 18 F15-c models and two F-15 D models which are ground support fighter jets and which carry both a pilot and a weapons officer. An official safety investigation board is being convened and the investigation into the crash is ongoing. Several F-15s have crashed over the past few years in various states. In at least one, the pilot ejected safely. Causes included failure of a support structure for the jet and pilot error. In a statement from Governor Deval L. Patrick said: “This is a very sad day for the Guard and for Massachusetts. Throughout the last couple of days, as we learned the circumstances of this accident, we held out hope that the pilot would be found and returned safely to his family. Our prayers and condolences are with his family, the Wing Command and all the Members of the Massachusetts National Guard.” “I join with the men and women of the 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes in the feelings of senseless loss and profound sadness. The Barnestormers are a close knit group and are like part of the family of all of us in the greater Westfield area. When any part of that family is lost all of us mourn. My most sincere condolences to the pilot’s family, his co-workers, and fellow warriors. In war and in peace it is still a dangerous job that few do as well, or as proudly and professionally, as the members of the 104th Fighter Wing of the Massachusetts Air National Guard. God bless them all. Rest in Peace,” said Senator Don Humason (R-2nd Hampden & Hampshire District). ——— Associated Press writers Alan Suderman in Deerfield, Va., Michael Felberbaum in Richmond, Va., Brock Vergakis in Norfolk, Va., and Stephen Singer in Westfield contributed to this report.
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Dr. David Hopson retains control of the budget rather than having to get approval for line item changes from the state. Taking into consideration some of the comments from those most opposed to this year’s Gateway budget, the district will begin the process earlier and provide additional opportunities for dialogue while continuing to share information with all constituents. I hope that more people will take part in the budget development and approval process this coming year, as there will be new complications with Worthington’s potential withdrawal from the district. Our staff and students are returning to buildings and grounds that literally sparkle due to the diligent efforts of our maintenance and custodial staff. Despite a short summer, these employees have done an outstanding job of deep cleaning, maintenance, minor repairs and upgrades to the buildings and
grounds, evidence of their strong commitment and dedication to the district and our students. Our secretaries have also done extraordinary work ensuring that all of the systems that make the school day and year progress in an orderly fashion are up to date and running efficiently, and they will remain very busy as the school year begins. Our administrators have been diligently preparing for the start of the school year with course scheduling, hiring new staff, coordinating activities, and completing the many requirements placed upon schools by the state and federal governments. The technology department has also been very busy changing over management systems, complying with state and federal mandates, ensuring that all of the tech systems are working at top capacity and preparing for the onslaught of demands on our technology infrastructure that occur at the beginning of the year. And of course, our district finance staff has been closing out one fiscal year, working with the auditor, and preparing everything for the current fiscal year. In short, the many activities that occur ‘behind the scenes’ in order to allow students and staff to return and begin the school year (and continue throughout the school year) are in very capable hands and have been well executed. This has also been a very busy legislative session and several
new laws were passed that mandate even more reporting, follow-up on activities, and even potential new expenditures (so far without the additional funding required to implement) that will require even more work from those staff who continually work to fulfill all of the mandates while doing their best to keep these tedious tasks as far away from the classrooms as possible. Unfortunately, many of the mandates put into place over the past few years do impact teachers, students, and the educational process both directly and indirectly and the jury is still out on whether any of these will actually improve student learning. I am confident that our staff, whether working with students or supporting our students indirectly, are committed to the idea of helping students achieve and believe in the idea that education is one of the most important aspects of life. Let’s hope that the pendulum of support for public education once again swings towards the idea of being student-centered, supportive of the whole child, and respectful of those who dedicate their careers to working with students and away from the mechanical, rote, and standardized corporate theory of education as currently espoused by many across the country.
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Garoppolo impressive in start By TOM CANAVAN AP Sports Writer EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Rookie Jimmy Garoppolo gave Bill Belichick something to think about in his first start for the New England Patriots. Whether he did enough to win the backup job to Tom Brady remains to be seen. Garoppolo threw for 284 yards and a touchdown in going the distance, but it wasn’t good enough to keep the New York Giants from beating the Patriots 16-13 on Thursday night. “It’s one of those things I hope I look back on in a couple of years. I really learned a lot from it,” Garoppolo said. “Now I’ve got to take it and try to take the next step. Now I know what a normal week is like, preparing to start. It will only help me going forward.” The biggest reason the Patriots (2-2) finished the preseason on a losing note was Belichick. He went for a first down in his territory late and it led to Josh Brown’s game-winning 37-yard field goal with 38 seconds, capping the Giants’ first undefeated preseason since 2006. The gamble came on a fourth-and-1 from his 39 with less than three minutes to play and the score tied. Garoppolo threw his pass between two receivers and the Giants (5-0) ran off six plays to set up Brown’s third field goal. “It could have went better,” Garoppolo said. “There are some things we messed up, fixable things.” The Patriots started just two regulars and trotted on Brady to hold on the first of Stephen Gostkowski’s two field goals. Other than that he stayed on the bench for the defending AFC East champions while Garoppolo ran the plays. “It will help his development,” Belichick said. “He’s obviously got a long way to go. He learned a lot from the week.” Belichick warned against reading anything more into it, defusing speculation Garoppolo had supplanted Ryan Mallett, Brady’s backup last season, as the Patriots No. 2 quarterback. “I haven’t announced anything about any starters or anybody,” Belichick said. “Last year hasn’t anything to do with it. This year is this year.” New England opens the season a week from Sunday at Miami. The Giants, who have missed the playoffs the past two seasons, play at Detroit in a Monday night game Sept. 8. The final preseason game was left in the hands of backups for the most part. New England used regulars guard Josh Kline and safety Duron Harmon, while Giants starters played two series. All the scoring came with reserves on the field and the Patriots were more impressive, with Garoppolo leading scoring drives of 82, 61 and 59 yards. He capped the first one with a 33-yard pass to Aaron Dobson early in the second quarter for a 7-3 lead. Gostkowski had field goals of 37 and 21, with the later giving New England a 13-10 lead late in the third quarter. Brown, who beat out firstyear kicker Brandon McManus earlier this week, tied the game in the fourth quarter with a 45-yarder. He had put New York ahead 3-0 following an interception by Zack Bowman in the second quarter. Peyton Hillis, who missed three weeks with an ankle injury, scored on a 1-yard run to put the Giants A second-round pick out of Eastern Illinois, Garoppolo showed poise in his first start, completing 22 of 42 with a touchdown and an interception.
Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe was selected to be part of the 10-member Aiello Inspiration Team because he embodies “Charity, Children, Community & Health.” (Photo from hartfordmarathon.blogspot.com/)
Police Captain chosen to run with Inspiration Team By JEFF HANOUILLE Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe has been selected to be part of an exclusive team at the NU Hartford Marathon and Half Marathon in Connecticut this October. McCabe, 52, was nominated along with more than 50 others and selected by a committee to join the 10-member Aiello Inspiration Team. The 10 people chosen for the Inspiration Team embody “Charity, Children, Community & Health,” and were chosen for their contributions and dedication to inspire others. McCabe and the other nine members of the team will run in the Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K, which takes place on Saturday, Oct. 11. Each member will be profiled in New England Runner magazine and the NU Hartford Marathon race publication. As a board member and volunteer, McCabe has helped raise more than $100,000 for the Westfield Boys and Girls Club. He mentors runners through a local running club he started, volunteers as a high school cross country coach and has participated in many other marathons for charity, including the Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, the Noble 5K Road Race, Run Westfield, and the Mass Dash. Despite that impressive resume, McCabe was humbled by the news that he was selected for the Inspiration Team. “I’m not sure who nominated me, but I don’t belong on that list,” he said. “I owe everything to the people around me. Raising funds, mentoring – it takes a lot of work, and I’m lucky enough to have a core of individuals around me that are willing to support me.” NU Hartford Marathon Race Director Beth Shluger said McCabe was chosen because he “stood out as someone who demonstrated commitment to the community.” “We have over 50 nominations for this 10-member team, and every one was worthy,” Shluger said. “Mike
Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe has participated in many marathons. (File photo/Fred Gore)
Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe finishes the Run Westfield 5-K in this Westfield New file photo. McCabe will be a part of the 10-member Aiello Inspiration Team, all chosen for their contributions and dedication to inspire others. The Team will be participating in the NU Hartford Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K taking place on Saturday, Oct. 11, in Hartford, Connecticut. (File photo/Fred Gore) is one of those wonderful, wonderful stories that is an inspiration to others. By using Mike’s and the other nine people’s stories, we hope people will understand that this is not just a regular road race. The people that are out there running are doing it for bigger reasons than themselves, and they are role models for kids and adults. We hope it will inspire others.” One of McCabe’s most inspiring stories has to do with his involvement with “Sofia’s Cancer Crushers.” Massachusetts State Trooper Mike Blanchette and his wife, Agawam Police Officer Jennifer NardiBlanchette formed the team after learning that their then seven-year-old daughter, Sofia, had Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. McCabe joined the team and ran a portion of a two-day, 200-mile run from Mount Greylock to Boston to raise money to benefit the Jimmy Fund. “Kids didn’t do anything to put themselves in a disadvantaged situation,” McCabe said. “If I can help children, my role as a human being on this planet is to help.” The Hartford Marathon Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to create and manage fitness events that inspire people to be healthy and fit. Located in Glastonbury, Connecticut, the Hartford Marathon Foundation organizes nearly 42 annual athletic events, including the Hartford Marathon, and 25 training programs. For more information, visit www. HartfordMarathon.com and on Facebook at HMF Events.
Avila’s 2-out hit in 9th lifts Tigers over Yankees By NOAH TRISTER AP Baseball Writer DETROIT (AP) — Aside from one big inning, this was a forgettable series for the New York Yankees. Manager Joe Girardi’s team can’t afford many more setbacks in the race for a postseason spot. “We can’t let this gap get too big,” he said. Alex Avila hit an RBI single off the wall in right field with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, giving the Detroit Tigers a 3-2 victory over the Yankees on Thursday. New York arrived in Detroit having won five in a row before losing two of three to the Tigers. Detroit, still chasing Kansas City for the AL Central lead, pulled even with Seattle in the race for the American League’s second wild card. The Yankees are three games back.
A day after David Price gave up nine straight hits in New York’s eight-run third inning, the Tigers sent Kyle Lobstein to the mound for his first major league start. The rookie performed well, allowing one earned run in six innings. Then Detroit’s bullpen held off New York until the Tigers scored in the ninth off Shawn Kelley (2-5). Victor Martinez led off with a double through a shifted infield and Kelley walked J.D. Martinez before striking out Nick Castellanos and pinch-hitter Torii Hunter. Avila followed with a drive to right that Ichiro Suzuki couldn’t quite get to. Kelley flung his glove to the ground as soon as Avila connected. Phil Coke (2-2) got one very eventful out for the win. With two outs in the top of the ninth, Brian McCann hit a long foul ball to right field that nearly ended up being a three-run homer. Coke recovered to strike him out.
WESTFIELD, Mass. - The Framingham State Rams have been picked to win the 2014 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s volleyball championship as selected by the league’s seven coaches. The Rams took the top spot with five first place votes for 35 points. Last season, the squad finished 5-1 in conference behind 2013 MASCAC Freshman of the Year Alycia Rackliffe, who led the team with 373 kills and 44 solo blocks. Framingham State led the conference in kills per set (10.95), hitting percentage (.295) and service aces (56). Westfield State lands in second with the final two first place votes for 32 points. The 2013 MASCAC regular season and tournament champions look to repeat their success under 2013 Champion’s Choice Coach of the Year Fred Glanville. Returning for the Owls is Carolyn Cote, who named to the MASCAC AllConference squad after netting 72 kills, 41 service aces and 217 digs. Bridgewater State is slated to finish third with 24 points. Last season, the Bears finished the year 4-2 in conference play. Leading Bridgewater State was All-Conference honoree Hannah Maymon, who led the team with 281 kills which was good enough for fifth highest in the conference. Rounding out the top five are Worcester State and Salem State in fourth and fifth, respectively. The Lancers earned 23 points while the Vikings claimed 14 points. Worcester State brings back Alyssa Jasper, who was first in the conference in kills per set (3.63), second in kills (370) and fourth in hitting percentage (.249) to earn MASCAC All-Conference accolades. Salem State returns AllConference middle blocker Emily Peay, who finished 2013 with 15 solo blocks and the fourth best conference blocks per set percentage at 0.60. Closing out the 2013 poll is MCLA with 13 points and Massachusetts Maritime with six points in seventh and eighth, respectively. The Trailblazers return the duo of Sam Anderson and Rachel Mills who had 137 and 136 kills, respectively, in the 2013 season. For the Buccaneers, Emily Calnan returns after netting 81 kills and 12 solo blocks for Massachusetts Maritime last season. The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, the nation’s oldest Division III men’s and women’s playing conference, has a rich and storied tradition of competitive success while celebrating excellence in the classroom. MASCAC member schools include Bridgewater State University, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, MCLA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Salem State University, Westfield State University and Worcester State University. Two other institutions, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Plymouth State University, are affiliate members of the conference in the sports of football and men’s ice hockey, while Western Connecticut State University joined the conference as an affiliate member in football beginning in 2013. ——— ONLINE westfieldstateowls.com/news
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Any suggestions? Dear Annie: My second cousin “Susan” and I are in our 60s and have been friends since childhood. I was widowed six years ago. Susan never married. Four years ago, Susan and I started traveling together. It’s much cheaper to travel as part of a couple than solo, and we get along well. Now, however, there are a couple of problems. Susan has put on so much weight that she encroaches on my airplane seat and tour bus bench. Airplane seats are not that comfortable to begin with, and Susan takes up a good third of mine. This makes long flights very uncomfortable. I think Susan should pay for a first-class seat or two coach seats. The other problem is that Susan has taken in several stray dogs and cats, and her clothes reek of cat urine. I no longer want to share a hotel closet when we travel, because my clothes begin to smell like hers. Susan is already talking about another trip, and I don’t know how to respond. I enjoy traveling, but I cannot deal with these things anymore. Any suggestions? -- Struggling Cousin Dear Cousin: You have to tell Susan about the cat odor. She is undoubtedly so accustomed to it that she can no longer smell it. Say, “Susan, I’m sure you probably don’t notice it, but your clothes are starting to smell like your cats. Perhaps it would help to change the type of litter you use or put your clothes in a different closet.” The weight issue, however, is more sensitive. If you are willing to address it directly, gently let Susan know that her size makes travel uncomfortable for you. Consider buying your own firstclass, business class or premium economy ticket, and Susan can follow suit or sit elsewhere. Or perhaps you each could share the cost of a third seat so you have extra room. You also could suggest sitting separately on tour buses so that you can meet new friends along the way. Dear Annie: My dad is in his mid-90s. There is a woman in her early 60s who has worked for him and been a companion of his for about six months. Dad would like to ask this lady to move in with him. This isn’t particularly romantic in nature. The only thing Dad knows about the woman is that she seems to be nice and likes him. She would continue to be his employee and, in addition, would care for him in his own home. Dad wants us all to get together and discuss this matter. We are concerned about his financial situation and his health. What should we do? -- Concerned Dear Concerned: Is Dad mentally competent? Have you met this woman? There are lawyers who specialize in elder law and can draw up papers to protect Dad’s assets, regardless of the circumstances. But if the woman is essentially a live-in paid companion and caregiver, it is simply a matter of checking on Dad regularly to see that he is properly cared for. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “At a Loss for Words,” whose mother shows little interest in her daughter’s children. She says her mom “is extremely self-centered.” She wants her mother in her life, but the hurt is getting to be too much. I agree with most of your advice, but I think she should continue to invite the mother, regardless of whether she attends or not. Narcissistic people crave attention, even negative attention. Not inviting Mom allows her to think of herself as a victim of an ungrateful daughter. An invitation hurts no one, especially if the grandchildren are taught that Grandma probably won’t attend, and it prevents giving Grandma a way to show her disapproval, cause hurt and be the center of attention. -- N in N.C. Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.
HINTS FROM HELOISE Firefighting Facts Dear Heloise: My son’s preschool had FIREFIGHTERS come to the school. I stayed for the presentation and learned stuff, too, and found it very interesting. The firefighters put on all of their gear, then went to each child and shook hands (if the kid allowed). They said they did this so that in an emergency, if they had to rescue a child, the child wouldn’t be scared because he or she would know that it was a fireman. It was something I hadn’t even thought of before that day. Firefighters can look pretty scary with the mask, gear and oxygen tank! (Heloise here: Especially from a child’s height and looking up!) Another hint was what to do if the children live in a twostory house and get stuck in their room. The captain said to open the window and throw all of the toys out on the ground. As soon as the firefighters arrive, one of them walks the perimeter. If the firefighter sees a whole bunch of toys on the ground where they don’t belong, they know that someone probably is stuck in the room above. This could work for adults, too, and I thought it was valuable information to pass along! -- Shawna in San Antonio Very, very good advice, and some that I hope my readers will remember, and teach young ones! Grandparents, are you listening? -- Heloise
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Aug. 29, 2014: This year you head in a new direction with the support of a loved one. You have a way of juggling a lot of concerns at once. Remain stable and forthright with others. If you are single, you could be delighted by someone who enters your life unexpectedly. Spending time together and getting to know each other well will allow you to have a more secure perspective. If you are attached, your sweetie often wants to confide in you and spend time with you. Schedule a special vacation together, and take more trips as a couple. LIBRA can be pushy. Step back. 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) HHHHH Get past any interference quickly in the morning. Others admire your versatility and quick responses. An imaginative friend could spark your ingenuity. You’ll become more aware of the possibilities, especially with others involved. Tonight: Out among the crowds. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You’ll gain insight into a certain person in your life. Several friends or associates might inspire you to take a leap of faith. Follow their advice, and you finally will be able to clear up a restriction. A loved one will be delighted. Tonight: Enjoy some alone time. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Reach out to someone at a distance. Express your caring in a way that is meaningful to this person. Tap into your verbal skills, your innate wit and your strong ability to visualize. You’ll be able to cruise through nearly any issue with ease. Tonight: Celebrate the weekend. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Make an extra effort regarding a personal matter. You’ll receive good news that might seem almost magical. Invite several friends over for a Labor Day weekend get-together. There will be a lot of sharing about the summer. Tonight: Home is where the heart is. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Touch base with someone at a distance. You are in the mood to start this Labor Day weekend in style. Make an important call early on to make plans. Be careful with your money. Your good humor will help others move forward. Tonight: Celebrate friends and the summer. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might want to open up more to someone you really care about. Take your time so that you can discuss any reaction this person might have to what you say. Be careful with funds, as you could be subject to overspending on indulgences. Tonight: Your treat. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHHH You’ll smile at the thought of what lies ahead, yet you might be confused about which direction you should head in. Some of you might not know what you want to do about a relationship. Choose to stay present in the moment. Tonight: Time to join others. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might opt for a slow night, as you know what lies ahead. No matter what you end up doing, play it low-key. You might have something planned for the long weekend. Be more present in the moment. Tonight: Surround yourself with friends and loved ones. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might want to juggle your plans some at the last minute. You will enjoy yourself more if you do. Don’t worry about completely clearing out your desk. Leave what can wait until next week. Stop on the way home to visit with some friends. Tonight: Let the party begin. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Take a stand and honor a change in someone’s mood. You might be inspired and finally decide to make a change you have wanted to make for a long time. A partner or loved one is likely to have a fun invitation just for you. Tonight: A must appearance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Even if an invitation comes to you suddenly, there is no reason to say “no.” If you can take off at the last minute, by all means, do. Understand what is happening in a special relationship; a conversation will confirm whether you are correct. Tonight: Let the good times in. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You tend to enjoy life more
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Women’s Soccer Picked First In Preseason Poll WESTFIELD, Mass. - The Westfield State Owls have been picked to win the 2014 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference women’s soccer championship as selected by the coaches from around the league. The Owls, who earned six of seven first place votes for 48 points, return a number of key players from the 2013 squad, including MASCAC All-Conference honorees Ashleigh Chretien, Sarah Sypek, and Katy Knight.Sypek finished the season with 26 points on 12 goals and two assists while Chretein netted 11 points on two goals and seven assists. Landing in the second slot is Worcester State, which nabbed 37 points in the poll. The Lancers closed out 2013 with a trip to the MASCAC title game and ECAC Tournament appearance. Alicia Macomber led the team with 20 points on nine goals and two assists. Teammate Shelby Archer, MASCAC Second Team All-Conference honoree, returns after a four goals and eight assists effort last season. Reigning MASCAC tournament champion Bridgewater State was picked to finish third with the final two first place votes for 35 points. Tournament MVP Mackenzie Hatfield returns for the Bears after a sophomore season that saw her with 28 points on nine goals and 10 assists. Rounding out the top five are Framingham State and Salem State with 34 and 29 points, respectively. The Rams were the 2013 MASCAC regular season champions with a 6-0-1 conference record behind reigning MASCAC Player of the Year Kayla Austin. Having lost Austin to graduation, Framingham State looks to Marisa Parent, who finished the 2013 campaign with 41 points on 18 goals and five assists. Salem State ended the 2013 season with a 3-3-1 conference mark. The Vikings bring back sophomore Leah Wood, who led the team in scoring with seven
goals and was named to the MASCAC All-Conference Second Team. MCLA was selected to finish sixth in the conference with 20 points. Reigning MASCAC Freshman of the Year Natalie Caney returns to the pitch for the Trailblazers after a freshman season that tallied 17 goals and two assists for 36 points to lead the team. Closing out the 2014 pre-season poll are Fitchburg State and Massachusetts Maritime in seventh and eighth, respectively. The Falcons tallied 14 points while the Buccaneers collected seven. Fitchburg State returns Kayla Bridges, who led the team in scoring with five goals and two assists for 12 points. Massachusetts Maritime MASCAC First Team All-Conference goalie Katie Levesque returns after a 2013 campaign that saw the sophomore lead the MASCAC in saves at 175 and save percentage at .829. MCLA, Westfield State and Worcester State kickoff the 2014 season with non-conference play on August 30. The Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, the nation’s oldest Division III men’s and women’s playing conference, has a rich and storied tradition of competitive success while celebrating excellence in the classroom. MASCAC member schools include Bridgewater State University, Fitchburg State University, Framingham State University, MCLA, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Salem State University, Westfield State University and Worcester State University. Two other institutions, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and Plymouth State University, are affiliate members of the conference in the sports of football and men’s ice hockey, while Western Connecticut State University joined the conference as an affiliate member in football beginning in 2013.
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Westfield State University Men’s and Women’s 2014 Cross Country Schedule
Westfield State 2014 Women’s Soccer Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT Aug. 30 Castleton (VT) Tournament Saturday Rutgers Camden vs. Castleton Westfield vs. SUNY Oswego Aug. 31 Castleton (VT) Tournament Sunday Consolation Game Championship Game Sept. 5 Springfield College Tournament Friday Roger Williams vs. St. Lawrence, Westfield vs. Springfield Sept. 6 Springfield College Tournament Saturday Consolation Championship Wednesday Sept. 10 at Johnson & Wales Sept. 13 at Eastern Connecticut Saturday
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2014 Westfield State University Men’s Soccer Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT Aug. 30 Western New England Soccer City Shootout Saturday Westfield vs. Western New England Rhode Island College vs. Wheelock Aug. 31 Western New England Soccer City Shootout Sunday Westfield vs. Wheelock RIC vs. Western New England at Albertus Magnus College Wednesday Sept. 3 Sept. 9 WILLIAMS COLLEGE Tuesday Sept. 13 SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE Saturday Sept. 16 TRINITY COLLEGE Tuesday Saturday Sept. 20 at Fitchburg State Sept. 23 ELMS COLLEGE Tuesday Sept. 27 BRIDGEWATER STATE Saturday Saturday Oct. 4 MASS. MARITIME
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REMODELING • HOME RESTORATION • REPAIRS RFor emodeling HomeHomes RestoRation • RepaiRs ALL 1 & 2•Family Basement Finishing • Rough toCarpentry Finish Carpentry Basement Finishing • Rough to Finish Sheetrock Repairs/Texture • Bathrooms Sheetrock Repairs/Texture •Bathrooms • Sheds • Sheds Fences • All Interior/Exterior Decks••Fences Decks • All Interior/Exterior Finishes Finishes
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H Additions H Renovations H Garages -Log Cabin -Conventional H Barns H Roofing
H Basement Conversions H Decks H Porches H 3 & 4 Season Sun Rooms H Custom Sheds H Workshops H Dormers
AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR Est. 1996 David Wroblewski (413) 568-6440
Ma. Lic. # 077310
H.I.C. # 149890
QUALITY PLUMBING & HEATING Southwick, MA (413) 569-5116
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0220 Music Instruction ALICE'S PIANO STUDIO. Piano, organ and keyboard lessons. All ages, all levels. Call (413)5682176.
0220 Music Instruction WESTFIELD SCHOOL OF MUSIC offers instrumental, vocal and electronic private lessons, as well as "Happy Feet", babies, toddlers) classes. Visit our web site at: westfieldschoolofmusic .com or call at (413)642-5626.
0225 Tutoring TUTORING SERVICES offered in specialized reading instruction, especially for students with language-based learning disabilities, and executive functioning disorders. Trained in OrtonGillingham and Wilson's programs. Also have experience tutoring students in general subject areas, SAT prep, and skills and activities associated with college preparedness. Recommendations upon request. Will travel. Please e-mail (TreborYarec@yahoo.com) or call (413)244-2324 if interested.
0235 Pets THEREʼS NO PLACE LIKE HOME PET SITTING SERVICE. Vacation care, over night sittings, daily dog walks! (413)667-3684.
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PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.
100% HARDWOOD, GREEN, $140. 3 year season. $150. 1/2 0315 Tag Sales & 1/4 cords also available. Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap. CALL FOR DAILY BLANDFORD: Rt. 23. ANNUAL SPECIALS!! Wholesale Wood LABOR DAY Sale. Aug. 29thSept 1st. From 9am-5pm. SeaProducts, (304)851-7666. sonal decorations, arts & crafts, toys, games, books, clothing, A SEASONED LOG TRUCK tools, art, household items, etc. LOAD of hardwood, (at least 7 2 garages full. Clean and reascords when you process) for onable. Senior discount. only $700 plus (depends on delivery distance). Call CHRIS at (413)454-5782. Southampton: WESTFIELD: 113 PLEASANT ST. August 30+31. 9am-4pm. Multi-family. Woodworking tools, AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD. furniture, sewing stuff. No early Seasoned and green. Cut, split, birds. delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount. Call (413)848-2059, (413)530-4820. SOUTHWICK: 238 FEEDING HILLS RD. Thurs/Fri, Aug. SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. 2 8 & 2 9 t h , D o w n - s i z i n g ! (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For Something for everyone. French p r i c e s c a l l K e i t h L a r s o n collectibles, interesting house(413)537-4146. hold items, nice furniture.
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WESTFIELD: 11 ST. PAUL ST. 8/29-8/31. 8am-4pm. Salt-water tackle, tools, furniture, housewares, books, fabric.
WESTFIELD: 49 TAYLOR AVE. Fri/Sat/Sun, August 29,30,31. 9am-3pm. Stamp collection, miscellaneous household items, baby things, twin bed with head/foot board.
WESTFIELD: 280 LOCKHOUSE RD. August 29,30,31 & 9/1. Whole house! Something for everyone.
WESTFIELD: 155 YEOMAN 0340 Apartment AVE. August 29&30. 9am-3pm. H o u s e h o l d , m i s c e l l a n e o u s, items, collectibles, toys. Total WEST SPRINGFIELD: 2 Bedroom, Living room, Dining room. clean-out! No pets. Utilities not included. WESTFIELD: 351 Hillside Road. $750 per month. 413-848-1418. MOVING SALE. Fri/Sat/Sun, 9AM-3PM. New Sun Beam microwave, 49" TV, large oak cab- WESTBRIDGE MANOR TOWNinet, yard Madonna and much HOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 more. 562-5548. bath, full basement, washer/dryer hookup. $800/month plus utilWESTFIELD: 20 STERLING ST. ities. (413)562-2295. FridaySaturday Aug. 29th/30th. 8am-3pm. Household items, home computer, paint ball gun, clothes, dining room table and B E A U T I F U L 2 B E D R O O M chairs. Something for everyone. TOWNHOUSE in Westfield, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water inWESTFIELD: 47 COUNTRY cluded. Very reasonable heat CLUB DR. August 29,30,31. cost. Sorry no pets. Call for Fri/Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 10am- more information (860)4853pm. Multi-family tag sale. If you 1216. Equal Housing Opportunlike angels, crystal, Precious ity. Moments, NASCAR, household goods and furniture...this is the tag sale for you! Plus much, WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartmuch more! ment. $640/month includes heat and hot water. No dogs, non smoker. Credit check required. Available immediately. (413)5390463.
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Restorations, decks, roofing, garages, area. Painting, staining, house wash- removal, hedge/tree trimming, additions. Free estimates, 10% senior mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! SERV- Lawncare, interior/exterior. WallM&M coverings. A.B.C. - CARPENTER/Builder 18 years ing, discount. Call Dave, (413) 568-6440. (413)579-1639. esti- YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush experience. Licensed and insured. Com- Commercial/residential. ICES-20 Years serving theFree Westfield mates. Insured. References. Mass plete restoration services/repairs; decks, area. Painting, staining, house wash- removal, hedge/tree trimming, roofing, garages, additions. Free esti- Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate Masonry ing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. BRUNO10%ANTICO BUILDING RE- job too small !! mates, senior discount. Call Dave,
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A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home FRESH START PAINTING. Certified Decor help. Interior painting andpaintwalllead renovator. Interior/exterior ing. Powerspecializing washing. Wallpapering. 30 papering, in faux finishes. years + experience. Charlie (413)313Servicing the area over 12 years. Call 8084. Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, Landscaping/Lawn Care (413)626-8880.
JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, susPAUL CONSTRUCTION. pendedMAYNARD ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, needs. decks,(413)386stairs, All your carpentry interior/exterior painting, plumbing. 4606. Did ok. yourAllwindows with the Small jobs types of fail professional work weather? done since 1985.another Call year! Joe, cold Don't wait (413)364-7038.
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Masonry
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Home Maintenance PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including getting rid of that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749.
WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM. Kitchen and bath. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)2504811. WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.
WESTFIELD, BROAD STREET. 3 room, 1 bedroom carriage house apartment. On site parking, washer/dryer hookups. Storage. $725/month. (413)5622295.
Westfield: 1 Bdrm apartment. First floor with porch. Historic house. Living Room is 33' x 13'. Off Court St. $750 per month. Includes: heat/hot water. Tenant pays electric. Sorry, no pets, no smoking. 12 month lease, first/last. 562-5768
0355 House Rental WESTFIELD: Noble Hospital area. 2-bedroom, 2 bath home. 2 car garage, washer/dryer. No utilities, no dogs, non-smoking. $1200. First/last security. Available Immediately. 485-8406
Plumbing & Heating
Tractor Services
NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVleveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or material. Mowing andservice. mainteICES. gravel Professional, reliable nance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging. MA Lic.work #PL31893-J. Certified WeldLoader & loam spread. (413)569-6920, (413)530-5430. ing. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land
Tractor ServicesFirewood, Log Clearing, Excavating. Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.
JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock AMERICAN TREE &Mowing SHRUB. and/or gravel material. andProfesmaintesional fertilizing, planting, pruning, canance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging. bling and removals. Free estimates, Loader work & loam spread.call (413)569-6920, fully insured. Please Ken 5690469. (413)530-5430.
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Call Paul for replacement windows. work. Call (413)822-0739. Many new features available. Windows are built in CT. All windows installed by Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Con- LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping struction. My name is on my work. needs. Also, bobcat & snowplowing services. (413)626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com
JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, susJIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior dispended ceilings, restoration services, count. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceil- doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682. ings, home improvements and remod- Small jobs ok. All types of professional eling. Licensed and insured. Call work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038. (413)262-9314.
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ing. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 Extensive references, fully licensed & years + experience. Charlie (413)313insured in MA. & CT. www.delreo- 8084. CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. homeimprovement.com Call Gary All your carpentry needs. (413)386- cleanups, lawn service, mulching, Delcamp 4606. Did(413)569-3733. your windows fail with the retaining walls, excavating, decks,
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Upholstery Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.
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0370 Office Space WESTFIELD 82 BROAD STREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room office suite available. Utilities included. Call (413)562-2295.
0375 Business Property MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.
0390 Homes For Sale
WESTFIELD SPACIOUS VICTORIAN 7-Rm, 4-Br, 2-Bath 1868 sq.ft. All restored inside. Cozy yard, gas heat. 39 Pochassic St. $152,900 by owner/broker. 454-4253
0410 Mobile Homes CHICOPEE: 2 bedrooms, 12' x 42', end lot. Large deck 5' x 28'. Beautiful garden. Appliances. $29,900. Call (413)593-9961. DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM
0440 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. JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing & maintenance of fields and lawn maintenance. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, (413)530-5430.