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In all nine councilors attended the CPC discussion. Pictures are Councilors Cindy C. Harris, Andrew K. Surprise and WIlliam Onyski, and DPW Director David Billips. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Community Preservation Committee acts on Rail Trail funding

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – The Community Preservation Committee considered the City of Westfield’s request for $250,000 for design work on the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail in front of a room full of city councilors and Rail Trail supporters on Thursday. While the discussion was mostly supportive and ultimately victorious, concerns were raised about the legality of using CPA funds for the work.

CPC Chair Joe Muto opened the meeting asking if anyone wanted to speak on items other than those on the agenda. Ward 4 Councilor Mary O’Connell, one of nine councilors attending the meeting, asked if people would be allowed to speak on agenda items as they came up, and Muto said they would.

City planner Jay Vinskey gave an update on available Community Preservation Act funds, which amounted to $315,000 in the undesignated category, and $50,000 each in Open Space, Historic and Housing. CPC vice chair

Thomas E. Sharp asked what percentage match for CPA funds was included in the Governor’s budget for the next fiscal year, to which Vinskey replied 15%. He said originally the state matched the CPA funds at 100%.

Sharp replied that there were significant requests in front of the committee that could spend all the remaining funds. He said he was concerned that the funds would not be replenished at a very great level.

“We always looked at the state match as gravy. There is enough to cover what’s before you right now,” Vinskey said.

Muto then opened the Rail Trail discussion, inviting Jeremy Cigal, assistant civil engineer to speak on behalf of city engineer Mark Cressotti, who was away. Cigal said there were five bridges in the Rail Trail, one on East Main Street, bridges crossing side streets and a historic bridge over Elm Street with 20 feet in width. He said work began this week on the railroad bridge over the Westfield

River.

“We’re right up against a timeline. If we don’t get the design done, we’ll be bumped,” Cigal said, referring to the $6.25 million state and federal match for the central portion of the trail, currently slated for 2019.

Cigal went on to say the $250,000 before the committee was for this year to keep them moving. He said the design work included a list of things the state won’t pay for, including lighting, amenities and right of way easements. He also said there would be additional work at a similar cost to the city for the next two years. He said the first year of funding would be dedicated to design work, the second year to design and right of way, and the third year to construction. Cigal referred to a letter sent to the committee by the city, which asserted that the Rail Trail fit well with the goals of the CPA. “Would you expect to come back here for three consecutive years for the funds,” asked Vincent Olinski, the Parks and Recreation

Clean out efforts underway at Park Street home

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—Efforts to clean out a home where two people died during a fire last month are underway, according to Westfield director of public health Joe Rouse.

Rouse gave an update on the emergency condemnation and clean out of a home at 40 Park St., during a board of health meeting yesterday. The home had an emergency condemnation placed on it by the health department June 30 and required emergency clean out, according to the condemnation. Clean out was expected to finish by July 13 and a second assessment of the home will be done by the end of the week to determine if further work is necessary.

“It was in unsanitary condition,” Rouse said of the property following the meeting.

The property had a fire on June 16, and according to a press release sent out by the state fire marshal: “The fire started on the kitchen gas stove top at about 2:30 in the afternoon. On top of the stove was a power strip, underneath a pile of possessions. Whether the materials were ignited by the normal heat emitted by the power strip, a failure of the power strip, or by the gas pilot light, cannot be definitively determined, but the fire is considered accidental.

Two people in the home, Mary Woodworth, 92, and Theresa Woodworth, 54, died because of the fire, after Westfield Fire personnel and the state fire marshal reported the lack of working smoke detectors and an array of items and clutter that impaired rescue efforts.

“The house was filled with excessive clutter that not only trapped the victims inside, but also made it difficult for firefighters to gain See Park Street Home, Page 3

The home at 40 Park St. Westfield where a fire took the lives of two women. (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

Smoke detectors with installation being provided to residents

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The Westfield Fire Department, along with the American Red Cross and the Westfield Council on Aging (COA), are working together to get more working smoke detectors in homes this month.

The three entities are having a “Smoke Detector Blitz,” as Tina Gorman, director for the COA called it, on July 24. The event will be taking place to try and put working smoke detectors in homes in Westfield that need them, specifically

homes that were built prior to 1975.

Sign-up is through the COA and although that is scheduled to end today, July 14, Gorman said that people can still sign up through the end of next week.

“This is a huge opportunity for us to get smoke detectors in homes that need them,” Westfield Fire Deputy Chief Eric Bishop, said.

The groups will be installing into homes 10-year sealed smoke detectors for free that are provided by the American Red Cross, similar to the ones that were installed during an event ear-

lier this year at the Hampton Village on Southampton Road. During that event, Gorman said that approximately 40 smoke detectors were installed.

According to a flyer for the event provided by Gorman, you are eligible for the smoke detectors if your home was built before 1975 and your smoke detectors are older than 10 years old.

“We’re really trying to target those older homes that either don’t have any detectors at all or are rendered pretty See Smoke Detector, Page 8

Commission member on the committee, to which Cigal replied they would.

“I feel the return on the investment is significant funding coming back, something we always pursue,” Muto said. He also said he would like to see signage on the trail that CPC funds were used.

A discussion followed concerning the appropriateness of using CPA funds for the design work on the trail. Vinskey said several communities have used CPA funds in the same way. Cigal said the city’s Law Department had been consulted, and concurred. Vinskey also said that prior to 2012, CPA funds would not have been allowed for use on parks not purchased with CPA funds, but the laws had changed.

“This is certainly a project everyone is in favor of, I just want to make sure nobody comes back at us,” said Historical Commission representative Cynthia P. Gaylord.

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Code enforcement officer to begin soon

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—The city will be getting some additional help for code enforcement this week, according to Mayor Brian Sullivan.

Sullivan said that the position of code enforcement officer will be starting this week after it was not cut from the city’s budget two weeks ago. While no one has been officially named to the position, Sullivan said that he knows who he would like to perform the task, which will be Westfield Mayor Brian Sullivan through the Westfield Police Department.

The position will be used to help improve enforcement and compliance of codes and ordinances throughout the city, which has had some complaints in recent history.

“The city had one years ago and over time it was eliminated from the budget,” Sullivan said. “I thought it was something that we needed to reenact and get back on the street.”

The position will be used to enforce a number of city ordinances and codes, from building to health department to zoning to animal control to water bans and more.

“Some of the areas that he’s going to concentrate on are building code, unregistered vehicles, some of the issues that city councilors have been talking about for a while that they can’t really enforce,” Sullivan said.

In addition, Sullivan noted that the city’s building inspector is currently drawing up a list of areas within the city that have become a problem for the city recently, which will also be focused on.

According to Sullivan, the position is being funded through community development block grants that are available through the city’s community development office.

However, in spite of the funding coming from there, it will be a position filled through the Westfield Police Department and Chief of Police John Camerota.

The position will not be full-time and scheduling will be done by Camerota, as well, Sullivan said. In addition, the position would require additional training, which may be alleviated if the correct person is chosen.

“There would have to be training in our own codes and ordinances so they know what the legal qualifications are, and we do have a person who is very educated in that,” Sullivan said.

Sullivan also said that the new code enforcement officer may train others in code enforcement, which could allow the city to maintain the position going forward.

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Lake Management discusses progress of personal watercraft policy

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – At Thursday night’s Lake Management meeting, the committee gave an update on the personal watercraft policy on the North Pond portion of Congamond Lake.

Lake Management member Eric Mueller addressed the fact there has been no progress moving forward with the state. As the Westfield News first reported on this matter back on May 26, Congamond Lake Harbormaster and Southwick Police Chief David Ricardi announced that personal watercraft was no longer prohibited on North Pond.

However, since late May, the exact policy has been up in the air.

According to Lake Management, anything related to Congamond Lake they report to Massachusetts DEP (Department of Environmental Protection). Since Ricardi got his ruling from the Environmental Police, Mueller mentioned that there has been major confusion that needs to be cleared up.

“The challenge from a legal perspective is that two state agencies have now given conflicting answers,” said Mueller.

The answer that Lake Management wants to receive is not only if personal watercraft is prohibited or not on North Pond, but also how Congamond Lake is depicted. The Environmental Police told Ricardi that Congamond Lake is considered to be a “great pond” consisting of three basins connected by channels. But, the other possibility could be that each body of water on Congamond Lake is taken into account separately, which is what Lake Mangement says that Mass DEP goes by.

Under Ch. 90 law, a body of water in Massachusetts has to have a minimum of 75 acres of water in order to have personal watercraft operating on that particular part of the lake.

With North Pond having roughly 50 acres, the official decision would affect that ruling one way or the other, but for now, that answer is unknown.

“We don’t know what is the correct answer to the question,” said Mueller.

Despite Lake Management saying that they will continue to look for the right answer to this issue, Mueller doesn’t see it being fully resolved any time soon.

“Because of the way this is churning, we are not getting an answer this year,” said Mueller.

Be sure to continue to follow the Westfield News for any updates that may occur with this issue.

Lake Management is actively trying to find out what the exact policy is for personal watercraft on North Pond.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, July 14, the 195th day of 2017. There are 170 days left in the year.

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n July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.

In 1945, Italy formally declared war on Japan, its former Axis partner during World War II.

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In 1966, the city of Chicago awoke to the shocking news that eight student nurses had been brutally slain during the night in a South Side dormitory. Drifter Richard Speck was convicted of the mass killing and condemned to death, but had his sentence reduced to life in prison, where he died in 1991.

In 1798, Congress passed the Sedition Act, making it a federal crime to publish false, scandalous or malicious writing about the United States government.

In 1881, outlaw William H. Bonney Jr., alias “Billy the Kid,” was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in Fort Sumner in present-day New Mexico.

In 1913, Gerald Rudolph Ford Jr., the 38th president of the United States, was born Leslie Lynch King Jr. in Omaha, Nebraska.

In 1917, CBS newsman Douglas Edwards, who in 1948 became network television’s first nightly news anchor, was born in Ada, Oklahoma.

In 1921, Italian-born anarchists Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti were convicted in Dedham, Massachusetts, of murdering a shoe company paymaster and his guard.

(Sacco and Vanzetti were executed six years later.)

In 1933, all German political parties, except the Nazi Party, were outlawed. Cartoon character Popeye the Sailor made his movie debut in the Fleischer Studios animated short, “Popeye the Sailor.”

In 1958, the army of Iraq overthrew the monarchy.

In 1976, Jimmy Carter won the Democratic presidential nomination at the party’s convention in New York.

In 1980, the Republican national convention opened in Detroit, where nominee-apparent Ronald Reagan told a welcoming rally he and his supporters were determined to “make America great again.”

In 1999, race-based school busing in Boston came to an end after 25 years.

TEN YEARS AGO: North Korea told the United States it had shut down its nuclear reactor, hours after a ship cruised into port loaded with oil promised in return for the country’s pledge to disarm.

Former presidents, fellow first ladies and about 1,800 other people attended a private funeral in Austin, Texas, for Lady Bird Johnson, the widow of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

FIVE YEARS AGO: A suicide bomber blew himself up among guests at a wed-

ding hall in northern Afghanistan, killing 23 people, including a prominent ex-Uzbek warlord turned lawmaker who was the father of the bride. Nick Buckles, the boss of British security group G4S, went on BBC Television to say he was sorry that his company had bungled the contract to help protect the upcoming 2012 London Olympic Games.

ONE YEAR AGO: Terror struck Bastille Day celebrations in the French Riviera city of Nice (nees) as a large truck plowed into a festive crowd, killing 86 people in an attack claimed by Islamic State extremists; the driver was shot dead by police.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Harry Dean Stanton is 91. Actress Nancy Olson is 89.

Former football player and actor Rosey Grier is 85. Actor Vincent Pastore is 71. Music company executive Tommy Mottola is 69. Rock musician Chris Cross (Ultravox) is 65.

Actor Jerry Houser is 65. Actor-director Eric Laneuville is 65. Actor Stan Shaw is 65. Movie producer Scott Rudin is 59. Singer-guitarist Kyle Gass is 57. Country musician Ray Herndon (McBride and the Ride) is 57. Actress Jane Lynch is 57. Actor Jackie Earle Haley is 56. Actor Matthew Fox is 51. Rock musician Ellen Reid (Crash Test Dummies) is 51.

Rock singer-musician Tanya Donelly is 51. Actress Missy Gold is 47. Olympic gold medal snowboarder Ross Rebagliati is 46. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tameka Cottle (Xscape) is 42. Country singer Jamey Johnson is 42. Hip-hop musician taboo (Black Eyed Peas) is 42. Actor Scott Porter is 38. Rock singer Dan Smith (Bastille) is 31. Actress Sara Canning (TV: “The Vampire Diaries”) is 30. Rock singer Dan Reynolds (Imagine Dragons) is 30.

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Margaret Terkelsen, assistant animal control operations manager, spends play time with “Bear.”

‘Bear,’ and others await future family members

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent TUESDAY, JULY 18 WESTFIELD – Two hand-raised pigeons are currently calling the Westfield Animal Shelter home – along with 10 dogs and 15 felines – all needing a forever home.

While pigeons tend to fall into a more exotic category for the WESTFIELD: shelter, it is not unusual to also find chickens, ferrets and turtles Planning Board at 7 pm also needing a new home.

“The pigeons were hanging out at someone’s home for a week so we received a call,” said Margaret Terkelsen, assistant animal WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 control operations manager. “The pigeons had bands on their ankles so we knew they couldn’t survive in the wild.”

For Terkelsen, she too has a pigeon for a pet so she says it is not uncommon for area residents to consider one for adoption.

HUNTINGTON: “I have a large pen and also use my kitchen when the pigeon Veterans’ Agent at 2:30 pm needs to spread its wings,” she said, adding her other pets include zebra finches, beta fish and a female Staffordshire-Bull BLANDFORD: Terrier mix.

Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm While pigeons may not be at the top of everyone’s adoption list, animals are arriving and departing on any given day at the Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm shelter on Apremont Way. Finance Committee at 7 pm “Bear,” a 5-year-old Corgi-Sheltie mix, was among the dogs looking forlorn on Thursday morning in their kennels as CHESTER: Terkelsen and Lori Charette, operations manager, had just finMunicipal Electric Light Meeting at 7 pm ished the morning routine of walking, feeding and engaging in play time with all of the residents.

“Bear was surrendered a few weeks ago and after we complete a thorough behavioral assessment, we hope he will be THURSDAY, JULY 20 adopted,” said Terkelsen, as she gave him some one-on-one time in the outdoor pen.

Terkelsen noted it is policy to ensure that all animals are safe BLANDFORD: to adopt since it would be detrimental for the animal to be Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm returned to the shelter.

“Unless an animal is sick and we cannot treat it, we do not euthanize any animals,” said Terkelsen, adding there is no time limit for an animal to be in the shelter.

In addition to “Bear,” the shelter currently has several dogs awaiting adoption including “Bobby,” a young male American Bulldog, “Tamale,” a female Chihuahua, “Molly,” a female Pit Bull Terrier, and “Marathon,” a male Bichon Frise. Cats available for adoption include “Sansa,” a female Domestic Short Hair, “Dallas,” a male Domestic Medium Hair, and “Boris and Natasha,” both Domestic Short Hairs. Since strays change daily, it is recommended to visit the shelter’s website for an updated list of adoptees.

When Charette and Terkelsen have finished the basic morning routines – there are always phone calls to answer, emails to follow up on, and police dispatch messages to address, as well as welcoming area residents into the shelter so they can see the animals available for adoption.

“Volunteers are especially needed at 8 a.m. each morning,” FEEDING HILLS — Sunday, August 6, 2017 Rain or said Terkelsen, noting that it is important for all of the animals shine at the Oak Ridge Golf Club, Feeding Hills, MA. to be able to stretch and relieve themselves as soon as possible.

“We welcome volunteers who are willing to assist us with walkRegistration begins at 11:30am with the Shotgun start at ing the dogs and cleaning their kennels first thing in the morn12:30. The cost is $100.00 per player and includes golf, cart, ing,” said Terkelsen. lunch, dinner, and prizes. Come for dinner for only $25.00.

As the day progresses, both women find themselves in a variHole Sponsorship—donation of $50.00 to become a hole ety of roles, including dispensing medications if necessary, drivsponsor your pet’s or loved one’s name. Register on or ing animals to veterinarian appointments, posting “found” and before July 15, 2017 return registration/sponsorship form “relinquished” animals on Facebook, answering neighbor comwith check or money order (payable to Marie Boccasile). plaints, issuing dog licenses, ensuring animals have their midMail to Marie Boccasile 11 Second Avenue Westfield, MA afternoon fun time, and handling adoptions – among many other 01085. For more information please contact Marie at (413) duties including laundry. For Charette and Terkelsen, there is 564-0589 or marieboccasile@gmail.com never a dull moment and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

“I like helping out animals that need my help,” said Terkelsen, who has worked at the shelter for two years, adding that before the shelter is closed for the day, animals receive their feedings and end of day exercises.

For individuals who might not be able to volunteer their time SOUTHWICK — Water/Sewer bills are due August 1, 2017 during shelter hours, donations are always welcomed including and 2018 Transfer Station Stickers are available. The 2017 bleach, laundry detergent, trash bags (13-gallon and contractor stickers will expire June 30, 2017. To sign up for ebilling and size for road kill) and cat litter. pay online please visit www.southwickma.org scroll to the botThe shelter, across from Barnes Airport, is open to the public tom of the page and link onto Online Bill Payment. The on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from Treasurer/Collector/Clerk’s office hours are Monday through noon to 4 p.m., and is closed Thursday and Sunday.

Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Adoption fees are $165 for dogs and $125 for cats. All of the animals are spayed or neutered and up-to-date on their vaccinations, are blood tested and microchipped.

When it comes to 21st century multimedia Terkelsen added that any platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot. dog being adopted over the age of six months must also obtain It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News a dog license which ensures a way to trace the animal either has been providing readers with “hyper local” CITY OF WESTFIELD TOWN OF SOUTHWICK

by Animal Control or by the news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and Police Department. the Hilltowns all along.

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Mobil 2.20 associated with the impound181 Elm St Mobil 2.25day out, ment of their animal. For stray The Westfield News But, day in and 600 College Highway Cumberland Farmsprovides consistant coverage cats, there is a hold for three 2.20 of the stories you 1134 Southampton Rd. days before moving forward need to know about, that are important to your with adoptions. For stray dogs, *CASH there is a city ordinance of a http://thewestfieldnews.com/gasbuddy-prices city, town, neighborhood and home.

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For area residents who have lost a pet, call the animal control officer as soon as possible at (413) 564-3129. “The ani62 School Street • Westfield, MA 01085 • (413) 562-4181 mal control service is available 24/7 including holidays,” said The Original Terkelsen.

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Attention Southwick Residents

entry to the home to attempt a rescue and to fight the fire,” according to the press release.

According to the emergency condemnation, the home has “[f]ire and water damaged material, rotting food and organic material, accumulation of trash, refuse and debris…Infestation of insects due to unsanitary conditions.”

These were also the findings that were given to qualify the habitation as unfit and “of immediate danger.”

Rouse said that the department wanted to act so that there would not be any further impact on neighbors, such as odors or infestations into their homes.

Also regarding neighbors, Rouse said that they have been helpful to the city, including watching the property, and wanted to commend them.

“The neighbors have been very patient and supportive,” he said.

In order to fund the efforts to clean the property, which is being done by SERVPRO Industries, Inc., Rouse said that the department had to ask for an emergency appropriation of funds, which totaled just under $10,000.

He said that Mayor Brian Sullivan had to do an immediate consideration of the request and city council voted to approve it July 6.

Rouse said that in order to later recoup the funds, the city will be placing a lien upon the home, and eventually when the home is sold the city will get the money back.

And although it has not been determined if hoarding was definitively an issue at the home, Rouse said that if anyone is concerned about someone they know who may be dealing with a possible hoarding issue, they can contact the health department.

“If you have a relative or neighbor with a possible hoarding issue, we will do what we can to investigate and see what we can do,” he said.

He added that the health department, although not an agency that would treat people, does have a number of contacts for those who need or want help.

The health department can be reached at (413) 572-6210.

The home at 40 Park St. Westfield where a fire took the lives of two women. (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

24th Annual Glasgow Lands Scottish Festival NORTHAMPTON — On Saturday, July 15th beautiful Look Park in Northampton comes alive with Highland dancers, Highland pipers and drummers, a clan parade, sheep herding, Scottish dogs and other animals, wool spinners and weavers and lively Celtic music. Celebrate your Scottish heritage – real or coveted – with kilt-wearing, tree-tossing Scotsmen at the Highland athletic games and delight in plates piled high with scones, shortbread, bridies or meat pies. There will be 21 pipe bands competing with over 300 pipers and drummers marching in opening ceremonies. Come celebrate the second largest Scottish Festival in New England, and the only one in Massachusetts. The day’s events run from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. with the music continuing until 9:30 pm. Held Rain Or Shine.

Look Park is located at 300 North Main St., Florence, MA. Tickets: $16.00, Children 6-12 $5.00, Children under 6 Free

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50th Reunion Announced for Tech High Class of 1967 Technical High – Springfield, MA, Class of 1967 will hold its 50th Class Reunion from September 29 to October 1, 2017. A full weekend of exciting activities are being planned for this significant milestone with a dinner banquet and live entertainment set for Saturday evening September 30 at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield, MA. If anyone is aware of classmates who may not have heard about the reunion, either send us their name and contact info or have them email Carolyn or Pam and the Reunion Committee will follow through. Names and information should be emailed to 1967Tech50th@gmail.com.

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Letter to the Editor

Hello Ward 3, and the rest of Westfield.

Some good things are happening in Ward 3. To start with my thanks goes out to Casey Berube and his team, they were all over the lower ward filling pot holes and saving us from the cost of fixing our front ends, and replacing tires. Today on my walk there are road crews out most of the way up School and Jefferson Streets getting some important work done. Really folks, we have a great DPW teams. Though no longer a Councilor, I still get from them; if they have a problem, Brian could you check on this as it is slowing or obstructing our work and usually I can help. They appreciate the praise, and why not, they get the work done that we need to be done. I used to hear from city workers that they were stunned to see in my column or editorials someone saying something nice.

That is sad. They work hard for us, do their best, even when under staffed, and equipped. Anyway, next: The work on the old railroad bridge from the bike way on the levee is coming along. Locals have told me they are glad, as the bridge crossing can be dangerous, and from the kids, they are happy to know their quick way to the North side is going to re-open. While I am NOT the kind of person who favors the over the top solutions, something that serves our community is important. We work hard, pay our taxes, and often get stuck with something that other people get to enjoy.

Lastly, those abutting Whitney Park, including those on Congress and other riverside streets, I have noticed several charcoal fire places in or very near the woods. 1 even had a pile of fire wood next to it. I have reported it to the police, and Parks and Recreation.

OK, as so many of you have said it is hard to get things done. From one source: this a wetland, so why worry? My response: yes, a wetland with a lot of dead trees, and shrubs.

If a fire starts it could wreak some havoc on some home owners. At the time my recommendation was to install those charcoal cookers as at Stanley Park. That would make it safer, and make the park more family friendly. But, that got caught up in the controversy over fire pits used at home, and a lot of missinformation. So the idea over public safety got lost in that fight. But, I am still pushing for it, but as, no longer on the Council, I could use your help. Another comment was that this happens at night. Another simple recommendation then was to put up a gate to stop access. There is one problem, the driveway going to a couple of homes on Shepard St., but that could be easily remedied, by where you put it. Then: you cannot put it on the levee. The Corps of Engineers told me it is up to Flood Commission. But, as they say no, I see electric poles on the levee, I see a whole lot of stuff for the bike path. I see signs at the top and bottom of the entry and exit. Oh well, I will keep trying to get a low cost way to maybe save lives, and homes.

Promise. But, here too I could use your help; the power of persuasion in an election year where it is a far greater tool. Try your At Large Candidates…ask them if your lives and property are important enough or worth a little in costs to secure the park? Anyway, always a pleasure talking with you folks.

Your former Ward 3 City Councilor, Brian Hoose. brhoose@comcast.net

President maintains ‘nothing happened’ in Russian sit-down

By MARY CLARE JALONICK and ERIC TUCKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday defended his son's meeting with a Russian lawyer, characterizing it as standard campaign practice and maintaining that "nothing happened" as a result of the June 2016 sit-down.

The remarks in Paris during a joint news conference with French President Emmanuel Macron came even though Trump's own FBI pick has said the authorities should be alerted to requests for such meetings during a campaign and even after Donald Trump Jr. said he would rethink his own conduct in agreeing to the gathering in the first place.

"I think from a practical standpoint most people would've taken that meeting. It's called opposition research, or even research into your opponent," Trump said.

Trump Jr. released emails this week from 2016 in which he appeared eager to accept information from the Russian government that could have damaged Hillary Clinton's campaign. The emails were sent ahead of a Trump Tower meeting with a Russian lawyer that Trump's former campaign manager, Paul Manafort, and Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, also attended.

Asked about the meeting Thursday, Trump said "politics is not the nicest business in the world" and that it's standard for candidates to welcome negative information about an opponent. In this case, he added, "nothing happened from the meeting, zero happened from the meeting."

Trump's comments stood in contrast to the position of his nominee for FBI director, Christopher Wray, who at his confirmation hearing Wednesday was asked what candidates should do if they're told a foreign government wants to help by offering damaging information about an opponent.

"Any threat or effort to interfere with our elections from any nation-state or any non-state actor," Wray said, "is the kind of thing the FBI would want to know."

Trump Jr. himself said in a Fox News interview Tuesday night that "in retrospect I probably would have done things a little differently."

Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said he would call on Trump Jr. to testify as part of an investigation into Russian meddling in last year's election and would subpoena him if necessary.

Witnesses who refuse to comply with subpoenas risk being held in contempt.

Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said he wants Trump Jr. to testify "pretty soon," perhaps as early as next week. He wouldn't say what he wants to hear from Trump Jr., but said members aren't restricted "from asking anything they want to ask." The panel's top Democrat, California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, had also called on Trump Jr. to testify.

A lawyer for Donald Trump Jr. did not immediately respond to a message seeking comment. A spokesman for the Senate Judiciary Committee said the letter hasn't been sent.

The Judiciary Committee is one of several congressional panels investigating Russian meddling in the U.S. election, along with Special Counsel Robert Mueller. U.S. intelligence agencies have accused the Russian government of meddling through hacking in last year's election to benefit Trump and harm Clinton, and authorities are exploring potential coordination between Moscow and the Trump campaign.

Virginia Sen. Mark Warner, the top Democrat on the Senate intelligence committee, has also said he'd like to hear from Trump Jr. and said the panel has requested documents from him. But committee chairman, Republican Sen. Richard Burr of North Carolina, hasn't said whether the secretive committee will call him in. Trump Jr. tweeted Monday that he was "happy to work with the committee to pass on what I know."

It's unclear whether Trump Jr. would be as eager to testify before the Judiciary panel, which generally conducts open hearings. The Senate intelligence committee interviews many of its witnesses behind closed doors, though it has held an unusual number of open hearings as

part of the Russia probe.

The June 9 meeting involved a lawyer, Natalia Veselnitskaya, who was described to Trump Jr. in emails as a "Russian government attorney" who had damaging information on Clinton.

Trump, apparently referencing an article in The Hill newspaper that said the Justice Department had enabled the attorney to be in the country, suggested Thursday "she was here" because of former Attorney General Loretta Lynch.

As an attorney, Veselnitskaya was involved in a Justice Department lawsuit against a Russian investment law firm where her access to the U.S. became an issue.

In a January court hearing in New York, an assistant United States attorney said the federal government had bypassed the normal visa process and granted a "type of extraordinary permission" so that her client could be in the U.S. to testify in the case. The government, the lawyer said, "made the further accommodation of allowing his Russian lawyer into the country to assist."

In a statement, Lynch said she had no knowledge of Veselnitskaya's travel.

"The State Department issues visas, and the Department of Homeland Security oversees entry to the United States at airports," the statement said.

Also Thursday, the Justice Department released a heavily redacted page from Attorney General Jeff Sessions' security clearance application in response to a government watchdog group's lawsuit.

The application page asks whether Sessions, a senator before joining the Trump administration, or anyone in his immediate family had contact within the past seven years with a foreign government or its representatives. There's a "no" box checked. The rest of the answer is redacted.

The department had already acknowledged that Sessions omitted from his form meetings he had with foreign dignitaries, including the Russian ambassador. A department spokesman said Sessions had been told that routine encounters as part of Sessions' Senate duties didn't have to be included on the form.

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By DONNA CASSATA and ERICA WERNER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — If congressional Republicans succeed in repealing and replacing the Obama-era health law, expect a big Rose Garden celebration with President Donald Trump taking credit.

If they fail? Trump has already indicated he will hold Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell responsible, setting up an intraparty blame game that could be devastating for the GOP. “After all of these years of suffering thru ObamaCare, Republican Senators must come through as they have promised!” Trump said in a tweet early Friday while in Paris.

Trump has made it clear that the onus for delivering a major Republican achievement and fulfilling seven years of those promises is on the six-term Kentucky senator, who is battlehardened by legislative negotiating — and not on the president and author of “The Art of the Deal.”

“Mitch has to pull it off. He’s working very hard. He’s got to pull it off,” Trump said in an interview for the Christian Broadcasting Network’s “The 700 Club.”

Trump has cast himself as a bystander in the monthslong process. “I will be at my desk, pen in hand!” he tweeted Friday as he described the wait to sign a bill erasing much of former President Barack Obama’s 2010 law.

Trump is reminding GOP lawmakers who promised so often to repeal and replace, and voted repeatedly but never finally to do it, that they better not blow this best shot.

And if they do, “I will be very angry about it, and a lot of people will be very upset,” the president has said.

After brokering deals with individual lawmakers before a health care bill barely made it through the House in May, Trump has largely stayed on the sidelines as the Senate has dealt with the issue.

That’s partly because McConnell had made his preference clear that Trump keep out of Senate business, according to associates. Trump has mostly acceded to the request, partly because McConnell had earned his respect by shepherding conservative jurist Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court confirmation in April. That still stands as Trump’s most significant achievement since taking office.

But McConnell’s stewardship of the health care issue has proved less adroit. He had to abruptly cancel a vote last month on a bill he drafted largely in secret after it became clear support was lacking. He’s now struggling to nail down votes to pass the latest version next week.

The president has shown some patience with McConnell’s predicament, telling reporters on Air Force One on the way to France that “the only thing more difficult than peace between Israel and the Palestinians is health care.” He then repeated his confidence in a successful outcome.

But he has delivered no major speech in six months on health care either before Congress or outside Washington, addressing it only in a few tweets and a couple of asides at See Health Care Analysis, Page 5

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, July 6, 2017 3:14 p.m.: Shoplifting, Big Y, East Silver Street. Police received a report of an alleged shoplifting incident that a representative said occurred on July 4. Police reported that four 12-packs of Red Bull were allegedly taken. No further information was available at the time of the report.

7:15 p.m.: Accident, Elm Street. Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2002 Ford Explorer. No injuries were reported and no tow trucks were requested.

9:33 p.m.: Breaking and entering, Broad Street. Police received a report from someone who alleged that their apartment was broken into but no items appeared missing. Police reported that a door appeared to be kicked open and no items were reported missing.

Court Logs Westfield District Court July 6, 2017 Cheryl D. Chabot, 47, of 54 Court St., Westfield, was released on her personal recognizance pending an Aug. 9 hearing after being arraigned on charges of operating under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, marked lanes violation and speeding, brought by Southwick Police.

Daniel J. Harvey, 22, of 28 Harrison Ave., Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a July 28 hearing after being arraigned on charges of take number plate, operating motor vehicle with license suspended and number plate violation to conceal ID, brought by Westfield Police.

Daniel S. Thomas, 32, of 20 Birchwood Lane, Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending an Aug. 18 hearing after being arraigned on charges of no inspection/ sticker, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and registration not in possession, brought by Westfield Police.

Luc R. Labarre, 26, of 40 Montgomery St., Apt. C, Westfield, had charges of obscene matter to matter and two counts indecent assault and battery to person 14 or over dismissed nolle prosequi, and a charge of assault and battery admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding for one year, originally brought by Westfield Police.

Elizabeth L. Darling, 35, of 5 Butternut Road, Westfield, had charges of two counts possess class A drug, three counts possess class E drug, two counts possess class B drug, one count leave scene of property damage and one count operate motor vehicle with license suspended admission to sufficient facts found but continued without a finding for one year, originally brought by Westfield Police.

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Hartford man charged Hours-long search in woods in return scam leads to plane, pilot dead at Home Depot stores WINCHESTER, N.H. (AP) — New Hampshire authorities say aircraft, drones and ATVs were used in an hours-long search to find a small plane that crashed in a heavily wooded area. The pilot was found dead.

The Federal Aviation Administration said the pilot was the only person aboard the Extra 300 aircraft Thursday. The pilot’s name has not been released.

Authorities said local dispatchers started getting reports at about 11:30 a.m. about a plane crash in Winchester in the southwestern part of the state, near the Massachusetts state line.

The state Homeland Security and Emergency Management agency said attempts to search for the downed plane by aircraft were hindered by inclement weather and air rescue efforts were called off. Drones provided by surrounding, fire departments, continued search efforts. Teams entered one area by foot and with ATVS and a firefighter found the plane.

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rallies in Iowa and elsewhere.

Pressed on what the president is doing to secure the votes for the Senate bill, White House aide Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the administration has provided “technical assistance throughout the process.”

In comparison, Obama aggressively used the bully pulpit of the presidency to secure passage of his Affordable Care Act, with at least five town halls in Wisconsin, Ohio, Colorado and Virginia, prime-time speeches to Congress, health care summits at the White House and elsewhere, and personal lobbying of lawmakers.

GOP lawmakers insist that Trump has been helpful, though sometimes they’ve struggled to depict exactly how. But his distance from the process could help him to avoid blame if failure is the outcome.

And now, Trump’s words signal that if Congress fails, lawmakers can expect his wrath and that of his followers — a relative minority of the population but an important slice of the GOP base that has the ability to punish Republicans who cross the president. In last year’s elections, the two major Republican Senate candidates who lost their races, then-Sen. Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire and Rep. Joe Heck of Nevada, did so after withdrawing their support from Trump.

Winning Republicans stuck with him.

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WESTFIELD – Julia R. (Burbank) Gile, 89, of Westfield died Thursday June 29, 2017 in Noble Hospital.

She was born in Westfield, MA on September 5, 1927 to the late Herbert and Erma (Bassett) Burbank. Julia graduated from Westfield High School in 1944 and graduated from the Springfield Hospital School of Nursing. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Atonement in Westfield, Order of Eastern Star, Ladies of the Oriental Shrine, Clan MacLeod and was a ritualist for the Rainbow Girls. Julia loved trips to Cape Cod, was an avid New England Patriots fan and loved spending time with her family. She was the widow of Lewis G. Gile who died on December 9, 2012. Julia leaves a son David H. Gile of Westfield a daughter Julie A. White and her husband Stephen of Westfield, three granddaughters, Heather Gladwin, Heidi Choe and Kara White, and four great grandchildren, Benjamin, Norah, Nicholas and Brayden. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday July 19th at 10 AM in the Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 36 Court St. Westfield with burial to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery Westfield. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donation in Julia’s memory be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104. firtionadams.com

Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona, who was one of Trump’s most outspoken critics throughout last year’s campaign, has grown much quieter about the president as he faces re-election next year and a primary opponent who has embraced Trump and taunted Flake for his stances.

Now Flake is looking like a likely “yes” vote on the health care bill. He said Thursday he was still considering it, but he applauded inclusion of an amendment by conservative Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas that would allow insurers to sell skimpy, low-cost health care.

“I like the consumer freedom amendment in it, you’ve got to get relief to Arizonans that just don’t have insurance,” Flake said.

Most Republicans say that even though the GOP’s health care bills have polled poorly, and they will be forced to defend yanking insurance coverage from millions, a worse result would be failing to repeal. That would undermine the GOP’s ability to present itself as a governing party, while breaking seven years of promises.

The Republican in the White House might be able to dodge the finger-pointing that would surely follow. But he might be the only one.

“I think the whole party is going to be responsible so everyone with that label is probably going to have to bear responsibility no matter what they go home and claim,” said conservative former Sen. Jim DeMint.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Authorities in Massachusetts have charged a Connecticut man they say swindled multiple Home Depot stores out of $50,000 in a return scam.

The Republican newspaper reports that 49-year-old Daniel Jarrett, of Hartford, was held on $950 bail after pleading not guilty Thursday a larceny charge.

The charge is connected to returns at the West Springfield Home Depot authorities say netted Jarrett about $4,600.

Prosecutors say he has been tied to similar scams at Home Depots in other states.

In West Springfield, prosecutors say Jarrett manipulated bar codes on skylights valued at $428 each so he could get a 90 percent discount, then returned the skylights to other Home Depots for the full price.

His lawyer argued for lower bail, saying his client has only been tied to one alleged theft.

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This July 6, 2017 photo shows a flowering Crape Myrtle in Dallas, Texas. When taking photos in your garden, of your landscaping or in the natural world, elements like shutter speed, light, composition and lens choice can all work together to help capture all the natural beauty you observe with your eye. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

This July 6, 2017 photo shows a flowering Crape Myrtle in front of a dead tree in Dallas, Texas. When taking photos in your garden, of your landscaping or in the natural world, elements like shutter speed, light, composition and lens choice can all work together to help capture all the natural beauty you observe with your eye. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

Tips for taking better photos of your garden and wildlife

By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press So the garden you planted or enjoy each day is flowering.

Birds and animals are busy in your yard or neighborhood. And you'd love to capture all this natural beauty in photos.

It's so easy these days to pull out a phone and take pictures of anything anytime, but a little time and thought can produce better garden and wildlife photos.

"There's a big difference between that for-the-record shot that preserves a memory and getting a really nice image," says Brenda Tharp, author of the new book "Expressive Nature Photography" (The Monacelli Press).

Pause before pressing the shutter, she says, and consider: Is the light right? Can you give your photo a unique point of view by shooting from different angles and levels, moving to the side, crouching or standing on something?

Try to identify what it is about the subject matter that "stopped you in your tracks," she says. "It's really about narrowing down your purpose in making that picture."

Some tips from Tharp and other nature photographers:

THE RULE OF THIRDS Resist the temptation to center the subject, suggests Rob Simpson, an instructor in nature photography at Lord Fairfax College in Middletown, Virginia. Think of your photo as a tictac-toe board, and place the subject in one of the off-center thirds of the space. "It's going to make the photo more pleasing to the eye," he said. "It gives it balance."

This April 2017 photo provided by Patty Hankins shows a Sunset Miami Tulip at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, Md. This close up photograph shows the pattern and texture details in the flower. (Patty Hankins/Patty Hankins BeautifulFlowerPictures.com via AP)

TEXTURE IS TERRIFIC One of the most exciting things about photographing flowers and leaves is capturing something that passersby won't see — their textures up-close, says Patty Hankins, a floral photographer in Bethesda, Maryland, who sells her work and offers photography tips at beautifulflowerpictures.com.

A camera's "macro" setting lets you take an extreme close-up and keep it in focus. "It shows you all these incredible things that people who aren't stopping to look won't see," she says. "It's about filling the frame with small details."

STAYING STILL When using the macro setting, keep the camera as still as possible, Hankins says. "If you're taking a picture of the Grand Canyon and your hand shakes a little, people aren't likely to notice," she said. "But if you're taking a photo of the center of a sunflower, they're much more likely to see it."

A tripod can help. Look for one that is lightweight and can get low to ground, she says. If you don't own a tripod, find somewhere solid to place the camera or set it on a bean bag or bag of rice on the ground, and use the timer to take the photo. Many cameras also have settings designed to reduce vibrations.

This July 11, 2017 photo shows a Dusty Miller in a front yard garden in Dallas, Texas. When taking photos in your garden, of your landscaping or in the natural world, elements like shutter speed, light, composition and lens choice can all work together to help capture all the natural beauty you observe with your eye. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder) shadows, and may result in a more even exposure and better details.

"People love sunlight, but it's not the right light for every subject," Tharp says. "For intimate views of nature, opt for soft or diffused light."

For landscape photos, however, sunlight can add drama.

Consider shooting in the warm light found in early morning or late afternoon when the angle of the sun is low.

THINK 3-D Having items in a picture's foreground and background helps put the viewer in the photo and creates a sense of depth, Tharp says. When taking a photo of a meadow or landscape, include objects closer to the camera as well.

Another way to create dimension is to angle the camera downward a bit, emphasizing the foreground and creating that near-far relationship.

ANIMAL ACTION The best animal photos reveal the subject's behavior or personality, Tharp says. Take time to observe the animals and wait for the best shot. But be ready to capture the action when it happens. Simpson recommends a fast shutter speed to avoid missing the shot.

Keep the animal's eye in focus.

SHUTTER SELECTIONS AND APERTURES

PRACTICE PERIMETER PATROL Before you shoot, scan the edges of your picture for buildings, outdoor furniture or other things that could distract from your subject.

This July 11, 2017 photo shows Purple Coneflowers in a front yard garden in Dallas, Texas. When taking photos in your garden, of your landscaping or in the natural world, elements like shutter speed, light, composition and lens choice can all work together to help capture all the natural beauty you observe with your eye. (AP Photo/Benny Snyder)

LIGHT MATTERS Often, outdoor photos come out better on cloudy days or when the sun is not directly overhead, Simpson says. The soft light that comes through on an overcast day will not cast harsh

Becoming a better photographer will mean understanding shutter speeds and apertures, Tharp said. The right shutter speed can mean the difference between freezing the motion of a moving animal or ending up with a blur. When photographing something in motion — an animal, bird or waterfall — give precedence to shutter speed over aperture, which is the amount of light being allowed into the lens.

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"Experimenting with different apertures and shutter speeds on your subject will quickly show the various effects," Tharp said.

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Tuesday’s on the Trail Join the Friends of the Columbia Greenway for a casual ride on the trail. Riders will meet at 6pm at the Main St. trail ramp (Stop & Shop) for a ride to Shaker Farms and back. If riders prefer a shorter distance, they may turn around at any point and head back. Similarly, if riders prefer a longer distance, they may continue further south on the trail. These rides will occur each Tuesday evening during July and August.

Upcycling with Lou’s Upcycles for Teens at the Southwick Public Library This workshop will teach teens how to turn regular plastic bags into a new and functional upcycled material using just the heat and pressure of an iron. It will begin with a brief overview of environmental issues associated with plastic bags including which bags can be recycled at stores and which can instead be fused into fun, graphically appealing textiles! This program will take place on July 20th at 1:30 PM at the Southwick Public Library and all materials will be provided! This program requires registration, so call 413-5691221 ext. 3 or stop by the library to sign up. Funding provided by Friends of the Southwick Public Library.

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Met exhibit looks at Japan’s fine craft of bamboo basketry

By KATHERINE ROTH the next. Some leading bamboo artisans created Associated Press their own schools, many still active today.

NEW YORK (AP) — Bamboo is getting But it was not until the late 19th century, the attention these days as a versatile and sustainexhibit explains, that bamboo craftsmanship able material for housewares, so the timing is began to be recognized as, first, a veritable good for a Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit Japanese decorative art and, later, as a bona fide that explores Japan's ancient craft of basketry. art form. Later masters such as Iizuka Rokansai "Japanese Bamboo Art: The Abbey Collection" created innovative works that were the foundais devoted to masterworks, including a half tion for contemporary bamboo art. dozen works by two artists designated as Living The show includes textiles passed from bamNational Treasures in Japan. To highlight the boo basketry mentors to their students as a sort of works' virtuosity and context, they have been diploma, or graduation gift, signaling an apprendisplayed alongside paintings, ceramics, bronztice's elevation to the rank of skilled craftsman. es, kimonos and other pieces from different These precious textiles were passed down time genres. and again over generations.

The exhibit also explores other traditional Most of the exhibit is organized geographically Japanese arts that are entwined with bamboo into three major Japanese regions; Kansai (mainbasketry, such as ikebana flower arranging and ly Kyoto and Osaka), Kanto (mainly Tokyo) and tea ceremony. Bamboo is so central to Japanese the southern area of Kyushu. culture that the Japanese and Chinese character Highlights include "Basket for Transporting for bamboo is part of over a thousand other Tea Ceremony Utensils," made in the late 1800s characters, including those for many items tradiby Hayawaka Shokosai I. He is believed to be the tionally made of bamboo, such as flutes, writing first bamboo craftsman to sign his work, paving brushes, boxes and baskets. the way for increased recognition of the works of The Met's show, organized by Monika individual masters.

Bincsik, assistant curator in the department of "Moon reflected on Water" was made in 1929 Asian art, tells the story of bamboo through

by Sakaguchi Sounsai. It was the first bamboo almost 100 works dating from the late 19th cenwork accepted into a government-sponsored art tury to the present. It focuses on the refined exhibition, that year. beauty and technical complexity of Japanese Another major work is "Offering or fruit tray basketry. The exhibit will remain on view with intersecting circles design," made in about through Feb. 4, 2018.

This photo provided by The Metropolitan Museum of Arts 1947 from smoked timber bamboo by Shono Although the oldest Japanese baskets date to shows "Dancing Frog Flower Basket" by Hayakawa Shounsai, who in 1967 become the first Living the 700s and were mainly used as offering trays Shokosai III. The piece is part of the exhibit "Japanese National Treasure of bamboo art. and holders for lotus petals, there was little Bamboo Art: The Abbey Collection" at the Museum in There are baskets that incorporate ancient focus on Japanese bamboo art in the Western New York which runs through Feb. 4, 2018. (The Metropolitan arrows, still revealing their red or black lacquer. A world until relatively recently, Bincsik says. Museum of Art via AP) vase called "Dragon in Clouds" by Iizuka Most of the works featured in this show are Shokansai is twisted out of a single stick of bamtaken from the Diane and Arthur Abbey boo. Another work, "Woman," made in 2004 by Collection, and most have never before been shown to the public. More than Nagakura Ken'ichi, is also formed from a single stick of bamboo, and resem70 of the works exhibited were recently promised as gifts to the Met. bles a sculpture by Giacometti.

The show opens with a dramatically curvaceous floor-to-ceiling sculpture by One takeaway from the show is that the possibilities of bamboo may turn out master craftsman Tanabe Chikuunsay IV. With its voluptuous shape, the site- to be as vast and limitless as the form is ancient. specific piece is woven out of rare tiger bamboo, which is mottled with dark The exhibit will not travel beyond New York, but is accompanied by a slim spots. but detailed publication, "Japanese Bamboo Art: The Abbey Collection," with The introductory section shows how bamboo was used for hundreds of years text by Bincsik and photos (Metropolitan Museum of Art, Bulletin, Spring for everyday utensils as well as refined containers. It was a craft generally 2017). honed by specific families, with expertise handed down from one generation to

The Forest Park Zoo Comes To Stanley Park On July 12th Stanley Park has scheduled Forest Park to bring its mobile zoo to the Park this summer. This program gives children the opportunity to get up close and personal with wildlife.

They can pet the animals and ask questions about their natural environments and eating habits. Every child, no matter what his or her age, will enjoy this presentation. This program is free of charge and will be held in the Beveridge Pavilion Annex from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. Weather permitting. For further information on the Zoo on the Go program, please go to www. stanleypark.org or call the park office at 413-568-9312.

This photo provided by The Metropolitan Museum of Arts shows "Dance" by Honda Syoryu. The piece is part of the exhibit "Japanese Bamboo Art: The Abbey Collection" at the Museum in New York which runs through Feb. 4, 2018. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art via AP)

This photo provided by The Metropolitan Museum of Arts shows "Flowing Pattern" by Honma Hideaki. The piece is part of the exhibit "Japanese Bamboo Art: The Abbey Collection" at the Museum in New York which runs through Feb. 4, 2018. (The Metropolitan Museum of Art via AP)

Average US mortgage rates rise; 30-year at 4.03 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Long-term U.S. mortgage rates rose this week for the second straight week. The benchmark 30-year rate surpassed the significant 4 percent level for the first time since May. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the rate on 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages increased to an average 4.03 percent from 3.96 percent last week. It stood at 3.42 percent a year ago and averaged a record low 3.65 percent in 2016.

The rate on 15-year, fixed-rate home loans, popular with homeowners who are refinancing their mortgages, rose to 3.29 percent last week from 3.22 percent.

Mortgage rates still remain historically low, even though the Federal Reserve has begun to ratchet up short-term interest rates. In testimony to Congress this

week, Fed Chair Janet Yellen raised the possibility that the Fed would consider slowing the pace of its interest rate increases if inflation remained persistently below its target level.

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 percent of the loan amount.

The average fee for a 30-year mortgage fell to 0.5 point from 0.6 point last week. The fee on 15-year loans was unchanged at 0.5 point.

Rates on adjustable five-year loans rose to 3.28 percent from 3.21 percent last week. The fee held steady at 0.5 point.

In this Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, file photo, a home under construction and for sale is shown in Roswell, Ga. On Thursday, July 6, 2017, Freddie Mac reports on the week's average U.S. mortgage rates. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

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Rail Trail Funding Sharp asked how the rest of the trail was funded, as this was the first time the city had come before the CPC. Community Development director Peter J. Miller said construction of the Rail Trail was initially funded by a Gateway Cities Environmental Affairs grant. He said the central and northern portions are being funded by MassDOT through federal money administered by the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. Miller added that the design work had always been funded through the city’s general budget, and starting in 2010, the City Council passed a five-year bond to pay for design. He said the bond had expired, and more funding was needed.

Vinskey added that funds for recreation had to come out of the undesignated CPA funds.

Muto then opened the meeting to comments from the floor, recognizing Ward 6 Councilor William Onyski. Onyski said that during the budget meetings the councilors did their best to make cuts. They cut $250,000 from engineering, knowing there was a different avenue. “This seemed to fit the bill perfectly,” Onyski said. He reminded the committee that the city would be getting $6.25 million after investing $250,000, for three years. “There are a lot more people on the trail than go through City Hall,” Onyski said.

“I appreciate your blunt honesty about the budget, transferring it from your backs onto ours,” Sharp responded. He added that what they were really asking them was to commit half of their budget “which really ties our hands.”

“We are not committing to three years at this point,” said Muto.

Ward 3 Councilor Andrew K. Surprise said that he did support the Columbia Greenway, but “as many as you are here tonight, there were three times as many that came to our budget hearing.” He added that he appreciated the passion of the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail (FOCGRT). “The way I look at it is, this is a component of the revitalization of our downtown that meets three criteria, recreation, historic and open space. We just don’t have it in our budget. We cut $400,000, but couldn’t agree on anything else without cutting services,” Surprise said.

At-large Councilor Cindy C. Harris noted that she had not voted to cut the funding from the budget, but was there to support the CPC funding. “It’s unfortunate, but I appreciate how hard it is for all of you,” she said.

Dan Call, a member of the FOCGRT handed out a packet of information to the committee. He said the $6.25 million grant from the Mass DOT is currently in play for 2019. He also said the grant could be delayed or given to other communities if the funding is not secured. He later added that the key to getting the money would be to complete the design for the central phase, which would complete the design for the entire 3.2 miles, but time was critical. “There are 27 towns that come under the PVPC jurisdiction. Somebody else could come along and say we are ready,” Call said.

Thomas Smith of Holyoke said that he came to the meeting to share his experiences over the last six years with legal issues with the City of Westfield, referring to his role as plaintiff in the Ashley Street School project.

He said CPA funds were not used to acquire the trail, which may eliminate some avenues for the funds. He also said design work is not preservation, and urged the committee to be cautious.

“I would get an opinion from the state CPA – not just the city solicitor. I would look for

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The Communiity Preservation Committee discussion of the Rail Trail on Thursday. (Photo by Amy Porter) the best legal opinion you could get. You can’t go by what other towns did,” Smith said, adding that each project is considered individually.

Ward 2 Councilor Ralph J. Figy said that most of the Rail Trail goes through his ward.

He said the central phase will be more than recreation, because it will elevate the Thomas Street Bridge and preserve the Elm Street Bridge. He said since the start of the Rail Trail project it has gone from not being seen as a positive, to being a positive for the city.

“Today, I had two businesses put out a bike rack. It is having an impact,” Figy said. He added that he was willing to put his name on the line as a city councilor.

Ward 1 Councilor Mary Ann Babinski said that she hoped they could get answers to some of the questions regarding the appropriateness of the funding. She also talked about the “Bridge to Somewhere,” (referring to the railroad bridge), saying that people on the north side need to feel connected to the rest of the city. “They call me and send me emails about how great it will be for them to be a part of this project. This is what they want. Some of these issues, I hope we can resolve,” Babinski said.

“All of us certainly agree with you. I think we need some answers,” Gaylord said.

Miller said there were still five or six weeks until it would go before the City Council on August 24 “to make sure that this is buttoned the right way.”

“My question is, do you have before you the Law Department’s opinion,” O’Connell said.

Muto said no letter was included in the application. “A mistake is costly. To me, it would be wise to get all of the questions answered,” O’Connell added.

“I of course am in support of funding this project,” said At-large Councilor Stephen Dondley, who also said he did not vote for the budget cut. “I’m specifically concerned about

the timeline of this. Mark Cressotti said he needs this money as quickly as possible,” he added.

FOCGRT member Don Podolski said that approval of the funding would lead to the culmination of years of work on the Rail Trail and the completion of its design. He called the Rail Trail a “historical educational corridor” for the city.

Public Works director David Billips said that along with the Engineering Department, he was responsible for fixing the roads in the city. He said he watched the City Council debate on the “Bridge to Somewhere” because of the prior $3 million grant that they wanted to spend on the roads. “You can’t spend it on the roads,” Billips said. He added that in the past the city has lost funding because they haven’t been ready when it became available.

Billips also said that the city has an excellent city planner, Community Development, Law and Engineering departments, and if they said the funds can be used, then they can.

“The DPW supports this completely,” Billips said.

Miller meanwhile had retrieved the letter from the Law Department and read it to the committee. The letter noted that in 2012 the law had been broadened to allow for CPA funding of improvements of recreational facilities. It also noted that the land is currently not dedicated for recreation space, and the CPC request should include preservation. “It’s unquestionably eligible,” Miller said. He also said that by funding this, the CPA’s job would be to put a restriction on it.

At-large Councilor John J. Beltrandi, III said that as a City Councilor he had never received more input as he had on the Rail Trail. When asked by Muto if any of the comments had been negative, Beltrandi said he did have a couple of people say the money should be used for the roads, but he told them it was earmarked for this purpose. “This horse is out

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of the barn. We can’t stop now, we have to finish the project,” Beltrandi said.

At-large Councilor Matthew T. VanHeynigen said he was a former Planning Board member before joining the City Council. He noted the strong public benefit of the project, and the sheer numbers of supporters throughout the city.

Onyski also referred to his thirteen years on the Planning Board. “We value the opinion of the Law Department. They would be the ones to go to Boston. We don’t second guess the Police Department. I don’t think planting seeds of doubt is appropriate. We need to trust our Law Department,” Onyski said.

CPC member William Carellas, representing the Planning Board, said he is on the Rail Trail three times a week himself, and is in favor of the funding. He also said the Rail Trail probably saved his life from getting killed riding on Shaker Road. “I think the Committee would be remiss if they didn’t listen to Mr. Smith and do our due diligence,” he said. He also questioned whether they were tying their hands for the future. “It’s $250,000 this year, but in reality for three years,” he said and asked the councilors for their help in the funding.

Surprise said it would depend on revenue, and that the state will be having big revenue shortfalls for the next three years.

CPC member Daniel Kelly of the Housing Authority said it was very important that the CPC approve the $250,000 this year, and moved the question. Muto said a conservation restriction would need to be added.

Vinskey repeated that the qualifying category for the grant would be under recreational preservation. A roll call vote was taken to unanimous support of the grant of $250,000 for the Rail Trail, which was followed by applause from those present at the meeting.

Boston-area hospitals finalize massive health merger plan

Westfield Homeless Cat Project seeks donations “Kitten Season” is upon us and the Westfield Homeless Cat Project is seeking donations of KMR, canned and dry kitten food, heating pads and discs, kitten nursing bottles, chicken baby food (human) and small pet carriers.

Monetary donations and other cat supplies are always appreciated, as well. We are also seeking foster homes for pregnant mothers, kittens and adult cats. If interested, please email Denise @denisesinico@hotmail.com. They’re also collecting gently used household goods and furniture for future tag sales that are held throughout the Summer. These tag sales allow us to generate the funds needed to support the cats and kittens in our care.

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BOSTON (AP) — The Beth Israel Deaconess health system says it has signed a deal to merge with Lahey Health and three other hospitals in the biggest Massachusetts hospital deal in decades.

The proposed merger, which was finalized Thursday, will still be subject to regulatory reviews. Beth Israel Deaconess of Boston and Burlington-based Lahey announced the initial merger plans in January, later signing on three other hospitals in eastern Massachusetts.

The hospitals are seeking to create a large, lower-cost health network that can compete with Partners HealthCare, the parent company of Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals.

Beth Israel Deaconess and Lahey have engaged in merger talks in the past, only to see them fall apart. This time, the organizations said, they are ready to move forward.

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useless at this point,” Gorman said.

She also said that there is no age requirement for the requests and you can also make requests for people you know.

“If someone is in a situation where they need detectors or if you know someone that needs one, call for them,” she said.

“We will do everything we can to get everybody on the list,” Bishop said. “This time we’re opening it up to anyone.”

Gorman said that the list will be prioritized by the Westfield Fire Department, and anyone who is not tended to during the July 24 event will

be kept on a list to be tended to at a later date.

According to Gorman, the inspiration for the event came after two people perished in a Park Street fire last month.

“This particular house did not have working detectors so that was the impetus,” Gorman said.

According to the State Fire Marshal and Westfield Fire Chief Mary Regan in a press release, there were no working smoke detectors in the home on Park Street.

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SPORTS

Reign over

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WORCESTER – It rained, and rained, and rained, and the Westfield Little League Softball Junior All-Stars’ victory parade never got a chance to happen.

Worcester exploded for six runs in the second inning, and scored the game’s first nine runs en route to a 13-7 win over Westfield in a wet sectional championship Thursday in Worcester.

Both teams played through a steady rain.

Abby Prendergast plate the first Worcester run in the second, beating out a chopper out in front of home plate. Abby Erickson scored on a wild pitch. A dropped fly ball in the outfield brought in the team’s third run of the inning. An infield error allowed another run to score. After a bases-loaded walk, Westfield made a pitching change. A fielder’s choice then made it 6-0.

Worcester took a commanding 9-0 lead in the third inning, an inning highlighted by Janyia Hampton Hutchins towering two-run double to deep center field.

Westfield persevered.

Emma Lapoint hit a booming double to left field past the outstretched glove of the left fielder in the fourth. Katherine Joiner smacked an RBI single, and Olivia Lawry plated a run.

Worcester reclaimed a nine-run advantage in the bottom of the inning thanks to a lead-off triple from Erin MacKay and RBIs from Josmari Reyes and Lana Fitton.

Westfield battled back in the fifth. Allysen Burke walked.

Carly James singled. Both base runners advanced on a poor throw. An RBI single from Erin Gour made it 11-3. A double steal resulted in an out at second base, and a run at home.

Worcester scored an unearned run in the fifth to make it 12-4.

Audrey Burke got on for Westfield in the sixth with a walk, but a double play ended the threat. Arianna Levere also walked, but a ground out ended the inning.

An unearned run for Worcester in the sixth brought the score to 13-4.

Westfield made one more attempt at a late rally in the seventh. It may have been damp and cool at game’s end but Gour sent a scorcher screaming into the left field corner for an RBI double. A bases-loaded walk to Queenin, and an RBI from Joiner brought Westfield within six. A ground out ended the game.

Westfield Junior All-Star pitcher Erin Gour winds up Thursday. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Worcester slides in safely just ahead of the tag at home plate during Thursday’s sectional championship in Worcester. (Photo

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Westfield’s Taryn Queenin (10) gets set to take off at first base as Worcester pitcher Nailea Salinas (7) winds up for her delivery. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Worcester second baseman Corrie Hammond (53) looks on as Westfield’s Emma Lapoint (7) receives instruction from the third base coach after smacking a double in the top of the fourth inning Thursday. (Photo by Chris Putz)

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Worcester’s Abby Prendergast (34) is held closely in check at first base by Westfield. (Photo by Chris Putz).

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AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL PLAYOFFS Westfield Post 124 vs. Monson, 5:45 p.m.

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Fri., July 21 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) Maine vs. Vermont, 11:30 a.m.

Western Mass vs. Eastern Mass, 2 p.m.

New Hampshire vs. Rhode Island, 4:30 p.m.

Connecticut vs. Westfield, 7 p.m.

Sat., July 22 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) New Hampshire vs. Maine, 11:30 a.m.

Vermont vs. Rhode Island, 2 p.m.

Western Mass vs. Connecticut, 4:30 p.m.

Westfield vs. Eastern Mass, 7 p.m.

Sun., July 23 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) No. 1 Seed (Pool A) vs. No. 4 Seed (Pool B), 11:30 a.m.

No. 2 Seed (Pool B) vs. No. 3 Seed (Pool A), 2 p.m.

No. 1 Seed (Pool B) vs. No. 4 Seed (Pool A), 4:30 p.m.

No. 2 Seed (Pool A) vs. No. 3 Seed (Pool B), 7 p.m.

Mon., July 24 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) Semifinals, 3:30 p.m./6 p.m.

Tues., July 25 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) Championship, 6 p.m.

Ed Normand Golf League at EMCC STANDINGS WEEK 14 OF 22 7/6/17 129 127 124.5 123 121.5 120.5 118 111 105 98.5 94 77.5 129 122.5 122 121.5 121 119.5 115 112 111.5 110 108.5 103.5

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LEADING OFF: Trout returns, Cubs try to start turnaround The Associated Press A look at what's happening all around the majors Friday:

BACK TO IT Baseball is back, and so is Mike Trout. The two-time AL MVP is set to return to the Angels lineup after missing 39 games because of a torn ligament in his left thumb. Los Angeles opens the unofficial second half against Tampa Bay, which took three of four from Boston before the All-Star break to get within 3 1/2 games of the AL East lead. Jacob Faria (4-0, 2.11) has been among the best rookie pitchers this season, striking out 37 over his first 38 1/3 big league innings. Tampa Bay is 5-1 in games he's started.

BEARING DOWN The Cubs won't get to show off new pitcher Jose Quintana just yet, but they are back in action against Baltimore and looking to get on

track following a disappointing open to the season. Chicago hopes Quintana, acquired from the White Sox in a blockbuster trade Thursday, can aid an aging rotation, but first it will turn to Mike Montgomery (1-6, 3.75) against the O's. The Cubs are 43-45, well behind their 53-35 mark through 88 games last season, when they ended a 108-year World Series drought.

FIRST OF FOUR The AL East-leading Red Sox are set to host the second-place Yankees for four games.

Boston's charge to the top of the division before the break was fueled largely by Chris Sale and Mookie Betts, but scheduled starter Drew Pomeranz (9-4, 3.60) has also been excellent. The left-hander is 3-0 with a 1.82 ERA in his past five starts entering the series opener with New York. For the Yankees, Aaron Judge returns from his dominant AllStar Home Run Derby championship with a chance at an AL MVP/Rookie of the Year sweep.

American League's Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale (41), throws a pitch, during the first inning at the MLB baseball All-Star Game, Tuesday, July 11, 2017, in Miami. (AP Photo/ Lynne Sladky)

Lakers’ Lonzo Ball posts triple-double, this time in Adidas

By KAREEM COPELAND AP Sports Writer Lonzo Ball had another strong performance in the NBA Summer League, this time in another brand of footwear.

Ball’s Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 94-83 in tournament play on Thursday. A night after a 36-point, eightrebound, 11-assist performance, Ball had 16 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds against Cleveland.

Thursday’s winners advanced to the quarterfinal round on Saturday with Portland playing San Antonio, Miami facing Memphis, Dallas against Boston and the Lakers meeting Brooklyn.

Ball created quite a sensation Wednesday when, instead of his own ZO2 shoes, which sell for $495 under his family’s independent fashion line Big Baller Brand, he wore Nike Kobe AD sneakers. Ball kept people guessing Thursday when he jogged onto the court in a pair of James Harden signature Adidas.

“Big Baller Brand, you’ve got freedom to do whatever you want,” Ball said on the ESPN broadcast after the game. “I’m showcasing that.”

Ball showed off the gifted passing skills that president of basketball operations Magic Johnson coveted before the draft. He tossed alley-oop passes, outlets for dunks, kick-outs for jumpers and nifty passes in traffic. It was the third straight game of double-digit assists for Ball.

Fellow first-round draft pick Kyle Kuzma continued his strong summer with 20 points and a nail-in-the-coffin 3-pointer with 1:00 left off an assist by Ball to go up 90-81. The 2016-17 NBA Development League MVP Vander Blue finished with 18 points for the Lakers (3-2).

SPURS 86, PELICANS 81 Bryn Forbes, the summer league’s leading scorer, continued his summer onslaught with 29 points and five assists in the Spurs’ victory.

The Spurs guard has been a terror for opposing teams as San Antonio improved to 3-1 in Vegas. Forbes began the day averaging a summer league-high 29.3 points in the first three games after going undrafted in 2016. The former Michigan State Spartan knocked down a crossover, pull-up 3-pointer from the top of the arc to give the Spurs an 81-78 lead with 1:02 remaining in the game. San Antonio never trailed again.

Derrick White, the former Division II player who went No. 29 in the 2017 draft, finished with 15 points.

CELTICS 93, WARRIORS 69 The Celtics led from start to finish and simply ran the Warriors off the court with a 20-5 first quarter. Boston (4-0) didn’t play, or miss, the last two No. 3 picks in the draft in Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum. Jabari Bird, a 2017 second-round pick, took advantage of the opening with 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting.

Ante Zizic, the 2016 No. 23 overall pick, has

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gained steam as the summer league has progressed. He had a double-double with 14 points and 10 rebounds to go with three blocks. Forward Rosco Allen scored 18 off the bench.

The Warriors (1-4) have been focused on getting extra court time for second-year player Patrick McCaw, who earned rotation minutes with the champs during his rookie season. He scored 20 points on 6-for-13 shooting.

NETS 85, NUGGETS 74 Second-year Nuggets guard Malik Beasley scored a game-high 20 points as Denver (1-4) fell to the Nets (3-1). The 2016 No. 19 pick entered the summer league preparing for a larger role in 2017-18 and averaged 19.3 points in his first four games. Denver, as a whole, struggled to score and trailed by 19 after being dominated in the third quarter.

The Nets got a total team effort Thursday as seven players scored eight points or more.

Isaiah Whitehead had a team-high 14 points and veteran Spencer Dinwiddie added 13.

Caris LeVert is trying to build on a 26-start rookie year last season, but scored 10 points on 3-for-8 shooting. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson posted nine points and eight rebounds as Brooklyn continues to try to get experience from its young veterans, even if they played heavy regular-season minutes.

HEAT 91, CLIPPERS 84 The Heat (4-1) got big production from the diminutive Justin Robinson in the narrow victory. The 5-foot-8, undrafted guard from Monmouth scored 22 points and handed out six assists. Robinson hit a step back jumper to take an 80-78 lead with 3:38 remaining. The Clippers never lead again as a 10-1 stretch late in the fourth quarter put Los Angeles away.

Okaro White scored a game-high 23 points, including four 3-pointers, and added eight rebounds for the Heat as Gian Clavell chipped in 20.

MAVERICKS 83, KINGS 76 In a matchup between lottery point guards, Dennis Smith Jr. was the one that had fans gasping. The No. 9 pick of the 2017 draft scored 25 points, including 15 in the first half, to lead the Mavericks to victory. Smith also had a near-spectacular dunk that had people talking despite the attempt being missed.

The reigning ACC freshman of the year also had seven rebounds and two assists.

GRIZZLIES 102, SUNS 98 Wayne Selden scored 33 points in 33 minutes while leading the Grizzlies to victory.

Teammate Wade Baldwin, the 2016 No. 17 overall pick, added 21 and hit the game-winning layup to take a 100-98 lead with 8.6 seconds remaining.

TRAIL BLAZERS 91, RAPTORS 85 Nick Johnson hit a jumper with 1:25 left to give Portland an 85-82 lead and Toronto didn’t score again until 14.3 seconds left. By then it was too late as 16th-seeded Trail Blazers pulled off the upset of the top-seeded Raptors.

HAIRY SITUATION Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom takes on Colorado righty Jon Gray in a battle of wellcoifed hurlers. DeGrom (9-3, 3.65) has been excellent for a New York rotation beset by injuries, winning five consecutive starts behind a 1.62 ERA. Gray (2-0, 3.75) missed over two months with a stress fracture in his left foot this season, but has won both his starts since recovering. And of course, both pitchers have rocked shoulder-length hair,

although Gray is still growing his back out after he chopped off eight inches for charity in April.

UNLUCKY GIO Gio Gonzalez tries to snap an unlikely skid for himself when the NL East-leading Nationals face the Reds. Gonzalez (7-4, 2.86) has lost three straight starts despite a 2.37 ERA over that stretch. The steady left-hander had gone eight starts without a loss prior to this streak.

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 50 39 .562 — — 6-4 L-2 25-14 25-25 New York 45 41 .523 3½ — 3-7 L-1 26-17 19-24 Tampa Bay 47 43 .522 3½ — 6-4 W-2 27-19 20-24 Baltimore 42 46 .477 7½ 4 3-7 W-2 25-16 17-30 Toronto 41 47 .466 8½ 5 4-6 L-1 22-24 19-23 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Cleveland 47 40 .540 — — 6-4 L-1 21-24 26-16 Minnesota 45 43 .511 2½ 1 5-5 L-2 20-28 25-15 Kansas City 44 43 .506 3 1½ 6-4 L-3 24-19 20-24 Detroit 39 48 .448 8 6½ 5-5 W-1 23-20 16-28 Chicago 38 49 .437 9 7½ 5-5 L-1 19-18 19-31 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Houston 60 29 .674 — — 7-3 W-1 27-18 33-11 Los Angeles 45 47 .489 16½ 3 3-7 W-1 23-19 22-28 Texas 43 45 .489 16½ 3 4-6 L-1 25-20 18-25 Seattle 43 47 .478 17½ 4 4-6 W-1 27-22 16-25 Oakland 39 50 .438 21 7½ 4-6 L-1 24-21 15-29 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Washington 52 36 .591 — — 5-5 W-1 26-19 26-17 Atlanta 42 45 .483 9½ 8 5-5 L-1 20-22 22-23 Miami 41 46 .471 10½ 9 6-4 W-3 21-21 20-25 New York 39 47 .453 12 10½ 5-5 L-2 19-24 20-23 Philadelphia 29 58 .333 22½ 21 3-7 W-1 16-25 13-33 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 50 41 .549 — — 8-2 W-1 26-23 24-18 Chicago 43 45 .489 5½ 7½ 4-6 L-2 24-20 19-25 St. Louis 43 45 .489 5½ 7½ 6-4 W-2 26-24 17-21 Pittsburgh 42 47 .472 7 9 5-5 W-2 21-22 21-25 Cincinnati 39 49 .443 9½ 11½ 6-4 W-2 23-20 16-29 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 61 29 .678 — — 9-1 W-6 39-11 22-18 Arizona 53 36 .596 7½ — 3-7 L-2 33-15 20-21 Colorado 52 39 .571 9½ — 5-5 W-1 26-18 26-21 San Diego 38 50 .432 22 12½ 6-4 L-1 22-22 16-28 San Francisco 34 56 .378 27 17½ 5-5 L-4 17-24 17-32 AMERICAN LEAGUE Tuesday’s Games AL 2, NL 1, 10 innings Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Montgomery 1-6) at Baltimore (Gausman 5-7), 7:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at Boston (Pomeranz 9-4), 7:10 p.m.

Toronto (Sanchez 0-2) at Detroit (Verlander 5-6), 7:10 p.m.

Minnesota (Berrios 8-2) at Houston (Morton 6-3), 8:10 p.m.

Seattle (Paxton 7-3) at Chicago White Sox (Shields 2-1), 8:10 p.m.

Texas (Perez 4-6) at Kansas City (Hammel 4-8), 8:15 p.m.

Cleveland (Carrasco 10-3) at Oakland (Gray 4-4), 10:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Faria 4-0) at L.A. Angels (Nolasco 4-10), 10:07 p.m.

Saturday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at Boston (Sale 11-4), 4:05 p.m.

Toronto (TBD) at Detroit (Fulmer 9-6), 6:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (TBD) at Baltimore (Miley 4-7), 7:05 p.m.

Minnesota (Santana 10-6) at Houston (Musgrove 4-7), 7:10 p.m.

Seattle (Hernandez 4-3) at Chicago White Sox (Holland 5-9), 7:10 p.m.

Texas (Hamels 4-0) at Kansas City (Vargas 12-3), 7:15 p.m.

Cleveland (Kluber 7-3) at Oakland (Blackburn 1-0), 9:05 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Cobb 7-6) at L.A. Angels (Ramirez 8-7), 9:07 p.m.

Sunday’s Games N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at Boston (Porcello 4-11), 1:05 p.m.

Toronto (TBD) at Detroit (Sanchez 1-0), 1:10 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (TBD) at Baltimore (TBD), 1:35 p.m.

Minnesota (Gibson 5-7) at Houston (Fiers 5-4), 2:10 p.m.

Seattle (Moore 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (TBD), 2:10 p.m.

Texas (Darvish 6-8) at Kansas City (TBD), 2:15 p.m.

Tampa Bay (Archer 7-5) at L.A. Angels (TBD), 3:37 p.m.

Cleveland (Bauer 7-7) at Oakland (Manaea 7-5), 4:05 p.m.

N.Y. Yankees (TBD) at Boston (Price 4-2), 8:05 p.m.

NATIONAL LEAGUE Tuesday’s Games AL 2, NL 1, 10 innings Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs (Montgomery 1-6) at Baltimore (Gausman 5-7), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Leake 6-7) at Pittsburgh (Cole 7-7), 7:05 p.m.

Colorado (Gray 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (deGrom 9-3), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (McCarthy 6-3) at Miami (Straily 7-4), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (Gonzalez 7-4) at Cincinnati (Adleman 5-6), 7:10 p.m.

Arizona (Walker 6-4) at Atlanta (Dickey 6-5), 7:35 p.m.

Philadelphia (Pivetta 2-4) at Milwaukee (Davies 10-4), 8:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Cueto 6-7) at San Diego (Richard 5-8), 10:10 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs (TBD) at Baltimore (Miley 4-7), 7:05 p.m.

St. Louis (Lynn 7-6) at Pittsburgh (Kuhl 3-6), 7:05 p.m.

Arizona (Corbin 6-9) at Atlanta (Foltynewicz 7-5), 7:10 p.m.

Colorado (Chatwood 6-10) at N.Y. Mets (Lugo 3-2), 7:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Wood 10-0) at Miami (TBD), 7:10 p.m.

Philadelphia (Nola 6-6) at Milwaukee (Nelson 8-4), 7:10 p.m.

Washington (Scherzer 10-5) at Cincinnati (Castillo 1-1), 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco (Bumgarner 0-3) at San Diego (Chacin 8-7), 8:40 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Colorado (Hoffman 5-1) at N.Y. Mets (Matz 2-2), 1:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Hill 5-4) at Miami (TBD), 1:10 p.m.

Washington (Roark 6-6) at Cincinnati (Bailey 2-2), 1:10 p.m.

Arizona (Godley 3-3) at Atlanta (Garcia 2-7), 1:35 p.m.

Chicago Cubs (TBD) at Baltimore (TBD), 1:35 p.m.

St. Louis (Martinez 6-8) at Pittsburgh (TBD), 1:35 p.m.

Philadelphia (Hellickson 5-5) at Milwaukee (Garza 4-4), 2:10 p.m.

San Francisco (TBD) at San Diego (Cahill 3-3), 4:40 p.m.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Lacking Mom’s Love Dear Annie: I’m a 40-something divorced mother of two and grandmother of five. I have wonderful relationships with my children and grandchildren. Sadly, the same cannot be said of my relationship with my mother.

This woman has not liked me from the time I was a teenager.

Although I was not perfect, I was not a rebellious teen and did very well in school and sports. I always tried to be respectful of authority.

When I became engaged to my now-ex-husband, my mother made her hatred for me even more noticeable. She despised the fact that my partner’s family members were God-fearing, churchgoing Christians. They never once had anything bad to say about my mother. She even refused to attend my wedding.

Needless to say, I was heartbroken. She will not acknowledge my children or grandchildren.

She has been married several times and is currently married to a wonderful man. She does not treat my siblings this way at all. In fact, she is a warm, caring mother to them.

Annie, I would do anything for this woman. I’ve tried to talk to her about this, but she always says that I’m the horrible one, that she has done nothing wrong and that nowhere is it written that a mother has to love her daughter.

My friends and family tell me that she doesn’t deserve my love, that the relationship is toxic and that I should just let it go.

My head tells me they are right, but my heart will always want my mom to love me.

Do I walk away or still try to fight for something that most likely will never happen? -- Motherless in the Midwest Dear Motherless: It is, in fact, written that a mother should love her children -- and in the best-selling book of all time, no less: the Bible. (If you’re interested, see Titus 2:4, as well as 1 John, which commands us to love one another universally.) It’s too bad your mother is so averse to reading Scripture. She could use its lessons.

Your friends and family are right that her behavior is toxic and that the best thing for you to do would be to distance yourself. It will always be hard, but your head must be a friend to your heart and keep reminding it of the truth. Your mom has her limitations, for whatever reason; this is as much as she can give you. I’m sorry she’s been so cruel to you. It’s truly her loss.

For all the love and warmth your mom hasn’t shown you, you seem to have made up for it in spades with your children and now your grandchildren. Focus on those mother-daughter relationships, which will bring your heart joy for years to come.

Dear Annie: I read the column with the letter from “Needing a Break in Pensacola,” whose siblings seem to expect him or her to always look after their mother. I went through this when my mom had a stroke that had her bedridden. Every six weeks or so, when I could put together a week off work, I drove 500 miles to stay a week with her and my dad to help out. One trip, my husband came with me, and we did all sorts of helpful things for Mom and Dad. Several of my siblings were there, too. My husband and I took one day just for ourselves, and when we returned at day’s end, the siblings acted as if we had done something awful.

You’re right; caregivers must look after themselves, or they will be of no help to anyone. -- Been There, Too Dear Been There, Too: Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m printing it here so “Needing” and any other caregivers who have been similarly guilt-tripped will know they’re not alone.

HINTS FROM HELOISE DUST IN THE FLOWERS Dear Heloise: I have artificial flowers that have gotten a bit DUSTY over time, and I want to clean them rather than replace them. They were expensive, and the colors perfectly match my home, so how do I clean them? -- Meg H., Gastonia, N.C. Meg, pour 2 cups of regular table salt into a clear plastic bag. Take the flowers, one at a time, and place the flower head in the bag of salt and shake it vigorously. This will remove the dust. Repeat this process for each flower. The leaves can be wiped down with a damp cloth. -- Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com GARDEN MAGIC Dear Heloise: Years ago, my grandmother would go out into the garden with a pin after we’d gone to bed, and on a small watermelon or squash or young cucumber, she would scratch our names. As the vegetable grew, our names became more visible.

She told us the garden elves had selected that particular vegetable just for us, so naturally we ate it! Great way to get kids to eat their veggies! -- Agnes D., Ontario, Canada Agnes, you’re right! That is a clever way to get kids to eat their veggies! -- Heloise

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Emmy nods pit mainstream vs. niche There was also room for “Modern Family,” an old favorite

By FRAZIER MOORE on broadcast network ABC, although it earned only a handful and LYNN ELBER of bids besides best comedy, including for Ty Burrell in the AP Television Writers supporting actor category. HBO’s “Silicon Valley” and LOS ANGELES (AP) — This Is Us.” And that is them.

When Emmy nominations were announced Thursday, one Netflix’s “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” round out the best side of the TV coin hinted that broadcast’s cultural relevance comedy ranks.

Samantha Bee, who broke into the late-night male domain might be staging a comeback. This was thanks largely to the 11 nods granted NBC’s “This Is Us,” which broke out last fall as with TBS’ “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee,” earned a variety something no one had seen in years: a hit mainstream family talk show nomination for her efforts. Her competitors include drama that had everybody talking (and sometimes choking up) “Late Show” host Colbert as well as Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, James Corden and Bill Maher. while critics swooned.

Netflix’s sci-fi series “Stranger Things” received an impresThe show’s hold on the nation’s hearts and eyeballs was further demonstrated by Emmy nominations that include those sive 18 bids, including one for star Millie Bobby Brown, while for best drama series, two for lead actor, and two more for best its “The Crown,” a lavish peek at the life of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth as played by the nominated Claire Foy, received a supporting actor and supporting actress.

NBC also scored mightily with its 22 nominations for total of 13 bids.

So did the dystopian Hulu saga “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Saturday Night Live,” which, flourishing in the politically charged Age of Donald Trump, tied with HBO’s exotic thriller including a nomination for star Elisabeth Moss. AMC’s “Better Call Saul,” the “Breaking Bad” spinoff, is also nomi“Westworld” for most nominations.

In all, NBC landed 64 nominations, vaulting far ahead of nated, along with star Bob Odenkirk.

“Girls” didn’t get a best comedy bid for its sixth and final fellow broadcast networks ABC with 34, CBS with 29 and season. But this groundbreaking HBO series cleaned up for its Fox’s 21.

Even so, HBO, as usual, claimed first place with 110 nods, guest actors, with nods going to Becky Ann Baker, Riz Ahmed and Matthew Rhys, with Ahmed and Rhys nominated in while streaming service Netflix had a robust 91.

That represents the other side of the coin, both in the TV drama categories as well, for HBO’s “The Night Of” and FX’s universe overall, and, more specifically, for the Emmys, where “The Americans,” respectively.

Competing with Rhys, Odenkirk, Sterling K. Brown and broad-based, popular programs must vie with niche and premium programming for Emmy love. (The awards-cast is Milo Ventimiglia (both of “This Is Us”) and Anthony Hopkins scheduled to air Sept. 17 on CBS, with Stephen Colbert as (“Westworld”) for best drama acting honors are Liev Schreiber from Showtime’s “Ray Donovan” and Kevin Spacey of host.)

Netflix big-shouldered the nominations’ best drama category Netflix’s “House Of Cards.”

Foy and Moss are joined in the best drama actress category with three contenders: “The Crown,” ‘’House of Cards” and “Stranger Things.” Rival streaming platform Hulu got its first- by 2015 winner Viola Davis from ABC’s “How To Get Away With Murder,” Keri Russell of “The Americans,” Evan Rachel ever nods, totaling 18, and Amazon had 16.

“This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman says he initially had an Wood in “Westworld” and Robin Wright from “House Of instinct to pitch his prospective series not to a broadcast net- Cards.” work, but to cable, “because cable can be considered cooler,” as he explained Thursday. “But the show didn’t feel like it needed to be on cable.”

“I think there is a place for television that is for everybody, art that is for everybody, that also hopefully can live in the conversation with the darker, edgier stuff,” he said.

This is the remarkable feat of “This Is Us.” FX was the leader among cable, scoring 55 nominations and reinforcing its image of coolness with such edgy fare as “Feud: Bette and Joan,” about the epic clash of Hollywood divas Bette Davis and Joan Crawford, which reaped 18 nominations, and the third season of “Fargo,” which got 16 nods.

HBO’s “Veep,” the most-nominated comedy with 17 bids, is bucking for its third consecutive top comedy trophy. Star Julia Louis-Dreyfus has the chance to build on her record of most wins for a lead comedy actress: She has five for “Veep” and one for “The New Adventures of Old Christine.”

But Emmy voters showed their willingness to recognize new comic faces and voices, which are flourishing on streaming networks and cable. Donald Glover’s freshman FX series This Jan. 14, 2017 photo released by NBC shows Alec “Atlanta” earned a best comedy bid, as did Netflix’s “Master Baldwin President Elect Donald J. Trump in a sketch on of None,” starring Aziz Ansari.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, July 14, 2017: This year you seem more open to taking action. You also are able to identify with others more easily. If you are single, you are likely to meet someone who seems like a kindred spirit or soul mate.

You are more likely to encounter this person in the later part of the year. If you are attached, the two of you express more understanding toward each other.

Romance’s flame will endure and often become bigger. ARIES knows how to get you to express your feelings.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might have stayed up late or gone overboard last night, so getting going might be difficult. You could be tempted to withdraw. However, if you are an artist or are feeling unusually creative, you’ll see the benefits of all the recent fun.

Tonight: Among the crowds.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Use the morning, when you feel empowered, for critical matters. A friend seeks you out, as he or she has some gossip to share. Give this person the space to express his or her thoughts. Later in the day, you could be changing plans one more time. Tonight: Vanish quickly.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You seem to be on center stage wherever you go. You might wonder what would be best to do as an issue drags you down. A discussion needs to be private, yet that might be hard to pull off right now. Tonight: Find your friends -- you can be sure there is a party around them!

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Opportunities stem from those in your immediate circle. You enjoy a hectic pace. You also might need to deal with a situation that suddenly triggers some angry feelings. Be aware of a tendency to sit on your anger. Tonight: You cannot say “no” to a friend, nor do you want to.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Relate to a loved one directly.

A child seems withdrawn, and you might be concerned. Use your people skills to help draw this person out; he or she will be very grateful to get past this present obstacle. You will be more upbeat than you have been in a while. Tonight: Say “yes.”

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You could be overwhelmed by a partner who is being overly demanding.

You might not like where a boss or someone you need to answer to is coming from.

You are likely to witness a volatile situation. Be careful, and try not to get involved. Tonight: Do whatever pleases you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You seem ready for a swift change and a free weekend. You use this time for various activities. You might be joined by a friend who enjoys spending time with you. News from someone at a distance could surprise you. Opt for a new experience. Tonight: Dinner for two.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You see a problem developing, and you might want to have a heart-toheart talk with a close friend or loved one in order to share some of your concerns.

You will find it necessary to hear where this person is coming from. Listen carefully. Tonight: Paint the town red.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might want to weigh the pros and cons of a particular situation.

You could hear many different pieces of information. Look at the big picture. A new friend seems to want your undivided attention. Be sure to spend some time with this person. Tonight: Let the party happen.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You are coming from a place of security. Communication remains active, yet there is an underlining theme of frustration that could emerge at any moment. Someone you look up to might want you to meet every one of his or her expectations. Tonight: Get into the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Zero in on a money problem.

You will see that a response is forthcoming. If you are willing to open up, others are likely to share their ideas. Don’t automatically decide that an idea is not good until you have toyed with it for a while.

Tonight: Expect a full explanation.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You soar to a new level of understanding. Others become more willing to share their feelings and thoughts.

Reach out to those closest to you for better feedback and understanding. Make plans to visit with a dear loved one. Tonight: Wherever you go, be near good music.

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Sevenars 49th anniversary season Sunday, July 16 at 4 PM: Emmanuel Feldman, cello and Joy Cline Phinney, piano Cellist Emmanuel Feldman and pianist Joy Cline Phinney, brilliant musicians individually, are known together through recitals and recordings on Albany and Delos labels. Mr. Feldman has been called “an outstanding cellist and truly dedicated artist” by composer John Williams and praised by Gramophone for “communicative urgency with tonal splendor.” Soloist with leading orchestras, performer in Europe, the US, and on radio and a dozen recordings, he is also a renowned teacher at the New England Conservatory.

Pianist Joy Cline Phinney, one of the busiest chamber musicians today, collaborates regularly with members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Cleveland Orchestra, and many others. She holds Bachelor and Master degrees from Juilliard and a doctorate from Peabody. Her recent season included appearances on both coasts and with the New York Philharmonic’s Merkin Hall Chamber Music Series. Their program will include Beethoven, Brahms, Gershwin, and the great African-American composer, George Walker.

Sunday, July 23rd at 4 PM: Alexis Walls, violin, and Lynelle James, piano Alexis Walls achieved recognition as soloist with orchestra at the Kennedy Center while still a teenager at Juilliard’s Pre-College.

Founder of the Kende Trio with her sisters, she performed internationally, notably for Pope John Paul II. Currently Director of the World Youth Alliance Chamber Orchestra in New York and founder of the Manhattan String Orchestra, she has led these exciting ensembles at prominent venues internationally, including the United Nations. Lynelle James, a “truly fine musician” (Boston Musical Intelligencer) has been lauded by the press since age 8, playing in New York and with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra in NZ. She has performed in Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Steinway Hall, and in festivals and halls across the United States, New Zealand, Canada, and Italy, along with lectures and master classes. Her debut CD (Blue Griffin label) has just been released and is already being greeted with tremendous excitement. These two stellar friends unite in Brahms, Kreisler, Bartok, and Fauré!

Sunday, July 30 at 4 PM: Greenwood Chamber Players, flute and strings The Greenwood Chamber Players first delighted audiences at Sevenars in 2015 as a tribute to beloved festival member Robelyn Schrade-James who reveled in her chamber experiences at the Greenwood Music Camp, Cummington’s nationally-known musical gem. It has become annual! These stunning players, including faculty and friends of Greenwood, triumphed with their first-rate playing as well as their winning personalities.

We are so thrilled to have them back! The musicians include leading players of the nation’s concert stages, led by dazzling young

flutist Christina Jennings (“an extraordinary musician” American Record Guide) and exceptionally gifted violist Matthew Dane.

Returning with them this year, and wellknown to Massachusetts audiences, are brilliant New Bedford concertmaster Jesse Holstein and amazing, versatile Smith College cellist Volcy Pelletier. These vibrant and energetic players will thrill you with an inspired program of trios and quartets, with the centerpiece being Beethoven’s incomparable Serenade, Op. 25 for flute and strings. Also included are works by Lutaslawski, Sibelius, Cimarosa, and Andrew Norman.

Sunday, August 6th, at 4 PM: Jerry Noble and Friends!

A favorite – yet always refreshed – tradition, this concert features the inimitable Clifton “Jerry” Noble, Jr. with the talents of legendary jazz clarinetist Bob Sparkman and dynamic young classical cellist Christopher James. Bridging styles and generations, Mr. Noble, nationally sought-after as both composer and pianist is unmatched. His more than twenty years of jazz collaborations with clarinet wizard Bob Sparkman have become a local treasure, resulting in five immensely popular CD recordings. Mr. Sparkman developed his golden phrasing playing with The Jazzmen, The Bourbon Street Six, the Gotham Jazz Band, and Fats Waller’s trumpeter Herman Autry (among others). Christopher James, alumnus of Tanglewood, Soundfest, and Bard festivals, returns from a season playing in four orchestras in New York, with performances at Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, and Weill Hall. He will perform one of the greatest jewels of the classical repertoire, Elgar’s Concerto, Op. 85, in Elgar’s own piano-cello version. With some bossa novas and a Bengali surprise with special guests to be announced, there should really be something for everyone!

Sunday, August 13th at 4PM: Rorianne Schrade, piano Returning after a five-year hiatus from solo recitals necessitated by family matters, Rorianne plays a preview of her New York recital, September 19, Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. In response to her 2011 recital in London’s Wigmore Hall, Rorianne was praised for “mastery of one aspect of keyboard playing after another” (Max Harrison, Musical Opinion) and for “An Outstanding Evening” (Headline, Music and Vision Daily)

by Bill Newman, who likened her to the great György Cziffra and to Claudio Arrau “at the height of his performing powers.” Her October 2011 All-Liszt (200th Anniversary) recital at Weill Hall elicited a review (RobertaOnTheArts. com) stating that “Rorianne Schrade is one of the most dynamic, impassioned pianists I’ve seen in live performance in years.” Rorianne’s 2016-17 season included teaching, collaborations with colleagues, and concerto performances at Steinway Hall in NY. Her program will include Mozart, Beethoven, Pärt, Liadov, Scriabin, Glazunov, Kapustin, Rachmaninoff, and Tchaikovsky-Feinberg.

Blandford Opera Performance BLANDFORD – Maestra Eve Queler, the incomparable operatic trailblazer, once again graces the Hilltowns’ historic White Church of Blandford with new, aspiring and accomplished vocalists on Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the twenty-third Bel Canto performance and promises to be as rewarding and enjoyable as all the others. This annual performance benefits The White Church of Blandford, the only Blandford building listed on the National Historic Register. It is an iconic traditional structure by Isaac Damon and dates to 1823.

Performers will sing selections from Tosca, La Cenerentola, Aida, Lucia di Lammermoor, LaTraviata and more. Seating is open and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are on sale now, online at thewhitechurch.org/ for $35. They can also be purchased by sending a check, payable to the White Church Preservation Fund to Opera, P. O. Box 35, Blandford, MA 01008.

The Westfield Cruisers presents: The Veterans Classic Auto Show Saturday, July 29, 2017 (rain date TBD) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Westfield Fair Grounds 129 Russellville Rd, Westfield, MA. All proceeds to benefit Homeward Vets Inc., a non-profit organization committed to “Filling a Soldier’s Home”. For more info, visit www. homewardvets.org. Show cars: $10, Spectator Admission: $3/car, Crafter/vendor spaces available for $10. Westfield Police Child Safety ID Program is free 10 am – 2 pm. For more information please contact Gary @ 413-562-1346 or Julie @ 413-454-5371 Or visit www. westfieldcruise.com

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Emergency, same day service.

Call Pete 413-433-0356

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

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

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

FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE Fully experienced for all your electrical needs, in your home or business. No job too small or too big. Electrical service upgrades, new construction or additions, emergency generators; New installation and maintenance service. Fully insured/licensed.

Call Jason, Master Electrician: 413-568-6293

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

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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

FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

A RON JOHNSON's Floor Sanding, Installation, Repairs, 3 coats polyurethane.

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

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

HAULING

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

Handy-Man services plus painting.

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

HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR 21 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

Repairs, Renovations & Construction. Specializing in Decks, Garages, Basement conversions. Additions, Log Cabins and Barn Repairs.

Veteran Owned & Operated 10% Sr. Discounts

Call Dave: 413-568-6440

HOUSE PAINTING ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

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

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

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

PIONEER VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES 413-454-3366

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

(413)330-3917

We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

We specialize in residential/commercial, interior/exterior painting and staining, ceiling and drywall repairs, water damage repair, exterior home repairs, and carpentry of all types including roof repairs.

www.Ls-painting.com

"GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

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

All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial ----Spring cleanups, seeding, plantings, mulching, topsoil, patios, walkways, lawn mowing and more!

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

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

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

Full Service Contracting

DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING

JD BERRY GENERAL CONTRACTING

Call Jim: 413-530-5430 or 413-569-6920

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T&S LANDSCAPING Highest quality, lowest prices.

Lawn mowing. Residential & Commercial. Weekly/Bi-weekly No lawns too small

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

Framing, siding, windows, doors. Site work, additions, garages and decks.

Trim work.

Fully Insured CS 077728 H.I.C. 129700 37 Years Experience

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING Low, low prices! Residential & Commercial. Interior/Exterior painting. Sheet-rock repair.

Ceilings, walls and Light carpentry.

Free Estimates 413-333-6321 or 860-741-5588

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE ACCURATE LAWNCARE Leaf & Brush Removal Gutter Cleaning Trimming & Mowing, Snow Removal with Sanding Family owned & operated Call (413)579-1639 accuratelawncare2013 @gmail.com

Plumley Landscape, Inc. Call us today for all your landscape needs. Design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, complete yard renovations. Drainage problems, stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation and demolition, including in-ground and above ground swimming pools.

LAWNMOWER REMOVALS FREE Removal of Junk Riding Lawnmowers Will remove any junk riding lawnmowers and will buy lawnmowers in running condition.

Call anytime: 860-216-8768

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

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

413-835-5491

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

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

RAIN GUTTERS RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED & REPAIRED Chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed.

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

H.I. Johnson Services (413)596-8859 (before 9pm)

HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110 p/week.

Call (413)531-2197

WESTFIELD: LARGE PARTIALLY FURNISHED ROOM: Heat, hot water, electricity, and cable included. Central location.

Parking, bus route. Nonsmoking. Male preferred. $95/weekly. 413-562-1973

OFFICE SPACE WESTFIELD: Furnished office for rent, one room, 1st floor with private bathroom. $400 per month includes utilities, ample parking, security deposit required.

413-568-1957

HOMES FOR SALE

STUMP GRINDING K & B STUMP GRINDING Serving the Westfield Area Since 1988.

Clean-up Available.

Fully Insured; Reliable; Experienced & Professional.

(413) 562-9128 TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

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

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station

CONDO FOR SALE OPEN HOUSE Sunday, July 16th 1pm-3pm 71 Rosewood Lane Southwick, MA Garden Condo; 4 room, 1,008 sq. ft.; Basement same size, unfinished. Monthly fee - $259, includes landscaping, snow removal and Master Insurance New in 2016: Roof, A/C, furnace, complete shower unit, dishwasher.

New last 3 yrs - Refrigerator, washer & dryer.

413-788-6787

Features: Chair lift to basement, cable ready, central air and heat, central vacuum, front storm/screen combo. Back patio to enjoy in summer.

55+ Adult community, very quiet and friendly.

TREE SERVICE

Community building to use for parties or for a family get-togther.

"No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA top-truck.com

$175,5000

MASONRY ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING All brick, block, concrete.

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

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

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

413-862-4749

Complete Home Renovations, Improvements, Repairs & Maintenance. Kitchens, Baths, Basements, Decks, Siding, Windows, Painting, Flooring and more.

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

MULCH! MULCH! MULCH! -----------------

Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services.

CSL Licensed, HIC Reg. Fully Insured - Free Estimates & References

Others try to match our price...but can't beat our quality.

Accepting most competitors coupons. We deliver. Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

Free Estimates (413)626-8880 or (413)564-0223

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

WESTFIELD: Large 1 bedroom, 1st floor. Heat/Hot Water included. Off-street parking.

Laundry on-site. No smoking.

Walk to down-town. $750 p/month.

413-237-3774

ROOMS

floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • To Advertise call 413-562-4181 Ext. 118 CHIMNEY SWEEPS

APARTMENT

American Tree & Shrub: Removal, pruning, bucket/crane work. Stump grinding, light excavation and tree planting.

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

Call: 413-998-3402

MOBILE HOMES Ware -1980 3-Bedrooms. 14' x 67'. Many updates. Spacious.

Lots of cabinets, counter space, storage. $58,000 plus co-op fee.

413-593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

UPHOLSTERY KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality workmanship at a great price. Free pickup and delivery. Call (413)562-6639.

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

Call Paul NOW for your SPRING appointment.

413-237-2053

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

Handy-Man services plus painting.

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

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