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Westfield Technical Academy students learn about fire investigation

Champions, again!

Above, from left to right, Westfield captains John Danahey, Liam Whitman, Sean Moorhouse, and Nathan Boucher accept the Western Massachusetts Division 3 trophy. Above right, the Westfield High School student body praise their champion Bombers. See Story and photos Pages 9, 11. (Photo by Bill Deren) (Photos by Bill Deren)

‘Retire the Fire!’ Using Home Oxygen Safely

By TINA GORMAN Executive Director Westfield Council On Aging Home oxygen use has become increasingly popular among older adults as hospital stays have shortened in length and home healthcare services have advanced in recent years. Oxygen is beneficial to those individuals with extreme breathing difficulties who are in need of supplemental oxygen therapy. However precautions must be taken to keep both the person using the oxygen, as well as those living nearby, safe.

Under normal circumstances, room air contains approximately 21 percent oxygen. When oxygen is used in the home, it can permeate into clothing, fabric, hair, beards, and furniture. Contrary to popular belief, oxygen is not flam-

mable, but it can cause other flammable materials to ignite more easily and to burn more quickly. When more oxygen is in the air, hair, plastic, skin oils, clothing, and furniture can catch fire at lower temperatures. And those fires will burn hotter and faster than usual.

Therefore, oxygen should always be handled with caution and an awareness of potential hazards.

It is important to keep home oxygen and tubing ten feet away from heat sources. Common heat sources include See Retire the Fire!, Page 3

See Fire Investigation, Page 3

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Kelly’s Home and Garden is getting ready for your springtime needs

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD–With spring coming soon, your yards may need some help getting ready.

Luckily, the husband-and-wife co-ownership duo at Kelly’s Home and Garden, located on Springfield Road at the former Westfield Home and Garden site, have their business’s doors open and shelves stocked with many items to assist.

They are open now and their stockpile of yard and See Kelly’s Home and Garden, Page 8

W.A.R.M. hosted another informational meeting about refugees at the First Congregational Church on Thursday night. (Photo by Greg Fitzpatrick)

New Americans in Schools is discussed at the latest community gathering

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – The group W.A.R.M. (Welcoming and Assisting Refugee Ministry) hosted another community gathering regarding refugees settling in the area on Thursday night at the First Congregational Church in Westfield.

As the event was titled “New Americans in Schools,” Westfield Public Schools was represented. Denise Ruszala, the Director of Assessment and Accountability for the school system, was the guest speaker for the night.

Ruszala’s presentation provided information to those in attendance of the process refugees with children go through when working with the school system.

Stacey Kelly arranges ornaments for St. Patrick’s Day. (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

See New Americans, Page 8

West Springfield police search for ‘dangerous’ suspect WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — West Springfield police are looking for a man they consider "armed and dangerous" thought be involved in a notfatal shooting in the city.

Police say 21-year-old Jose Marte Jr. may be in the company of a young

woman and they may be traveling in a gray 2006 Ford Freestyle SUV, with Massachusetts license plate 4EM442.

Officers responded to the area of Veteran's Field for reports of gunfire at about 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.

Detective Capt. Paul Connor says a

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD — Some students at Westfield Technical Academy were paid a visit by the city’s fire department this week.

Westfield Fire Deputy Chief and fire investigator Eric Bishop visited three of Mary Beth Berrien’s forensics classes on Tuesday, to discuss what is done during fire investigation, as part of the Retire the Fire events that have been ongoing throughout the week, as well as to provide the class with real-world experiences.

Westfield Fire Deputy Chief “The idea was to use Eric Bishop talks with one of community resources to Mary Beth Berrien’s classes bring real world experi- about fire investigation. ence to the students.

Instead of being books, we can bring real world experience to it,” Bishop said.

Bishop spoke about a number of topics related to fire

victim was transported to the hospital with a wound to the upper leg that is not considered life threatening.

The reason for the shooting remains under investigation.

Anyone who knows of the suspect's whereabouts is asked to call police.

Gateway budget by the numbers

By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON – The Gateway Regional School Committee voted to pass the school budget for FY18 at its meeting on Wednesday, after pushing the vote later in the agenda while waiting an hour for a quorum. The budget had to be passed either this week or in a special meeting next week, in order to meet the 45-day requirement before the first annual town meeting of the six district towns. An affirmative vote by four of the six towns is needed to pass the budget.

The total proposed budget is $16,095,514, which is an overall increase of less than 1% over the current year’s budget of $15,936,128.

The assessment to the towns is $9,314,084, a 2.71% increase, or $245,688 over FY17. Not all towns are affected equally, however. Three of the six towns are paying less than last year, and three are seeing increases, based primarily on the percentage of student population in each town as of the March 1, 2017 census.

The biggest increase is to Russell, which has a $196,570 or 9.60% increase. Next is Huntington, with a $141,684 or 5.67% increase. Both towns have 266 students in the Gateway district, each of which represents 29.5% of the See Gateway Budget, Page 8

Humason named Assistant Minority Leader of the Massachusetts State Senate BOSTON – State Senator Don Humason (R – Westfield) has been named Assistant Minority Leader of the Massachusetts State Senate by Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr (R – Gloucester).

“I am honored that Minority Leader Tarr appointed me to this new position, and I am excited to take on the new roles and responsibilities that come with it,” said Senator Humason.

SEN. DON “I look forward to working with my HUMASON colleagues in the Republican Caucus to develop an agenda in the Senate that will best serve families and businesses in my district and across the Commonwealth.”

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Grab your Passport!

Armbrook Village recently celebrated the Swiss culture with its monthly "Grab Your Passport!" program. The community enjoyed a historical presentation on Switzerland, learned how to yodel, and had a cheese and chocolate fondue tasting!

Pictured are Armbrook resident Lillian Deleo and Compass ConnectedLIFE Program Specialist Susan O’Donnell, who is handing out handmade chocolate dipped pretzels!

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LAPD seeks thieves thick with makeup after $4.5M heist LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police are looking to throw shade at the thieves behind a million-dollar makeup heist.

The LAPD said Thursday that it’s investigating after $4.5 million worth of eye shadow was stolen from a cosmetics warehouse in the city.

They say the theft occurred between Jan. 28 and Jan. 30 at a warehouse in Los Angeles that houses Anastasia Beverly Hills products.

Police believe the suspects cut a hole in the roof of the warehouse and made off with 100,000 packages of the beauty company’s “Modern Renaissance” eye shadow.

Police estimated the cosmetics were worth about $4.5 million.

A message left Thursday evening at Anastasia’s corporate office wasn’t immediately returned.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Friday, March 10, the 69th day of 2017. There are 296 days left in the year.

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n March 10, 1848, the U.S. Senate ratified the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, which ended the Mexican-American War.

ON THIS DATE: In 1629, England’s King Charles I dissolved Parliament; he did not call it back for 11 years.

In 1785, Thomas Jefferson was appointed America’s minister to France, succeeding Benjamin Franklin.

In 1876, Alexander Graham Bell’s assistant, Thomas Watson, heard Bell say over his experimental telephone: “Mr. Watson — come here — I want to see you” from the next room of Bell’s Boston laboratory.

In 1927, the Sinclair Lewis novel “Elmer Gantry” was published by Harcourt, Brace & Co. In 1933, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake centered off Long Beach, California, resulted in 120 deaths.

In 1949, Nazi wartime broadcaster Mildred E. Gillars, also known as “Axis Sally,” was convicted in Washington, D.C., of treason.

(She served 12 years in prison.)

In 1952, Fulgencio Batista once again became leader of Cuba in a bloodless coup that deposed President Carlos Piro Socarras.

In 1969, James Earl Ray pleaded guilty in Memphis, Tennessee, to assassinating civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. (Ray later repudiated that plea, maintaining his innocence until his death.)

In 1973, the Pink Floyd album “The Dark Side of the Moon” was first released in the U.S. by Capitol Records (the British release

came nearly two weeks later).

In 1985, Konstantin U. Chernenko, who was the Soviet Union’s leader for 13 months, died at age 73; he was succeeded by Mikhail Gorbachev.

In 1987, the Vatican issued a 40-page document on scientific techniques involving procreation, condemning such practices as surrogate motherhood, test-tube births and cloning.

In 1993, Dr. David Gunn was shot to death outside a Pensacola, Florida, abortion clinic. (Shooter Michael Griffin is serving a life sentence.)

TEN YEARS AGO:

In their first direct talks since the Iraq war began, U.S. and Iranian envoys traded harsh words and blamed each other for Iraq’s crisis at a one-day international conference in Baghdad. President George W. Bush, in Uruguay as part of his Latin America tour, asked Congress for $3.2 billion to pay for 8,200 more U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq on top of the 21,500-troop buildup he had announced in Jan. 2007. Standup comedian Richard Jeni, 49, died at a Los Angeles hospital of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Rick Santorum won the Kansas caucuses in a rout and Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney countered in Wyoming.

Israel pounded Gaza for a second day, trading airstrikes and rocket fire with Palestinian militants, killing 15 of them. F. Sherwood Rowland, 84, the Nobel prize-winning chemist who sounded the alarm on the thinning of the Earth’s ozone layer, died in Corona del Mar, California.

ONE YEAR AGO: Donald Trump and his Republican rivals turned their presidential debate in Miami into a mostly respectful but still pointed discus-

sion of Social Security, Islam, trade and more. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an official visit to the White House.

Sir Ken Adam, the British film production designer behind the sets for some of the James Bond movies and “Dr. Strangelove,” died in London at age 95.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Talk show host Ralph Emery is 84. Bluegrass/country singer-musician Norman Blake is 79. Actor Chuck Norris is 77. Playwright David Rabe is 77. Singer Dean Torrence (Jan and Dean) is 77.

Actor Richard Gant is 73. Rock musician Tom Scholz (Boston) is 70. Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell is 70. TV personality/businesswoman Barbara Corcoran (TV: “Shark Tank”) is 68. Actress Aloma Wright is 67. Blues musician Ronnie Earl (Ronnie Earl and the Broadcasters) is 64. Producer-director-writer Paul Haggis is 64. Alt-country/rock musician Gary Louris is 62.

Actress Shannon Tweed is 60. Pop/jazz singer Jeanie Bryson is 59. Actress Sharon Stone is 59. Rock musician Gail Greenwood is 57. Magician Lance Burton is 57. Movie producer Scott Gardenhour is 56. Actress Jasmine Guy is 55. Rock musician Jeff Ament (Pearl Jam) is 54. Music producer Rick Rubin is 54. Britain’s Prince Edward is 53. Rock singer Edie Brickell is 51. Actor Stephen Mailer is 51. Actor Philip Anthony-Rodriguez is 49. Actress Paget Brewster is 48. Actor Jon Hamm is 46. Country singer Daryle Singletary is 46. Rapper-producer Timbaland is 45. Actor Cristian (kris-tee-AHN’) de la Fuente is 43. Rock musician Jerry Horton (Papa Roach) is 42. Actor Jeff Branson is 40. Singer Robin Thicke is 40. Actress Bree Turner is 40. Olympic gold medal gymnast Shannon Miller is 40. Contemporary Christian singer Michael Barnes (Red) is 38. Actor Edi Gathegi is 38. Rock musician Matt Asti (MGMT) is 37. Actor Thomas Middleditch (TV: “Silicon Valley”) is 35. Country singer Carrie Underwood is 34. Actress Olivia Wilde is 33. Rhythm-and-blues singer Emeli Sande (EH’-mihl-ee SAN’-day) is 30. Country singer Rachel Reinert is 28. Actress Emily Osment is 25.

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A fundraiser for THOM Child & Family Services of Westfield will take place Friday March 10th at 6:00PM at Raymour & Flanigan in West Springfield.

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by Paint Social Art, and the Selectmen’s Meeting at 6 pm food that is being generously donated by Monica Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Hannoush of the Shortstop Bar & Grill.

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matches, lighters, cigarettes, candles, gas stoves, appliances, electric razors, hair dryers, and heaters. Flammable products such as oils, grease, petroleum products, and oilbased lip balms or lotions must be avoided.

Instead, water-based lubricants should be used on the lips and skin.

Smoking while using home oxygen is not just a personal health hazard, it is a public safety danger. It puts everyone in the house or apartment building at risk. A person should never smoke while using oxygen. A “No Smoking” sign should be posted at a prominent place at the entrance of the home.

Visitors should be encouraged to smoke outside.

Oxygen cylinders and vessels should be kept in a well-ventilated area and not in closets, behind curtains, in the trunk of a car, or in other confined spaces. The small amount of oxygen gas that is continually vented from these units can accumulate in a confined

Fire Investigation investigation but kept focusing on one point in particular–the scientific method.

Bishop explained that when investigating fires, it’s important to use the scientific method–the one taught to middle and high school students in many science classes–in order to figure out what happened.

“All fires have to be investigated,” Bishop said. “And we use the scientific method to investigate fires.”

Bishop outlined the steps in the method to the students, which included recognizing the problem, collecting and

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space and become a fire hazard. Oxygen cylinders and vessels must remain upright at all times. They should be secured to a fixed object or placed in a stand with the oxygen concentrator plugged into a properly grounded wall outlet. The cylinder valve should be turned off when the oxygen is not in use.

If precautions are not taken, the dangers of home oxygen use are genuine. Cigarette smoking is by far the leading cause of burns, reported fires, deaths, and injuries involving home medical oxygen, with ninety percent of the victims suffering facial burns. Cooking and candles are other common factors.

Westfield Fire Chief Mary Regan warns, “When more oxygen is in the air, fires will burn hotter and faster.” Home oxygen use can be a lifesaver if utilized properly.

However, it can also be a fire risk for users, family members, neighbors, and pets if basic fire safety precautions are ignored.

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analyzing data, and developing and testing a hypothesis.

In addition, Bishop taught students what other factors should be considered when looking at fires. There are factors such as weather, origin of the fire and what sort of products can help accelerate a fire in a home. The latter point was further reinforced with a video that showed a modern couch that was set up inside of a modern-appearing living room, which caught fire and spread throughout the room within a minute.

The video was taken in a controlled environment from a

class on fire investigation that Bishop had previously attended in Maryland.

And if that wasn’t enough, Bishop also made sure to keep the students on their toes and ready–he held a fire drill, which are mandated, between first and second period.

“I really want to expose the kids to different things,” Berrien said. “This is a part of everyday life.”

Berrien said that she hopes to get law enforcement into the class next, both locally and from the federal branches.

Southwick-On-Stage Auditions SOUTHWICK — Once again, the Southwick-On-Stage players will present a re-creation of a 1940’s radio show in progress. Auditions for reading parts will be held on The Stage At Town Hall (454 College Highway, Southwick) on Sunday afternoon March 12th at 3:00 p.m. and Monday evening, March13th at 7:00 p.m. There will be a cold reading from the script and potential actors should bring a head shot and a list of previous productions. Performance dates will be May 19, 20, and 21.

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Trump’s education adviser promotes private schools WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior presidential aide said Wednesday that American families should have various school options for their children, including private schools.

Jason Botel, Donald Trump's education adviser, told a National PTA conference that some children may not thrive in traditional public or charter schools and should have an opportunity to attend private schools.

"We need an education landscape that offers high quality options to all students and parents," Botel told the conference.

Botel, who has worked in both traditional public and charter schools, told the story of some of his students who were only able to succeed academically after going to private schools. "We are committed to ensuring that students and parents of all backgrounds for whom public school may not be the best option have access to high quality private schools," he added.

Botel's message highlighted the focus of the Trump administration on school choice. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is a longtime charter school advocate, and Trump recently visited a small, private Catholic school in Florida to promote privateschool voucher programs. The administration has talked about expanding voucher programs, which are publicly funded scholarships for low-income families to attend private schools, and tax credits to give more children access to private schools.

Some in the audience did not appreciate the message.

"Our stance is that public money should not go to funding private education," said Rebecca Gawsyszawski with the Ohio PTA. "It's part of our democracy that every child should be allowed free public education."

But Cindy Gerhardt, president of the Florida PTA, said she was inspired by Botel's background and his understanding of both traditional schools and other school options.

"His history and his career ... makes me feel more confident in his ability to direct the conversation in his position because of his history of knowing PTA and knowing what we stand for and being a part of that and being an educator as well," Gerhardt said.

Shannon Sevier, vice President of advocacy for National PTA, was skeptical of Botel's agenda.

"PTA is not for private schools that would marginalize students, that would divert funds from public schools, that would remove private liberties from students, that would not have accountability or transparency," Sevier said. "So if he's got a model that doesn't do that and he will show it to us, I am most interested in seeing it."

In the end, Sevier said, PTA is ready to wait for political winds to change.

"Political climate changes and we are strong enough and we have the longevity to outlast a four or an eight-year term," she said.

Solid hiring and pay gains expected in Feb. jobs report

By CHRISTOPHER S. RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers are thought to have hired at a brisk pace in February, and the unemployment rate is expected to stay low — a result that would provide further evidence of a consistently solid job market.

Economists have forecast a job gain of 186,000 and a decline of one-tenth of a percentage point in unemployment to 4.7 percent, according to data provider FactSet. With employers competing to hire a dwindling supply of applicants and higher minimum wages taking effect in some states, average pay is also thought to have risen.

The Labor Department will release the February jobs report at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time.

If the economists' forecasts prove roughly correct, the Federal Reserve will almost surely feel confident enough to resume raising interest rates when it meets next week. It would mark the Fed's third rate hike in 15 months, a reflection of how far the economy has come since the Great Recession ended nearly eight years ago.

Friday's report will also be the first to cover a full month under President Donald Trump. Trump has already tweeted cheerfully about a survey of private-sector hiring released earlier this week that suggested a robust job gain in February.

That survey, by payroll provider ADP, concluded that private employers added 298,000 jobs in February, the biggest monthly gain in three years. Construction companies hired the most workers in 11 years and manufacturers the most in five, ADP found.

The surge in construction jobs likely reflected unseasonably warm February weather, particularly in the North, which kept job sites open that would otherwise have been shut down by winter weather. If warm weather boosted the pace of construction hiring in Friday's government report, other weather-sensitive industries, like retail and restaurants, will likely also show sharp job gains.

Apart from any effects of unusual weather, much evidence suggests that the U.S. job market is fundamentally healthy or nearly so. The number of people seeking first-time unemployment benefits — a rough proxy for the pace of layoffs —

reached a 44-year low two weeks ago.

And in January, employers added a vigorous 227,000 jobs, according to the government's figures, higher than last year's monthly average of 187,000.

Business and consumer confidence has soared since the presidential election, with many business executives saying they expect faster economic growth to result from Trump's promised tax cuts, deregulation and infrastructure spending.

The U.S. economy is also benefiting from steadier economies overseas. Growth is picking up or stabilizing in most European countries as well as in China and Japan. The 19-nation alliance that uses the euro currency expanded 1.7 percent in 2016, an improvement from years of recession and anemic growth. Germany's unemployment rate has fallen to 3.9 percent, although in crisis-stricken Greece, unemployment remains a painful 23 percent.

In the United States, employers have been hiring solidly for so long that in some industries, they're being compelled to raise pay. Hourly wages for the typical worker rose 3.1 percent in 2016, according to a report Thursday by the Economic Policy Institute. That's much higher than the 0.3 percent average annual pay gain, adjusted for inflation, since 2007, the EPI said.

Minimum wage increases last year in 17 states and Washington, D.C., helped raise pay among the lowest-paid workers, the EPI found. Pay increases for the poorest 10 percent of workers were more than twice as high in states where the minimum wage rose as in states where it did not.

At the start of 2017, minimum wages rose again in 19 states, a trend that might have helped raise pay last month.

U.S. builders are breaking ground on more homes, and factory production has recovered from an 18-month slump, fueling growth and hiring. In February, manufacturing expanded at the fastest pace in more than two years, according to a trade group. Businesses have stepped up their purchases of industrial equipment, steel and other metals, and computers.

And in January, Americans bought homes at the fastest pace in a decade despite higher mortgage rates. That demand has spurred a 10.5 percent increase in home construction in the past 12 months.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Women seeking abortions and some basic health services, including prenatal care, contraception and cancer screenings, would face restrictions and struggle to pay for some of that medical care under the House Republicans' proposed bill.

The legislation, which would replace much of former President Barack Obama's health law, was approved by two House committees on Thursday.

Republicans are hoping to move quickly to pass it, despite unified opposition from Democrats, criticism from some conservatives who don't think it goes far enough and several health groups who fear millions of Americans would lose coverage and benefits.

The bill would prohibit for a year any funding to Planned Parenthood, a major provider of women's health services, restrict abortion access in covered plans on the health exchange and scale back Medicaid services used by many lowincome women, among other changes.

Washington Sen. Patty Murray, the top Democrat on the Health, Labor, Education and Pensions Committee, said the legislation is a "slap in the face" to women. She said it would shift more decisions to insurance companies.

"You buy it thinking you will be covered, but there is no guarantee," Murray said.

House Republican leaders said the bill, which is backed by President Donald Trump, will prevent higher premiums some have seen under the current law and give patients more control over their care.

"Lower costs, more choices not less, patients in control, universal access to care," House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said Thursday.

The abortion restrictions and cuts to women's health care could draw opposition from some Republican women.

Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine have both said that a prohibition on Planned Parenthood funding shouldn't be part of the bill.

Last month, before the legislation was released, Murkowski told the Alaska state legislature that she doesn't believe that taxpayer money should go toward abortions but added, "I will not vote to deny Alaskans access to the health services that Planned Parenthood provides."

Support from Collins and Murkowski will be crucial once the bill moves to the Senate, since there are 52 Republicans and the GOP will need 50 votes to pass it.

A look at how the bill would affect women's health care:

PLANNED PARENTHOOD Republicans have tried for years to block federal payments to the group, but weren't able to do so with Democrat Barack Obama in the White House.

Now that Republican Donald Trump is president, they are adding the one-year freeze in funding to their bill.

Most GOP lawmakers have long opposed Planned Parenthood because

many of its clinics provide abortions.

Their antagonism intensified after antiabortion activists released secretly recorded videos in 2015 showing Planned Parenthood officials discussing how they sometimes provide fetal tissue to researchers, which is legal if no profit is made.

Federal dollars comprise nearly half of the group's annual billion-dollar budget. Government dollars don't pay for abortions, but the organization is reimbursed by Medicaid for other services, including birth control, cancer screenings and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases. The group has said the vast majority of women seek out those nonabortion services.

Ryan boasted this week that the bill is a "conservative wish list," as it "ends funding to Planned Parenthood and sends money to community centers."

Democrats argue that many of the other clinics are already overloaded and would not be able to meet the increased demand for screenings and other services.

ABORTION COVERAGE Under Obama's health law, health plans on the exchange can cover elective abortions, but they must collect a separate premium to pay for them so it's clear that no federal funds are used. The GOP bill would go further, prohibiting See Services, Page 5

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Continued from Page 4 the use of new federal tax credits to purchase any plan that covers abortions.

That could make it more difficult for women covered under the federal exchange to find a plan that covers abortions at all, because many companies may just drop the abortion coverage if it disqualifies the entire plan from the tax credits.

Massachusetts Rep. Joe Kennedy, a Democrat, said during the Energy and Commerce Committee's debate on the bill Thursday that he is concerned those prohibitions will extend to hospitals that do abortions, as well.

MEDICAID AND 'ESSENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS' The bill would phase out the current law's expanded Medicaid coverage for more low-income people that 31 states accepted, which is almost completely financed by federal funds. That could affect women's health care services, including mammograms and prenatal care, for those who would lose that coverage. The legislation also repeals the requirement that state Medicaid plans must provide "essential health benefits" that are currently required, including pregnancy, maternity and newborn care for women.

The legislation will still require that private health plans fund the essential health benefits, but those insurers will have more leeway as to how much is covered.

Rep. John Shimkus, R-Ill., complained during the committee debate about the current law's requirements that certain services be covered.

"What about men having to purchase pre-natal care?"

Shimkus said in response to a question from a Democrat who asked him what mandates he was concerned about. "Is that not correct? And should they?"

City Councilor Mary Ann Babinski - Ward 1 Office Hours On Monday, March 13, 2017, Councilor Babinski will hold office hours from 11:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. in the Barnes Regional Airport Conference Room located at 100 Airport Road. Ward residents are encouraged to stop by to share their concerns, ask questions and give feedback regarding ward and city issues. Your voice matters! Contact: m.babinski@ cityofwestfield.org or 413-568-8562

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WESTFIELD – Mary (Matheos Koufalexis) Varelas, 86, died Tuesday, March 7, 2017 in Brookline, MA. Devoted wife of 59 years to George A. Varelas. Beloved mother of Elaine Varelas Ryan of Wellesley, MA; Andrew G. Varelas (Diana D’Alma) of Scottsdale, Arizona; Dean G. Varelas (Laurie) of Westfield, MA. and is also survived by her adored grandchildren, Jillian Ryan, Dean and Alex Varelas.

Mary also leaves Tom Matheos and family, Jim Matheos and family, Irene McCusker and family, Tony Buijanarowski and family, and Sean Ryan and family, in addition to many loving friends, and family members in Greece. Mary was born in Biddeford Maine, and graduated from Westfield High School, Class of 1948. She, along with her parents, brother George, and sisters Lillian and Helen operated the Puritan Lunch on North Elm Street for many years. After WWII, Mary served as a Grey Lady at Westover Air Force Base in Chicopee.

She also worked at the Westfield Area Mental Health Clinic, now known as the Carson Center for Human Services, for over 20 years retiring in1994.

Mary became active politically when her husband ran for office and served as Mayor of Westfield for four consecutive terms. She was an active parishioner at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Springfield, and a member of its Philoptohos Society. Mary was also a member of the Westfield Women’s Club. She was predeceased by her sister Helen Genes of California, brother George Matheos of Westfield, sister Lillian Buijanarowski of Westfield, and son-in-law Steve Ryan.

Services will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Springfield on Monday March 13th at 10 am.

Visiting hours will be held at Firtion-Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield on Sunday March 12,from 3-6 pm. Burial will be at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 22 St. George Road, Springfield, MA or the American Diabetes Association, 2080 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067. Firtionadams. com

Montgomery Historical Society Annual Penny Social Montgomery’s Annual Penny Social, hosted by members and friends of the Montgomery Historical Society, returns to the Town Hall at Montgomery Center on Saturday, March 11 starting at 6:30 p.m. The doors open at 5:45 p.m. to allow preview of the items and purchase of penny tickets ahead of the start time. Good old-fashioned fun for the whole family will include special bidding for the youngsters. Join your neighbors and friends for an evening out to beat the “winter blues” and “blahs.” This annual Historical Society fund-raiser helps fund annual scholarship(s) for Montgomery high school graduates.

The “snow date” will be Saturday, March 18, same time(s) and place. On both dates, the snack bar will offer a variety of refreshments for sale, including hot and cold beverages.

Irish Magic Show Saturday, March 11, 2-3pm Tom and Debbie’s Irish Magic Show blends lyrical stage magic with Irish music. Audiences will learn about Irish history, language and social customs as they participate in the exciting and entertaining music and magic of Ireland. This program is perfect for grades K through 8. Call or register for this event by calling 562-6158 x5 beginning on February 21st.

Russell Council on Aging is celebration Spring Yoga at Russell Senior Center RUSSELL — An 8-week yoga session will start on Monday March 13th at the Russell Senior Center. The classes will be each Monday night starting at 6pm and is open to all ages and abilities. Cost is $50 for all eight classes or $10 per class.

Swastikas found in bathrooms of Milton middle school, again MILTON, Mass. (AP) — School officials say anti-Semitic graffiti has been found at a Milton middle school for the second time in four months.

A letter from Pierce Middle School to parents states several new swastikas were discovered late Wednesday on the walls of bathrooms used by eighth-grade boys and sixth-grade boys.

The school says it’s working with police to identify those responsible.

Swastikas were also found in school bathrooms in late December.

Principal Karen Spaulding says the students responsible were disciplined.

Spaulding says the latest incident is “far beyond disappointing.”

Superintendent Mary Gormley says there will be a thorough investigation.

The Russell Council on Aging is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and March birthdays, Tuesday, March 14th at noon. All are welcome to enjoy a catered traditional corned beef dinner will be served followed by birthday cake for dessert at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main St., Russell. Wear your green and have you picture take in the Leprechaun’s photo booth. The cost to Russell Seniors is $6.50 per person. The cost for all others is $11.50 per person. Russell Seniors whose birthdays are in March will receive their lunch at no cost! Reservations will be accepted by phone at 413-862-6205, through Saturday, March 11th.

First Congregational Church Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner The First Congregational Church, 18 Broad Street, Westfield will once again offer their famous Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner, Saturday March 11th at 5:30 PM. First Church dinners have become a favorite to area residents and this dinner is always a sell-out. Tickets are now on sale from the church office. They are $12.50 for adult’s children 10 and under are free. The menu will consist of corned beef, cabbage, Irish potatoes, boiled potatoes, carrots, rolls, butter, dessert and beverage. Come and join everyone for a grand night out. Call the Church Office at 568-2833 for reservations.

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident log Thursday, March 2, 2017 6:53 a.m.: Accident, Southwick Road. Police received a report for a two-vehicle crash involving a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo and a 2013 Toyota RAV4. It was initially reported that there was entrapment inside a vehicle involved, as well as multiple injuries. However, according to police, those described as entrapped were not trapped in the car, but allegedly were just not getting out of the car. Police had two tow trucks respond, as well as two ambulances from Westfield Fire. One ambulance transported to Baystate Noble Hospital, while another had “obtained a patient refusal.”

8:10 a.m.: Accident, Franklin Street and Shepard Street.

Police received a report of a three-vehicle crash involving a 2011 Dodge Caravan, 2015 Chevrolet Silverado and a 2003 Buick Century, which reportedly included an injury. Police requested a tow truck for one vehicle, as well as an ambulance.

Westfield Fire ambulance and paramedics arrived and transported one patient to Baystate Noble Hospital.

2:40 p.m.: Accident, Chapel Street. Police received a report of a tractor trailer that reportedly had gotten stuck under the underpass on Chapel Street. The vehicle was able to back out of the underpass but was too damaged to be driven, so a tow truck was requested. No injuries were reported.

10:41 p.m.: Trespassing and arrest, Pochassic Road. Police received a report of a vehicle that was reportedly “stuck on the railroad tracks right at the very end of Pochassic Road,” with passengers inside of the vehicle. Train traffic was stopped according to the report, and police responded to the scene, as well. Police reported that the alleged driver, Wander Gallagher, 53, of Somers, Connecticut, had allegedly driven onto the train tracks. Police said that they arrested Gallagher and charged her with operating under the influence of liquor and walking/riding on railroad tracks. Gallagher allegedly refused to take a field sobriety test. One passenger was also given a courtesy ride to the police department to attempt to find transportation.

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March 2, 2017 Venessa M. Malave, 28, of 20 Otis St., Ware, had a charge of cruelty to animal have sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until March 2, 2018, brought by Westfield Police.

Kyle F. Berry, 30, of 14, Bates St., Westfield, received one year probation after pleading guilty to cruelty to animal, brought by Westfield Police.

Hank L. Carroll, 19, of 44 Jefferson St., Westfield, had a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon have sufficient facts found but continued without a finding until Sept. 1, 2017, and charges of carrying a dangerous weapon on school grounds and disturbing school dismissed nolle prosequi, brought by Westfield Police.

Zeven C. Bailey, 27, of 126 Union St., Westfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a May 2 hearing after being arraigned on charges of conspiracy and false creation or use of sales receipt, brought by Westfield Police.

Flake news:

Southern New England could see up to 10 inches of snow BOSTON (AP) — The National Weather Service has issued some flake news: Parts of southern New England could see up to 10 inches of snow.

Southeastern Massachusetts, most of Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut are under winter storm warnings for much of Friday.

Many school districts in the areas expected to get it the hardest canceled classes, as snow started falling in the early morning hours, making for a slippery commute.

The weather service is forecasting 6 to 10 inches of snow on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket; 4 to 8 inches in Rhode Island; and 4 to 7 inches in Connecticut's New London County. The Boston area is expected to get an inch or so.

The weather service reported that Taunton, Massachusetts and Burrillville, Rhode Island, has three inches of snow by 9 a.m.

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Rethinking the basement for spring

By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press Basements can be cold and dark, and often get much less decorating attention than the rest of the house. But you can gain new, useful and stylish living space by upgrading that subterranean space.

Step one is addressing any risk of flooding or water leakage. Bring in a professional to assess the risk and recommend safety measures. If the air in your basement is damp, add a dehumidifier to dry it out. After that, the options for renovating and redecorating a basement are endless.

We've asked three interior designers — New York-based Jenny Kirschner, and Los Angeles-based Sayre Ziskin and Theodore Leaf — for advice on transforming basements into well-loved rooms, while preserving their role as a practical storage space.

CHOOSE A PURPOSE Growing up in the Midwest, Leaf saw his grandmother and mother use their basements as creative spaces for sewing or scrapbooking. He encourages homeowners around the country to take the same approach: Choose a particular purpose for your basement, or perhaps two purposes if the space is large enough.

Ziskin agrees: "Make a decision as to what you'd actually go down there for," she says, and be realistic. "If you make it into a game room, how likely are you to actually go down there?"

For some, it works best as a home office. "I'm one of the few people in LA who does have a basement," Leaf says.

"It's a walk-out basement, and it's where I edit all my videos.

The lack of light is actually great because I can see my screen properly."

Basements with little natural light can become gorgeous media rooms, he says, and can solve the problem of having a living room dominated by a large TV. And don't forget embracing the original purpose of a cellar: Use it as a cool spot for fermenting healthy foods like kombucha.

WARM IT UP Many homeowners avoid their basement because it's cold, Ziskin says. If so, tackle that problem first.

Ziskin recently decorated a basement with low-pile carpeting in a soft shade of gray, and then finished the edges with molding. It gave the room warmth while adding the sort of finished look you normally find upstairs. For added coziness, you can layer area rugs on top of low-pile carpeting. Carpets and rugs will also improve acoustics. (If deco-

This undated photo provided by Jenny Kirschner shows a basement designed by the New York-based interior designer. Details like crown molding and built-in shelving give this basement home office a glamorous feel fit for any room of the house. (Ryan Dausch/Jenny Kirschner via AP)

rating with carpet, of course, make sure any water leak problems have been solved.)

Another warming trick: Ditch cold, unflattering, fluorescent lights in favor of warm bulbs, and add more light as needed.

"It's important to have at least one overhead light," Ziskin says, and you'll want that to be a flush-mount that doesn't drop lower than 6 inches below the ceiling, since basement ceilings are often lower than ceilings upstairs. Then fill in with wall sconces, floor lamps or table lamps.

Leaf agrees: You want "lighting coming from different angles, so put a lamp in there," he says, "and up-lights in the corner."

Lighting is important enough in a basement that Kirschner suggests working with a professional.

It can help to add a dimmer so you have brighter light for

working or games, and soft light for socializing or screen time.

Lastly, include upholstered furniture with soft, warm textures ("Stay away from leathers and vinyls that feel cold and slippery," says Ziskin), and finish the space with a big basket of cozy blankets.

GO LIGHT AND BRIGHT Basements are great places to take design risks, so have fun.

"Why shouldn't the floor be teal or bright orange? Make it happy," says Leaf. "Put up that one wallpaper swatch you always loved."

Even in a basement storage room or laundry room, he says, "paint it a color you don't hate."

Also consider the positive impact of light, airy colors, says Ziskin. She prefers "a very light off-white or a very soft light gray, like a very light cloud color."

INVEST IN QUALITY All three designers suggest decorating basements with the same level of quality and beauty you choose for other rooms.

Details like crown molding and built-in shelves give basement rooms the feel of a "real" room.

Kirschner and Ziskin have used Ikea's built-in cabinets to create stylish basement spaces without huge expense. Line one wall with floor-to-ceiling wardrobe cabinets in the same solid color for a neat, cohesive area where items can be stored out of view.

For open storage, choose strong shelving units with a bottom shelf that's 4 to 6 off the floor, just in case of any flooding, says Leaf.

And choose good containers to put on those open shelves.

"If you have a mishmash of plastic bins, donate them and get ones that match," Leaf says. "If it's good-looking, you're more likely to keep it organized."

What to do when bulbs don’t bloom This undated photo provided by Jenny Kirschner shows a basement designed by the New York-based interior designer.

Closed storage and ample shelving help keep this basement playroom feeling organized, while layered rugs and soft upholstery add plenty of warmth in this basement. (Ryan Dausch/Jenny Kirschner via AP)

By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press Daffodils and tulips are almost certain to bloom when another spring rolls around, but even they can have an occasional bad season.

Perennial bulbs need a long dormancy period after they finish flowering — a chance to regenerate. Without that, they're

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likely to be colorless the following year, or what horticulturists call "blind" plants.

Even after the plants have finished blooming and dropping their petals, they are actively photosynthesizing, said Christian Curless, a spokesman for Colorblends, a wholesale bulb company in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

"Leave them alone until the foliage is yellowed and withered," Curless said. "A plant stays green as long as it needs to stay green."

What are the odds they will continue to flower if you gamble and promptly clear those unsightly stems and leaves from your landscape?

"That's a big unknown," Curless said. "There's no rule of thumb for how long bulbs should be allowed to get the energy they need to bloom See No Blooms, Page 7

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This undated photo provided by Mary Meyer shows a soft owl-themed mat which makes a comfy nap and play spot.

Today's new moms want their baby's room and gear to reflect their own design aesthetic. (Mary Meyer via AP)

This undated photo provided by Gund and Pusheen shows Sparx the dragon, which has plush fur embossed with realistic scales. At February's New York Toy Fair, buyers were embracing a menagerie of soft, huggable plush toys. Industry watchers say that globally, sales in the plush category are surging. (Gund/Pusheen via AP)

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By KIM COOK Associated Press The recent industry show Toy Fair New York featured a variety of huggable plush toys for everyone, from silky, infant comfort objects to cheeky stuffed novelties for grown-ups.

Sales in the plush category are surging, thanks to technical improvements in materials, broad-based appeal and collectability, said Isabel Carrion-Lopez, spokeswoman for the Toy Industry Association.

POP CULTURE PLUSH The venerable Gund company, maker of plush toys for over 100 years, is now social-media savvy. If you're on Facebook, you may be familiar with Pusheen, the cute comic cat tag. At the Toy Fair last month, Gund put Pusheen front and center at their booth, offering a collection of big and little cats as keychain and backpack clips, handheld toys, huggable pillows, and zippered cases, all covered in the tabby's signature gray stripe. A series of mystery-box toys called "Places Cats Sit" features Pusheen on cat-friendly perches such as a shopping bag, laptop or towel. Buyers don't know where their cat will be until they open the box and take off her Mylar wrap.

Gund also has licensing deals with Japanese animation house Studio Ghibli, producer of the movies "My Neighbor Totoro" and "Howl's Moving Castle"; there are plush versions of the films' characters. And Gund has developed a line with DC Comics: superheroes like Wonder Woman and Batman as kid-huggable plush toys.

Curious George is also here, dressed as a firefighter, police officer, doctor and pirate. (www.gund.com ) Then there are the Giant Microbes: a booth full of human micro-organisms, including organ cells and bacteria, rendered in hand-size fuzzy plush, with little faces. Company president Andrew Klein pointed to a veritable hazmat lab of gnarly things like plague microbes, viruses and gross-outs of the science world. He says the toys are popular with educators, public health organizations, and science and history museums. (www.giantmicrobes.com )

BABY SOFT Today's plush toys have come a long way even compared to a few decades ago, when the material was stiffer and more

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rug-like. Improvements in fine microfiber production have resulted in a silky, squishable material. Stuffings are also soft polyester.

That makes them great for babies' toys.

"Two collections are super-popular with new moms," said Linda Colson, vice president of the company Mary Meyer, pointing out several families of neutral-hued, silky furred animals in her fair booth, and shelves full of small plush creatures with pacifiers attached.

"Today's new mom wants her baby's gear to reflect her own aesthetic. If she decorates with a certain color palette, she doesn't want the baby's room to clash," Colson said.

So the Putty Collection features puppies, elephants, bears, and bunnies in gentle hues of cream, blush, gray and mocha.

The pacifier/toy is a Wubbanub, which Colson says was invented by a mom who kept losing her baby's soother until she came up with the idea of sewing it to a small stuffed animal. (www.marymeyer.com ) Some books — such as Nancy Tillman's storybooks "On the Night You Were Born" and "You're Here for a Reason" — are available as a soft book and plush animal set. (www. demdaco.com ) Apple Park, a San Francisco-based children's gear company, featured an "Organic Luxury" line made from 100 percent organic cotton. The collection includes plush booties, play blankets, and toys in gentle prints and hues. (www.applepark. com ) At Nat & Jules, creative director Julie Puntch picked up a Cozies Rattle Blankie, saying, "Moms buy these two at a time. They keep them handy in the stroller, car seat and crib."

The velvety-soft plush pets and wild animals have flat bodies, and a clip for a pacifier. (www.walmart.com )

ANIMAL KINGDOM Also at Nat & Jules was a plush puppet family of cows, unicorns, foxes, pigs and lions, ready for storytelling.

Toy designers are looking beyond the familiar animal world for inspiration, and a new world of wild is now available in plush form.

At Aurora's booth, there were Rockhopper and Emperor penguins, orangutans, wild boars, lynx, crocodiles and meerkats. Rays, seals and aquarium fish were next to mammoths and pandas. (www.auroragift.com )

This undated photo provided by Gund and Pusheen shows the Pusheen Surprise Plush Series 3 Blind Box: "Places Cats Sit!" The famous Facebook tabby cat Pusheen's popularity continues to grow, and she drew crowds at the Gund booth at February's Toy Fair in NYC. Gund has an exclusive series called "Places Cats Sit!", with Pusheen in various cat perches. (Gund/Pusheen via AP)

This undated photo provided by Gund and Pusheen shows Pusheen eating sushi. Adding to a collection where she dines on cupcakes, pizza and ice cream, Gund's 9 1/2" tall plush Pusheen now has some sushi to enjoy. The Facebook feline and cat collector favorite was a popular feature in Gund's booth at this February's Toy Fair in NYC. (Gund/ Pusheen via AP)

Gund had sloths and peacocks, as well as a fox with lustrous, life-like fur, and a dragon covered with plush fabric printed with a scale pattern, that somehow managed to look fierce and feel fuzzy.

TALK TO THE ANIMALS A smartphone app guides the new Teddy Ruxpin from Wicked Cool Toys to interact with kids and tell stories from his 4GB hard drive; LED technology helps Teddy's eyes move realistically. (www.wickedcooltoys.com ) At Gund, Flappy the Elephant plays peek-a-boo with his ears while singing "Do Your Ears Hang Low." And Storytime Cub moves its body and mouth as it reads a funny version of the classic Three Bears folktale.

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again."

Some gardeners try camouflaging their bulbs after they flower by planting them among groups of different perennials, but that approach isn't without its problems.

"Be sensitive to how much sunlight each needs," Curless said. "Daffodils planted next to a small perennial can flop all over that perennial. And if you plant daffodils with something like hosta, they may shade the daffodils to the extent that their leaves aren't getting any light.

"Fill the space but leave breathing room," he said.

Other things to consider if bulb foliage develops but the blooms don't follow: — Timing. Maybe you're planting too early or too late for spring-blooming bulbs. Plant too early and they're susceptible to disease. Plant too late and they may not have enough time to develop.

— Depth: Perhaps you're not planting the bulbs deep enough. Bulbs should be placed 2 to 3 times their height into the soil.

— Growing conditions. If leaves and stems don't appear, then dig down and check the bulbs.

It's possible they rotted because the ground was too wet. Find areas with better drainage for the next batch of bulbs you plant.

— Massing. "If the leaves are small, the bulbs may have to be divided," said Sandra Mason, an extension horticulturist with the University of Illinois. "After a time, they get so tight in there that they're competing for food and have no space."

— Predation. If the bulbs don't sprout, it may be because voles or squirrels ate them, Mason said. There are no wildlife-proof bulbs but some — like daffodils, fritillaria and allium — are more distasteful to foraging wildlife than others.

Unseasonable freeze-thaw cycles also hinder bulb performance. A string of late-winter temperatures soaring into the 50s and 60s followed closely by another round of blowing snow or freezing rain can wreak havoc on emerging bulbs. But there is little a gardener can do when the weather turns, Curless said.

"If the flowers haven't opened, there's a good chance they'll survive the variable temperatures," he said.

Gardeners know from woeful experience that you can't control the weather.

"A major part of planting spring-blooming bulbs is that it requires a leap of faith," Curless said.

——— ONLINE: For more about bulb planting and care, see this Colorblends Fact Sheet: http://www.colorblends.com/articles/General-Planting-And-Care

In this Feb. 27, 2017 photo, daffodils, photographed in a pasture near Langley, Wash., are entering their third growing season but a number of factors — planting too shallow, bad timing when planted, growing conditions and predation — could keep some from flowering. Leave perennial bulbs alone after they finish blooming. That gives them the time they need to re-energize and flower another year. (Dean Fosdick via AP)

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Gateway Budget

Continued from Page 1 total school-aged population of 901.

Altogether, there are 93 students choicing Included in that number are out of district out to other schools, 5 attending charter special needs students, students opting to go to schools, and 8 in out-of-district special educaanother district through school choice and tion programs. On the other side, there are 47 charter school students. Russell has 4 out of students currently attending Gateway from district special needs students; 26 students in outside the district through school choice. school choice, and one going to a charter The total number of students attending school. Huntington has 4 out of district special vocational schools is 63, with 18 at Westfield needs students; 39 in school choice, and 4 in Technical Academy and 45 at Smith charter schools.

Vocational. Again, the vocational budget is a Not included in those numbers are voca- separate line item for the towns. tional students, of which Russell has 15 total; During the vote on the budget, Russell 8 attending Westfield Technical Academy and School Committee member Lyndsey Papillon 7 attending Smith Vocational. Huntington has recused herself from voting on several salary 25 total; 4 attending Westfield, and 21 attend- line items, due to several family members ing Smith. The cost of vocational education is employed at Gateway. Superintendent Dr. separate for the towns from the Gateway David B. Hopson said the district’s lawyer had Regional School District budget. advised them on the proper way to proceed in Chester is the other town with an increase such a circumstance. Upon Papillon’s return, over last year’s assessment of $14,406, or less the vote was taken to pass the budget as a than 1%. Assessments to Blandford, whole, which was a unanimous 10-0 vote.

Middlefield and Montgomery decreased.

School Committee chair Michele Crane of Chester has 145 students attending Gateway; Russell encouraged Middlefield and 5 in school choice, and 7 going to the two Montgomery representatives Sarah Foley and vocational schools (1 in Westfield and 6 at Madelyn Austin to seek another member for Smith Vocational). Middlefield has 31 stu- each of their towns, following the resignation dents in Gateway; 5 in school choice, and 4 at of long-time Montgomery School Committee Smith Vocational. Montgomery has 63 stu- member Anne-Marie Buikus, which left the dents at Gateway, 7 in school choice, and 6 committee with two vacancies. vocational students, split evenly between the All three of the Huntington representatives two schools. were absent from Wednesday’s vote.

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garden items is growing daily as they gear up for their grand opening later next month, along with the rush that traditionally comes with the spring time of year, while still accommodating their current customer base. In addition, many of their products are local, which the Kelly’s feel is very important.

“What we try to focus on is service and keeping our business local as much as possible,” Brian Kelly said.

“We’ve seen Westfield come a long way and we’re glad to see the change,” Stacey Kelly said. “If it comes through Westfield we will try and get it.”

And this means that the products the Kelly’s bring in are often from local merchants and makers. For the springtime, they will have bulbs, perennial and annuals flowers and plants, vegetable plants and fruit trees that are all available for planting in your own garden– and many will come from local gardens and farmers.

Then, if you want to beautify your home or garden with decorations, whether it’s birdfeeders to draw in the blue jays, orioles or cardinals, or it’s unique décor to put up in your porch to enjoy while you watch the Blue Jays, Orioles or Cardinals–the baseball teams–then Kelly’s Home and Garden has many choices, with work from local artists and craftspeople.

However, if you need some help with all this–perhaps you need to learn how to properly plant that azalea bush–then Kelly’s Home and Garden will soon be starting classes for that, too.

“Classes will be coming up in April potentially,” Brian Kelly said. “Instructional courses related to plants and gardening.”

Sometimes though, local products may not cover all that you need. But according to Brian and Stacey Kelly, that doesn’t stop them from providing products for different needs. The shop will be carrying a variety of fertilizers this season, with more coming in every week.

Additionally, Brian Kelly said that their store will be stocked with Husqvarna power equipment to help make yard maintenance easier.

For more information, visit Kelly’s Home and Garden at 81 Springfield Road, or call (413)568-3388.

Michael Kelly tends to the bird food.

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by Lynn Boscher)

The 2016-17 Gateway School Committee. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Humason

Continued from Page 1 For the last three years, Senator Humason served as the Senate Minority Whip. His appointment as Assistant Minority Leader marks a move up the ranks in Senate Republican Leadership.

Humason also retained his seat on the powerful Senate Committee on Ways and Means, which is responsible for crafting the state’s annual budget and vetting legislation as it nears completion. He has also been appointed to the following committees: • Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Rules • Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets • Joint Committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs • Joint Committee on Transportation • Joint Committee on Children, Families, and Persons with Disabilities • Joint Committee on Public Service • Senate Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs “My committee assignments for this session reflect some of the areas of concern I hear about most often from my constituents, so I’m well-positioned to continue making those concerns a part of the decision-making process on Beacon Hill,” said Senator Humason.

In addition to his service to legislative committees, Humason also serves as a Senate Chair on both the Aviation and Boating Legislative Caucuses, which provide legislative and budgetary advocacy in cooperation with their respective industries and constituencies.

Senator Humason represents the 2nd Hampden and Hampshire District, which consists of the cities of Agawam, Easthampton, Holyoke, Westfield, and parts of the city of Chicopee; and the towns of Granville, Montgomery, Russell, Southampton, Southwick and Tolland.

The Senator maintains a district office for the convenience of his constituents and encourages them to contact him at his district office at 64 Noble Street in Westfield, Massachusetts 01085, (413) 568-1366; or his Boston office, State House, Room 313A, Boston, Massachusetts 02133, (617) 722-1415. His email address is Donald.Humason@MASenate.gov.

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After giving a brief overview of the statistics in the school district, Ruszala discussed the English Language Learners (ELL) program that is at multiple schools in the district. If there is a refugee that goes into one of the Westfield schools and isn’t fluent in English, or needs more assistance, they would be placed into the ELL program.

According to Ruszala’s graph, the ELL enrollment in Westfield schools for 2017 is 34 refugees thus far.

There is a process undertaken that encompasses state agencies before any refugee students attend Westfield schools. First, case information is sent to the Refugee Processing Center. Then, National Voluntary Agencies meet every week to receive cases and also contact the affiliate agency so they can take the refugee case.

It is a lengthy and arduous process for individuals leaving their homeland. Ruszala explained that all refugees are screened at an Overseas Processing Entity (OPE) then have to pass interviews with immigration officials. If they are approved, medical screenings then follow. The refugees would then complete the process after they get security checks through the Refugee Admission Verification Unit.

The local resettlement agencies in the area like Ascentria, provide a number of basic needs for incoming refugees. The agencies secure housing, greet the families at the airport, provide food and clothes as well as helping enroll the children into public school.

Ruszala wants to make sure that every child in Westfield gets an opportunity to receive a public education.

“It is our belief number one, but it’s a legal requirement,” said Ruszala.

Once a child is enrolled into school, a Home Language Survey is taken by the parent or guardian so the ELL teachers can be aware if the student speaks English, a second language, etc.

There are also different levels of language classification in the ELL program, going from level one to level six.

Later in her presentation Ruszala went on to talk about the financial support that the ELL gets from the state and federal governments. There is the Local Educational Agency, Title I Grant, Title III Grant, and the Refugee Support Impact Grant. Ruszala says that they use a combination of all four of the options and she also noted that the Refugee Support Impact grant is mostly used to hire tutor translators.

Concluding the presentation, attendees asked Ruszala questions which resulted in a conversation that got to the heart of why the discussion was occurring in the first place.

“We do educate all children and we’ll continue,” said Ruszala. “I think that’s the beauty of public education.”

Alice Flyte, who is a member of W.A.R.M. and helped coordinate the event, sees a real positive outcome for schools that have refugees.

“The kids are learning about other cultures and it’s a great opportunity,” said Flyte.

The next scheduled W.A.R.M. community gathering will be on April 6 at the First Congregational Church in Westfield.

Sean Berube stocks the dog food under Reilly’s watchful eye. (Photo by Lynn

Stacey and Brian Kelly, owners of Kelly’s Home & Garden on Springfield Rd. in Westfield. The former site of Westfield Home & Garden. (Photo by

Boscher)

Lynn Boscher)

The perks of going local with your bank account

By AMBER MURAKAMI-FESTER NerdWallet Sarah Gillis switched from a national bank to a local one in New Jersey as a matter of principle.

"I feel like my voice matters more in a smaller bank," says Gillis, who closed her account at a national bank because she disagreed, she says, with some of its corporate investments. She opened an account at Peapack-Gladstone Bank by her home in Warren, New Jersey, about a year ago.

But when asked her thoughts on her new bank, it's the perks and lack of fees she applauds. Her out-of-network ATM fees are reimbursed by Peapack-Gladstone and she gets $8 back if she uses her debit card at least ten times a month. "I just think it's a great bank," she says.

For consumers like Gillis, switching to a community bank — typically defined as a smaller bank that is locally owned and operated — is an action rooted as much in practicality as it is in ideology. Lower and fewer fees and the allure of keeping money local can be compelling reasons to switch.

DOWNSIDES PERSIST Community banks still won't be as convenient for many people as national banks. ATM access, for example, can be a challenge without the large networks enjoyed by national bank customers. Some 48 percent of community banks belong to a fee-free ATM network, a 2013 survey by the Independent Community Bankers of America found, but that leaves a large swath of community bank customers paying additional fees when using out-of-network ATMs. Limited availability of cutting-edge technology continues to be an issue. The number of community banks offering mobile banking services was 81 percent last year, up from 71 percent the year before, according to a report by the Federal Reserve. But that's still a sizeable number of banks without services that many customers consider essential, such as the ability to check account balances by smartphone.

The report noted that mobile banking was "difficult to implement for small and mid-size banks due to cost and expertise."

KEEPING IT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD Fans of community banks point to the advantages, starting with a generally more favorable fee structure. These banks are likelier to have fewer checking account fees and lower overdraft fees than big national banks, according to a recent survey by Pew Charitable

Trusts . Only about 10 percent of small banks surveyed reported charging monthly service fees on checking accounts; such fees are common at large banks, though they can sometimes be avoided by signing up for direct deposit or maintaining a minimum balance.

The median overdraft fee for small banks was $32, compared to $35 for large banks.

And for many, the chance to keep money local is a reward in itself.

"People feel that there is an authenticity to a locally owned business," says Terry Jorde, senior executive vice president at the Independent Community Bankers of America.

"That's true whether it's a hardware store, a locally owned restaurant, a flower store or a community bank."

Community banks can also play an integral role in local economies, especially in supporting small businesses.

More than 50 percent of small-business loans came from community banks, researchers at Harvard Kennedy School reported in 2015, as did 77 percent of agricultural loans.

Small businesses were also more likely to be approved for some form of a loan from community banks — 76 percent, compared to 58 percent at national banks, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Jorde, who worked for 32 years at a small bank in Cando, North Dakota, says community banks work to build relationships with customers. "It's not just a cookie-cutter type of lending," she says, citing a focus on personal knowledge of an applicant and of the local economy in making loan decisions. "You don't just put a bunch of statistics in a black box and then come out with a credit decision."

That seems to be reflected in lower default rates for community bank loans. The Harvard Kennedy study also found that default rates for residential property loans were under 4 percent for community banks, compared to more than 10 percent for big banks.

Community banks aren't for everyone.

Those who move frequently from one city to another may find it inconvenient to change community banks each time, something that's not an issue for those who bank big.

Gillis, for one, believes the advantages of going local outweigh the drawbacks. "I've realized it's not that hard to open a new account at a different bank or close an account," she says.

Should she ever leave New Jersey, she says, she'll stick to a community bank, like the one she joined last year. "I love it."

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SPORTS

It was a hard-hitting championship game between the Westfield and Longmeadow high school boys’ ice hockey teams. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Westfield’s Scotty Bussell scores the first goal of the game. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Westfield’s Liam Whitman scores. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Ryan Moorhouse gets in on the scoring action for the Bombers. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Champions, again

By CHRIS PUTZ Correspondent WEST SPRINGFIELD – The Westfield and Longmeadow high school boys’ ice hockey teams skated out to the sounds of “Welcome to the Jungle.”

It was No. 2 Westfield though that rocked the Whip City faithful and rolled, or rather skated past top-seeded Longmeadow 5-3 in the West D3 finals Thursday night at the Olympia. The Bombers (17-5) received goals from four different players to secure their fourth title in five years and 10th since 2002.

For the fifth time in 15 years, the Westfield Bombers are repeat champions.

“The third time winning it, it just doesn’t get better,” said Westfield senior captain Sean Moorhouse, who set up his younger brother in

the second period of the game.

Longmeadow (17-4-1) slapped away the first two Westfield shots. The third was a charmer.

Westfield’s Scotty Bussell slapped the puck in on a rebound off a Max Maggipinto shot five minutes, 41 seconds into the game. Liam Whitman assisted.

Less than a minute later, Whitman made it a 2-0 advantage. Maggipinto and Matt Pelletier set up the goal.

Anyone expecting Longmeadow to pack up and call it a game would be sorely mistaken, and obviously ignorant to the history between the two teams. It was the 12th meeting in the finals between the Lancers and Westfield Bombers in the last 16 years. Together, the two See Champions, Again, Page 11

WESTFIELD BOMBERS 2016-17 D3 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY WEST SECTIONAL CHAMPS

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From left to right, Westfield captains John Danahey, Liam Whitman, Sean Moorhouse, and Nathan Boucher accept the Western Massachusetts Division 3 trophy.

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High School Tournament Schedules THURS., MARCH 9 DIVISION 3 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY WEST CHAMPIONSHIP OLYMPIA ICE CENTER, WEST SPRINGFIELD NO. 2 WESTFIELD 5, NO. 1 LONGMEADOW 3

NO. 12 LONGMEADOW (13-5-1) VS. NO. 4 METHUEN-TEWSKBURY (18-1-3), 3:15 P.M.

TUES., MARCH 14 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED

SUN., MARCH 12 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED

WED., MARCH 15 DIVISION 3 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY STATE SEMIFINALS MASSMUTUAL CENTER WEST SECTIONAL CHAMPION WESTFIELD BOMBERS (17-5) VS. NORTH-SOUTH CHAMPION, 5:45 P.M.

FRI., MARCH 10 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED SAT., MARCH 11 DIVISION 2 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY WEST QUARTERFINALS GALLO ARENA, BOURNE

MON., MARCH 13 NO SPORTS SCHEDULED

N AT I O N A L B A S K E T B A L L A S S O C I AT I O N

EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf Cleveland 42 21 .667 — 5-5 L-3 26-7 16-14 28-11 Boston 41 24 .631 2 5-5 W-1 21-9 20-15 26-12 Washington 39 24 .619 3 7-3 W-3 26-9 13-15 25-16 Toronto 38 26 .594 4½ 6-4 W-1 21-11 17-15 23-14 Atlanta 35 29 .547 7½ 4-6 W-1 18-15 17-14 24-15 Indiana 33 31 .516 9½ 4-6 W-1 22-10 11-21 18-20 Detroit 32 33 .492 11 6-4 W-1 21-12 11-21 19-20 Chicago 31 33 .484 11½ 5-5 L-3 19-13 12-20 20-18 Miami 31 34 .477 12 7-3 W-3 17-14 14-20 20-20 Milwaukee 30 33 .476 12 7-3 W-4 18-16 12-17 20-22 Charlotte 28 36 .438 14½ 4-6 L-1 17-13 11-23 17-21 New York 26 39 .400 17 4-6 L-1 15-17 11-22 17-23 Orlando 24 41 .369 19 4-6 W-1 12-21 12-20 16-23 Philadelphia 23 41 .359 19½ 3-7 L-3 15-19 8-22 16-23 Brooklyn 11 52 .175 31 2-8 L-1 7-24 4-28 3-34 WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf x-Golden State 52 12 .813 — 6-4 L-1 26-4 26-8 31-7 x-San Antonio 50 14 .781 2 9-1 L-1 23-6 27-8 28-9 Houston 44 21 .677 8½ 6-4 L-2 23-9 21-12 27-11 Utah 41 24 .631 11½ 7-3 W-4 22-12 19-12 24-17 L.A. Clippers 39 26 .600 13½ 5-5 W-1 20-10 19-16 23-17 Memphis 36 29 .554 16½ 3-7 L-4 19-13 17-16 26-16 Oklahoma City 36 29 .554 16½ 5-5 W-1 24-9 12-20 23-18 Denver 29 35 .453 23 5-5 L-1 17-16 12-19 17-22 Portland 28 35 .444 23½ 5-5 W-4 17-13 11-22 18-20 Dallas 27 36 .429 24½ 6-4 W-3 19-14 8-22 17-23 Minnesota 26 37 .413 25½ 6-4 W-1 16-18 10-19 15-23 Sacramento 25 39 .391 27 3-7 L-6 13-19 12-20 15-22 New Orleans 25 40 .385 27½ 4-6 L-2 15-18 10-22 12-26 Phoenix 21 44 .323 31½ 4-6 L-2 13-20 8-24 8-34 L.A. Lakers 20 45 .308 32½ 2-8 W-1 12-18 8-27 10-29

x-clinched playoff spot Thursday’s Games Detroit 106, Cleveland 101 L.A. Clippers 114, Memphis 98 Oklahoma City 102, San Antonio 92 Portland 114, Philadelphia 108, OT L.A. Lakers 122, Phoenix 110 Friday’s Games Orlando at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Golden State at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Houston at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Indiana at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Boston at Denver, 9 p.m.

Brooklyn at Dallas, 9 p.m.

Washington at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday’s Games Utah at Oklahoma City, 3 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Clippers, 3:30 p.m.

New York at Detroit, 5 p.m.

Cleveland at Orlando, 7 p.m.

New Orleans at Charlotte, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Toronto at Miami, 8 p.m.

Golden State at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m.

Atlanta at Memphis, 9 p.m.

Phoenix at Dallas, 9 p.m.

Washington at Portland, 10 p.m.

Denver at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Chicago at Boston, 3:30 p.m.

Miami at Indiana, 6 p.m.

New York at Brooklyn, 6 p.m.

Cleveland at Houston, 9 p.m.

Portland at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Philadelphia at L.A. Lakers, 9:30 p.m.

Monday’s Games No games scheduled.

N AT I O N A L H O C K E Y L E A G U E GP Washington 66 Columbus 65 Pittsburgh 65 N.Y. Rangers 68 Montreal 68 Ottawa 66 Boston 67 Islanders 66 Toronto 66 Tampa Bay 66 Philadelphia 66 Florida 65 Buffalo 67 Carolina 64 New Jersey 67 Detroit 65

W 44 42 41 43 38 38 35 32 30 31 31 29 27 27 25 25

L 15 17 16 23 22 22 26 23 22 26 27 25 28 27 30 29

GP Minnesota 65 Chicago 66 San Jose 66 Anaheim 67 Edmonton 66 Calgary 67 Nashville 67 St. Louis 65 Los Angeles 66 Winnipeg 68 Vancouver 67 Dallas 67 Arizona 66 Colorado 66

W 42 42 40 35 35 37 32 33 32 30 28 27 23 19

L 17 19 19 22 23 26 24 27 28 32 30 30 35 44

EASTERN CONFERENCE OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div 7 95 214 143 27-6-1 17-9-6 15-7-5 6 90 207 149 24-9-1 18-8-5 14-6-1 8 90 230 184 27-4-3 14-12-5 15-5-1 2 88 219 179 19-14-2 24-9-0 13-11-0 8 84 185 171 20-9-4 18-13-4 12-3-5 6 82 178 171 19-10-6 19-12-0 11-10-1 6 76 188 175 18-14-0 17-12-6 16-7-1 11 75 196 197 20-8-6 12-15-5 9-8-4 14 74 201 197 17-10-6 13-12-8 13-6-3 9 71 183 182 18-11-3 13-15-6 11-5-3 8 70 172 197 19-10-4 12-17-4 6-10-2 11 69 162 183 15-15-3 14-10-8 9-8-5 12 66 169 196 16-12-6 11-16-6 9-10-4 10 64 160 186 19-10-2 8-17-8 7-13-2 12 62 149 192 13-13-6 12-17-6 8-9-3 11 61 161 196 12-14-5 13-15-6 6-11-5 WESTERN CONFERENCE OT Pts GF GA Home Away Div 6 90 214 155 23-9-1 19-8-5 15-6-3 5 89 198 165 22-9-4 20-10-1 16-8-1 7 87 184 154 21-7-4 19-12-3 13-7-3 10 80 173 168 21-8-3 14-14-7 12-6-4 8 78 188 174 16-11-3 19-12-5 12-4-3 4 78 184 182 19-14-0 18-12-4 10-9-3 11 75 197 191 19-8-7 13-16-4 13-10-1 5 71 178 183 18-11-4 15-16-1 11-11-2 6 70 164 166 18-12-1 14-16-5 9-9-1 6 66 204 216 16-17-1 14-15-5 16-8-1 9 65 156 192 18-10-6 10-20-3 11-9-1 10 64 188 216 18-12-6 9-18-4 8-14-4 8 54 159 213 14-15-4 9-20-4 9-12-5 3 41 129 217 10-21-2 9-23-1 6-16-0

NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Wednesday’s Games Boston 6, Detroit 1 Pittsburgh 7, Winnipeg 4 Ottawa 5, Dallas 2 Thursday’s Games Carolina 4, N.Y. Rangers 3 Toronto 4, Philadelphia 2 Tampa Bay 4, Minnesota 1 Anaheim 1, Chicago 0 Colorado 3, New Jersey 2 Calgary 5, Montreal 0 Ottawa 3, Arizona 2, OT N.Y. Islanders 4, Vancouver 3, OT Los Angeles 3, Nashville 2, OT San Jose 4, Washington 2 Friday’s Games Buffalo at Columbus, 7 p.m.

Minnesota at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

Chicago at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Anaheim at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Edmonton, 9 p.m.

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

Nashville at San Jose, 4 p.m.

Columbus at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Colorado, 7 p.m.

Toronto at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Florida at Tampa Bay, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Winnipeg, 7 p.m.

New Jersey at Arizona, 8 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at St. Louis, 8 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Vancouver, 10 p.m.

Washington at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.

Sunday’s Games Minnesota at Chicago, 12:30 p.m.

Montreal at Edmonton, 7 p.m.

N.Y. Rangers at Detroit, 7 p.m.

Washington at Anaheim, 9:30 p.m.

Dallas at San Jose, 10 p.m.

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Westfield vs. Longmeadow Boys Hockey West Div 3 Final

Celebration time! (Photo by Bill Deren)

Champions, Again teams have now produced 15 of the last 16 champions with the Bombers taking 10.

So a quick fade into the night was not likely.

Longmeadow bounced back Thursday night with 2:23 remaining in the opening period. Lancers’ Nick Taylor stuffed a cross-feed from Joe Letendre into the corner of the net.

Michael Bechard assisted.

Westfield responded.

A Moorhouse to Moorhouse connection – Ryan scored on a pass from older brother Sean – resulted in a 3-1 Westfield lead.

The goal came just 1:38 into the second period.

Longmeadow answered with a goal of its own less than three minutes later on Taylor’s second scoring effort to make it a 3-2 game. Andrew Pierre-Pierre and Robert Joyal set up the play.

Westfield regained a two-goal lead late in the period when Josh Adams scooped up a dropped save and hammered it home with 2:14 left in the period. Evan Glenzel took the initial shot.

Loyuk thought he had cradled the puck into his chest but it popped out in front of the goal. Adams converted the easy opportunity.

Adams also scored an empty net goal in the closing minutes on a pass from Sean Moorhouse.

“I told (our players) ‘it’s not me, it’s you guys,’” Westfield coach C.B. “Moose” Matthews said. “We built a good program in Westfield. Even all the Junior Bombers – they can’t wait to get up and play with us.”

Westfield junior goalie Cameron Parent finished with 32 saves.

These veteran Bombers will next play in the Division 3 state tournament Wed., March 15 against the Central Mass champ at the MassMutual Center in Springfield at 5:45 p.m.

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By ANNIE LANE

Spreading Germs Around Dear Annie: We have an “open office” format, so during cold and flu season, we’re pretty much always passing around something or other. My co-worker “Dana” keeps getting sick with colds, the flu, sinus infections, etc., and I’ve noticed that Dana seems to be patient zero for the rest of us. She comes in with the sniffles, and a week later, we’re all dropping like flies.

Another thing I’ve noticed is that she doesn’t wash her hands after using the restroom at work. I’ve also seen her sneeze into her hands. She uses hand sanitizer at her desk, but I don’t see how that can get rid of all the germs properly. I’m so grossed out. I want to say something to her, but I don’t want to sound judgmental. Is there any tactful way to encourage her to be more hygienic and more careful about not spreading germs? Or should I just start wearing surgical masks? I’d appreciate some help here. -- Sanitizing My Desk Dear Sanitizing: There are some solutions short of wearing a hazmat suit to work. For one, talk to someone in your human resources department. If people are constantly out sick, it’s no good for your employer’s bottom line. The company should promote workplace cleanliness and employee health, perhaps by sending out a companywide memo with tips on how not to spread illness. If Dana keeps up her germ-factory ways, I do not think it would be out of line for you to talk to her privately.

Perhaps lead in by giving her the benefit of the doubt. Say, for example, “I’ve noticed you often use hand sanitizer at your desk. I didn’t know this myself until recently, but that doesn’t actually eliminate a lot of the germs.” Though you really shouldn’t have to tell her how to properly wash her hands, it wouldn’t hurt to mention that she should use clean running water and lather, scrub and rinse her hands thoroughly. With any luck, you’ll be able to wash your hands of this situation.

Dear Annie: “Slapped in the Face” wrote to you about how her husband had wanted her to meet his new sweetie. You told her that he must be “miserable” to try to bring her down that way, because “the happier a person is the more he or she wants others to be happy.”

He isn’t necessarily “miserable.” He’s probably just egotistical, self-centered and clueless. My ex wanted me and the children to congratulate him on the wonderful new life he was going to have and was actually surprised and angry when we didn’t.

Though “Slapped” won’t believe it yet, she’s the one who will have the wonderful new life she can’t imagine now. She’s learning something valuable about herself. Meanwhile, he’s going to make the same old mistakes because he won’t have to learn. -- Burlington, Vt. Dear Burlington: Congratulations on the fact that your louse of an ex is no longer in your life. “Slapped” is indeed better off, too.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

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FS1 — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Kobalt 400, practice, at Las Vegas 4 p.m.

FS1 — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Boyd Gaming 300, practice, at Las Vegas 6 p.m.

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FS2 — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Kobalt 400, qualifying, at Las Vegas BASEBALL 5 a.m.

MLB — 2017 World Baseball Classic, first round, China vs. Japan, at Tokyo 6 p.m.

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SHO — Claressa Shields vs. Szilvia Szabados, female middleweights, Antonio Nieves vs. Nikolay Potapov, bantamweights, Wesley Tucker vs.

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Squeeze so it’s not dripping, then wipe the area, going in the direction of the grain of the wood. Buff dry with a clean towel. Commercial cleaners do work, but why spend the money? There are a few items you probably have on hand that can make safe cleaners to use. That is why I put together a handy pamphlet filled with these safe and cheap formulas. Visit www. Heloise.com to order, or send a long, stamped (70 cents), self-addressed envelope, along with $5, to: Heloise HCS, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. Remember, vinegar is cheap and environmentally friendly. Want to kill a little mildew on bricks? Just pour on the vinegar! -- Heloise GREEN HINT Dear Readers: Bottles of olive oil and balsamic and redwine vinegar can be repurposed as vases. Some are quite beautiful, with colored glass, wonderful shapes and artwork of greenery, rolling hills and flowers on the label.

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Returning cast members include Kit Harington, Peter Dinklage, Lena Headey and Emilia Clarke.

The delayed debut date for "Game of Thrones" means it will miss the deadline for the 2017 Emmy Awards, a contest it routinely dominates. Last year, the drama series scored a dozen Emmys.

Fox News settles sexual assault complaint NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel's parent company has reportedly fired an executive and paid more than $2.5 million to settle a sexual assault complaint made by a former network contributor.

The network said that Tamara Holder, a lawyer who would often offer a democratic point of view in Fox segments, last September told them about the incident, which had taken place a year earlier. The New York Times said Thursday that the executive tried to force Holder to perform oral sex when they were alone in his office.

In a joint statement with Holder, Fox said 21st Century Fox "promptly investigated the matter and took decisive action, for which Ms. Holder thanks the network."

Francisco Cortes, vice president for Fox News Latino, lost his job because of the incident. Cortes' lawyer, Jay Sanchez, told The Associated Press that he had told Cortes not to comment and that "I am presently considering Mr. Cortes' legal options."

Holder left the network when her contract expired at the end of the year. Fox said it is grateful to Holder for her contributions and wishes her continued success.

Fox would not comment on the amount of the settlement, which was reported in the Times.

Holder's case comes after Fox News' former top executive, Roger Ailes, left the network last summer following accusations he had made unwanted sexual advances against women. Ailes has denied the charges.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, March 10, 2017: This year you open up to many different attitudes and types of people. You probably won’t be as reactive as you have been in the past. Note a tendency to make fewer judgments. People in your immediate circle feel more cared about as a result. If you are single, you draw many potential suitors toward you. Be careful, as some of them will be emotionally unavailable. If you are attached, understand where your sweetie is coming from. Learn to accept his or her position, even if you don’t agree with it. VIRGO can be challenging.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your creativity soars as the weekend approaches. You’ll find answers, make surprising news and willingly handle that which you normally don’t want to go near. You are high energy and nearly unstoppable. Tonight: Know when to call it a night rather than stay out too late.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might be involved with a domestic matter and need to stay on top of an emerging issue. Your energy peaks during the day, though you relax more in the afternoon. You’ll make or tweak plans to make this weekend more rewarding. Tonight: Play the night away.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Make calls in the morning, even if you feel that you’d rather wait until you have more time to chat. Some of what you hear allows you to rearrange your weekend appropriately. A partner could be sassy and difficult. Be more in touch with your anger. Tonight: Invite friends over.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Deal with a financial matter immediately, before a key associate comes forward with a request. You will be more relaxed than you normally would be in a business or personal meeting. The pace of the day becomes more intense than it has been in a while.

Tonight: All fun! TGIF. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Be more present in the moment. You could be surprised by what is happening around you. Focus on what is important to you. Take a stand with a friend. You know what you want and what is important to you. Others might not get how serious you are. Tonight: Out late.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Zero in on a friendship and assess what is important. You might discover that you feel much better as the day goes on. It is not surprising that you feel more energized, especially since the weekend is almost here. Do not get mired in a power play. Tonight: All smiles.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH The morning opens up a special opportunity. Don’t let an existing matter in your life stop you from going for it. You need to go for what you want; otherwise, you’ll be dissatisfied and unpleasant to be around. A partner or close associate could be quite irritated.

Tonight: Vanish.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH Zero in on what is happening in your immediate circle. You’ll see people approaching the weekend with many different attitudes. Ask yourself why you are observing others so closely.

A financial matter draws you in; handle it ASAP. Tonight: The world is your oyster.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH With so many demands coming forward, you might feel a bit down. Your ability to understand someone who is carrying a lot of responsibility emerges.

By pulling back and imagining what others feel like, you will understand more.

Tonight: Go out for a little while.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Work with one individual at a time. You will be far more effective as a result. Don’t be late for an afternoon meeting. You could have a lot on your mind and find it difficult to focus. A loved one might invite you along to enjoy a favorite pastime. Tonight: Happiest at home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Others are likely to make the first move. You could get weighed down by the details of a project or conversation. Remain responsive to a key person in your life, but don’t turn away from your many friends in the process.

Tonight: Happiest with one person rather than a group.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You have a lot to accomplish today. You would be best served by finishing your to-dos rather than getting tied

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NORTHEASTERLY by Sherman Street, as shown on said plan, sixty-three and 73/100 (63.73) feet;

SOUTHEASTERLY by land now or formerly of Gerald and Veronica Matthews, as shown on said A fundraiser for THOM Child & Family Services of By virtue and in execution of the plan, one hundred seventeen of Sale contained in a and 84/100 (117.84) feet; Westfield will take place Power certain Mortgage given by WarFriday March 10th at 6:00PM ren N. Lander a/k/a Warren SOUTHWESTERLY by land at Raymour & Flanigan in Lander and Marie A. Noska now or formerly of Gerald V. West Springfield. A crowd of a/k/a Marie Noska to Mortgage Matthews, et ux, shown on said 100 plus is expected to partici- Electronic Registration Systems, plan, one hundred seventeen pate in the painting, which is Inc. as nominee for EquiFirst and 84/100 (117.84) feet; its successors and being done by Paint Social Corporation, assigns., dated February 2, SOUTHWESTERLY by land Art, and the food that is being 2007 and recorded with the generously donated by Monica Hampden County Registry of now or formerly of Gerald V. Matthews, et ux, shown on said Hannoush of the Shortstop Deeds at Book 16498, Page 129 plan, sixty-nine and 47/100 subsequently assigned to Bar & Grill.

(69.74) feet; and Deutsche Bank National Trust Established in 1921, THOM Company, as Trustee for Child & Family Services Equifirst Loan Securitization NORTHWESTERLY by land helps families through com- Trust 2007-1, Mortgage Pass- now or formerly of W. & H. O'Briprehensive, high-quality early Through Certificates, Series en, one hundred eight and intervention programs that are 2007-1 by Mortgage Electronic 54/100 (108.54) feet. Being the able to minimize the effects of Registration Systems, Inc. as same premises conveyed to for EquiFirst Corpora- Daniel D. Carr by deed of Kevin medical and environmental nominee tion by assignment recorded in W. Harraghy dated May 29, risks, diagnosed disabilities said Hampden County Registry 2001 and recorded in the Hampand developmental delays of of Deeds at Book 21107, Page den County Registry of Deeds in 156; of which Mortgage the un- Book 11671, Page 483. Also see children. dersigned is the present holder deed in Book 15896 Page 511. for breach of the conditions of WGBY Wine Lovers said Mortgage and for the pur- Upon information and belief, Tasting pose of foreclosing same will be there are errors in the legal deWestern New England’s sold at Public Auction at 11:00 scription attached to the mortlargest tasting event returns AM on March 31, 2017 at 10 gage, wherein the subject Friday, March 10 from 5–8 Sherman Street, Westfield, MA, premises is erroneously identiall and singular the premises de- fied as "Land of C. & V. Matp.m. at the Springfield scribed in said Mortgage, to wit: thews 7514 S.F.;" the subject Marriott. Sample delicious wine, beer, and food from over A parcel of land in WESTFIELD, premises is shown as "Land of 300 vendors — all while sup- Hampden County, Massachu- G. & V. Matthews 7514 S.F." on Book 159, Page 54. In adporting public television. The setts, described as "Land of C. & Plan dition, the third bound should be V. Matthews 7514 S.F." on a 32nd Annual WGBY Wine entitled "Subdivision of removed.

Lovers Weekend benefits edu- plan Land Westfield, Mass. Gerald V. cational programming at your Matthews 8 Sherman Street, The premises are to be sold local PBS station. Tickets are Westfield, Massachusetts- date : subject to and with the benefit of on sale now at wgby.org/wine. 7 . 7.75" which plan is recorded all easements, restrictions, buildSpecial guest: This year, PBS in the Hampden County Re- ing and zoning laws, liens, attorchef Andreas Viestad, host of gistry of Deeds in Book 159, ney’s fees and costs pursuant to 54, said parcel being M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, the show, New Scandinavian Page bounded and described as fol- tax titles, water bills, municipal liCooking, will be on hand to lows: ens and assessments, rights of help WGBY celebrate with tenants and parties in possesNORTHEASTERLY by Sher- sion. new recipes. man Street, as shown on said plan, sixty-three and 73/100 TERMS OF SALE: (63.73) feet; A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND SOUTHEASTERLY by land now DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS or formerly of Gerald and Veron- ($5,000.00) in the form of a certiica Matthews, as shown on said fied check, bank treasurer’s plan, one hundred seventeen check or money order will be reand 84/100 (117.84) feet; quired to be delivered at or beSOUTHWESTERLY by land fore the time the bid is offered. now or formerly of Gerald V. The successful bidder will be reMatthews, et ux, shown on said quired to execute a Foreclosure plan, one hundred seventeen Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding. and 84/100 (117.84) feet; The balance of the purchase SOUTHWESTERLY by land price shall be paid within thirty Listen at WSKB.org or watchnow on Comcast Cableof CH. 15 V. (30) days from the sale date in or formerly Gerald Matthews, et ux, shown on said the form of a certified check, plan, sixty-nine and 47/100 bank treasurer’s check or other •••••••• Mondays •••••••• (69.74) feet; and check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mort6-8 am: Good Monday Morning! with NORTHWESTERLY by land gagee reserves the right to bid now or formerly of W. & H. O'Bri- at the sale, to reject any and all Katherine Bentrewicz & Elli Meyer en, one hundred eight and bids, to continue the sale and to 54/100 (108.54) feet. Being the amend the terms of the sale by 8-10am: Owls on the Air with Michael same premises conveyed to written or oral announcement “Buster” McMahon ‘92 Daniel D. Carr by deed of Kevin made before or during the foreW. Harraghy dated May 29, closure sale. If the sale is set 2001 and recorded in the Hamp- aside for any reason, the Pur•••••••• tuesdays den County ••••••• Registry of Deeds in chaser at the sale shall be enBook 11671, Page 483. Also see 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse deed in Book 15896 Page 511. titled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken UponStomski information and belief, have no further recourse against there are errors in the legal de- the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or scription attached to the mort- the Mortgagee’s attorney. The •••••• Wednesdays g a g e , w h e r e ••••• i n t h e s u b j e c t description of the premises conpremises is erroneously identi- tained in said mortgage shall 6-8 am: Wake Up Wed., with Tina Gorman fied as "Land of C. & V. Mat- control in the event of an error in thews 7514 S.F.;" the subject this publication. TIME WILL BE 8-10am: Political Round Table premises is shown as "Land of OF THE ESSENCE. G. & V. Matthews 7514 S.F." on Plan Book 159, Page 54. In ad- Other terms if any, to be an••••••• thursdays •••••• dition, the third bound should be nounced at the sale. removed.

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118 bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by 15¢announcement each addt’l word over 15 words written or oral made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the PurCircle your selection. chaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the de1 editionshall • 5.85 2 editions • 9.60 posit paid. The purchaser have no further recourse against 3 editions • 11.25 4 editions • 14.30 the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.

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MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

March 10, 2017

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage from Rodney J. Royal Jr. and Carla A. Hemmer to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Access National Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, dated December 17, 2008 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 17601, Page 74, subsequently assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, NA by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Access National Mortgage Corporation, by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 19050, Page 537, subsequently assigned to The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development by Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 20647, Page 154, subsequently assigned to U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust by The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, by assignment recorded in said Registry of Deeds in Book 20649, Page 196, of which the Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same will be sold at Public Auction at 03:00 PM on March 17, 2017 at 1257 East Mountain Road, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The land in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being bounded and described as follows: Beginning on the easterly side of the road leading from Money's Bridge to Northampton at the southwesterly corner of land now or formerly of Allen and Eli Aft Sibley, and proceeding thence; Southerly on the easterly side of said road, one hundred (100) feet to a point on said easterly side of said road;

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Docket No. HD17P0385EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Alfreda Korzenecki Date of Death: 12/08/2016

NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE Westfield #1.

Crane Ave Hamilton Way Harrison Ave Leonard Ave Mill St Vadnais St. #2.

Danek Dr, Kasper Dr, Murphy Cir, E Silver St.

To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by: Annette Gelsomini of Westfield MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition.

The Petitioner requests that: Annette Gelsomini of Westfield MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond an unsupervised administration.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on 03/28/2017. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an Affidavit of Objections within thirty (30) days of the return date, action may be taken without further notice to you.

Thence Easterly at right angles to said easterly side of said road along land now or formerly of Walter E. Williams and Olive L. Williams, two hundred ten (210) feet to a point; Northerly at right angles to last described course to land now or formerly of the UNSUPERVISED ADMINISsaid Sibleys; TRATION UNDER THE MASThence Westerly along land now or formerly of the said Sibleys to the place of beginning on the easterly side of said road. Together with a right of way ovex land of Walter E. Williams for the purpose of obtaining water from a well on said Williams land, granted by instrument dated April 3, 1953, recorded as aforesaid in Book 2233, Page 346, if still in force and applicable to herein described premises. Being the same property conveyed from Rodney J Royal Jr. to Rodney J Royal Jr and Carla A Hemmer in a deed dated 09/24/2007, recorded 10/10/2007 in Book 16965, Page 453 Address: 1257 E Mountain Rd; Westfield, MA 010851479 Tax Map or Parcel ID No.: M59R-P5

HELP WANTED

SACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration.

WITNESS, Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, First Justice of this Court.

Please call: Ms. Hartman 562-4181 x117

FOSTER CARE: You can help change someone’s life. Provide a safe home for children and teens who have been abused or neglected. Mandatory training beginning in mid-April. $1000 Sign on bonus. Call: Devereux Therapeutic Foster Care at: 413-734-2493

Cadence Aerospace Tell Tool Operations, a leading supplier to the Aerospace and Defense Industries, is looking for qualified individuals to join our high performance team. With new contracts in place, Tell Tool is in need of qualified individuals with Aerospace manufacturing experience. Cadence Aerospace offers competitive wages, shift differential & excellent benefits: 10 paid holidays, vacation/personal time, medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k, performance bonus, STD/LTD insurance & tuition reimbursement and career opportunities throughout the North America. Flexible 9 & 12 hour second shifts are available.

Burr Hand 1st & 2nd Shift: Ability to use hand/motorized Deburr equipment & work to fine finishes required by customers. Must be able to work independently with minor supervision. 5+ yrs. experience deburring complex aerospace parts.

The premises are to be sold Date: February 28, 2017 subject to and with the benefit of Suzanne T. Seguin all easements, restrictions, buildRegister of Probate ing and zoning laws, unpaid taxes, tax titles, water bills, municipal liens and assessments, rights of tenants and parties in possession.

Assembly 1st & 2nd Shift: Must be able to assemble products w/established standards using hand & assembly tools, follow instructions from work orders, prints and verbal orders. 5+ yrs. exp.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS ($5,000.00) in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check, or money order will be required to be delivered at or before the time the bid is offered.

The successful bidder will be required to execute a Foreclosure Sale Agreement immediately after the close of the bidding.

The balance of the purchase price shall be paid within thirty (30) days from the sale date in the form of a certified check, bank treasurer’s check or other check satisfactory to Mortgagee’s attorney. The Mortgagee reserves the right to bid at the sale, to reject any and all bids, to continue the sale and to amend the terms of the sale by written or oral announcement made before or during the foreclosure sale. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the Purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or the Mortgagee’s attorney. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication. TIME WILL BE OF THE ESSENCE.

CNC Machinist 2nd Shift: Capable of set up, operation & inspection of parts on 5 axis CNC lights out machining centers. 2+ years experience.

Other terms if any, to be announced at the sale.

U.S. Bank Trust, N.A., as Trustee for LSF9 Master Participation Trust Present Holder of said Mortgage,

By Its Attorneys, ORLANS MORAN PLLC P.O. Box 540540 Waltham, MA 02454 Phone: 781-790-7800

AUTO FOR SALE

TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES. Stop by and see us! We might have exactly what you're looking for, if not, let us find it for you! Bartlett Street, Westfield.

(413)568-2261. Specializing in vehicles under $4,000.

MOTORCYCLES & ATV’S MOTORCYCLE FOR SALE

Please complete your application on-line at: www.cadenceaerospace.com Submit your application by e-mail to

'09 Triumph Bonneville SE 865CC, New. 47 Miles. $5,500.

413-388-0113 - Westfield

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Willing to train. Good wages and some benefits.

Send resume to: P.O. Box 8102 Westfield, MA 01086

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Town of Southwick Custodian The Town of Southwick is seeking candidates for a position of a full-time custodial worker, 40 hours per week, at $15.30 p/h. A copy of the job description and employment application can be obtained by coming in or contacting the Selectmen’s Office at 569-5995 or on the Town of Southwick website at www.southwickma.org, Applications must be returned in hard copy form to the Selectmen’s Office at 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 by March 24, 2017 close of business.

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The Town is seeking interested candidates for the positions of Lifeguard, Gate Attendant, and Assistant Manager for the Park & Recreation Department at the Southwick Town Beach, 14 Beach Road, Southwick. All positions are required to work holidays and weekends as the beach is open 7 days a week. Positions are approx.

16-32 hrs. a week for approx.

9 weeks. Lifeguards must have Standard First Aid and CPR Certification and Life Guard Certification. Preferred Requirement: Open water certified; if currently not certified, employee will need to be by the opening day of beach. If hired as a lifeguard P&R will have a class set up for employee to get open water certification (at the expense of employee). A copy of the job descriptions and employment application can be obtained at www.southwickma.org or by contacting the Board of Selectmen’s Office @ 569-5995. Applications must be submitted to the Board of Selectmen’s Office @ 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 by end of business April 10, 2016.

The Town of Southwick is an ADA/EOE/AA employer.

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APARTMENT WESTBRIDGE MANOR WESTFIELD: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath, full basement. W/D hookup. $825/month plus utilities.

(413)562-2295.

WESTFIELD- 2ND FLOOR, one-bedroom, kitchen and bath.

No Pets. $700 per month includes utilities. First, last, security. 413-250-4811.

TAG SALES ESTATE SALE! Everything Must Go! Southwick: 18 Kimberly Dr.; Sat, 3/11 - 10a-3pm Sun, 3/12 - 10am-1pm.

Furniture, household items, golf clubs, sewing machine, women's clothing, collectibles. Much more!

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A STEP ABOVE THE REST! JMF CHIMNEY SERVICE Repair your chimney before winter wreaks havoc. We do brick repair, crown seals and repairs. We also do stainless steel liner installs, as well as stainless rain caps. We sweep all flues. Free estimates provided.

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AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length.

Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888

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Handy-Man services plus painting. Snowplowing.

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

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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 !!

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LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! We are a family owned and operated, painting and home improvement company serving the Westfield area since 1986.

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

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.

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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.

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PAINTING & WALLPAPERING 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.

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25 years experience Including aluminum siding.

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Arborvitaes for sale.

Quality work & service.

Bobcat services also available (Call Mike @ 562-6502)

Call Tony 413-519-7001

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FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

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TAG SALES ESTATE TAG SALE!!

SATURDAY MARCH 11TH ALL DAY FROM 9:30AM4:00PM LOCATION: INDOOR AT THE SWINGING BRIDGE AUCTION GALLERY AT 10 E. MAIN ST. (RTE 112) Loads more of fresh items added to this sale from West Springfield Estate.

WE ARE STILL UNPACKING TONS OF BANANA BOXES FILLED WITH LOADS OF ITEMS; CHINA, GLASS, VINTAGE MOTOROLA RADIO, ZENITH RADIO, VINTAGE TELECTRO REEL TO REEL PROJECTOR, CAMBRIDGE SOUND SYSTEM SPEAKERS AND BOGDEN EQUALIZER, CAPODIMONTE FIGURES, ART GLASS ; ART AND FRAMES, QUILTS, COLLECTABLES, GERMAN STEINS, BRISTOL GLASS, NIPPON, SATSUMA, SILVERPLATE, FIGURINES, BUNDLES OF BOOKS, NEW OLD STOCK WEDDING GOWNS, VINTAGE CLOTHING, DESIGNER CLOTHING ETC. MANY SURPRISES AS WE ARE STILL UNPACKING!!!

WE NEED SPACE FOR OUR NEXT AUCTION ON MARCH 25TH 2017 COME ON DOWN FOR GREAT BARGAINS!!!

BUSINESS PROPERTY

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Spruce up for Spring!

Grading & leveling of trap rock, dirt driveways & short roads; loader or backhoe work. Mowing of fields & lots with large rotory mower. Equipment transportation. (9 tons or less).

Trucking available. Removal or filling old pools. Insured (Div. of JD Berry Contracting)

STORE / PROPERTY FOR SALE A&L Market, Chester, MA, since 1840. Grocery, meat, dairy and liquor. Turn-key, with current inventory. Includes 2 apartments (currently occupied); 2 bedroom & 1 bedroom. $275,000.

(413) 530-5430 (413) 569-6920

Call Peter at 413-354-6593

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

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MONTGOMERY, MA Beautiful Mountain-top Lot

Panoramic views. Fully cleared, de-stumped and graded. Ready to build.

Minutes to Westfield. 5.69 acres. Asking $130,000.

Call (413)562-5736.

MOBILE HOMES Monson: 2006, 2 bedrooms.

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TREE SERVICE A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104

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

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.

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

Handy-Man services plus painting. Snowplowing.

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

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

JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES Can You Help Sarah?

Spruce up for Spring!

Grading & leveling of trap rock, dirt driveways & short roads; loader or backhoe work. Mowing of fields & lots with large rotory mower. Equipment transportation. (9 tons or less).

Trucking available. Removal or www.sarahgillett.org filling old pools. Insured (Div. of JD Berry Contracting) (413) 530-5430 (413) 569-6920

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