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Patrick signs Worthington bill By Peter Francis Staff Writer BOSTON – Governor Deval L. Patrick signed a bill this week enabling the Town of Worthington to withdraw from the Gateway Regional School District. Worthington can now leave the district pending approval of the education plans of the remaining GRSD communities and
Worthington by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), provisions written into the bill through amendments made by State Senators Benjamin B. Downing (D-Pittsfield) and Don Humason, Jr. (R-Westfield). Derrick Mason of the Gateway Towns Advisory Committee (GTAC) said the committee is still
deciding what to make of the decision. “They (Humason’s Office) suggested calling DESE to see what they may be trying to do about the amendments and protocol that will be put into effect,” he said. “One thing they told me was that, just because the Governor signs the See Worthington, Page 3
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Volunteers sought for cleanup By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Keeping Southwick clean is a community effort and it’s one that Albert DeLoreto wants to keep going. DeLoreto is organizing the 11th Green and Clean, an event sponsored by the Southwick Open Space and Conservation Commission, tomorrow from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. DeLoreto is seeking volunteers to help with the effort. “The very first event had 50 volunteers, and I would love to have 50 this Saturday,” he said. Volunteers will meet at The Notch Travel Center on College Highway to collect bags, donated by Interstate Building Supply, and snacks provided by The Notch and Rite-Aid. “We ask volunteers to check in and let us know what area they will be cleaning so we can dispatch the DPW there,” said DeLoreto. The Department of Public Works, which does not normally pick up trash in town, will have two volunteers helping collect trash bags throughout town Saturday. “In the past we have collected two 20-yard dumpsters,” said DeLoreto. One 20-yard dumpster holds 200 yards of trash, which is the equivalent of about 20 dump trucks. DeLoreto said the plan is to try to get to every roadside in Southwick and have volunteers start in their own neighborhoods. If the group did not pick up roadside trash, it would likely stay on the road. “Our first year we did this we picked up trash that was 30 years old,” he said. “We pulled out at least 100 tires, too. Once we did that, there has been less See Cleanup, Page 3
Jon Malo, Breanna McNamara, Cooper McNamara, Sam MacMunn, Jacob Forney, Damon Cunningham and Spencer McNamara. (File photo by Don Wielgus)
Annual bike rodeo tomorrow By David Kennedy Westfield New Intern WESTFIELD – In keeping with tradition and to kickoff Bike Week, the annual Bike Rodeo and Family Safety Day at Southampton Road Elementary School will be held tomorrow from 10 a.m. – noon. The free rodeo will be a day for kids to bring both their bikes and their parents to learn about bicycle safety. Stations manned by school staff and the K-Kids will be set up for helmet fitting and checking bikes for needed repairs, and the Westfield Fire Department will be there with an ambulance and engine for the kids to visit. In addition, an obstacle course will be set up for the kids to go through, where they will learn the rules of the road and how to ride safely and responsibly. “This is huge for the community,” said Deborah Pelletier, Physical Education teacher at the school and coordinator of the event. “The kids always love to bring their bikes to the rodeo, and while they’re there we can teach them about riding safely and how to maintain their bikes themselves and with their parents. It’s pretty cool.” The rodeo is a kick-off event for Bike
“A watch is always too fast or too slow. I cannot be dictated to by a watch.”
Week, which starts Saturday and ends May 18. “We’re certainly excited about it,” said Jeff LaValley, chair and director of programs and events for the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail. “We’re hoping this whole week will encourage people to learn more about bicycling in Westfield and the healthy benefit cycling can be to them.” FOCGRT isn’t directly involved in the rodeo, but will be busy with a number of other events during Bike Week. Bike Week is nationally recognized and is sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists. There will also be a couple of drawings at the rodeo to win a free girl’s and free boy’s bike, both of which were donated to the event anonymously. The Westfield Police Department will be there, collecting fingerprints from the kids to add to their databases in the event of a search for a missing child. Kids will leave with a goody bag, which will include more information on bicycling. “All you’re required to bring is a helmet and a parent,” Pelletier said with a laugh. “We’re open to the public.”
Water bills to go up By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Water Commission voted Tuesday to increase the water rate to increase operational revenue by $400,000 and position the Water Resource Department for the debt service on ongoing infrastructure repairs. The commission voted to increase the rate for water consumption, currently at $2.95 per 1,000 gallons to $3.25 per 1,000 gallons beginning July 1, which is the start of the city’s fiscal year. The board rejected a request to also increase the base rate for water service, a fee charged to all customers regardless of consumption. The residential base rate is $20.50 per quarter Water Resource Superintendent Dave Billips presented the details of the department’s annual revenue shortfall for the past five years, with an average shortage of $426,000 a year. Billips said that revenue shortage is quickly depleting the department’s reserve account at a time when $12 million in new debt will be added to the budget. Payments on that debt will cost the department about $70,000 per $1 million. The reserve account, which is the department’s contingency repair account, “should be over $1 million” to deal with unanticipated emergencies, such as the Granville dam spillway which was washed out by the floodwaters of Hurricane Irene, Billips said. The department’s reserve fund is currently at $193,000, which, Billips said, could be wiped out by a major emergency repair project. “We’re operating a water system with 220 miles of water mains, some of which are a hundred years old, 2,000 fire hydrants, four water tanks, four booster station and 11,000 residential customers,” Billips said. The city’s water system includes both surface water from Granville Reservoir and eight wells, with plans to install a new well off Shaker Road, as well as two treatment plants, one in Southwick to treat water from the Granville Reservoir and the other off Shaker Road to treat well water contaminated with ethylene dibromide (EDB) a chemical used in agriculture. “Bottled water, at $1.25 in the store, would cost $10,000 for 1,000 gallons,” Billips said. “City water currently costs $2.95 per 1,000 gallons. The average monthly residential water bill is $25 compared to a monthly phone bill of $175 and a cable TV bill of $150. “The Massachusetts Infrastructure Finance Commission recommends that water rates should be 1.25 percent of the community’s median income, which in Westfield would equate to $500 annually,” Billips said. “We’re looking for $400,000 in additional revenue,” Billips said. “The average shortfall for the last four years is $426,500. This rate increase should cover that”
Westfield native presses state GOP
Republican candidate for governor of Massachusetts Mark Fisher displays a campaign brochure while facing reporters during a news conference at a hotel in Boston yesterday. Fisher addressed the Republican party’s offer to allow him on the primary election ballot if he agrees to put off a lawsuit challenging the disputed results of the GOP state convention. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Tea party-affiliated candidate and Westfield native Mark Fisher pressed his lawsuit yesterday against the Massachusetts Republican Party and demands they certify him as a candidate for governor, pay him damages, and release voter tally sheets from their state convention that he said will show party leaders denied him critical votes. At a news conference yesterday, Fisher also said he was approached by a party state committee member in December with an offer from the party to pay him $1 million to drop his campaign. He refused to name the official citing what he said was a court gag order. “My first reaction was this is a bribe. This is illegal. This can’t be done,” he said.
Republican Party chair Kirsten Hughes called the allegation bogus and said it was Fisher who “asked the MassGOP leadership for $1 million dollars to abandon his lawsuit, and later revised his offer to $650,000, not the other way around.” She also denied there was a gag order. Fisher said he later told the party that he would consider accepting some financial settlement, as long as his name would appear on the ballot. The battle between Fisher and Republican leaders is threatening to overshadow the campaign of Charlie Baker, the party’s endorsed candidate. Fisher said he’s collected the 10,000 voter signatures needed to secure a spot on the ballot. On Wednesday, the party offered to certify Fisher as a candidate for governor in exchange for Fisher agreeing to delay any additional legal proceedings in the lawsuit until after the elec-
tion. Fisher rejected the offer. Fisher blamed his dispute in part on Baker and “his cronies” and called on Baker and Attorney General Martha Coakley to press the GOP to release the tally sheets which he said will show criminal activity. The party maintains Fisher fell just short of qualifying for the primary ballot by failing to win the needed 15 percent of delegate votes at the March convention. Fisher claims the party violated its own rules by including blank ballots in the tally and adding 54 additional blanks to the total after the roll call on the convention floor. A Baker spokesman said Baker wants a fair and quick resolution and urged Fisher to work with the party. “If that means a primary, then we welcome it,” said Baker aide Tim Buckley. See Fisher, Page 3
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Boys & Girls Club American Idol By Karissa St. Pierre Marketing & Development Director Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield Youth members at the Boys & Girls Club recently had the opportunity to sing their hearts out in front of local superstar Taylor Hildack. Hildack was the “celebrity judge” at this years Boys & Girls Club American Idol competition. She recently appeared on American Idol during a preliminary audition segment. Approximately 63 youth tried out for Club Idol, and 17 made it to the final performance. Taylor sang at the beginning of the competition and encouraged each child to try their best, making sure to remind them that whether they win or not, they should keep practicing. During one members performance, a technical issue caused the backing track for the song she chose to cut out. All the youth in the room demonstrated what it means to be a Club member by using their feet and hands to keep the beat for their fellow Idol finalist, so that she could finish her song. The youth were in competition with each other, but they realized that helping a friend in need will always mean more than winning or losing. At the end of the event the Club presented Hildack with a trophy for her help as a judge. One team and four individual members received trophies for their performances. Art programs such as Club Idol nurture members’ selfesteem, and encourage them to reach their full potential by providing a safe space where they can explore their talents. Youth members develop a sense of competence and cultural awareness that empowers them to become confident, caring and productive adults. To learn more about programs being offered at the Boys & Girls Club, or to find out how you can volunteer or get your child involved, please visit our website www.bgcwestfield.org, or call the Club at 413-562-2301. Taylor Hildack with Boys & Girls Club American Idol winners. (Photo submitted)
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Driver is cited for using dummy in carpool lane QUINCY, Mass. (AP) — A commuter heading into Boston had a real dummy along for the ride. State Trooper John Carnell was working a paid detail in Quincy on Thursday morning when he saw a vehicle enter the carpool lane on Interstate 93 north with a suspicious-looking passenger. Carnell pulled over the vehicle and found that indeed, the driver had propped up a jacket with a mannequin head on top in the passenger seat. The fake head even had a little mustache drawn on. Vehicles using the lane must have at least two occupants. The driver, whose name was not made public, has been issued a citation for operating on an excluded way.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, May 9, the 129th day of 2014. There are 236 days left in the year.
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n May 9, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson, acting on a joint congressional resolution, signed a proclamation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day.
On this date: In 1754, a political cartoon in Benjamin Franklin’s Pennsylvania Gazette depicted a snake cut into eight pieces, each section representing a part of the American colonies; the caption read, “JOIN, or DIE.” In 1814, the Jane Austen novel “Mansfield Park” was first published in London. In 1864, Union Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick was killed by a Confederate sniper during the Civil War Battle of Spotsylvania in Virginia. In 1914, country music star Hank Snow was born in Brooklyn, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1926, Americans Richard Byrd and Floyd Bennett supposedly became the first men to fly over the North Pole. (However, U.S. scholars announced in 1996 that their examination of Byrd’s recently discovered flight diary suggested he had turned back 150 miles short of his goal.) In 1936, Italy annexed Ethiopia. In 1945, U.S. officials announced that a midnight entertainment curfew was being lifted immediately. In 1951, the U.S. conducted its first thermonuclear experiment as part of Operation Greenhouse by detonating a 225-kiloton device on Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific nick-
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In 1961, in a speech to the National Association of Broadcasters, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Newton N. Minow decried the majority of television programming as a “vast wasteland.”
One year ago: Afghan President Hamid Karzai, who had irked Washington with his frequent criticism of U.S. military operations in his country, said his government was ready to let U.S. have nine bases across Afghanistan after the withdrawal of most foreign forces in 2014. A 72-foot-long, high-tech catamaran sailboat capsized in San Francisco Bay while practicing for the America’s Cup races, killing English Olympic gold medalist Andrew “Bart” Simpson. Malcolm Shabazz, 29, grandson of civil rights activist Malcolm X, died in Mexico City of blunt trauma injuries sustained in a bar dispute.
In 1974, the House Judiciary Committee opened public hearings on whether to recommend the impeachment of President Richard Nixon. (The committee ended up adopting three articles of impeachment against the president, who resigned before the full House took up any of them.) In 1980, 35 people were killed when a freighter rammed the Sunshine Skyway Bridge over Tampa Bay in Florida, causing a 1,400-foot section of the southbound span to collapse. In 1994, South Africa’s newly elected parliament chose Nelson Mandela to be the country’s first black president. Ten years ago: A bomb planted by Caucasus rebels destroyed the VIP section at a stadium during a Victory Day celebration in the Chechen capital of Grozny, killing some two dozen people, including the province’s president, Akhmad Kadyrov. Canada rallied to beat Sweden for the second straight year in the goldmedal game at the world hockey championships, 5-3. Comedian Alan King died in New York at age 76. Five years ago: The top religious adviser to Jordan’s king thanked visiting Pope Benedict XVI for expressing regret after a 2006 speech that many Muslims deemed insulting to the Prophet Muhammad. Pakistani warplanes pounded the Taliban-held Swat Valley in what the country’s prime minister called a “war
Today’s Birthdays: Actress Geraldine McEwan is 82. Actor-writer Alan Bennett is 80. Rock musician Nokie Edwards (The Ventures) is 79. Actor Albert Finney is 78. Actress-turned-politician Glenda Jackson is 78. Producer-director James L. Brooks is 77. Musician Sonny Curtis (Buddy Holly and the Crickets) is 77. Singer Tommy Roe is 72. Singer-musician Richie Furay (Buffalo Springfield and Poco) is 70. Actress Candice Bergen is 68. Pop singer Clint Holmes is 68. Actor Anthony Higgins is 67. Singer Billy Joel is 65. Blues singer-musician Bob Margolin is 65. Rock singer-musician Tom Petersson (Cheap Trick) is 64. Actress Alley Mills is 63. Actress Amy Hill is 61. Actress Wendy Crewson is 58. Actor John Corbett is 53. Singer Dave Gahan (GAHN) (Depeche Mode) is 52. Actress Sonja Sohn is 50. Rapper Ghostface Killah is 44. Country musician Mike Myerson (Heartland) is 43. Actor Chris Diamantopoulos is 39. Rhythm-and-blues singer Tamia is 39. Rock musician Dan Regan (Reel Big Fish) is 37. Rock singer Pierre Bouvier (Simple Plan) is 35. Actress Rosario Dawson is 35. Rock singer Andrew W.K. is 35. Actress Rachel Boston is 32. TV personality Audrina Patridge is 29.
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Continued from Page 1 SeeFisher also said that during an April meeting, Republican Party lawyer Louis Ciavarra said there could be two settlements — a smaller settlement if Fisher remained in the race and a larger settlement if he dropped out. Fisher said Ciavarra said the settlement would have to be structured to prevent the FBI from investigating. Ciavarra said there was never an effort to structure an unlawful settlement. He also said there’s no effort to hide tally sheets and there’s no court order preventing Fisher from revealing the identity of the individual who said offered him $1 million. “These are serious allegations,” Ciavarra said. “I have talked to the leadership of the party and to the best of anyone’s knowledge, it’s an untrue statement.” Ciavarra said the last settlement request he received from Fisher was for $650,000. He said he any payment would have to be tied to “provable, sustainable, actual damages.”
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Plan approved to replace state health site BOSTON (AP) — A plan for replacing Massachusetts’ failed health insurance marketplace website will cost more than $120 million, state officials estimated yesterday, adding they hoped most of the money would come from the federal government. The board overseeing the state’s health marketplace voted 10-1 to support a dual-track approach that calls for purchasing software that powers other states’ marketplace websites, while simultaneously laying the groundwork for a temporary switchover to the federal government’s health care marketplace, if necessary. The plan follows the disastrous rollout of a state website that dramatically slowed the transition from Massachusetts’ first-in-the-nation universal health care program to the requirements of the federal Affordable Care Act. Rebuilding the website was ruled out as an option, officials said, because it would be too expensive without guaranteeing a functional marketplace in time for the start of the next open enrollment period Nov. 15. “It’s not as though we had other viable options,” said Sarah Iselin, a health care executive hired by Gov. Deval Patrick to oversee a fix to the website woes, following the board’s vote. Despite the problems, Iselin said the state has extended coverage to an additional 270,000 people and continues to lead the nation in percentage of residents insured. But nearly 160,000 people have been placed in temporary Medicaid coverage because the state has not been able to determine their eligibility for
ACA-compliant plans. “Simply starting over and building a website from scratch is not something we have either the time or money to do,” Patrick told reporters Wednesday. The state planned to ask the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for additional funding to cover the estimated $121 million cost of the dual-track approach. The price tag includes about $56 million to purchase software from Virginia-based hCentive and $13 million to facilitate a switchover to the federal marketplace should the new program not be operational by the fall. A group representing insurers expressed “serious concerns” that the two-pronged approach could lead to potential disruptions for consumers. “We cannot overstate the complexity and technical issues that come with having to develop two separate systems,” said Eric Linzer, senior vice president of the Massachusetts Association of Health Plans. “The combination of the technical requirements, compressed timeframe and significant additional costs of having to build two systems may result in some health plans being unable to participate,” the letter warned. Amy Whitcomb Slemmer, head of the advocacy group Health Care for All, applauded the state’s strategy. “Consumers expect a website and eligibility system that is easy to use and that allows them a choice of affordable plans that meet Massachusetts standards for good coverage,” Slemmer said in a statement.
Senate unveils substance abuse bill BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts health officials would be required to keep a much closer eye on prescription drugs that could lead to addiction and cause overdoses under a bill unveiled yesterday by Senate leaders. The bill would toughen the state’s prescription monitoring program, require that pharmacists dispense an interchangeable abuse deterrent drug unless a physician has indicated that a substitution should not be made, and mandate insurers reimburse for substance abuse treatment services delivered by licensed drug and alcohol counselors. The legislation would also mandate the Chief Medical
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Worthington Continued from Page 1 bill doesn’t mean it’s law. It can be as many as 90 days before it’s enacted, so we may have some breathing room.” Mason said he’s hopeful GTAC will have a clearer focus going into it’s next meeting. “I’m still trying to get a grip on the in’s and out’s of this,” he said. “Hopefully by Saturday, we’ll have some idea of what is going to be happening going forward.” “I would very much like to find out when DESE’s timetable for the educational plans would start,” he said. “I understand that theres a 60-day window for the towns to submit their educational plans.” Mason added that he thinks the district’s plan going forward will be to “continue what they’re doing already.” Humason was confident that his amendments would help impede the bill. “It came as a bit of a surprise to me,” he said yesterday. “I had hoped the Governor and his education team would look at the issue of Worthington withdrawing with some concern, just as we did. The fact that he signed the bill leads me to believe that ultimately the Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education is going to be OK with what happens,” meaning SENATOR DON HUMASON he thinks DESE will approve the education plans of Gateway and Worthington. “We’ve already heard from other communities that are looking at withdrawing from their school districts by using the home rule method of not getting approval from the other towns in their district,” he said. “It’s precedent-setting and it’s going to begin the unravelling of the tapestry of regional school districts in our state.” Humason said that the Commonwealth has long underserved it’s regional districts. “The state could have done more to support regional districts by providing full funding for regional transportation – which we promised and haven’t done – and done more to help small towns,” he said. “There are no regional districts that encompass big cities. They’re all small towns.” “I’m still optimistic that the towns can make a case to DESE, who can report back and say ‘in the end, we in fact disapprove of the withdrawal, and encourage the seven towns to work together again.’” Humason said. “I’d like to be optimistic, but I’m not hopeful.” GTAC and Huntington Finance Committee member Darlene McVeigh believes there are still questions to be answered. “The two individuals who brought this bill forward need to sit down and meet with the six towns and explain the process,” she said of Downing and Rep. Stephen Kulik (D-Worthington). Kulik, the Vice Chair of the House and Joint Ways and Means Committees, filed the original Worthington home rule petition that passed the House during informal session last December, and McVeigh believes he has forced other towns to consider withdrawal. “From my perspective, Huntington needs to explore all options,” she said of her own town’s possible Gateway withdrawal. “When we talk about doing our due dilligence, we’re talking about the financial impact and the impact on students. This is a sad day for students at Gateway.” McVeigh had hoped that the towns could reach an agreement without state intervention. “When (Jeff) Wulfson (of DESE) was here, folks said his comments were that there were three parties that needed to be involved: the school committee, the Administration, and the towns, and the legislation has trumped that.” she said. “I’m very proud of the people of Gateway Regional, who called the Governor’s Office and their legislators,” McVeigh said. “We did what we thought was right and we’ll continue to work hard to ensure that we provide our children with the quality of education they deserve.” Calls to DESE, Downing, and Kulik were not returned. The Governor’s Press Office also declined comment on the bill.
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House approves Benghazi select committee By Lauren French Politico.com In a sharply partisan vote, the House agreed Thursday to create a select committee charged with investigating the 2012 terrorist attacks in Benghazi, setting the stage for a contentious summer full of hearings about whether the White House bungled the response to the strike. The 232-186 vote was split along party lines. 225 Republicans voted to approve the panel’s creation while just seven Democrats voted in favor of the committee. The vote marks a comeback for an issue that Republicans have resurrected in recent weeks, further polarizing Congress ahead of the midterm elections. “The White House has engaged in a pattern of obstruction consistently ignoring subpoenas, redacting relevant information and stonewalling investigators,” said Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-Va). “This obfuscation and refusal to come clean to Congress has left us as well as the people of this country wondering what else is the White House hiding?” Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings, the top Democrat on the Oversight Committee, gave an impassioned speech on the House floor slamming Republicans for fundraising off the attacks. “With all due respect, if the Republicans want to fix the problems with their partisan investigations, they need more than just a new chairman,” Cummings said. The panel has spots for seven Republicans and five Democrats. Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) tapped Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) to lead the committee and will announce the other panel members on Friday. It is unknown to what extent House Democrats will participate in the committee. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi is weighing whether to boycott the panel or appoint fewer than five members. Aides said that would give Democrats a chance to counter Republicans claims coming from the committee while stilling lodging a protest against the investigation. Pelosi and Democratic leadership urged their members to vote against the creation of the committee. The Benghazi attacks killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Eight congressional committees have investigated the attacks but Boehner said the new select committee was needed to streamline efforts. Republicans insist the panel’s sole focus will be getting to the bottom of what happened in Benghazi but politics will certainly be in the mix. The GOP will push for Hillary Clinton to appear before the panel — bruising the former secretary of state who, assuming she decides to run for president, would be the overwhelming favorite for the Democratic nomination in 2016. Meanwhile, the campaign arm for House Republicans began fundraising off of the committee this week even as Gowdy urged his colleagues to refrain from raising money off “the backs of four murdered Americans.” Boehner on Thursday dodged questions about whether it is appropriate for Republicans to reference Benghazi as they seek campaign cash. Some conservatives have pressed Boehner to create a special Benghazi committee for months, convinced that the Obama administration isn’t cooperating with existing congressional probes into the attack. The final straw for many Republicans — including Boehner — came last week when Judicial Watch, a government watchdog group, released White House documents obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request that were more comprehensive than information provided to congressional investigators.
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Clinton: Nigerian capture an ‘act of terror’ By Maggie Haberman Politico.com Hillary Clinton called the capture of nearly 300 Nigerian school girls by extremists an “act of terrorism” Wednesday and said the government there needed to accept global offers of help, including from the United States. It was the first time Clinton has spoken out at length about the capture of the girls, who were seized from a Nigerian school in mid-April. Initially, more than 300 were kidnapped, but some escaped. At least 276 are reported to still be held captive by the Islamist militia Boko Haram, which has threatened to sell them. Clinton has made the participation of women and girls in society a signature issue at her family’s foundation, but, aside from a tweet on Monday, she had not discussed the kidnapped girls publicly until Wednesday. Her comments came after President Barack Obama addressed the matter Tuesday, meaning the potential 2016 presidential candidate couldn’t be accused of undermining him. Asked whether Clinton had intervened with Obama to urge action before his announcement on Nigeria, her spokesman, Nick Merrill, replied in an email, “We respect her private communications with the [White House], so we defer to them.” A White House official, asked the same question, replied that the administration’s response has “been driven by events, not by any external advice.” “The seizure of these young women … is abominable, it’s criminal, it’s an act of terrorism, and it really merits the fullest response possible first and foremost from the government of Nigeria,” the former secretary of state told journalist Robin Roberts at a Ford Foundation event in New York City. The “government of Nigeria has been somewhat derelict” in dealing with these types of issues, she said, echoing frustrations voiced by the parents of the girls. They “need to make it a priority to do everything they can to try to bring these girls home safely.” Clinton noted that Obama had offered U.S. military help in tracking down the girls, and that Secretary of State John Kerry, her successor, had “conveyed it directly” to Nigerian officials. The Nigerian government has struggled for years to defeat Boko Haram, a particularly violent network whose name translates roughly to “Western education is forbidden.” The group’s harsh interpretation of Islam frowns upon education for girls in particular. In recent days, outrage over the kidnappings has spread rapidly around the world, thanks in part to a social media campaign that uses the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls. Clinton’s tweet on Monday used that hashtag, as have tweets from first lady Michelle Obama and others. Aside from the U.S., other
countries such as France and China, have offered to help the Nigerian government search for the girls. “It’s horrible, Robin, it’s horrible,” Clinton said Wednesday. “It is a terrible example of what we’re seeing unfortunately more of — the use of women and girls particularly as victims of war, as slaves for these militia groups … and a failure of local law enforcement, local community support and then the entire national government. Later, at an event hosted by Crisis Group at the WaldorfAstoria, where Clinton was honored, she said the girls had been taken at “gunpoint by depraved thugs and held in unimaginable conditions. I think about their mothers and their fathers, sick with fear.” She called for “a lot more action” in the “urgent and moral imperative” of rescuing the girls. “I greatly appreciated President Obama’s decision to send a team to assist the Nigerians. … Everyone needs to see this for what it is. It is a gross human rights abuse, but it is also part of a continuing structure within Nigeria and within North Africa.” Clinton also was asked Wednesday if she’d consider tapping either Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) or San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro as her running mate if she were to run for president. She replied that she never answers hypotheticals, but praised the question from the audience as being “one of the cleverest” ways she’s been asked about 2016. “I can only say that they’re both extraordinary leaders and great political advocates for a lot of what needs to be done in our country, and I admire both of them greatly,” Clinton said about Warren and Castro. Clinton also elaborated in some detail on the frame of her upcoming book, due out June 10, saying that it begins at the end of her 2008 presidential primary race against Obama and explores her decision to leave the U.S. Senate and join his Cabinet. She talked about “what we found when we got” to Foggy Bottom, and what she inherited from the previous administration. She also repeatedly referenced the book’s title, “Hard Choices,” as she talked about ones she’d made while in office. The former first lady also discussed another title she’s soon to take on: grandmother, saying she had no preference for whether her daughter, Chelsea, has a boy or a girl. “I want a healthy, happy child and I have a lot of confidence in my daughter and [her] husband to be the kind of parents” who can help a child flourish, she said. “And I want to do as much as I can — whatever position I’m in — to try to keep raising awareness and finding solutions to the problems that stand in the way of a child being able to develop to the fullest of his or her potential.”
Solar panels return to White House By Alex Guillén Politico.com The solar panels are back on the White House roof. Three decades after Ronald Reagan had Jimmy Carter’s solar panels tossed into the energy dustbin, the White House has finished putting sun-powered electricity back on top of the executive mansion in a small but symbolic gesture, according to the White House. “Continuing President [Barack] Obama’s commitment to lead by example to increase the use of clean energy in the U.S., the White House has completed installation of American-made solar panels on the first family’s residence as a part of an energy retrofit that will improve the overall energy efficiency of the building,” White House spokesman Matt Lehrich said in a statement. “The project, which helps demonstrate that historic buildings can incorporate solar energy and energy efficiency upgrades, is estimated to pay for itself in energy savings over the next eight years,” he added. The installation of 6.3 kilowatts’ worth of solar capacity fulfills a promise the administration first made in 2010, and complements a host of government and corporate energy initiatives that Obama will unveil in a speech at a Wal-Mart store in Mountain View, California. Among other things, Obama will finalize several new energy efficiency standards, get hundreds of businesses and organizations to promise to deploy almost a gigawatt of clean energy, and train more workers for the nation’s burgeoning solar workforce. The corporate commitments come from companies like Apple, Google and Yahoo. Obama will also set another $2 billion goal for energy-efficiency performance contracts at federal buildings. The announcements cap off a week in which the White House touted the need to act immediately to address climate change, even as sniping on the Hill threatened to derail a bipartisan energy efficiency bill for the second time in a year. That gives Obama the opportunity to highlight the “pen and phone”
actions his administration is taking while gridlock keeps Congress paralyzed. Still, it took a long time for solar power to regain its place at the president’s own abode. Carter, who had made addressing the energy crisis a centerpiece of his presidency, had 32 panels designed to heat water installed on the roof in 1979. At the dedication, he proclaimed that in the year 2000 the panels “will still be here supplying cheap, efficient energy.” Instead, Reagan had them removed, a sign that as far as the new administration was concerned, the hair-shirt ’70s were over. Solar power did return to the broader White House grounds in 2002, when the National Park Service installed a 9-kilowatt photovoltaic system atop a maintenance building in the complex. But the White House roof itself remained clear of solar panels. By 2010, climate activist Bill McKibben and other environmentalists began pressuring the Obama White House to set up a new solar array in line with the president’s talk about a green energy revolution. The effort stalled out for a time, after the summer 2011 deadline came and went. Then, last August, the White House said it had begun putting them up. Obama’s address will deal with the broader energy initiative, in which the White House has secured over 300 commitments from private companies and public-sector entities to increase their use of solar power by deploying an additional 850 megawatts of solar power. By comparison, the entire U.S. had about 13,000 megawatts of installed solar capacity at the end of 2013. The commitments include pledges from 199 rural electric co-ops to install 150 megawatts of new solar by 2020, as well as other commitments from housing providers and companies like Kaiser Permanente, Ikea, Apple, Google, Yahoo and WalMart. Obama’s $2 billion goal for energy-efficiency contracts at See Solar Panels, Page 8
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Astronaut to Hold Lecture at Amelia Park Children’s Museum WESTFIELD – On May 17th, NASA’s most senior active astronaut, Cady Coleman, will be coming to Amelia Park Children’s Museum to speak and share stories about her adventures. The lecture is free with a general admission ticket to the museum. Along with sharing inspirational stories and answers questions from all ages about space and her adventures, there will be a number of activities for kids to participate in. They will be focused around space and science. Coleman started her missions as a graduate from UMass Amherst with a doctorate in polymer science and engineering while she was a member of the Air Force ROTC program. After graduating, she joined the Air Force as a second lieutenant. NASA then selected her in 1992 to join the NASA Astronaut Corps and she has been an active member ever since. Spending over 180 days in space, she is more than qualified to speak to younger generations about space and the missions she has been on. Coleman has spent most of her time in
space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia and International Space Station logging almost 4,500 hours on them combined. She has done experiments in space focusing on materials science, biotechnology, combustion science, the physics of fluid, and was the lead specialist for the deployment of the Chandra X-Ray Observatory. Coleman is such a renowned and respected astronaut that when the filming of the 2013 movie, Gravity, was going on, lead actress, Sandra Bullock, reached out to Coleman for advice. Coleman was on the International Space Station at the time, so they contacted from Earth to space. Anybody interested in our solar system, outer space, biochemistry, or being an astronaut should take advantage of the opportunity to hear her speak at Amelia Park Children’s Museum. For more information on the lecture, please contact Amelia Park Children’s Museum at (413)-572-4014.
NASA’s Astronaut Cady Coleman piloting a Cessna 172, using a flight simulator as others gather around and watch her fly at a recent WSU gala. (Photo submitted)
Police Logs Court Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Monday, May 5, 2014 9:29 a.m.: found property, Mechanic Street, a resident came to the station to surrender a credit card she found, the responding officer reports the owner was contacted who asked that the card be destroyed as she has already reported it lost, the card was shredded; 10:51 a.m.: larceny, Westfield High School, 177 Montgomery Road, a resident reports via the online reporting option that a cellphone was stolen at the high school, the complainant states that the phone was left at school on April 9 and when the pupil’s mother called the phone a person answered, the woman said that the person who answered appeared to be cooperative but plans to recover the phone have repeatedly fallen through; 1:27 p.m.: assist citizen, Court Street, a caller requests assistance re-entering her car after she locked her keys inside with her dog, the responding deputy fire chief reports entry was gained; 2:10 p.m.: fraud, Christopher Drive, a resident came to the station to complain that his home, which is listed for sale, has been advertised for rent on a website, the responding officer reports the resident said that a couple who had seen the home advertised for rent on the website came to his home, the man said that his real estate agent had the listing removed from the site; 2:58 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Elm Street, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the operator’s license was found to be suspended and the vehicle’s registration was expired, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard; 3:10 p.m.: animal complaint, Buck Pond Road, a caller reports taking custody of a stray dog, the responding animal control officer reports the reddish female Papillon dog was transported to the municipal animal shelter; 4:22 p.m.: disturbance, Southampton Road, multiple callers reports a couple is engaged in a domestic disturbance, the male involved party also called and said that he had been threatened by a passerby, another caller said that the suspect had arrived in a vehicle and was involved in a fight, the responding officer reports he was told the male party had spat at the female party who responded by punching him, Jamie J. Chevalier-Koske, 22, of 149 Feeding Hills Road, was arrested for assault and battery in domestic relationship; 5:09 p.m.: animal complaint, Cottage Avenue, Southampton, a caller reports his wife was bitten by a dog, the responding officer reports the caller lives across the town line in Southampton but the offending dog lives in Westfield, the case was referred to the animal control officer; 5:30 p.m.: larceny, Furrowtown Road, a resident came to the station to report that his front registration plate was stolen, the responding officer reports the victim does not know where or when the plate was stolen; 7:01 p.m.: assist citizen, Orange Street, a resident came to the station to surrender a pistol, the responding officer report the man said that the gun belongs to his brother and he wants to relieve himself of the responsibility of keeping it, the gun was tagged and stored for safekeeping; 7:30 p.m.: larceny, Congress Street, a caller reports the theft of her motor vehicle, the responding officer reports the owner said that she believes her former boyfriend took her car; 7:50 p.m.: harassment, McKinley Terrace, a resident came to the station to report that a person he has been enjoined from contacting has sent him a threatening text message, the responding officer reports the man said that his wife got a text message he found to be threatening from a party with whom he is involved in a dispute and has been ordered to stay away from, the officer reports the man asked that the incident be documented for possible future use; 10:11 p.m.: accident, Sackett Street, a caller reports a vehicle struck multiple parked vehicles on Sackett Street and left the area, the responding officer reports the suspect vehicle was found in the area of Orange and Shepard streets, the officer reports that he immediately observed the classic symptoms of alcohol intoxication about the operator who was unable to make coherent answers to his questions, the woman denied she had been drinking alcohol but the officer reports that a series of field sobriety tests was abandoned after the woman was unable to understand the fifth iteration of his instructions, Jenni A. Keefe, 21, of 28 Taylor St., was arrested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle and two counts of leaving the scene of a property damage accident; 10:39 p.m.: suspicious persons, Stanley Park, 400 Western Avenue, a caller report a large number of college students have a fire near the tennis backboard, see story in the Wednesday edition of The Westfield News.
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Carillon Concerts WESTFIELD - Carillon concerts will be presented on Sundays throughout the summer season at Stanley Park from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm; the next concert will be on May 18. Stanley Park’s Carilloneur, Norma Hopper, will offer a variety of programs featuring the electronic Carillon Bells. Find a park bench or bring a chair to sit and enjoy the music. The concerts will be performed rain or shine and are free of charge. For further information on the program, go to www. stanleypark.org or call the Stanley Park office at (413) 5689312 x100.
Westfield District Court Monday, May 5, 2014 Timothy R. Lafave, 26, of 126 Howland Ave., Adams, was released on $500 personal surety pending a June 11 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of distribution of a Class B drug brought by Westfield police. Jessica N. Smith, 26, of 15 Clark St., was placed on probation for one year in each of three cases brought by Westfield and State police when she submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for a total of four charges of uttering a false check as well as charges of attempting to commit a crime, larceny of property valued more than $250 by a single scheme, conspiracy to violate drug laws, possession of a Class A drug and being present where heroin is kept. She was assessed a total of $230. Christopher C. Whitman, 33, of 16 Washington St., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of conspiracy to violate drug laws, possession of a Class A drug and being present where heroin is kept and the charges were continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $85. Lindsey A. Woodbury, 26, of 16 Washington St., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of possession of a Class A drug and being present where heroin is kept and the charges were continued without a finding with probation for one year. She was assessed $85 and found to be responsible for a charge of failure to notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles of a name or address change. She pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and a charge of conspiracy to violate drug laws was not prosecuted. Jeffery Lavalley, 47, of 18 Spring St., Windsor, Connecticut, was released on his personal recognizance pending a July 3 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of breaking and entering with intent to commit a misdemeanor brought by Westfield police. Melissa I. Martinez, 32, of 39 King St., was released on her personal recognizance pending a July 2 hearing after she was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and a marked lanes violation brought by Westfield police. Erik Trolenberg, 28, of 8825 Albemarie Drive, Norfolk, Virginia, was released on his personal recognizance pending an Aug. 5 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of violation of a protective order brought by Westfield police. Matthew J. Bishop, 40, of 47 Grant St., Easthampton, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for three months. He was assessed $50 and found to be not responsible for a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker. Megan M. Phelon, 26, of 22 Murray Ave., submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of being present where heroin is kept brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for six months. She was assessed $85 and a charge of possession of a Class A drug was not prosecuted. Ryan D. Gagne, 22, of 50 Roosevelt Ave., was released on his personal recognizance pending a July 1 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license, operating an unregistered motor vehicle, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and a number plate violate to conceal identification brought by Westfield police. Wilsariel Lopez, 30, of 309 Hampden St., Holyoke, submit-
ted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding and dismissed upon payment of fees and assessments totaling $100. He was found to be responsible for a charge of speeding and was assessed $100. Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Joseph J. Conroy, 45, of 16 Dudley Ave., pleaded guilty to two charges of possession of a Class D drug with intent to distribute brought by Westfield police and was placed on probation for one year. He was assessed $50 and a drug violation near a school or park was not prosecuted. Leanne M. Dupuis, 32, of 31 Laurel Ave., saw a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield police dismissed the request of the commonwealth. She was found to be not responsible for a motor vehicle lights violation. Michele L. Duval, 38, of 21 Bower St., Holyoke, was found to be guilty of charges of possession of a Class B drug, a subsequent offense, and possession of heroin brought by Westfield police. Amado Melendez, 54, of no fixed address in Westfield, was found to have violated probation imposed when he submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of possession of a Class B drug brought by Westfield police and was sentenced to a 60 day term in the House of Correction with credit for time served since April 11. James J. Mason, 48, of 155 Main St., was found in a bench trail to be not responsible for a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police. Jenni A. Keefe, 21, of 28 Taylor Ave., was released on her personal recognizance pending a July 17 hearing after she was arraigned on two charges of leaving the scene of a property damage accident and charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police. David N. Shaver, 36, of 3 Highland Trail, West Brookfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for three months. He was assessed $50 and found to be not responsible for a charge of failure to notify the Registry of Motor Vehicles of a name or address change. Charges of operating an unregistered motor vehicle and operating an uninsured motor vehicle were not prosecuted. Michael Riel Jr., 20, of 93 S. Maple St., saw a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police dismissed at the request of the victim. Weston R. Hewins, 21, of 345 Bennett St., Wrentham, saw a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police dismissed upon payment of court costs of $50. He was found to be responsible for a charge of unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and not responsible for a motor vehicle lights violation. Carol Dion, 30, of 69 Ottawa St., Agawam, saw charges of operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by State Police dismissed upon payment of court costs of $50. He was found to be not responsible for a charge of operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
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Preschool Screening HUNTINGTON - A free, developmental screening for young children will be held at Littleville Elementary School on May 20 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Screenings are by appointment only and will take approximately one hour. Preschool screenings are given to identify any concerns that parents might have about their child’s development. Screenings include a brief check of skills in the following areas: cognitive/thinking skills, speech and language skills, fine and gross motor skills, and social/emotional skills. If an area of concern is identified during the screening, the preschool staff will discuss their concerns with parents and recommend possible next steps. Any child age three (by May 20) to five who will not be entering Kindergarten in September, may attend. The screening is for children who live in the Gateway hilltowns. Parents wishing to make an appointment for this one-hour
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The evolving outdoor kitchen By MELISSA RAYWORTH Associated Press For years, it was enough to park a barbecue grill next to a picnic table on a patio and call it an “outdoor kitchen.” But over the past decade, Americans have taken backyard cooking and dining to a new level, adding elaborate cooking islands, outdoor sinks and refrigerators, even outdoor TVs. Unless you have a really tall fence, this is the one “room” in your house that neighbors will see whether you invite them to or not, notes designer Sarah Fishburne, director of trend and design for The Home Depot. That inspires many homeowners to pay extra attention to their outdoor entertaining area. Many of us also love the appeal of cooking and entertaining in a space that’s relatively indestructible, says designer Jeff Blunkosky, owner of Pittsburgh Stone and Waterscapes. “If kids spill cake or Kool-Aid on your patio,” he says, “you just pull out your hose and hose it off.” Here are some thoughts from Flynn, Blunkosky and Los Angeles-based designer Brian Patrick Flynn, creator of the design blog FlynnsideOut.com, about the elements that make a useful, beautiful outdoor kitchen without huge expense:
BUILD AN ISLAND About a decade ago, Blunkosky says, many homeowners began feeling that “a stand-alone grill just kind of standing there” didn’t look that great in their backyards. Plus, it provided little workspace for prepping food. The answer was to build around it, incorporating the grill into a stone base with a countertop and drawers underneath — pretty and practical.
Costs vary around the country, but these designers say an investment of $3,000 to $5,000 will cover a simple, 6-foot-long cooking island with a basic grill embedded in it and a 2-foot-deep countertop area. The countertop serves as cooking prep space, and usually extends out so that bar stools can be pulled up underneath to create a bar area for guests. To turn a cooking island into a fullservice kitchen, add a refrigerator, sink and ice maker, plus more storage drawers. That involves running a water line and power line out to the structure, so costs rise. So does the time the project takes, says Blunkosky: Designing and installing an elaborate cooking island surrounded by paving stones can take as long as putting an addition on your house.
BRING THE HEAT As people spend more on their outdoor kitchens, they want to use them for as much of the year as possible — no matter where they live. Fireplaces, fire pits and heaters, either freestanding or wall-mounted, are good ways to extend the season for your outdoor kitchen. Outdoor pizza ovens also have become popular. And grills have come a long way since the days when we poured lighter fluid on a pile of coals. Fishburne says the new generation of outdoor cooks wants more than steaks, hamburgers and hot dogs. “They’re thinking about Korean barbecue,” she says, or asking, “How can I make breakfast outside?” The new “Spirit Grill” from Weber has “seven interchangeable grates,” she says, including a pizza stone, pancake maker and poultry rotisserie attachment.
In this photo provided by Brian Patrick Flynn/HGTV.com, to keep gatherings easy going and enjoyable, the designer Flynn for HGTV.com Spring House suggests a casual outdoor table setting in which guests can help themselves and pass dishes and platters around the table family-style. (AP Photo/HGTV. com, Brian Patrick Flynn)
Some buyers use it to make three meals a day outside, she says. Prices begin between $299 and $399, but many of the attachments are sold separately. Grill quality is important, Blunkosky says, especially in areas with harsh weather. But if you’re trying to be strategic with money, Flynn points out that even a nice grill and other outdoor appliances might need to be replaced within five years. He recommends investing more in the permanent things (a higher-end cooking island or paving stones) rather than a hugely expensive grill.
FRAME THE SPACE
In this photo provided by Brian Patrick Flynn/HGTV.com, thanks to a pergola overhead, the outdoor lounge of the HGTV.com Spring House designed by Flynn remains cool and shaded from the harsh spring and summer sun. Flynn also uses pergolas to add privacy to outdoor living areas and provide more surfaces to house container plants. (AP Photo/HGTV.com, Brian Patrick Flynn)
Outdoor draperies can add privacy, inject color and pattern, and set off your dining area as a distinct space, Flynn says. They also can make a small patio feel larger, he says: If you hang curtains that are 7 or 8 feet tall, “you will emphasize the height of the space rather than emphasizing how small the footprint is.” Pergolas achieve the same effect, and used together the two elements can create a dining area that feels luxurious, at minimal expense. A pergola also gives you more options for built-in lighting. A chandelier or hanging pendant light over the dining
table can make your outdoor space feel like a true dining room, and there are many designed for outdoor use. Outdoor sconces can be hung on the pergola’s posts.
ACCESSORIES Consider which splurges would serve you best: extra electrical outlets? An outdoor icemaker or small refrigerator? Maybe an outdoor TV? As for tables and chairs, Fishburne says there are many options. Some clients, she says, invest in high-end brands with a reputation for lasting a decade or more. Brown Jordan, for instance, offers a 15-year warranty on the frames of their furniture, and Fishburne has “heard stories about people who have had Brown Jordan in their families for generations.” If you have a relatively small outdoor space, Flynn suggests looking for modular furniture pieces. Some outdoor sofas, he says, can be easily broken down into smaller sections that can be used as table seating. He also suggests adding a mobile bar cart to serve as a cocktail station or as a spot for serving dishes. It brings a bit of indoor style, and can easily be brought inside during bad weather.
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Wine Tasting WESTFIELD - Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice will be holding its 10th Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser on Friday, May 16 from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Tekoa Country Club. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. All attendees will receive a $10 coupon for Hofbrauhaus International & Bavarian restaurant in West Springfield, as well as have their names entered at the door for a chance to win tickets to a concert by One Direction. Once inside, guests will be able to sample from ten tables of different wines. Craft beer and hors d’oeuvres will also be available. Those interested in attending can call the Noble Visiting Nurse & Hospice office for tickets at (413) 562-7049.
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In this photo provided by Insect Lab, inspired by science fiction and science fact, Insectlab. com customizes preserved insect specimens, such as this dragonfly, with antique watch parts and mechanical components. (AP Photo/Insect Lab)
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In this photo provided by Insect Lab, inspired by science fiction and science fact, Insectlab. com customizes preserved insect specimens, such as this grasshopper, with antique watch parts and mechanical components. (AP Photo/Insect Lab)
Right at Home: Decor inspired by creepy crawlies
By KIM COOK Associated Press Many would agree with naturalist David Attenborough that nature “is the greatest source of visual beauty.” And that includes the creepy crawlies: From snakes’ skins to the intricate physiology of the smallest bug, we can’t help but be impressed by the beauty of creatures that buzz, flit and slither. Artists and designers have long used insects, reptiles and other small animals as inspiration. Let’s grab our nets and catch a few of the most intriguing recent examples: In his “Pheromone” series, artist and designer Christopher Marley of Salem, Oregon, marries his passion for crisp design with a fascination for insects, sea organisms and birds by arranging them simply yet artfully on plain backgrounds in shadow boxes. A stripey mountain kingsnake seems poised to meander north of the frame in which he resides. A prion urchin looks like a tiny alien spacecraft, sprung from the confines of the ocean floor. Dozens of beetles are arranged like the iridescent squadron of an entomological army. Butterflies form kaleidoscopic prisms. The displays are an arresting mix of science and art. The specimens, which died of natural or incidental causes, come from museums, breeders and zoos around the world, Marley says. “Sharing the thrill of discovery is one of the most driving aspects of my work,” he says. (www.pheromonedesign.com ) New York artist George Venson creates birds, snakes and octopuses in vibrant, painterly hues, and then arranges the images
Annual Trail Mixer WESTFIELD - The public is invited to mix, meander and mingle along the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail at the annual Trail Mixer and family picnic on Thursday, May 15 at Shaker Farms Country Club pavilion and trail head parking area, 866 Shaker Road from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual Trail Mixer and spring outing is an annual family-friendly event – perfect for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to walk, roll or ride and join in the fun! Motorized vehicles are not permitted along the Trail. RSVPs are requested by Monday, May 12. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested to cover event expenses. Registration is available online at www. columbiagreenway.org by clicking on the Calendar of Events and following the registration link.
Open House WESTFIELD - Is your child entering preschool soon? Please come to Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center’s Open House on May 15 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.to learn about our school and all that we have to offer children ages 3-5! No registration is needed. Located on 35 White Street.
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on wallpaper. He wants the walls to “come alive,” and there’s a sense of movement in each design. Snakes slither through backgrounds of ink, acid green or ruby. (www.voutsa.com ) In Osborne & Little’s exotic Komodo wallpaper collection, holographic foil lizards skitter across a black, silver or gold background. (www.osborneandlittle.com ) Los Angeles designer Paul Marra’s Snake Lantern forges two sinuous creatures into the form of a steel and brass pendant lantern. (www.deringhall.com ) Sculptor Mike Libby once found a dead beetle and got to thinking about how it had moved. He began dissecting and experimenting — at the same time taking apart an old wristwatch, and using those pieces — until he’d come up with the first of an ongoing collection of fantastical steampunk arachnids, bees and other creepy crawlies. He uses real insect carcasses and bits from watches, vintage typewriters and old sewing machines to fashion carapaces, wings, antennae and pincers for his mechanical menagerie. (www.insectlabstudio.com ) As Aristotle put it: “In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.”
This photo provided by Pheromonedesign.com shows “Limited Aesthetica Prism” by artist Christopher Marley, who turns elements of nature into contemporary art pieces. Marley arranges masses of insects like these butterflies and tropical beetles to create a gorgeous and dramatic kaleidoscope. (AP Photo/Copyright Pheromonedesign.com)
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Obituaries Alphonse J. Jackowski
WEST HATFIELD - Alphonse J. Jackowski, “Al”, “Ajax”, 94, of Linseed Road in West Hatfield passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a brief illness. Al was born in the family home on Chestnut Street in Hatfield on April 21, 1920. He was the son of the late John and Antonina (Rogalewski) Jackowski. He was a lifelong resident of Hatfield, educated in local schools and graduated from Smith Academy. He began active duty with the U.S. Army in 1943, serving with the 367th Combat Engineers Battalion. The 367th was involved in the campaigns in Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Rhineland, and the Central European theatre of combat. Al received the European African Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon with five Battle Stars, the World War II Victory Medal, and the American Campaign Medal. Among the ranks and positions he held were Chief Warrant Officer, Master Gunner, and Second Lieutenant Reconnaissance Officer and Combat Engineer Unit Commander. He was honorably discharged, returning home in January of 1946. Taking advantage of the GI Bill, he furthered his education, graduating from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst with Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Mathematics. He married Genevieve Kot in 1946 and after living briefly in Holyoke, they settled back in Hatfield with their growing family. Al began his career teaching in Orange, MA for the local high school, then later at Springfield Technical High School for 13 years. He also taught summers at Holy Cross College in Worcester. Ajax, as he was known by students and colleagues, finished his teaching career as a Professor of Mathematics at Westfield State College, where he was hired to start and develop the mathematics department and major. Ajax taught at Westfield for 26 years, retiring in 1990. He authored and published a mathematics textbook in the early 1970’s and was a Fellow in Mathematics at the University of Massachusetts and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Al had a passion for teaching and could be found helping students whenever he could. He was a devoted communicant of the former Holy Trinity Church in Hatfield and was a member of the choir for many years. Al was a member of the Hatfield American Legion Post 344 for over 50 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed fishing, canoeing, hunting, hiking, and gardening. Al was also an amateur “ham” radio operator and had contacted people in over 150 countries. He was also involved for many years with Hatfield Boy Scout Troop 104 as an assistant scoutmaster. His beloved wife, Genevieve V. Jackowski, passed away in 2009. He leaves his children, James and his wife Karen of Hatfield, John and his wife Laurie of West Springfield, and Janice D’Addamio and her husband John of Longbranch, Washington; his three beloved grandchildren, Kristen, Ashley, and Allison; and many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his siblings: Vaga Kugler, Antonina Neilson, John Jackowski, Maryanne Doktor, and Veronica Jackowski. Calling hours at the Czelusniak Funeral Home of Northampton will be on Monday afternoon from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday morning from the Czelusniak Funeral Home at 9:00 a.m. with a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Parish (Holy Trinity Location) on Main Street in Hatfield. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Hatfield. Donations in Al’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Pulse Line Continued from Page 4 Hello, my name is John and I’m calling about this ridiculous thing we got going in the May 6edition of The Westfield News: “Rail Trail Funds Diverted.” Mayor Knapik, first of all, should not be a mayor. I wouldn’t even consider him a custodian, not that custodians do bad but you know, spending all this money on bike trails and this other crap is what it is. Why isn’t this money put into our city roads? You know they travel all up and down Shaker Road, these big heavy-duty trucks. They’re beating up our roads. Once again, nobody enforces nothing, you know, and you guys want to spend all this money on this. You know, and Cressotti, whatever your name is, Engineer Cressotti – you ought to be let go, also. I’m telling you. You know, two or three years, you guys don’t know where the heck you’re going. This is absolutely ludicrous. You guys should all be let go and put new people in our city officials, in the office, and make things right because this is ridiculous, along with this pavilion. I mean, how much do taxpayers have to pay? We’re paying taxes on roads, OK, our city roadways and they’re not even fixed. Now we’re going to put money, granted money that the taxpayers have to go and pay for, on this bike trail? Do the bicyclists pay taxes on the road? Absolute not. Therefore, if they want the bike trail, tell them to pay for it. Why should us taxpayers be burdened with this issue? OK? You’re probably not going to issue this because don’t want to hear what I say, Mayor Knapik and the rest of the knuckleheads in town hall and the officials but I’ve vented my piece. PulseLine – my pulse is up, of course. We’ll have to deal with other mayors.
Thank you. The Westfield News has reported numerous times how government funds can and can’t be used. I know one caller recently complained of his experience at the retirement office. I think he’s going to be pleased going forward as, starting Monday, a new lady will be taking over as the assistant. She’s extremely knowledgeable and great at customer service. She practically ran the previous office she was in so, going-forward at least, when it comes to the retirement board, I think customers are going to have a great experience. We’re lucky to have this fine lady. Yes, I know the roads in Westfield are bad. It’s been a tough winter. I understand that but I cannot figure out why, when the kids were out of school a week ago, that one of the worst roads, I think is heading up by South Middle School, by the post office. That short-length run in there is so bad. I usually like to go to the post office or Big Y. If I go around by the Green, then I make a right and come down that way. It’s too bad they didn’t hire like a contractor to put that road in because that was very heavily-traveled. And also I went up to, I believe it was Tuesday, Monday or Tuesday, I come back through Springdale Road. I never seen such a lousy pothole patching job in my life, the way they did that. It was sickening. I’ll never go up that road again until the whole thing is done. So, Knapik: get on the ball and let’s get some money and get these roads fixed. Thank you.
Solar Panels Continued from Page 4 federal buildings adds to the initial $2 billion commitment Accelerator” program to upgrade inefficient outdoor lighting in the administration made in 2011. Under the contracts, energy cities including Detroit; Little Rock, Arkansas; and West Palm service companies set up private-sector financing for efficiency Beach, Florida. projects, ultimately saving the government money on electric• A partnership between DOE and the Department of Housing ity. and Urban Development to support solar employment opportu“We’ve already seen impressive progress here,” acting nities for public housing residents. • The General Services Administration will organize federal Council on Environmental Quality Chairman Mike Boots told reporters on a conference call Thursday. “Actual savings due to agencies in the Washington, D.C., and Northern California the use of performance contracts so far have exceeded the sav- regions potentially to pool resources and invest in larger solar projects. ings guaranteed by those contracts.” • The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service Obama will also finalize new Energy Department efficiency standards for electric motors and walk-in coolers and freezers. will clarify “how rules regarding real property relate to renewThose standards will save consumers $26 billion in electricity able energy installations.” costs through 2030 while cutting carbon emissions by around • DOE will preliminarily affirm new industry-developed commercial building energy codes, which offer another 8.5 158 million metric tons, according to the White House. The burgeoning U.S. solar industry will also get a helping percent savings over the previous standard. hand. • Fannie Mae and the Federal Housing Administration will The Energy Department will support training programs at expand a financing program that “provides extra loan proceeds community colleges to help another 50,000 people join the to owners of affordable housing properties to make energy- and water-efficient property improvements.” solar workforce by the end of this decade. • Twenty-five new partners will join the Better Buildings The U.S. solar industry — nearly half of which consists of workers who install solar projects — added almost 24,000 jobs Challenge, which commits to efficiency improvements on comlast year, bringing total employment in the sector to over mercial and industrial buildings. New partners include General 142,000 people, according to an industry census. That census Motors, General Mills, Whole Foods Markets, Volvo, Hilton also concluded the industry plans to add 22,000 jobs this year. Worldwide, MGM Resorts International, the University of Despite the rapid growth, solar remains a tiny fraction of the Virginia, Penn State University and Anne Arundel County nation’s energy supply. The U.S. got 0.23 percent of its electric- Public Schools. ity from solar sources in 2013, according to Energy Information • Other partners in the Better Buildings Challenge, including Nissan, Ford, GM, Kohl’s and the cities of Atlanta and Fort Administration data. Worth, Texas will work on cutting water consumption. Other executive actions Obama will announce include: • DOE will launch a “High Performance Outdoor Lighting
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Westfield’s Vicki Camp connects during yesterday’s game against visiting Longmeadow. Westfield Westfield first baseman Jules Sharon makes the out on Longmeadow’s Samantha Fox during yesterday’s game. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com) went on to win 1-0. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
WHS wins duel By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield High School softball team has pounded the competition routinely during the 2014 regular season. On Thursday, the Bombers won a low-scoring, nail-biter. Westfield senior pitcher Sarah McNerney pitched a one-hitter, and Maddy Atkocaitis delivered the game-winning hit in a thrilling 1-0 win over the visiting Longmeadow Lancers. McNerney pitched a one-hitter through seven complete innings. She struck out three. “Sarah pitched an exciting, exciting game,” Westfield coach Joe Stella said of his ace. “She out pitched Longmeadow pitcher (Jillian Stockley) pitch for pitch.” The Bombers’ ace, who faced just 22 batters, was helped out by the team defense, especially Lexi Minicucci, who had seven assists and one putout. “Our defense played unbelievable,” Stella said. “Overall it was just a great game.” Westfield scored the game’s only run after Jules Sharon hit a bunt single, stole second, and scored on Atkocaitis’s RBI single.
Westfield’s Sarah McNerney delivers to a Longmeadow batter during yesterday’s game where Westfield won 1-0. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug. com)
Westfield’s Jessie Pratt slips under the tag of Longmeadow second baseman Allison Mishol. (Photo by Frederick Gore/www.thewestfieldnews.smugmug.com)
McLean’s K’s, Riga’s HR lifts WHS
Fraser lifts Bruins past Canadien
By Chris Putz Staff Writer WILBRAHAM – Westfield pitcher Kenny McLean pitched a gem, tossing a four-hitter to help lead the Bombers baseball team to a key 7-2 road win over the Minnechaug Falcons Thursday. McLean recorded nine strikeouts, and walked one. He also helped himself at the plate with two RBIs and two sac-flies. Chris Riga (2 RBIs) belted a home run for Westfield. Chris Sullivan (2-for-4, 2 RBIs) and Cody Neidig (2-for-2, double, RBI) also produced at the plate for the Bombers.
MONTREAL (AP) — Matt Fraser fantasized about a night like this as a kid in Red Deer, Alberta. Making his NHL playoff debut after being called up Wednesday from Providence of the American Hockey League, the 23-year-old Fraser scored at 1:19 of overtime to give the Boston Bruins a 1-0 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. “It’s something I dreamed about many times on the outdoor rinks growing up,” Fraser said. “It’s every kid’s dream to score in overtime. ... Words can’t even describe that feeling. I just watched the replay of it and I don’t even want to begin to try to explain that because it’s something I wish that every kid could feel.” See Bruins, Page 11
Collins, Peterson track down win By Chris Putz Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – John Collins won three events (high jump, 200 meters, 400 meters) to help lift Southwick past Belchertown, 86-48, in high school boys’ track and field action Thurssday. Nick Peterson captured two first-place finishes (triple jump, long jump) against the visiting O’s.
Wheeler enjoys three times the success GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Southwick-Tolland 85.5, Belchertown 49.5 Wheeler tracked down wins in the shot put (27-10), 200 meters (30.6), and 400 meters (70.6) to lead Southwick. Wundt also won multiple events – the discus (74-7) and 100 meters (14.41) – for the Rams.
HIGH SCHOOL Standings, Results BASEBALL Gateway…………………..9-3* Westfield…………………10-3 Southwick……………….9-2 Westfield Voc-Tech….8-2*** St. Mary………………….N/A
BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield………………..8-5
SOFTBALL Westfield………………..15-0 Southwick………………12-1 Westfield Voc-Tech….4-7 Gateway…………………1-12
GIRLS’ LACROSSE Westfield………………..5-4** St. Mary…………………3-6-1* BOYS’ TENNIS Westfield………………..8-0 St. Mary…………………N/A
GIRLS’ LACROSSE Amherst 16, St. Mary 7 AMHERST — Lauren Chapdelaine scored three goals, and Andrea Watson had one in a losing effort for St. Mary. Saints’ Taylor Marshall had one goal and two assists.
Terriers escape with ‘W’ BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL West Springfield 3, Westfield 2 WESTFIELD – West Springfield advanced in five sets Thursday, 21-25, 25-23, 25-18, 23-25, 15-13. John Bucko (22 kills, 3 blocks), Manny Golob (14 kills, 10 digs), Ivan Zuev (35 digs), Chris Paradis (18 assists, 7 digs), and Eric Shilyuk (13 assists, 8 digs) led Westfield (8-5 overall, 4-4 league).
THURSDAY’s Results GIRLS’ TENNIS Westfield………………..N/A St. Mary…………………N/A BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield………………..N/A Southwick……………….4-0 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Westfield…………………5-0 Southwick……………….N/A *Report Missing N/A – Not Available (Several reports missing)
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD Southwick-Tolland 86, Belchetown 48 GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD Southwick-Tolland 85.5, Belchertown 49.5 GIRLS’ LACROSSE Amherst 16, St. Mary 7 BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL West Springfield 3, Westfield 2 BASEBALL Westfield 7, Minnechaug 2 SOFTBALL Westfield 1, Longmeadow 0 Southwick-Tolland 15, Gateway 0 (6 inn.)
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES FRIDAY May 9
SATURDAY May 10
MONDAY May 12
TUESDAY May 13
WEDNESDAY May 14
THURSDAY May 15
JV SOFTBALL at West Springfield, Mitteneague Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at West Springfield, Mitteneague Park, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS at Cathedral, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at Brattleboro Union, Natowich Field, 5 p.m. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL at Agawam, 5:15 p.m.
BASEBALL at Monson, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Easthampton, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Sabis, 5 p.m.
BOYS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Putnam, 4 p.m. BOYS’/GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Palmer, 3:45 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m.
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ TENNIS at Turners Falls, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Amherst, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at Belchertown, 4 p.m. JV SOFTBALL at Belchertown, CHCS Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE at Amherst, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Amherst, 5:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD at Northampton, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 5 p.m. BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 6:15 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Cathedral, Bullens Field, 6:30 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Cathedral, 6:30 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL vs. Granby, 11 a.m.
BASEBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 3:45 p.m.
SOFTBALL at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL vs. Sabis, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL at Ware, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL at St. Mary, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m.
SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ TENNIS at Amherst, 3:15 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Belchertown, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Cathedral, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Monson, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Holyoke, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS vs. Holyoke Catholic, Municipal Courts, 4 p.m. BASEBALL vs. Gateway, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.
BASEBALL at Holyoke Catholic, Sarah Jane Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE vs. Granby, Boardman Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Amherst, Municipal Courts, 4 p.m.
GIRLS’ LACROSSE vs. Monson, Boardman Field, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL vs. Granby, Bullens Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ TENNIS at Sabis, Forest Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ TENNIS at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 4 p.m. BOYS’ LACROSSE at Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian School, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Commerce, Whitney Field, 4 p.m.
BASEBALL vs. Dean Tech, Bullens Field, 4:30 p.m.
BASEBALL at McCann Tech, Joe Wolfe Field, 4 p.m. JV BASEBALL at McCann Tech, 4 p.m. SOFTBALL vs. Dean Tech, Whitney Field, 4 p.m.
10th Annual Tekoa Country Club Spring Open Two-Ball
Annual Trail Mixer WESTFIELD - The public is invited to mix, meander and mingle along the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail at the annual Trail Mixer and family picnic on Thursday, May 15 at Shaker Farms Country Club pavilion and trail head parking area, 866 Shaker Road from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The annual Trail Mixer and spring outing is an annual family-friendly event – perfect for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to walk, roll or ride and join in the fun! Motorized vehicles are not permitted along the Trail. RSVPs are requested by Monday, May 12. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested to cover event expenses. Registration is available online at www. columbiagreenway.org by clicking on the Calendar of Events and following the registration link.
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WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track and Field DAY DATE OPPONENT
Place
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May 9-10
ALL NEW ENGLAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Westfield State
Thu.-Fri.
May 15-16
ECAC Division 3 Championships
RPI, Troy, NY
Thu.-Sat.
May 22-24
NCAA Division 3 National Championships
Ohio Wesleyan
Blue Tee Division Todd Ezold – Mike Trombley Dave Lapierre – Jarrod Goss Dave Smith – Paul Buttafuoco Dave D’Amours – Eric Alexander
1st Division 1st Gross- Jim Tinker – Jamie Frisbee 2nd Gross- Scott Martin – Ed Connolly 3rd Gross - Denis Rabtor- Flash Edinger 1st Net- Robert and John Wichowski 2nd Net- Jim Callahan – Lew Moretti 3rd Net – Paul Vincellette – Dave Ference
2nd Division 1st Gross- Bill Fouche – Frank Fuselli 2nd Gross- Paul Niemiec – Kristen Cragg 3rd Gross- John Lasek – Ray Magdelinski 1st Net- Kevin Brennan – Bill McGinn 2nd Net- Chris Scelfo – Jim Hillmann 3rd Net - Mike Moran – Steve Prefontaine
3rd Division 1st Gross- Jeff Puffer – Matt Lapinski 2nd Gross- Al Rossi – Ted Leal 3rd Gross - Steve Ciechomski – Dick Tozloski 1st Net- Brian Oleksak – Alan Blair 2nd Net- Clem Fucci – Kyle Dulude 3rd Net – Sandy Lajewski – Taylor Schmidt
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$300 per team $220 $140 $68
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$180 per team $100 $50 $180 per team $100 $50
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$180 per team $100 $50 $180 per team $100 $50
74 $180 per team 76 $100 80 $50 60 $180 per team 64 $100 66 $50
English Premier League Manchester City Liverpool Chelsea Arsenal Everton Tottenham Manchester United Southampton Newcastle Stoke
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W 26 25 24 23 20 20 19 15 15 12
r-Clinched Relegation Saturday, May 3 West Ham 2, Tottenham 0 Aston Villa 3, Hull City 1 Manchester United 0, Sunderland 1 Newcastle 3, Cardiff City 0 Stoke 4, Fulham 1 Swansea 0, Southampton 1 Everton 2, Manchester City 3
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Sunday, May 11 Cardiff City vs. Chelsea, 1400 GMT Fulham vs. Crystal Palace, 1400 GMT Hull City vs. Everton, 1400 GMT Liverpool vs. Newcastle, 1400 GMT Manchester City vs. West Ham, 1400 GMT Norwich vs. Arsenal, 1400 GMT Southampton vs. Manchester United, 1400 GMT Sunderland vs. Swansea, 1400 GMT Tottenham vs. Aston Villa, 1400 GMT West Brom vs. Stoke, 1400 GMT
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Southwick’s infield watches as the ball reaches the mitt of the first baseman, beating out the Gateway Regional batter running down the first base line. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Lachtara, Rams hogtie Gators
Westfield High vs. South Hadley Westfield’s Victoria Whalen (20) sets her sights on possessing the ball as a South Hadley player attempts to fight her way into the play. (Photo by Chris Putz)
By Chris Putz Staff Writer HUNTINGTON – Freshman pitcher Emily Lachtara tossed a two-hitter, and the Southwick-Tolland Regional High School softball team collected 14 hits in a mercyshortened, 6-inning victory on the road at the Gator Pit. The Rams won 15-0. In Junior Varsity action, Southwick defeated Gateway 20-5. The Rams were coming off a Rams’ Sam Burzynski reaches home safely 16-1 win over McCann Tech. against Gateway. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield’s Mackenzie Millikan (24) attempts to split the South Hadley defense Thursday in the Whip City. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Bruins Gateway pitcher Audrey Gamble winds up Southwick tacks on another run against for a pitch during Thursday’s game. (Photo by Chris Putz) Gateway. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Southwick’s Alyssa Kelleher swings away. (Photo by Chris Putz)
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The goal tied the Eastern Conference semifinal series 2-2. Fraser scored after Johnny Boychuk’s shot from the point took a high hop off the end boards and Price and defenseman Mike Weaver had trouble controlling the bouncing puck. “It was bouncing around and I was just swatting at it as hard as I could and hoping it would hit something,” Fraser said. “Price is such a good goalie. He doesn’t give out a lot of rebounds. I might have got lucky there, but the puck wound up in the back of the net.” Price lost sight of the puck. “It came around on the other side and it bounced over my stick and I lost it,” Price said. “Somebody yelled ‘Over,’ so I looked over my left shoulder. Obviously, it wasn’t there. Then they poked it in on the other side.” Game 5 is Saturday night in Boston. “We knew how tight this series would be,” Boston coach Claude Julien said. “It doesn’t mean any more than that we’ve tied the series. It’s been tight every game. “It was important to get back in the series, but I don’t think we’ve played our best hockey. We’ve played hard, but I’ve seen us play better. You hope the win here will help us get better and we’ll go from there.” Fraser had two goals in 14 regular-season games for Boston and had 20 goals in 44 games for Providence. Julien didn’t hesitate to use the youngster in overtime. “It was no doubt a little nerve-wracking for him but to me it didn’t show on the ice,” Julien said. “He was poised, made some good decisions, he was strong with the puck and in his decision-making. We were talking about him
and I said he’s been really good for us tonight and there was no doubt he was going to play in overtime.” Tuukka Rask made 33 saves for Boston, and Price stopped 34 shots. “This was a hard-nosed game between two well-prepared teams,” Canadiens coach Michel Therrien said. “We lost a battle in front of the net on the winning goal, but I’m pleased with our team’s effort. All the games have been close and it won’t be different next game.” The teams played their first scoreless period in regulation time in the series in a tightchecking first marked mainly by icings and missed passes. Boston’s Carl Soderberg had the best chance in the final minute after Montreal defenseman P.K. Subban’s blind back pass was intercepted, but Price got a piece of it as it went off the crossbar. Another goal-less period followed as shooters misfired, particularly Montreal’s Max Pacioretty on a setup from Thomas Vanek, and both goalies held their ground. Each team went on the power play once, but even that failed to break the deadlock. The Canadiens went on attack in the third, peppering the Boston net and outshooting the Bruins 14-7. But the Bruins got a power play and Reilly Smith hit a goal post, only to see Brian Gionta stoned by Rask alone in front of the net at the other end a moment later. Notes: Fraser played in place of Jordan Caron. Matt Bartkowski stepped in on defense for Andrej Meszaros. ... NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA executive director Donald Fehr attended the game.
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
What should I do? Dear Annie: I’m starting to wonder about my son-in-law, “Pete.” He married my daughter some 40 years ago when he was fresh out of the Navy. I was concerned that they had no savings and he had no job training. But he was quiet and likable. Through the years, however, people I respect have called Pete “no good,” “a bum,” “lazy” and “a snake in the grass.” My daughter and grandsons worked and sacrificed to put Pete through college. One of their boys recently got his girlfriend pregnant, and neither Pete nor my daughter did anything to help that girl. I gave them $500 for a blood test, but they didn’t follow through. I am worried about Pete’s integrity, but also about that of my daughter, who is not doing the right thing. What should I do? -- Worried Grandma Dear Grandma: Your daughter and Pete have been married for 40 years. It’s a little late to be worried about his influence on her or how they have raised their mostly-grown children. Might your grandson marry this girl? Will he at least help raise the child and pay support? (He is legally liable for that.) Please don’t use this moment to chastise your daughter or Pete. It won’t do any good and could damage the relationship you have. Instead, encourage your grandson to take an active role in his child’s life. You could help the young couple financially if you like, and we hope you will welcome your greatgrandchild. Stay out of the rest. Dear Annie: I am in my late 60s, and my husband is in his 70s. It’s a second marriage for both of us. We keep our assets separate so as to provide for our individual families when we are deceased. Here is the problem: preplanning. I have arranged to have a small insurance policy to pay for my funeral expenses when the time comes. I also have written out specific instructions for my sons regarding my funeral, burial, etc. There would be no decisions left for them to deal with while they are grieving. However, I cannot get my husband to do the same. He has not earmarked any special funds for his funeral, nor has he any instructions for his children to follow. He won’t even talk about it. This is so unfair, not only to them, but also to me. I would like his children to take care of the details for his final resting so they are satisfied with the arrangements. Also, they should have immediate funds at their disposal to deal with the costs. The way it stands now, I would be responsible for everything. It hurts me deeply that he will not see how valuable preplanning is in preventing family squabbles. I will let him read your response. -- Wife Left Up in the Air Dear Wife: Some people have a difficult time planning for their eventual demise. They fear doing so will hasten their death. Others find it too distasteful, and they procrastinate. But you are right: It saves the survivors a great deal of stress and aggravation to know that things are taken care of. We suggest you talk to your husband’s children about this and see whether they can get their father to help them out. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Only Child in Massachusetts,” the woman who loved being an only child, and I have to say it hasn’t been pleasant for me. There were some good things, like not having to share with anyone and having your parents to yourself. But when my parents passed away, I had to lean heavily on my husband, who was wonderful. When I married, I told my husband I wanted to have more than one child. Now my husband is gone, and my children are busy with their own lives. They miss having cousins, aunts and uncles, and I would give anything to have a sibling to talk to. -- Thankful for My Family
HINTS FROM HELOISE Yoga Mat Needs a Cleaning Dear Heloise: I have been doing yoga and taking classes at a local university for a long time. It surprises me how many of my fellow classmates don’t think about cleaning their YOGA MATS. While a yoga mat can look clean, it often is actually quite dirty. You can buy yoga-mat cleaning solutions, but they often are expensive. To save money, I make a solution of 2/3 water, 1/3 vinegar, some tea tree oil and a few drops of my favorite essential oil. I spray the mat generously with the solution and wipe with a damp cloth or sponge and let air-dry. The first time I cleaned my yoga mat, I was surprised and disgusted at the dirt and grime that came off! -- Tessie T., via email Tessie, I, too, have been doing yoga for most of my life. What I love about yoga is that it can travel with you, you don’t need special clothes, and you don’t have to go to a gym. My routine when I am on the road for business is to take one of the bath towels, spread it on the floor and then do my stretching and relaxing movements. -- Namaste, Heloise
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, May 9, 2014: This year you always seem to find solutions to your and other people’s problems. If you’re in an artistic or creative field, you could be entering a banner year. Your home becomes a higher priority than in the past. As long as you have a venue to expresses your high creativity, you will be content. If you are single, you will meet someone in your daily life, simply by going about your everyday business. If you are attached, you will be unusually content to stay at home, though you might have a strong desire to redecorate. Remember to keep your sweetie informed of what is going on. VIRGO intrigues you, either because of or despite his or her remoteness. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You’ll float into the weekend feeling good, as if you have accomplished a major goal. Take time to make an appointment with the doctor, or perhaps schedule a long-overdue haircut. Do more for yourself, not just for others. Tonight: Happily head home. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Your imagination proves to be a resource, not only for you, but also for a loved one. Some of your wild flights of fancy might make others giggle. Schedule some special time for a child who values your company. Use caution with your funds. Tonight: Let the good times roll. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You will be sharing your ideas with both willing and unwilling audiences. Somehow, you’ll sense that a financial risk may be worth taking. Take your time in making this decision. Reach out to an older family member. Tonight: You don’t need to go far. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH Whatever you blurt out seems to be appreciated. Be reasonable in a discussion with a loved one who is making an attempt to be more open. You might need to relax with a friend a little more often, as this person reflects a novel view of life. Tonight: Visit with a close pal. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You might want to open a door and change your direction. Right now, your well-being and fiscal soundness need to be your highest priorities. Someone close to you might be encouraging you to let go and give in to your wilder side. Don’t. Tonight: Tap into your intuition. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You could be more in touch with your feelings than you are aware. Remain confident that you will make the right move at the right time. Whatever you are focused on is where you will succeed. Someone you meet today could be unusually important to your life. Tonight: Out. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH You could be overwhelmed by what is happening around you. As a result, the instinct to pull back and cocoon is likely to emerge. You might have doubts about yourself or another key person. Make it OK to assume a holding pattern. Tonight: In the limelight. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Emphasize what is positive about a situation. You will need to detach and take a look at what is happening, as you could be distorting what is going on. Some of your assumptions might be coloring your vision. Tonight: Enjoy the moment, and be where the crowds are. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Deal with one person directly, and don’t let anyone or any issue sidetrack you from the moment. Fatigue seems to mark your decisions. You could have an offer that you need to checkout. Refuse to feel pressured. Tonight: Spend time with a favorite person. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Your ability to see past the obvious will make a big difference to several associates. This group seeks unusual yet effective solutions. You are more grounded than you have been in the past. Listen to news openly. Tonight: Be willing to walk into uncharted territory. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might want to move in a new direction with the urging of a partner. You could be uncomfortable with
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CLASSIFIED all other interested persons, a petition has been filed by Dept. of Children & Families of Holyoke, MA n the above captioned matter alleging that BRYAN J GONZALEZ CINTRON is in need of a Guardian and requesting that FELICITA CINTRON of Westfield, MA (or some other suitable person) be appointed as Guardian to serve Without Surety on the bond.
IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. Anyone may make this request on behalf of the abovenamed person. If the abovenamed person cannot afford a The petition asks the court to de- lawyer, one may be appointed 0001 Legal Notices termine that the Respondent is at State expense. incapacitated, that the appointment of a Guardian is necesWITNESS, Hon. Anne M May 9, 2014 sary, and that the proposed Geoffrion, First Justice of this Guardian is appropriate. The pe- Court. CITATION GIVING tition is on file with this court and NOTICE OF PETITION may contain a request for cer- Date: April 29, 2014 FOR APPOINTMENT tain specific authority. OF GUARDIAN FOR Suzanne Seguin INCAPACITATED PERSON Register of Probate PURSUANT TO G.L. c. 190B You have the right to object to this proceeding. If you wish to Section 5-304 do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance at this Commonwealth of court on or before 10:00 AM on Massachusetts the return date of 05/27/2014. The Trial Court May 9, 2014 This day is NOT a hearing date, Probate and Family Court but a deadline date by which you Hampden Probate and COMMONWEALTH OF have to file the written appearFamily Court MASSACHUSETTS ance if you object to the petition. 50 State Street THE TRIAL COURT If you fail to file the written apSpringfield, MA 01103 pearance by the return date, acPROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Docket No. HD14P0865GD tion may be taken in this matter without further notice to you. In addition to filing the written ap- Hampden Probate In the matter of: pearance, you or your attorney and Family Court BRYAN J GONZALEZ must file a written affidavit stat- 50 State Street CINTRON i n g t h e s p e c i f i c f a c t s a n d Springfield, MA 01103 Of: WESTFIELD, MA grounds of your objection within (413)748-7758 RESPONDENT 30 days after the return date. Alleged Incapacitated Person
IMPORTANT NOTICE The outcome of this proceeding may limit or completely take away the above-named person’s right to make decisions about personal affairs or financial affairs or both. The above-named person has the right to ask for a lawyer. RODRIGUEZ Anyone may make this reAND quest on behalf of the aboveJOSEPH ALFRED named person. If the abovePERRIER-RODRIGUEZ named person cannot afford a Of: WESTFIELD, MA lawyer, one may be appointed at State expense. The petition asks the court to deTo all persons interested in petitermine that the Respondent is tion described: WITNESS, Hon. Anne M incapacitated, IN BRIEF that the appointment of a Guardian is neces- Geoffrion, First Justice of this A petition has been presented sary, and that the proposed Court. ice cream will be served after by Stacey Perrier requesting Guardian is appropriate. The peof Bingo for that: Jayden Edwin Rodriguez; Date: Aprilrounds 29, 2014 tition is on file with this court and several WESTFIELD may contain a request- for The cer- prizes! This event is free of Joseph Alfred Perrier-RodrigSuzanne Seguin uez be allowed to change tain specific authority. Westfield Post Office’s charge and open to all Russell of Probate his/her/their name as follows: Annual Food Drive will be on seniors and Register their families. You the right object to Mayhave 10 this year. toCall (413) JAYDEN EDWIN PERRIER this proceeding. If you wish to 562-2221 with questions JOSEPH ALFRED PERRIER do so, you or yourany attorney must youa might file writtenhave. appearance at this IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT court on or before 10:00 AM on the return date of 05/27/2014. THERETO, YOU OR YOUR ATHUNTINGTON JLBA This day is NOT a hearing date, TORNEY MUST FILE A WRITChrist butSOUTHWICK a deadline date by-which you (Jacobs Ladder Business TEN APPEARANCE IN SAID have to file the written appearChurch United Methodist in Association) and The Rapids COURT AT: SPRINGFIELD ON ance if you object petition. Southwick will to bethe having a Restaurant will host a net- OR BEFORE TEN O’CLOCK IN If you fail to file the written apTag and Craft on date, May ac10 working event Tuesday, May THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON: pearance by theFair return 06/02/2014. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve tion may be taken in this matter 13 at 6 p.m. JLBA members without further to you. In and guests are invited to bring an inside tablenotice for $25 (nonWITNESS, Hon. Anne M addition to filing written ap- business cards and handouts refundable) by the calling (413) Geoffrion, First Justice of this pearance, you or your attorney 258-4473 for an affidavit application, must file a written stat- to share. This informal eve- Court. org email in t h e cdltfl@msn.com. s p e c i f i c f a c t s aWe n d ning event will showcase The grounds yourwhite objection within are the of little church at Rapids, on the Westfield Date: May 5, 2014 30 days after the return Gillette Corners near date. Big Y. River in Huntington, which
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May 9, 2014 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT (SEAL) 14 MISC 483156 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Mark T. Dooney and Deborah M. Dooney and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C. App. § 501 et seq.: U.S. Bank National Association claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Westfield, numbered 31 Kellogg Street, given by Mark T. Dooney and Deborah M. Dooney to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Dream House Mortgage Corporation, dated April 9, 2008, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 17248, Page 440, and now held by Plaintiff by assignment of mortgage, have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendants' Servicemembers status. If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above-mentional property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before June 9, 2014 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER, Chief Justice of this Court on April 23, 2014. Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder
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WESTFIELD 48 PLEASANT STREET. Saturday only, May 10th. 8-4. Great Mother's Day items. Jewelry, clothing, misc. household items, much more.
WESTFIELD 4 HERITAGE LANE, Saturday, May 10. Raindate, Sunday, May 11. 9-4. 2 patio sets, 2 patio glider chairs, redwood glider, persian rug, small area rug, small air compressor, small shop vac, Gravely walk behind tractor with snowblower attachment, misc items and more.
0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.
WESTFIELD 3 room apartment, first floor, stove, refrigerator, AC, all utilities included. Parking on premises. No pets. Non smoker. $775/month. Shown by appointment only. Available May 15th. (413)568-5905.
WESTFIELD brand new 3 bedroom, 1 bath, 2nd floor apartment for rent. North side close to mass pike. $1,100/month + utilitWESTFIELD 49 BERKSHIRE ies. Washer and dryer included. DRIVE. May 9&10. 9-2. Clothes, Sorry no pets or smoking alfurniture, household items, small lowed. 1st, last, security reappliances. Great buys!! quired for move in. References and credit check done. (413)250-4147. WESTFIELD 49 OLD FARM ROAD. Friday, Saturday, May 9&10. 8-1. Cleaning out after 40 years. Everything must go.
WESTFIELD 55 BROAD STREET. Saturday, May 10th. 10-4. Jewelry, art, crafts and much more.
0340 Apartment APARTMENT FOR RENT in Westfield. First floor, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer and dryer hookup in basement. $850/month plus utilities. First, last and security. No pets. Off street parking. Gas heat. Call for an appointment. (413)210-1059.
PARK SQUARE TOWNHOUSES WESTFIELD
$840-$860/month with $40. heat discount * Deluxe 2 bedroom townhouses, 1 1/2 baths, spacious, closets * Dishwasher, wall/wall carpeting * Air conditioning, laundry facilities, 900 sq.ft.. private entrances FREE HOT WATER Convenient to Mass Pike & 10/202
140 Union Street, #4 Westfield, MA For more information call (413)568-1444
PLEASANT STREET, Westfield. 4 room, 1 bedroom apartment. Stove, refrigerator, storage. $725/month plus utilities. (413)562-2295.
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WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM. Kitchen and bath. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security. (413)2504811.
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ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield. (413)355-2338 or (413)5627341.
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WESTFIELD 82 BROAD STREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room office suite available. Utilities included. Call (413)562-2295.
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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY. Southwick 642 College Highway for rent. 2 buildings zoned BR. (1) Auto repair or body shop (2) Office, storage or restaurant. Great location, across from IBS. (413)563-8776, (413)568-3571.
0430 Condos For Sale STONEY HILL CONDO, Westfield. Garage, full basement, deck, lovely private grounds, pool, golf. Call (413)301-2314 or (413)977-9658.
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FOR RENT 1,500sq.ft. clear span 10' ceilings, 8x10 garage RUSSELL, 5 room, 2 bedroom, door. 1006 Southampton Road, 1 bath. Updated plumbing, elecWestfield. Call (413)388-5674. tric. Town utilities. 155 Main Street. $104,000. (508) 2591856.
A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN. Debris removal, landscaping, spring yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462.
MONTGOMERY 5 miles from 0410 Mobile Homes Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)977- CHICOPEE Granby Road. 2 bedrooms, 12'x60', new stove, 6277. plumbing, furnace, wiring, tile deck, shed. $39,900. DASAP (413)593-9961 dasap.mhvillage. com
JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock and/or gravel material. Mowing & maintenance of fields and lawn maintenance. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, (413)530-5430.
D I R E C T O R Y
Electrician
TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations. HVAC controls and energy saving green technology upgrades. Fully insured. All calls answered. Master’s Lic #A-18022. DARLING'S ENERGY SERVICE. (413)214-4149. Competitive rates caring for your heating and cooling needs. State of the art Excavating testing, installation and repairs. Call SEPTIC SYSTEMS, house sites, (413)374-5709. demolition, land clearing, driveways, stumping, patios, retaining walls, K&G HEATING & AIR CONDITIONwalkways. CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Now doing SPRING CLEANING, (413)822-0739. INGS. Call Ken (413)564-7089.
Carpet
Flooring/Floor Sanding
A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDCARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) Service. Installation & Repairs. Cus- 569-3066. tomer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich Gutter Cleaning (413)530-7922. WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for all your floors. Over 40 years in business. www.wagnerrug.com
HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured. Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.
Drywall WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $785/month. (413)562-2266.
FURNISHED ROOM for rent in upscale neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privileges, utilities included. Build in pool. Available for female, non smoker. $580/month. Westfield. Call (413)222-7746.
ACO MASONRY, HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING. Heating & air conditioning service & installation. Furnaces, sheet metal, hot water tanks. All types of masonry work. Chimney repair, tile work, stucco. Stone, brick, block, pavers, retaining walls. License & Insured. Commercial & Residential. Free Estimates. Competitive Rates. Call Adam (413)374-7779.
Chimney Sweeps BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE in Westfield, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included. Very reasonable heat cost. Sorry no pets. From $800/month. Call for more information (860)485-1216. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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HUNTINGTON 2 bedroom apartment. Appliances included. $800/month tenant pays utilities. Call (413)667-3149.
AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. Large 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apartment with newer kitchen and bath, private yard and porch, washer/dryer hookup and garage. Looking for long term tenants. $950/month. No pets. Non smoking. (413)562-9117.
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POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices. Lic. #A-16886. (413)562-5816. JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.
MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314. DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Call for free quote. Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733. TOM DISANTO Home Improvements The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, siding, windows, decks, porches, sunrooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Tom (413)568-7036.
House Painting ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings. Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !! At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now. We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141. A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.
Masonry ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
Roofing
FRESH START PAINTING. Certified lead renovator. Interior/exterior painting. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 years + experience. Charlie (413)3138084.
ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs. Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job. 10% senior discount. Free estimates. MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701
Landscaping/Lawn Care
ICES. Free estimates. Will beat any other competitors written estimate. Best prices! Satisfaction guaranteed! Call (413)306-8233.
RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent Stump Grinding areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. InKELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling sured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson J.D. BERRY CONTRACTING. summer schedule for exterior painting, FILLEY & SON Over 28 years of serving Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. Garages, additions, windows, doors, interior painting anytime. Call Kyle greater Westfield area and beyond. STUMP GRINDING / BOBCAT SERVdecks, vinyl siding and more. (413)667-3395.
Hauling
#1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages). Fully insured. Free estimates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)2656380.
T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profes- A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, sional drywall at amateur prices. Our scrap metal removal. Seasoned Fireceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-821- wood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. 8971. Free estimates.
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A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house cleanouts, basements, attics, yards. Furnace and hot water heater removal. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. www.arajunkremoval.com.
Home Improvement ADVANCED REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION. 25 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates. Call Don (413)262-8283. When Quality, Integrity, and Value count.
BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING REMODELING.Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass Registered #106263, licensed & insured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.
#CS077728. Call Jim, (413)569-6920, (413) 530-5430
PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. All your carpentry needs. (413)3864606. Did your windows fail with the cold weather? Don't wait another year! Call Paul for replacement windows. Many new features available. Windows are built in CT. All windows installed by Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Construction. My name is on my work.
A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, Tractor Services residential. Weekly mowing and main- JIM'S TRACTOR SERVICES. Grading & tenance, tree removal, dethatching, leveling of driveways & short roads, trap rock mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Landand/or gravel material. Mowing and maintescaping, (413)569-2909.
nance of fields and lawns. Post hole digging. Loader work & loam spread. (413)569-6920, CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring (413)530-5430.
cleanups, lawn service, mulching, retaining walls, excavating, decks, Tree Service R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVE- driveways, MENT'S. Professional roofing & sid- patios, tree work, stone work. Call A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land ing contractor. All types of home (413)822-0739. Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log repairs. Expert emergency leak reTruck Loads. (413)569-6104. pair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.hag- AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesBob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery. gerscape.com sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cacom bling and removals. Free estimates, PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us fully insured. Please call Ken 569Home Maintenance today for all your landscape needs. 0469. Landscape design and planting, irrigation installation and repair, and complete HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home yard renovations. Drainage problems, CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom re- stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat tree removal. Prompt estimates. modeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, service, gravel driveways, excavation Crane work. Insured. “After 34 winterization. No job too small. 35 years and demolition, including getting rid of years, we still work hard at being profressional experience. (413)519- that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749. #1.” (413)562-3395. 3251.
JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, basements, drywall, tile, floors, suspended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, interior/exterior painting, plumbing. Small jobs ok. All types of professional work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.
T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, Upholstery lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residential\commercial. No lawns to small. Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917. KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. 30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush workmanship at a great price. Free removal, hedge/tree trimming, pickup and delivery. Call (413)562mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate 6639. Lawncare, (413)579-1639.