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Lawmakers hold hearing on Ebola readiness here
Nurse Katie Murphy, who works at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, models a standard precaution gown, outside the committee hearing room yesterday as the Legislature’s public health committee held a Statehouse hearing to assess the state’s readiness to deal with Ebola. Dr. Paul Biddinger, chief of emergency preparedness at Massachusetts General Hospital, said recent federal funding cuts had impacted the ability of hospitals to train and equip their workers for public health crises. (AP Photo/ The Boston Globe, David L Ryan)
By Peter Francis Staff Writer BOSTON — Federal funding cuts have made it more difficult for the medical community to prepare for potential cases of Ebola, a Boston hospital official told state lawmakers yesterday. The Legislature’s public health committee held a Statehouse hearing to assess the readiness of Massachusetts to deal with the virus that has infected thousands in West Africa. The state has not had any confirmed Ebola cases, but a recent scare in Braintree prompted the town’s mayor to call for improved state guidelines for handling any future emergencies. In written testimony submitted to the panel, a union representing 23,000 nurses
and health care workers argued the state was not as prepared for Ebola as officials, including Gov. Deval Patrick, have declared in public statements. Dr. Paul Biddinger, chief of emergency preparedness at Massachusetts General Hospital, said recent federal funding cuts had impacted the ability of hospitals to train and equip their workers for public health crises. He cited a 38 percent decline in funding to hospitals for emergency readiness that health care facilities could use to hold training exercises and purchase protective clothing. “These cuts threaten our nation’s health security,” Biddinger said. Ebola, he warned, posed “fundamentally different” challenges to the U.S. health
care system than any other disease because of its potential to disrupt hospital operations and the difficulty in relaying accurate information to patients, hospital staff and the public. Biddinger told legislators that he was not aware of any state-level budget cuts that similarly impacted readiness. The Massachusetts Nurses Association complained that its members had not been invited by the committee to share their concerns in person at the hearing. Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez, a Boston Democrat who co-chairs the panel, said nurses and other front-line health workers would be asked to appear at a follow-up session next week. “We are not prepared. We are not trained,” said Patricia Powers, an emergency room
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charges of disorderly conduct and two charges of defacing property. Three charges of vandalizing property and three charges of disorderly conduct were not prosecuted. His attorney, Dean Goldblatt, recommended fines totaling $500 but Contant also imposed surfines which brought his total penalty to $625. He was also assessed $50. Balise appeared before Judge Thomas H. Estes yesterday and was allowed to submit to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for two charges of disorderly conduct and two charges of defacing property. Three charges of vandalizing property and three charges of disorderly conduct were not prosecuted. The charges were continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $50. In his report to the court, Freeman expressed serious reservations regarding the defendants’ claim that the rabbits were found dead on the side of the road.
By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – At-large City Councilor David A. Flaherty used City Council rules to block a request from Mayor Daniel M. Knapik for immediate consideration of a reappointment of Karin Decker, the city’s acting personnel director, for a term of 60 days beginning on Nov.3. The acting personnel director’s position terminates upon an appointment of a permanent personnel director. Knapik submitted Decker’s name later in his communication to the City Council for confirmation as the city’s permanent personnel director. Ward 2 Councilor Ralph Figy, chairman of the DAVID Personnel Action Committee (PAC), said that he FLAHERTY spoke with the Law Department to request an explanation of the reason Knapik was submitting immediate consideration of an appointment for the acting position. “I was briefed by Legal (Department) that Karin Decker’s current term as acting director will expire prior to our next (Nov. 6) meeting,” Figy said. Ward 3 Councilor Brian Hoose added that “as of Nov. 2 there will be no acting (personnel) director to supervise that department.” Under City Council rules, an immediate consideration can be blocked by the objection of a single councilor. Flaherty exercised that right last night. At-large Councilor Dan Allie asked Flaherty to retract that objection. “This is just for 60 days,” Allie said. “We need to pick our battles. This is an important position (to leave unfilled).” Flaherty said that he is objecting to the pattern of important decisions being submitted at the last moment under immediate consideration requests which, Flaherty has said in past objections, should be reserved for emergencies. “The mayor knew this was coming up and could have submitted it earlier, at our last meeting,” Flaherty said. “Yet time after time we get these requests for immediate consideration.” Figy then made a motion to send the acting appointment to the PAC, but withdrew that motion after At-large Councilor Brian Sullivan pointed out that later in the agenda Knapik was nominatng Decker for the permanent appointment. “The motion to put it into committee means nothing just to come out in two weeks,” Sullivan said. Knapik submitted Decker’s nomination for Council confirmation later in the agenda which was referred to the PAC by a 12-0 vote. Pac Chairman Figy later said the committee will interview Decker prior to the Nov. 6 council meeting and submit her name for confirmation,
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Southwick’s spirits to rise again tomorrow Society President Patricia Odiorne said last year’s event was very well-received and people began asking if the Spirit Walk would return. “We had a wonderful response,” said Odiorne. The idea for the event stemmed from the Longmeadow Historical Society’s Ghost Walk through that town’s old cemetery. That event takes place at night but Odiorne said Southwick’s cemetery is not as flat or smooth as Longmeadow’s and she is concerned
about having people walk through in the dark. “It’s bumpy terrain,” she said. Odiorne researched some of Southwick’s well-known, and lesser-known, residents for the walk and paired characters from the town’s past with today’s residents to portray them. This year’s spirits include Roger Moore, portrayed by Lee Hamberg, whose family See Spirit Walk, Page 3
Second suspect tried in Easter rabbit case By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The second defendant involved in a macabre Easter ‘prank’ had his day in court yesterday and received lighter penalties than his co-defendant had received in August. Joshua A. Balise, 26, of 87 Cochran St., Chicopee, and Christopher R. McHugh, 25, of 78 Corona St., Springfield were each arraigned in Westfield District Court June 20 on five charges of disorderly conduct, three charges of vandalizing property and two charges of defacing property. The charges stem from five severed rabbit heads which were found in mailboxes in the city on the Monday after Easter. Police were told that day that two rabbit heads were found in mailboxes on Pinehurst and Willis streets and, after the gruesome finds were reported in The Westfield News and subsequently by many other news outlets, three more were reported. The lead investigator, Det. Brian Freeman,
nurse at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in an interview outside the hearing room. She noted that protective gear did not prevent two Dallas nurses who treated an Ebola patient from contracting the virus, and said she was unsure how she would perform her job while wearing the bulky suits.
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Marcus Phelps, of Southwick, a spirit ghost, portrays his great-grandfather William Wallace Phelps who was born April 20, 1839 and was a practical agriculturist and businessman, in the upcoming Spirit Walk sponsored by the Southwick Historical Society. The walk will be staged from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow at the Old Cemetery on College Highway. A suggested donation of $5 for adults and children are free.
By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The ghosts of Southwick past will come to life tomorrow as the Southwick Historical Society presents its second annual Spirit Walk. The public is invited to this theatrical presentation from 2-4 p.m. at the Southwick Cemetery on College Highway where they will meet some of the town’s best-known former residents, including a returning visitor from last year.
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reports that due to the publicity the case received, a witness identified two young men who had reportedly been seen with rabbit heads on Easter morning. When Freeman spoke with the suspects, who were employed as contract delivery drivers for a Springfield newspaper, they told him that “a few days before Easter they took five dead rabbits from roads in Southwick and Granville and thought that it would be funny to cut the heads off and leave them for people to find on Easter.” Freeman reports that initially Balise said that he hit the rabbits with his car but later both men claimed to have found the dead rabbits on the side of the road. McHugh said that he rook the rabbits home and cut their heads off and then brought them to Westfield on Easter morning and the two men left them in random mailboxes as they delivered their Springfield newspapers. In August, McHugh appeared before Judge Philip A. Contant and pleaded guilty to two
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Hot dog! Fired Dublin worker wins $25K over snack DUBLIN (AP) — An Irish cinema may have just bought the world’s most expensive hot dog for an unfairly fired worker. Ireland’s employment appeals court on Thursday ordered Dublin’s Cineworld to pay Carl Meade 20,000 euros ($25,640) for canning him over his illicit discount on a workplace snack. Cineworld said it used surveillance footage to show Meade buying an extralarge hot dog, but paying only for a regular, and taking a slightly pricier brand of candy than what appeared on his signed receipt. The total difference in cost between what he bought, and what he consumed? One euro ($1.28). A three-judge panel found that the employer should have considered Meade’s contention that he’d made an innocent mistake. Meade worked three years for Cineworld before his 2012 dismissal for gross misconduct.
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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Friday, Oct. 17, the 290th day of 2014. There are 75 days left in the year.
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n Oct. 17, 1814, the London Beer Flood inundated the St. Giles district of the British capital as a vat at Meux’s Brewery on Tottenham Court Road ruptured, causing other vats to burst as well and sending more than 320-thousand gallons of beer into the streets; up to nine people were reported killed.
On this date: In 1610, French King Louis XIII, age 9, was crowned at Reims, five months after the assassination of his father, Henry IV. In 1777, British forces under Gen. John Burgoyne surrendered to American troops in Saratoga, New York, in a turning point of the Revolutionary War. In 1807, Britain declared it would continue to reclaim British-born sailors from American ships and ports regardless of whether they held U.S. citizenship. In 1919, Radio Corp. of America was chartered. In 1931, mobster Al Capone was convicted of income tax evasion. (Sentenced to 11 years in prison, Capone was released in 1939.) In 1933, Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee from Nazi Germany. In 1939, Frank Capra’s comedy-drama “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” starring James Stewart as an
idealistic junior senator, had its premiere in the nation’s capital. In 1941, the U.S. destroyer Kearny was damaged by a German torpedo off the coast of Iceland; 11 people died. In 1956, the all-star movie “Around the World in 80 Days,” produced by Michael Todd, had its world premiere in New York. In 1961, French police attacked Algerians protesting a curfew in Paris. (Reports of the resulting death toll vary widely, with some estimates of up to 200.) In 1979, Mother Teresa of India was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1989, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck northern California, killing 63 people and causing $6 billion worth of damage.
Ten years ago: The Iraqi militant group of terror mastermind Abu Musab al-Zarqawi declared its allegiance to Osama bin Laden. (Al-Zarqawi was killed in a U.S. airstrike in 2006.) Betty Hill, who claimed that she and her late husband, Barney, had been abducted, examined and released by extraterrestrials in 1961, died in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, at age 85.
Five years ago: Pakistani soldiers attacked militant bases in the main al-Qaida and Taliban stronghold along the Afghan border. Songwriter Vic Mizzy, 93, who’d composed the catchy themes for the 1960s sit-coms “The Addams Family” and “Green Acres,” died in Bel Air, California.
One year ago: The government reopened its doors hours after President Barack Obama signed a bipartisan congressional measure passed the night before to end a 16-day partial shutdown. The Boston Red Sox edged the Detroit Tigers 4-3 for a 3-2 lead in the AL championship series.
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Actress Marsha Hunt is 97. Actress Julie Adams is 88. Newspaper columnist Jimmy Breslin is 84. Country singer Earl Thomas Conley is 73. Singer Jim Seals (Seals & Crofts) is 72. Singer Gary Puckett is 72. Actor Michael McKean is 67. Actress Margot Kidder is 66. Actor George Wendt is 66. Actor-singer Bill Hudson is 65. Astronaut Mae Jemison is 58. Country singer Alan Jackson is 56. Movie critic Richard Roeper is 55. Movie director Rob Marshall is 54. Actor Grant Shaud is 54. Animator Mike Judge is 52. Rock singer-musician Fred LeBlanc (Cowboy Mouth) is 51. Actor-comedian Norm Macdonald is 51. Singer Rene’ Dif is 47. Reggae singer Ziggy Marley is 46. World Golf Hall of Famer Ernie Els is 45. Singer Chris Kirkpatrick (‘N Sync) is 43. Rapper Eminem is 42. Actress Sharon Leal is 42. Actor Matthew Macfadyen is 40. Rock musician Sergio Andrade is 37. Actor Chris Lowell is 30. Actor Dee Jay Daniels is 26.
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“How do I protect myself? How do I protect the patient? How do I protect my family and the community?” Powers asked. On Sunday, a man who said he had recently traveled to West Africa entered a walk-in clinic in Braintree, about 12 miles south of Boston, with symptoms that prompted fears he had Ebola. Later tests determined he did not. Mayor Joseph Sullivan told the committee that while he was proud of the town’s response to the incident, it pointed to the need for stronger guidelines for municipalities suddenly thrust into a potential Ebola situation. He cited, among other things, spotty communication between first responders and state public health officials. One of his biggest challenges was allaying anxiety among town residents during the emergency. “We had to put out information as quickly as possible in order to calm fears,” Sullivan said. Regarding the committee’s snub of the MNA leading up to the hearing, State Rep. John Velis, D-Westfield, said after the hearing that he had been contacted by the MNA a few days ago asking him to speak on their behalf to Chairman Sanchez. “Let’s call it like it is: these frontline nurses are the first ones who come in contact (with sick patients) and they played an integral role today,” said Velis. “Their testimony was phenomenal. “We quite literally have one of, if not the best, health care systems in the world,” Velis said. “But one thing that stuck out at me is that there is no uniformity right now.” “A frontline nurse in Braintree or Natick isn’t going to be doing the same thing as a frontline nurse at Noble Hospital or Baystate or Mercy.” he said. “So what we need to do as legislators immediately is to provide that uniformity from guidance we’re getting from the CDC, the DPH and emergency response. There needs to be set guidelines – this is what you do when a person presents symptoms based on the best medical advice.”
Prior to the meeting, Velis said he would “scream bloody murder” if he felt western Massachusetts was being left out of the discussion and he said he was “absolutely irate” about the overwhelming focus on metro Boston and underwhelming presence of western Mass. hospitals at the hearing. “The funds for training are paid for by the individual hospitals and in terms of allocating resources, I’m fine with it right now,” he said. “All the hospitals that were there were from east of 495. We need to make sure that all of the cutting edge medical technology gets dispersed if, God forbid, there was ever some type of an outbreak, because who is to say that it is not to happen in Springfield as opposed to Boston?” Velis said that he made it “abundently clear” to the committee’s chairs that a western Mass. hospital should be present at next week’s hearing but added that he left Boston “very confident” in the state’s ability to halt a potential outbreak situation. “Massachusetts is more than capable. In fact, you can make a plausible argument that Massachusetts is more equipped to handle it than any state in America,” said Velis. “My concern is that we see some of that cutting edge technology in western Mass., as well. We’ve got phenomenal hospitals in western Mass., but the problem is that this is such a rarified, unique virus, it’s not something we see a lot.” “We need to make sure that our western Mass. RNs are getting the same type of training and preparedness as our friends in the eastern part of the state,” he said. Velis said that the committee would begin searching for a way to make that up for federal funding cuts in the short term. “There is no getting around it – we need to immediately come up with some sort of supplemental budget to obviously provide this type of training,” said Velis. “When it is a matter of life and death, what things cost tends not to matter.”
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Continued from Page 1 settled in what was once part of Simsbury, Harriet wanted to keep her land.” Conn. before becoming incorporated into Booth retained her land in her name so that Southwick. it would be passed down to her children and Theron Rockwell, who owned Southwick’s was likely one of the town’s earliest feminists. powder mills in the early 1800s, will be porOdiorne said those are just a few of the trayed by Dennis Picard, and one female resi- town’s historical spirits who will tell their tales dent who was ahead of her time – Harriet Saturday. Odiorne has written the residents’ Booth – will be portrayed by Carol Geryk. stories and said the actors will make them “Harriet Booth actually had a pre-nup,” come to life, bringing their own touch to the noted Odiorne. “She was ahead of her time.” characters. Booth lived in Southwick for the better part The Spirit Walk is free to children and the of the 1800s. When her husband died, she society suggests a $5 donation for adults. inherited his land and she aimed to keep it. Participants should enter the cemetery through “She had an offer to marry again, and in the new section’s main gate on the south side those days, the husband would take over any- of the property, park, and walk to the old cemthing the woman owned,” said Odiorne. “But etery.
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typically with either a positive or negative recommendation to the council, at that time. In other business, the PAC requested the City Council vote to keep another of Knapik’s nominees in committee, with the intent to bring that candidate out at the Nov. 6 meeting for a confirmation vote. Figy said the candidate for appointment to the Conservation Commission, Muneeb Mahmood of 54 Union Street, had resigned from the Offstreet Parking Commission because of a work conflict. Figy said after that conflict was resolved Mahmood sought an appointment to another board of commission. Knapik sent Mahmood’s name to the council for confirmation as a member of the Conservation Commission replacing George Martin, a longtime member of that board. Martin was a founding member of the Winding River Land Conservancy, and several other local and regional conservation organizations. Martin’s term on the commission expired in February and he was in a See Councilor, Page 8
Rabbit Case
Continued from Page 1 He wrote that he had surveyed “numerous officers who have worked overnight shifts for years, officers who are experienced hunters” and went on to state “I believe that it is not plausible that someone could find five dead rabbits on the side of the road in a few hours. It is also not believable that someone could even hit five rabbits with a car on purpose in the short time period” because “when they are in the roads they are so fast that they are hardly ever hit by cars.” He also wrote that the rabbit head recovered “was not squished nor did it show evidence of the body of the rabbit being run over as it would be if it had been hit by a car.” He reports that “the consensus of the officers I have spoken with about this is that the suspects killed these animals on purpose with the intent of using these animal in their ‘prank’. The killing of these animals and then their decapitation does not fit the Cruelty to Animals law or any other law.”
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Clinton stumps for Coakley; Baker cites lawsuit By AMY CRAWFORD Associated Press WORCESTER (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton rallied supporters for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley yesterday, as Republican challenger Charlie Baker faulted her for not doing more to disclose that a lawsuit she filed could benefit a nonprofit housing agency run by her campaign finance committee co-chair. “I don’t care what the polls say,” Clinton told the crowd of about 800 at Clark University in Worcester, urging them to recruit voters who might otherwise stay home. “She can win this race handily if you want it bad enough.” A new poll by The Boston Globe found Baker and Coakley tied with both winning support from 41 percent of those polled and 10 percent undecided. The telephone survey of 400 likely Massachusetts voters was conducted from Oct. 12-14. The margin of error was plus or minus 5 percentage points. Clinton argued that Coakley’s record as attorney general proved she would take action on causes like expanding access to early childhood education and raising the minimum wage. “I know something about both jobs,” said Clinton, who served as Arkansas attorney general before he was elected governor of his home state in 1978. “Experience and performance matter. The record matters because what you did indicates what you will do.” Earlier, Baker said at a press conference that the fact Coakley didn’t do more to disclose her relationship with cochair Elyse Cherry when Coakley filed the lawsuit raises “serious questions” about Coakley’s judgment. “At a minimum, she should have disclosed the relationship to a friend and campaign finance co-chair as she moved forward on that particular piece of litigation,” Baker said. Coakley sued the Federal Housing Finance Agency and mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac in June for refusing to comply with a state law allowing the sale of homes in foreclosure to nonprofit groups that intend to restructure the loan and sell the property back to the homeowner. The Boston Globe reported that Cherry, the CEO of the nonprofit Boston Community Capital, contributed to Coakley’s campaign and cochairs her finance committee. Cherry said in June that her group has helped restructure about 500 mortgages. She said they first make sure the homeowner is in stable fiscal shape before buying the home, structuring a fixed 30-year rate mortgage and selling it back. Cherry’s contributions are included in Coakley’s public campaign finance reports. Coakley faulted Baker for refusing to say whether he supported the lawsuit. “I sued Fannie and Freddie because people will be evicted from their homes if we don’t help,” Coakley said in a statement. “Today, Charlie Baker chose to side with the Wall Street banks and Fannie/
Former President Bill Clinton, center, speaks at a rally event for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Martha Coakley, left, and her running mate for lieutenant governor Steve Kerrigan, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, at Clark University’s Atwood Hall in Worcester, Mass. (AP Photo/Worcester Telegram & Gazette, Christine Peterson)
Freddie.” Baker said the focus should be on Coakley’s conduct, not the lawsuit. “The filing of the lawsuit is a judgment call she is entitled to make,” he said. “But to file that lawsuit and not make it clear publicly that a friend and campaign finance cochair stood to benefit from it is problematic.” During the afternoon rally in Worcester, Clinton was joined by Gov. Deval Patrick, U.S. Sen. Edward Markey and other Massachusetts Democrats. “To me, it’s not an election
if I don’t get to come to Worcester,” he said. “I love this place. I always have. I felt at home here the first time I ever came. I thought it would be better to come here and have a talk with you than give some whoop-de-do speech.” Also yesterday, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney attended a Boston fundraiser for Baker. About 250 people attended the event, which was expected to raise about $600,000 for Baker, his running mate Karyn Polito and the Massachusetts Republican Party, according to Baker campaign officials.
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Clinton adversary has change of heart By Katie Glueck Politico.com LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — As a federal prosecutor in the 1980s, Asa Hutchinson sent Bill Clinton’s brother to jail. As a member of Congress in the late 1990s, Hutchinson steered impeachment proceedings against the president from his home state. But to hear him tell it now, Hutchinson — likely the next governor of this state — has the utmost respect for Hillary Clinton, and he’s downright fond of Bill. That posture is a testament to the enduring power of the Clinton name here. But it’s also driven by the complicated relationship Hutchinson has had with Clinton dating back to the 1970s, long before they faced off over Monicagate or became household names in Arkansas politics. Now the favorite to defeat Democratic candidate Mike Ross in the governor’s race, Hutchinson has the potential to be a serious thorn in both Clintons’ sides if Hillary Clinton runs for president as expected. But in a 40-minute interview here, the 63-year-old Hutchinson showed little interest in becoming a surrogate for Clinton antagonists. If their opposing political parties make them adversaries by default, Hutchinson made clear he harbors no grudge against the Clintons — even if the former first couple’s allies hold one against him. “I ran in 1996 for Congress, and [Bill Clinton] came in and campaigned, of course, for my Democratic opponent,” Hutchinson recalled with a smile. “He’s always been on the other side from a political standpoint,” adding that Clinton’s fervor for politics, even as he nears age 70, is “something that’s perhaps even refreshing to see.” To say Clinton has “always been on the other side” may be an understatement. In Congress, Hutchinson, a member of the House Judiciary Committee, chose to serve as one of the House managers handling Clinton’s impeachment — something many Democrats here have never gotten over. About 10 years after the impeachment, Hutchinson told The Associated Press that he initially wasn’t interested in joining the proceedings, though many of his colleagues on Judiciary were spearheading the effort. And though reports from the time indicate that Hutchinson wasn’t as excited about the impeachment drive as some of his fellow Republicans, he opted to play a central role in it just the same. “I’m grateful for this opportunity, although it … comes with deep regret to be before you,” Hutchinson told senators in the opening remarks of his impeachment presentation in 1999. But then he proceeded to dive in, outlining the “seven pillars of obstruction” Clinton allegedly perpetrated. “I knew it wasn’t good politics for Arkansas, being the president’s home state,” he said a decade later, reflecting on the impeachment experience in the AP interview. But he concluded that “I could actually help our country go through a difficult time, and so I accepted that responsibility reluctantly.” “Anybody who observed me at that time knows I was just trying to help the country through a difficult time,” Hutchinson added during the interview with POLITICO last week. To which many Arkansas Democrats respond: Please. They were outraged then and say they haven’t forgotten that Hutchinson chose to help prosecute the president who put their state on the map.
CANDIDATE FORUMS
The Westfield News, in conjunction with the Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce, is hosting 2 Candidate Forums:
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Hampden & Hampshire District STATE SENATE 2nd Don Humason
Patrick Leahy
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Wednesday, October 29, 2014
STATE REPRESENTATIVE John Velis
Dan Allie
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“There’s no love lost, that’s for sure,” said Little Rock’s Democratic Mayor Mark Stodola, a longtime Clinton supporter. “There’s a substantial number of people who believe Asa did not have to go do that extra step by being part of the impeachment team, that the piling on was gratuitous coming from Arkansas.” A spokesman for Bill Clinton did not return a request for comment on the former president’s relationship with Hutchinson. Hutchinson was courteous, if somewhat reserved, during the interview last week, joining a reporter in a dark-paneled conference room in a building that houses his campaign headquarters after walking his grown daughter — whose child stars in one of Hutchinson’s best-received ads — to the door. The former congressman, who is 6 feet 1 inch, sat tall, with his thinning, nearly white hair neatly combed back, and invited the interviewer to “ask me anything you’d like.” There was no fire-breathing rhetoric: Hutchinson, trained as a lawyer, talked about Arkansas and his opponent in a cool, analytical tone. And when he didn’t want to discuss a subject — like Hillary Clinton — he declined to answer questions witha broad smile. Hutchinson’s brother, Tim Hutchinson, lost his Senate seat in 2002 to Arkansas Attorney General Mark Pryor, as Democrats called Tim Hutchinson a hypocrite for vocally backing impeachment even as he divorced the mother of his children to marry a much younger staffer. Now Pryor is locked in one of the closest Senate races of the year against GOP Rep. Tom Cotton. Asa Hutchinson, who represented a conservative district in an otherwise Democratic-tilted state, escaped the impeachment politically unscathed (though there were rumblings of anger from some constituents at the time). Skip Rutherford, the dean of the Clinton School of Public Service at the University of Arkansas and a longtime friend of the former president, said he doesn’t think people “wake up in the middle of the night and pace the floor over it. But do they recall it? Yeah. I recall it.” Ross, Hutchinson’s opponent, has brought up impeachment on occasion, though in an interview with POLITICO, Ross said his campaign is “not about reliving the past.” Clinton campaigned for the Democratic ticket in Arkansas last week and will do so again over the weekend. Hutchinson and Bill Clinton first encountered each other at the University of Arkansas Law School in the 1970s, when Hutchinson was a student and Clinton, fresh out of Yale Law School, was teaching (though he was not Hutchinson’s professor). Hutchinson’s politics hadn’t yet jelled: He recalled going door-to-door for David Pryor, the former Democratic senator and governor of Arkansas, who is the father of Mark Pryor. As it turned out, that was the last time Hutchinson campaigned for a Democrat, he said, but his interactions with Clinton continued. “Our paths crossed [again] when I was U.S. attorney and he was governor at that time,” Hutchinson said of Bill Clinton in the interview. I remember him calling my home [about] this terrorist group up in northern Arkansas. We worked together [on a stand-down].” In the 1980s, Hutchinson, then a Reagan-appointed U.S. attorney, “had the unfortunate responsibility” of prosecuting Clinton’s half-brother, Roger, who eventually went to jail on drug charges. But in the former president’s memoirs, published after he left office, Clinton wrote that the jail time probably saved Roger Clinton’s life — and he had praise for Hutchinson’s conduct. “Asa Hutchinson was professional, fair and sensitive to the agony my family was experiencing,” Clinton wrote. “I wasn’t at all surprised when later he was elected to Congress from the Third District.” Hutchinson was for a long time one of a handful of Republican voices in a Southern state with a strong Democratic tradition. As Clinton climbed the ranks, Hutchinson lost three statewide races. “Whether it’s Dale Bumpers” — the beloved former senator, to whom Hutchinson lost in 1986, and who delivered the final speech on behalf of Clinton in the impeachment proceedings — “or Bill Clinton, they’ve had a very strong farm team, and populist-type candidates on the Democratic side,” Hutchinson said. In the early 1990s, Hutchinson served as state GOP chairman while Clinton was governor. “So we’ve always been very respectful adversaries, respectful political adversaries,” he said. “That’s how I viewed that relationship.” In 1996, Hutchinson won his first House race. His opponent was Ann Henry, a personal friend of the Clintons who hosted the couple’s wedding reception at her home; her top campaign strategist was also Clinton’s former chief of staff, according to a report from the time. From the House, Hutchinson was appointed by President George W. Bush to serve as administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration. His nomination sailed through the Senate on a 98-1 vote, with Hillary Clinton, then a senator, voting yes. She “did me the great honor of supporting my confirmation,” Hutchinson said. And after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the two had “very professional” interactions when he served as undersecretary in the Department of Homeland Security and she was in the Senate. Hutchinson declined repeatedly to assess a potential Hillary Clinton 2016 candidacy or to say whether he’d be a surrogate for the eventual GOP nominee. He skirted questions about his party’s criticism of her on issues like the Benghazi attacks. “This race is about Arkansas, not about what happens three years from now, it’s about what happens next year,” Hutchinson said. “I think they’ve looked at me as somebody who’s very committed to our country,” he later said of the Clintons. “We have different viewpoints, I respect them the same ways. And so I would just urge anybody who’s worried about the past to take the same fair approach and look at my heart.”
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Massachusetts Sobriety checkpoint Saturday rape suspect nabbed in Georgia SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A suspected serial rapist from Springfield has been captured in Georgia. The U.S. Marshals Service says 34-year-old Peter Wray was caught Thursday near Atlanta based on tips from the public. Authorities say Wray, already listed on the Massachusetts sex offender registry, allegedly tied up three young women at a party last month, put hoods over their heads and stabbed and raped them. Police say he had also failed to register as a sex offender. He allegedly stole a car and drove south with his girlfriend and young child. He is being held in Georgia on a fugitive charge pending extradition to Massachusetts where he faces charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, rape and kidnapping. It’s not clear if he has a lawyer.
By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Motorists in the city and the rest of Hampden County may be stopped by state troopers Saturday who will be checking for impaired drivers. According to a prepared statement by Col. Timothy P. Alben, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, a ‘sobriety checkpoint’ will be established Saturday on the roadways of the county and may continue into Sunday morning. Alben said that the purpose of the checkpoint
operation, which is funded by a grant from the highway safety division of the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, is “to further educate the motoring public and strengthen the public’s awareness to the need of detecting and removing those motorists who operate under the influence of
alcohol and/or drugs from our roadways.” State police have operated such checkpoints in the Commonwealth for years and regularly issue notices to identify where the checkpoints will be in order to “reduce fear and anxiety” among motorists when they encounter the checkpoints. Alben’s announcement states that the checkpoints will be established at various times and the selection of vehicles to be checked will not be arbitrary. He promises that safety will be assured and said that inconveniences to motorists will be minimized.
Racist graffiti roils UMass-Amherst campus AMHERST, Mass. (AP) — University of Massachusetts police are investigating after racist graffiti was found scrawled on three dorm room doors last weekend. The graffiti called for killing blacks and Mexicans, and was found on doors in the Southwest residential area of the Amherst campus. Students who attended a meeting Wednesday with Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy said they feel threatened and some said it’s not the first time they had experienced racism on the sprawling campus. The chancellor said the school is doing all it can to find the perpetrators. Student Jonathan Romero tells The Daily Hampshire Gazette (http://bit. ly/1F2nyc8 ) his room in the Washington high-rise dorm was targeted. Romero, who is Honduran, says he does not feel safe, although he turned down on offer to move out of his room and into the campus hotel.
Police Logs Court Logs WESTFIELD Emergency response and crime report Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2014 8:27 a.m.: suspicious person, West Road, a caller reports two persons are shooting rifles in the field across West Road from her home, the responding officer reports he found two bird hunters who had written permission from the landowner to hunt on the property and all the necessary permits and licenses; 12:17 p.m.: found property, Meadow Street, a property owner reports that a bicycle has been locked to the front steps of his building for four days, the caller said that he had surveyed his tenants and none claimed the bike, the responding officer reports the caller cut the lock securing the bike and it was transported to the station for safe keeping; 12:20 p.m.: larceny, Washington House, 16 Washington Street, a resident came to the station to complain that a debit card was stolen, the responding officer reports that the complainant said that a pre-paid ‘Green Dot’ debit card which had been loaded with $60 was taken from her purse, the woman said that the only person who had access to her purse was her mother’s friend, the woman said that she checked and found that the card had been used four times locally; 2:24 p.m.: animal complaint, Servistar Industrial Way, the animal control officer reports that a snapping turtle found in the roadway was pushed gently to the treeline. 2:54 p.m.: vandalism, Heritage Park, 868 Southampton Road, a caller reports that he was advised by a roommate that another person had damaged his computer, a second caller said that the same person has been breaking into the trailer to sleep and broke a window, the responding officer reports a witness observed the suspect smash the computer to the floor, a criminal complaint was filed; 5:47 p.m.: well being check, Columbus Apartments, 97 Elm St., a caller reports his health care worker went into the bathroom about a half hour earlier and will neither emerge nor respond verbally, the responding officer reports that when he knocked on the bathroom door the man answered him and opened the door, the officer reports the toilet was flushing and he saw a hypodermic needle on the floor, the man said that he had injected heroin and was transported to Noble Hospital, no additional contraband was found and the officer reports that the man appeared to be under the influence of heroin and that he believes the man flushed evidence.
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Westfield District Court Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014 Joseph F. Rego, 59, 0f 12 Pomona St., Springfield, pleaded guilty to charges of operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker, operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license (a subsequent offense) and failure to stop for police brought by Westfield police and was sentenced to a 60 day term in the house of correction with credit for time served. In a second case also brought by Westfield police, Rego pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny of property valued more than $250 and was sentenced to a six month term, suspended, with probation for one year. He was assessed $90. James H. Gagnon, 51, of 306 Elm St., pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police and was sentenced to a six month term in the house of correction with credit for time served. Philip J. McCarthy Jr., 55, of 711 Blandford Road, Russell, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle brought by State Police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for six months. He was assessed $300 and found to be not responsible for a charge of unsafe operation of a motor vehicle and for a marked lanes violation. Nicholas Sgueglia, 24, of 14 Jessie Lane, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Dec. 5 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of possession of a Class C drug, being a motor vehicle operator while sending or reading electronic mes-
sages and a marked lanes violation brought by State Police. Herman Blier, 74, of 191 Main St., Chester, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Dec. 5 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of violating firearms license restrictions brought by State Police. Janitta M. Gonzalez, 28, of 28 Colton St., West Springfield, saw a charge of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle brought by State Police dismissed upon payment of $150 in court costs.
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Confidence among homebuilders slips
This undated photo provided by Generac shows a portable generator available for homeowners. Portables are powered by gasoline and need to be manually started. Although built-ins are more expensive and require professional installation, they turn on automatically in power outages. (AP Photo/Generac)
Built-in or portable? Choosing the right generator By DIANA MARSZALEK Associated Press As storms have become more severe in many parts of the country and power outages more frequent, home generators have gone from luxury items to mainstream ones. Prices have come down, thanks to growing demand and cheaper technology. But the idea of buying and installing one can still be daunting, mainly because there are so many variables to consider. Much depends on how much you want the generator to do. A look at some generator basics: BUILT-IN OR PORTABLE The biggest question is whether to buy a built-in generator, which has to be professionally installed and runs on natural gas, or a portable unit, which is cheaper and runs on gasoline. The built-in kicks in automatically in a power outage; the portable has to be started manually.
By MARTIN CRUTSINGER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. homebuilders’ confidence fell in October after four months of gains which had pushed the indicator to the highest point in nine years. The National Association of Home Builders/ Wells Fargo said Thursday that its index dropped to a reading of 54 after climbing to 59 in September, the highest level since November 2005, right before the housing bubble burst. Readings above 50 indicate more builders view sales conditions as good rather than poor. Analysts said readings in the mid-50s were in line with the current modest pace of recovery in housing. Sales of new homes did jump in August to the fastest pace since May 2008. But activity is still being held back by sluggish wage growth and a price surge that has put homes out of reach for many Americans. The latest sentiment index showed that builders’ views on current sales, their outlook
for sales over the next six months and traffic by prospective buyers all fell in October. Economists said the small decline did not alter their views that housing prospects remained favorable in coming months. “Historically low mortgage interest rates, steady job gains and significant pent up demand all point to continued growth of the housing market,” said David Crowe, chief economist for the home builders. A separate report Thursday showed that mortgage rates hit new lows for the year this week. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said that the nationwide average for 30-year fixedrate mortgages dropped to 3.97 percent, down from 4.12 percent last week. It was the lowest level since June 20, 2013 when 30-year mortgages were at 3.93 percent. By region of the country, builder sentiment in October was highest in the Midwest with a reading of 59 followed by readings of 58 in the South, 57 in the West and 41 in the Northeast.
Built-in generators look similar to air conditioners, usually sitting on the side of a house. They are more expensive than portables; installation could run $1,500-plus. But they have one big advantage, says Ken Collier, editor-in-chief at The Family Handyman: Once a built-in generator is put in place, you don’t have to touch it again. “They are a great choice for people for whom spending a few thousand bucks for the security of having power is worth it,” Collier says. Portable generators, on the other hand, can be powerful enough to do the trick. But they have to be started manually, and you must have gasoline on hand before any storm. You can’t have the gasoline so long that it becomes unusable: Collier says gasoline goes stale after about a month. See Generators, Page 7
In this Oct. 6, 2014 photo, construction crews work on a home in the Brunswick Forest neighborhood in Leland, N.C. The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo releases its monthly index of builder sentiment on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. (AP Photo/The Star-News, Mike Spencer)
Average US 30-year mortgage rate tumbles to 3.97 percent
This undated photo provided by Generac shows a Guardian Series built-in generator available for homeowners. Although built-ins are more expensive and require professional installation, they turn on automatically in power outages. Portables are powered by gasoline and need to be manually started. (AP Photo/Generac)
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average U.S. mortgage rates tumbled this week. The 30-year loan hit its lowest level since June 2013 as Treasury bond yields marked new lows amid concern over global economic weakness. It was the fourth straight week of declines for mortgage rates, making it more affordable to borrow to buy a home. Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday that the nationwide average for a 30-year loan dipped to 3.97 percent from 4.12 percent last week. The average for a 15-year mortgage, a popular choice for people who are refinancing, fell to 3.18 percent from 3.30 percent. Mortgage rates often follow the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. The 10-year note traded at 2.13 percent Wednesday, down from 2.34 percent a week earlier. It traded at 2.11 percent Thursday morning. Bond yields rise when bond prices fall. Treasury yields have dropped sharply on expectations that the world’s economic sluggishness could force the Federal Reserve to delay interest rate increases. The deepening concern over the health of the world economy, and worries that global weakness could slow the U.S. economy and hurt corporate profits, played into the dizzying swoon Wednesday on Wall Street. Investors fled stocks and poured money into bonds. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 460
points in afternoon trading, all three U.S. stock indexes were in negative territory for the year, and the so-called fear index spiked. Mortgage rates have fallen even though the Federal Reserve appears set at the end of this month to end its monthly bond purchases, which are intended to keep long-term borrowing rates low. Yet Fed officials have indicated that they will continue to hold shorter-term rates at near-zero levels until there are signs of rising inflation. At 3.97 percent, the 30-year rate is down from 4.53 percent at the start of the year and at its lowest point since the week of June 20, 2013, when it was 3.93 percent. To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week. The average doesn’t include extra fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount. The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was unchanged from last week at 0.5 point. The fee for a 15-year mortgage also remained at 0.5 point. The average rate on a five-year adjustablerate mortgage dropped to 2.92 percent from 3.05 percent. The fee was steady at 0.5 point. For a one-year ARM, the average rate fell to 2.38 percent from 2.42 percent. The fee held at 0.4 point.
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Patrick administration outlines winter energy resources for residents $5.1 million in new funding for residential renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements as winter season approaches SPRINGFIELD — Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Maeve Vallely Bartlett today announced a $5.1 million investment to expand energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities for the Commonwealth’s residents as the winter season approaches. The Patrick Administration also encouraged Massachusetts residents to take advantage of existing programs to reduce energy waste and help manage energy costs. “The Commonwealth offers a wide range of robust programs to help residents and businesses control their energy costs through efficiency measures,” said Secretary Bartlett. “The Patrick Administration wants to make sure everyone is aware of what is available to them and, in light of recent price spikes, provide them with additional support.” The newly expanded resources will be available later this year and are in addition to existing services provided through Mass Save® and ongoing programs through the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), aimed at reducing residential energy use and managing costs. The funding for these programs has been allocated by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) through Alternative Compliance Payments and Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative auction proceeds. “Individuals and families have many choices for reducing their energy use and taking control of what they spend,” said DOER Acting Commissioner Meg Lusardi. “Between energy efficient improvements and renewable energy heating equipment upgrades, we are working to make the Commonwealth a better place to live, this winter and well into the future.” “High-efficiency heat pumps and renewable heating and cooling technologies allow homeowners to take control of their energy futures, while saving money during the cold winter months,” said MassCEC CEO Alicia Barton. The Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) has awarded the $300,000 in DOER funding for local housing authorities to install air source heat pumps at electrically heated homes. The improved technology will increase
Ash borer may be infesting on another type of tree DAYTON, Ohio (AP) — A tree-eating beetle that has destroyed ash trees throughout Ohio may also be killing off another type of tree, according to research from a university scientist. The findings of a scientist at Wright State University in Dayton indicates that the emerald ash borer also is using the white fringetree as a host, eating its leaves and infesting its trunk to reproduce. Wright State biology professor Don Cipollini discovered that the green beetle has the ability to live and reproduce in the white fringetree, according to the Dayton Daily News (http:// bit.ly/1z9Pdr0 ). The tree is considered a decorative ornamental. It’s sold at nurseries and also shows up in the wild along the Ohio River. While it’s already known that fringetree leaves are food for the borer, the ability of the bug to live in the tree and use it to complete its life cycle would be a new discovery. Despite quarantines on moving ash, the ash borer has spread throughout Ohio and is on track to kill billions of trees. Over time, it’s likely only a small portion of the state’s more than 3.8 billion ash trees will survive. The borer is an Asian native that first turned up in the vicinity of Detroit in 2002, likely carried into the country by ash wood used to build packing crates. A fringetree infestation would not cause near the same problems. White fringetrees are typically found along the eastern seaboard as far south as Florida, and as far west as Texas and Oklahoma. They can survive in northern climates and are extensively planted in gardens. Fringetrees, which feature colorful blooms, are growing in popularity. The trees produce a fruit that looks like an olive and can be consumed by wildlife.
energy efficiency and significantly reduce heating costs for public housing. The following communities have been awarded funding for the new heating systems: The Town of Orange, eight family apartments, $108,000 The Town of Groton, 20 elderly apartments, $135,000 The Town of Athol, three family apartments, $40,500 The Town of Mansfield, two family apartments, $27,500 “I’m very glad that we will be able to help some of the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens with their electric bills this winter,” said DHCD Undersecretary Aaron Gornstein. “These air source heat pumps will make a big difference for our elderly and low income public housing residents.” DOER created a web page with quick access to resources that consumers can access to make homes and businesses more energy efficient, including tips, financing options and fuel assistance, as well as information on new heating choices. Resources include energy efficiency programs and rebates, doit-yourself options, help with utility/fuel bills and fuel assistance. The page can be found at: www.mass.gov/EEA/ WinterEnergyResources As a result of natural gas constraints, winter electricity prices are expected to increase across all utilities through basic service rates this season. The Patrick Administration continues to advocate for a long term solution to constraints with continued investments in a diverse, clean energy fuel mix. The basic service rate refers to the commodity portion of a customer’s bill. Unlike the distribution portion of the bill, the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) does not set the prices for basic services. The DPU reviews and approves the process for which the utilities procure the commodity through a competitive bid process. The Commonwealth has been ranked number one in energy efficiency for three consecutive years, a result of the Patrick Administration’s nation-leading 2008 Green Communities Act, which required utilities to invest in all cost-effective energy efficiency. In 2007, Massachusetts had just over 3 megawatts each of solar and wind capacity installed. Today there are more than 600 megawatts of solar installed, with a goal of tripling that by 2020. We have installed 106 megawatts of land-based wind and are poised to be home to the nation’s first offshore wind farm.
In addition, turning on a portable generator often requires several steps, which isn’t necessarily easy in stormy, dark conditions. There are safety concerns, too. Because they are powered by gasoline, portable generators emit carbon monoxide, so they must be set up away from the home and windows. HOW MUCH POWER Once you’ve decided what kind of generator to get, you need to determine how powerful it should be. Do you want to just keep the fridge and a few lights running, for instance, or do you want to light up the whole house? Russ Minick, vice president of the country’s largest homegenerator manufacturer, Generac, recommends buying a generator with at least 5,000 watts, which he says is the minimum needed to power just a refrigerator and lights. Running air conditioning or heat requires more powerful units, he says. Generac has a sizing calculator on its website, generac.com, to help people decide how powerful a unit they want. The bigger the generator, the more it costs. Generac recently debuted a baseline built-in generator for less than $2,000 — a far cry from the $8,000 a lesser powered machine cost 20 years ago, Minick says. A portable generator, which runs on gasoline, costs about half that. THE BIGGER PICTURE Of course, buying a generator is just one piece of being ready for a power outage, Collier notes. Gassing up your car is crucial in storm preparedness, since it can provide everything from heat and a radio to a place to charge your phone when power goes out. Having “modern” flashlights — ones with LED lights and lithium batteries — is another priority, Collier says. They use little energy and are powered by batteries that last for years. “Preparedness is very much a personal philosophy, and spending hundreds or even thousands of dollars being ready is very much a personal decision,” Collier says. Even people who own generators can’t let their guard down, he says. “Generators are not just something that allows you to push a button and be back in business,” Collier says. “You have to take care of them. You have to understand what you have to do with the power and what not to do.” “They are not necessarily a simple answer,” he says. “But they are very effective.”
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Obituaries Edward H. Nitsch SOUTHWICK — Edward H. Nitsch “Ed”, 89, son of the late Hermann Fredereich and Berta (Braun) Nitsch, passed away on October 15, 2014, surrounded by family. He lived in Southwick for over fifty years on beautiful Lake Congamond. Ed was born in New Haven, CT, on January 7, 1925, and grew up in East Haven, graduating from East Haven High School in 1942. He was a proud, decorated veteran of WWII and served as an Army Medic from 1943 to 1945 in George S. Patton’s Third Army. From England, Ed landed on Utah Beach, Normandy and continued through the northern France, Belgium, Luxembourg, the Rhineland, and the Ardennes (The Bulge) campaigns. He was awarded three Bronze Battle Stars and his outfit won the Meritorious Unit Badge. In addition to his medical duties, because he spoke fluent German, Ed served as a translator with German POWs. He was discharged two weeks before his 21st birthday on December 21, 1945.Using the GI Bill, Ed attended and graduated in 1950 from the University of Connecticut where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. While at UConn, he met his first wife, Dorothy Venberg, and they married on September 9, 1950. He worked for Armour and Company, began his career with Ayerst Laboratories in 1959, and retired in 1985. Ed served the Town of Southwick for fifty years on various boards and committees. He served on the Park and Rec Commission as a member and President of the Board of Directors. He was a baseball manager, basketball coach, and a twenty-year baseball umpire. He also served the town on the Southwick Scholarship Foundation, Cemetery Commission, and the Senior Center Board of Directors. He was a member of the Southwick Congregational Church, American Legion Post 338, and the VFW Post 872.Ed was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Dorothy. He is survived by his current wife, Ruth Preston; two daughters: Nancy Mackinney and husband Tom of Newbury, MA, their son Tom Jr.(wife Nicole); and Judith Nitsch of Weston, MA; five sons: Eric and wife Melanie of Westfield, their children Bethany and David; Arthur and wife Karen of Bellbrook, OH, their children Joel and Alicia; Edward of Southwick and children Andrew, Aime(husband Alan), and Anna; Charles of Southwick; and Jeffrey of Southwick and his son Joseph. He also leaves four great-grandchildren and two stepchildren: Pamela and Paul Preston (wife Melissa), both of Burlington, VT.Ed was an avid tennis player, enjoyed a competitive game of cards, and liked nothing better than entertaining at his house on the lake. He particularly enjoyed Tuesday night dinner and cards with his five sons and his “adopted” sons, Timmy #6 and Eddie “Bag-aDonuts.” Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20th, 2014 at 11:00 AM at the Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Burial will follow in New Cemetery. Family & friends may gather for visiting hours on Sunday, Oct. 19th from 2:00— 6:00 PM at the Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA.The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Southwick Recreation Center, PO Box 101, Southwick, MA 01077, or the Southwick Congregational Church, PO Box 260, Southwick, MA 01077.
Honored guests and veterans, right, sing the national anthem during a ceremony at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Thursday where 14 World War II veterans will participate in the Honor Flight New England to visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. The veterans will leave Boston Sunday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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John Pitoniak, seated, formally of Westfield and a World War II Navy veteran, receives a special medal and ribbon from Eric Segundo, Veterans of Foreign Wars Hampden District 7 district commander, prior to Thursday’s Honor Flight Celebration at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Pitoniak will be one of 14 World War II veterans that will participate in the Honor Flight New England trip to Washington DC to visit the National World War II Memorial. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Veterans and guests gathered at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Thursday in preparation of the Honor Flight New England where 14 World War II veterans will leave Boston to visit the World War II Memorial in Washington DC Sunday. Officials from the Victory 4 Veterans also presented a $30,000 check to the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Recreation Fund. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Alison Santiago WESTFIELD — Alison Beth Santiago, 60, went home to her Savior on Thursday, October 9th, 2014. She died at home, surrounded by her family. Alison was born on August 28th, 1954 in Dalton, MA to Robert K. and Barbara (Darby) Reynolds. Alison and Vincent (Vinny) Santiago of Westfield were married on August, 29th 2009. She was a resident of Westfield for more than 40 years, and she worked at the Woronoco Savings bank for many of those years. Alison and Vinny relocated to upstate New York in 2010. Alison enjoyed gardening, mountain biking, and playing with her grandchildren. Alison’s greatest legacy is her sharing the love of Christ with her family and friends. She is survived by her husband, Vinny, of Westfield, her son Ryan and wife Heather Corker of Florence, South Carolina, her son, Timothy Corker, of Honolulu, Hawaii, her mother, Barbara Reynolds of Westfield, her siblings, Linda Geoffroy, David Reynolds, Richard Reynolds, Marilyn Pienkowski and Sally Reynolds, and her three grandchildren, Samuel, Lydia, and Joanna. She was predeceased by her father, Robert K. Reynolds, and her brother, Robert G. Reynolds. A memorial service was held on October 13, 2014.
Guests and veterans sing the national anthem during a ceremony at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home Thursday where 14 World War II veterans, front row standing, will participate in the Honor Flight New England to visit the National World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. The veterans will leave Boston Sunday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts is getting almost $132 million in federal assistance to help low-income residents heat their homes this winter. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the grants through Continued from Page 3 the Low Income Home Energy hold-over position. Assistance Program on Several council members have questioned the replacement of Wednesday. More than $3 bilMartin, an acknowledged conservationist, with an inexperi- lion is being made available enced candidate for the Conservation Commission. overall. Massachusetts U.S. Sens. Figy said the PAC is planEdward Markey and Elizabeth POWERFUL NOVENA ning to bring Mahmood’s Warren were among a bi-parnomination out for a confirma- tisan group of 45 senators who TO OUR LADY tion vote, but requested that it signed a letter urging the (Never known to fail) be kept in committee while Obama administration to O Most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendour of Martin seeks an explanation release the funds. Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son from Knapik concerning his of God, immaculate Virgin, assist me The Energy Department removal from the commission. forecasts lower heating costs in my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me, and show me here you are The PAC did submit the in the Northeast this winter my mother. O Holy Mary Mother of nomination of Giapaolo Sesti compared to last winter, but God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I of 21 Oak Terrace to replace costs are projected to be highhumbly beseech you from the bottom Mahmood on the Off-street er than a few years ago. The of my heart to succor me in my necessity (make request). There are none Parking Commission. Figy department predicts that in the that can withstand your power. O said that Sesti, a downtown region this winter, consumers Mary conceived without sin, pray for business owner, will be a good heating with natural gas will us who have recourse for thee (three fit for that board and has per- spend $949 while families times). Holy Mary, I place this cause in your hands (three times). Say this sonal experience with down- heating with oil will spend prayer for three consecutive days and town parking issues. Sesti was nearly $2,000. then you must publish and it will be confirmed by a 12-0 vote. granted to you. Markey applauded the J.I.
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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS Westfield Little League
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Westfield Little League President John Wheeler looks on as local baseball player, Tyler Delgado, reads the league pledge during a past opening day ceremony. Wheeler stepped down as league president Wednesday night. (File photo by Frederick Gore)
By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – There will be a changing of the guard in one of the city’s most prestigious sports’ posts. Longtime Westfield Little League president John Wheeler has announced his retirement from a position he has held for 36 seasons. Wheeler declined nomination at Wednesday night’s board meeting, signaling the end of an era in the Whip City. “Some of these coaches probably figured I would never step down,” Wheeler said. “I’ve enjoyed it. It took some time declining the nomination. I’ve been there since 1979. Some of these board members were not even born at that time, especially many of the coaches.” Wheeler said a major reason for stepping away is to spend more time with his wife. “My wife’s been after me for a number of years to get out,” Wheeler said. “She’s gotten on me more and more … It’s time to move on.” Wheeler first stepped onto the Little
League scene as a baseball coach for the North Instructional division in ‘79. Nine years later, he went on to coach in the senior league, and eventually the South Majors until 2000. Wheeler said one of his fondest moments featured a young group of ballplayers for Westfield North, who came within one game of playing in the Little League Baseball World series in 1985. “They were a dynamite team,” he said. Another highlight for Wheeler included overseeing back-to-back state champs, Westfield South, in the 1989-90 seasons. Still, the longtime league president said the Westfield Little League Senior Softball All-Stars captured a piece of his heart when they played themselves into the World Series in Kalamazoo, Mich., in 2000. Despite technological advances – creating other avenues of entertainment – and declining participation numbers, exciting times still lie ahead for much of the city’s Little League, according to Wheeler. “We have some teams that have been
doing well that just haven’t gotten over the hump,” he said. “Some of those teams will eventually get to go to a state championship.” While wins and losses often come to define certain ball clubs, Wheeler said the league, as a whole, has enjoyed a key victory when it comes to making advancements in the local rule book. “We’ve been ahead of our time compared to anyone in the district, and ahead of Little League International,” he said. Most importantly, Wheeler helped usher in the rotational batting order, and second-inning substitutions during the 1980s. Last season, Westfield Little League eliminated the “North” and “South” designations, instituting a player draft, and renaming the city’s two halves, “American” and “National.” While Wheeler will vacate his post, he will serve in an advisory role to assist the incoming league president over the next several months. A new president will be named, following a vote, at the next board meeting in mid-November.
Walker, Neidig fuel Bombers’ win By Chris Putz Staff Writer WILBRAHAM – The names might be different but the machine that is the Westfield High School gymnastics team continues to steamroll ahead. Westfield won its fourth straight meet to begin the season, improving to 10-0 with a first-place finish Thursday night at Minnechaug Regional High School. The Bombers (131.675) defeated the host Falcons (127.80) and Hampshire (121.80) to run their unbeaten streak to 135-0. Liz Walker paved the way for another Westfield victory.
Walker, who placed second on the all-around with a 34.45, claimed first place on the balance beam (9.0) and floor exercise (8.7), and also finished third on vault (8.4) and fourth on the uneven bars. Kendall Neidig performed well for the Bombers, taking third in the all-around (32.45). Neidig was third on the bars. Westfield’s Sarah Hogan placed third on the beam with an 8.725, and third on floor (8.4). The Bombers will next take on Agawam in a home meet Oct. 21 at 6 p.m.
Westfield’s Liz Walker performs a floor routine.
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Westfield’s Kendall Neidig performs her balance beam routine. (File photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield’s Sarah Hogan releases from her balance beam routine. (File photo by Frederick Gore)
Westfield 1, Chicopee Comp 1 Karly Diltz scored the game-tying goal with 11:34 remaining in regulation for Westfield. Bombers’ goalie Jessica Healey finished with five saves. “It was a good battle on both sides of the ball,” Westfield coach Keith Saltmarsh said.
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St. Mary 8-4-1 Southwick 5-1-3 Gateway 6-3-3 FIELD HOCKEY Westfield 3-9-2 Southwick 10-1-2 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Southwick 6-3 Westfield N/A GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 0-5 St. Mary 0-5 Southwick 5-1
Gateway 2-1 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY St. Mary 0-5* Southwick 0-2* Gateway 1-1* Westfield 4-1 GOLF Westfield 14-2 Southwick 15-2 St. Mary 9-8 Westfield Voc-Tech 2-9-1 * Multiple Reports Missing N/A – Incomplete
Thursday’s Results GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 1, Chicopee Comp 1 GYMNASTICS Westfield 1st, Minnechaug 2nd, Hampshire 3rd
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FOOTBALL Westfield 1-4 GYMNASTICS Westfield 10-0 GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 3-8-3 St. Mary 4-7-1 Southwick 6-4-3 Gateway 9-3 Westfield Voc-Tech N/A BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 7-3-4 Westfield Voc-Tech 13-0
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES FRIDAY Oct. 17
SATURDAY Oct. 18
MONDAY Oct. 20
Tuesday Oct. 21
WEDNESDAY Oct. 22
THURSDAY Oct. 23
WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pittsfield, Kirvin Park, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pittsfield, Kirvin Park, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, Ash Field, 5 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Minnechaug, 6:15 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Chicopee Comp, 6:30 p.m. FOOTBALL at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 7 p.m.
GOLF (WMASS) CHAMPIONSHIPS at Wyantenuck CC, 10 a.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Northampton, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Northampton, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Agawam, 4 p.m. JV FOOTBALL vs. Holyoke, 4:15 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 5:15 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Agawam, 5:30 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Amherst, Bullens Field, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 7 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Amherst, Bullens Field, 7:30 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 4 p.m. GYMNASTICS vs. Agawam, 6 p.m.
JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 5:15 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Northampton, 7 p.m.
JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Amherst, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Amherst, 5:30 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND-GRANVILLE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GOLF (WMASS) CHAMPIONSHIP, Taconic GC. 11 a.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Monson, Rogers Field, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, Park & Rec Field, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, Moriarty Field, Granite Valley Middle School, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Franklin Tech, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Putnam, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Putnam, 6 p.m.
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Monson, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Monson, 3:45 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Central, 4:30 p.m.
BOYS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sabis, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sabis, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke Catholic, 6 p.m.
JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Westfield, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Westfield, 4 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Cathedral/Chicopee Comp, Littleville Dam, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Cathedral/Chicopee Comp, Littleville Dam, 3:45 p.m.
JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Athol, O’Brien Field, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Athol, O’Brien Field, 6 p.m.
SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL GOLF (WMASS) CHAMPIONSHIP, Franconia GC, 10 a.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Renaissance School, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Granby, 3:30 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Granby, 3:30 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Westfield Voc-Tech, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.
GOLF (WMASS) CHAMPIONSHIPS, Franconia Golf Course, 10 a.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. McCann Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ SOCCER at St. Mary, Bullens Field, 7 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m.
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Westfield State University Men’s and Women’s 2014 Cross Country Schedule
Westfield State 2014 Women’s Soccer Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT
TIME
Saturday
Oct. 18
MCLA
11:00 a.m.
OCTOBER 25 - OPEN
Saturday
Oct. 25
at Worcester State
12:00
NOVEMBER 1 – MASCAC/New England Alliance Championships @MCLA
Wednesday
Oct. 29
at Keene State
7:00
NOVEMBER 8 - ECAC Division III Championships @Westfield State University
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Nov. 1
FRAMINGHAM STATE
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NOVEMBER 15 – NCAA New England Division III Championships @Williams College
Tuesday
Nov. 4
MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals
Friday
Nov. 7
MASCAC Tournament Semifinals
Sunday
Nov. 9
MASCAC Championship
NOVEMBER 22 - NCAA Division III National Championships @Wilmington College, Mason, Ohio, Kings Island Golf Center
Westfield State University 2014 Field Hockey Schedule
2014 Westfield State University Men’s Soccer Schedule Saturday
Oct. 11
Saturday
Oct. 18
at MCLA
1:30
Wednesday
Oct. 22
at Rhode Island College
6:00
Saturday
Oct. 25
WORCESTER STATE
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday
Oct. 29
WESTERN CONNECTICUT
7:00
Saturday
Nov. 1
at Framingham State
12:00
Tuesday
Nov. 4
MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals
Friday Semifinals
Nov. 7
MASCAC Tournament
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Nov. 9
MASCAC Championship
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Saturday Oct. 18
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Wednesday
Oct. 22
MCLA
Friday
Oct. 24
Hall of Fame Invitational @Smith/Amherst
Saturday
Oct. 25
Hall of Fame Invitational @Smith/Amherst
Saturday
Nov. 1
FRAMINGHAM STATE
Wednesday
Nov. 5
MASCAC Tournament Opening Round
Saturday
Nov. 8
MASCAC Tournament Final Four
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DATE
OPPONENT
TIME
Friday
Oct. 17
at Worcester State
7:00
Tuesday
Oct. 21
at Keene State
6:00
Friday
Oct. 24
SALEM STATE
7:00
Tuesday
Oct. 28
MOUNT HOLYOKE
7:00
Friday
Oct. 31
at Western Connecticut
7:00
Tuesday
Nov. 4
Little East Conference Tournament Quarterfinals
Thursday
Nov. 6
Little East Conference Tournament Semifinals
Saturday
Nov. 8
Little East Conference Tournament Championship Game
2:30
Westfield State University 2014 Volleyball Schedule DATE
OCTOBER 18 – Connecticut College Invitational @New London, CT
1:00
2014 Westfield State Football Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT
TIME
Saturday Saturday Homecoming Saturday Saturday Senior Day Friday
Oct. 18 Oct. 25
at Mass. Maritime BRIDGEWATER STATE
12:00 2:00
Nov. 1 Nov. 8
at Fitchburg State WORCESTER STATE
1:30 1:00
Nov. 14
WESTERN CONNECTICUT
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First time fairgoers , left to right Ronnie and Linda Swiederski, and Robert and Linda Budri Family and Friends get together for a picnic on the Town Green. takes in all the sights, food, and crafts offered at a Country Fair.
33rd Annual Granville Fair
The 33rd Annual Granville Fair was held this past weekend, with thousands of people visiting a New England harvest fair. With the colors of foliage at its peak, a wide variety of food, and many crafts on display, the Fall season was in full swing. All photos by Don Wielgus
Lisa Gadreault and her Mother enjoy the day with sun and fun bonding.
Leon, 6 and Niko Merz, 3 are looking for the ice cream tent on a sunny, warm day.
Agnes Bancroft, gives Clinton York, 5, one scoop at a time.
Diana & Rolland Bernica from Windsor Conn. enjoy the fair with an ice cream treat.
The Pignatare Family from Granville dress up for the Halloween season with a new balloon hat.
Carol Millot and Jana Mader showing off some custom made pin jewelry. Carol, back each year, is known as the Pin Lady.
Les Eldridge, Sr., and Bonnie Miller enjoy a sit down lunch. Steven Griffin from Westfield takes a rest with his pal Cindy.
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Do I just let it go ... ? Dear Annie: I am a 66-year-old male. Six months ago, I lost my life partner, my love of 33 years. I was at “Michael’s” hospice bedside 24 hours a day. I always thought I had a good relationship with my partner’s family, especially his sister, “Josephine.” But a few days before his death, Josephine told me, “You haven’t done anything for Michael!” I was stunned, hurt and angry. I asked what she meant, but she refused to discuss it. I lost it at that moment and told her to leave. Since then, Josephine has barely been in communication. To this day, Josephine hasn’t told me what she meant by her comment, and I am reluctant to bring it up and cause more friction. Even the doctor said he had never seen anyone fight so diligently for anyone as I did for Michael. A friend thought Josephine was upset because I had total control over Michael’s care, even though I discussed all decisions with his family, including Josephine. Do I just let it go and wonder forever why she said that, or should I ask her and risk losing all communication forever? I am still hurt and sad. -- Grieving in Iowa Dear Grieving: We think Josephine felt impotent in the face of her brother’s imminent death and took out her frustration on you. This was obviously not appropriate, but it is understandable. She may also feel guilty about it, which increases her need to keep her distance. Asking her to elaborate on her remark would be painful for both of you, and we cannot promise she will be able to articulate her reasoning. Please try to forgive her without demanding any additional explanation. We hope hospice can direct you to grief counseling. Our condolences on your loss. Dear Annie: When I divorced many years ago, my daughter was 2 years old. My mother told me never to say anything negative about my ex in front of my daughter, and I never did. But my ex turned my daughter against me anyway. I never received a birthday card, Father’s Day card or anything else from her, and when she turned 13, she sent me a really nasty letter saying I owed her money for a dress. I was always prompt with my child support and paid for my daughter’s health insurance. Every year for her birthday and Christmas, I would write and ask what she wanted. I never heard back. I usually sent money, but never received a thank you. After I married my current wife (a godsend), I stopped hearing from my daughter and grandchildren unless they needed something. I continue to send birthday and Christmas gifts and don’t let their lack of communication get to me. All those years are gone and wasted. I just wanted to tell you that not every dad is a deadbeat. I tried. It just didn’t work out. -- Anonymous Dear Anonymous: We commend you for controlling yourself. These days, Mom’s behavior would be called “parental alienation,” and a judge would get involved. But a 13-year-old who lives with Mom is going to reflect her mother’s attitude. It takes a great deal of effort to overcome that and develop a relationship with your child in spite of Mom’s opposition. Too many noncustodial parents think prompt child support and a birthday gift compensate for limited personal attention. They truly do not. Dear Annie: I’m writing in response to “Going Deaf in Michigan,” the 82-year-old woman whose neighbors are fitness buffs and drop 400-pound barbells on the floor until 8 p.m. Perhaps the “athletes” could place thick pads on the floor to muffle the clanging instead of driving an aged woman to take a walk into the night. -- Disappointed in Connecticut Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column.
HINTS FROM HELOISE FREEZING BUTTERMILK Dear Heloise: I have a problem. When I have a recipe that calls for ingredients I don’t have in the cupboard or refrigerator, I have to buy it. Buttermilk usually is in a quart carton. Once it is in my refrigerator, my dear husband worries about it having gone bad. What can I do with the surplus? Can it be frozen? -Arline R., via email How do you tell if buttermilk has gone bad? I’m really not sure! But tell your husband not to worry, because buttermilk can be frozen. Be sure to thaw it in the refrigerator. You will need to remix it after thawing, because the fat will separate from the rest of the milk. -- Heloise P.S.: They do sell powdered buttermilk. KNOWING GNOCCHI Dear Readers: Gnocchi: What is it? They are “little dumplings” that usually are made with potatoes. These Italian dumplings are light, airy and can be made with other foods such as pumpkin, whole wheat -- you name it! Shaped into bite-size pieces, they are steamed or boiled, not fried. Oh, they are yummy with your favorite marinara or butter and garlic sauce. -- Heloise FROSTING CAKES
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Oct. 17, 2014: This year you will have ample opportunity to make appropriate changes. Make sure you know what you want, as you won’t be able to go back in time. If you are single, you could discover that the people you meet could be very exciting, but perhaps not right for you. If they stay in your life, they are likely to be somewhat unavailable. If you are attached, the two of you find life more exciting than you have in recent years. Your significant other might be changing in front of your eyes. At times, you might be surprised by his or her choices and actions. LEO can be an exciting friend. 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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ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie
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ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe
ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You’ll need to make an adjustment involving a very demanding person. You would be wise to approach the situation carefully; otherwise, you could say something you’ll regret later. Others will feel free to express their feelings as well. Tonight: Let the good times rock and roll. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH You might be pushed to the max regarding a personal issue involving your family. Trying to detach normally would be effective, but that won’t be the case today. Just be a team player and say less. As a result, you’ll enjoy your family more than ever. Tonight: At home. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Keep good communication at the forefront. You could be shocked by what someone says or does. Rather than react, play it cool and easy. Understand that you have unusual drama behind your words, and that it is likely to affect those around you. Tonight: Let your wild side be free. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Understand your need to spend or overindulge. Try to tame this instinct now, and/or keep the tags on everything you buy. For some reason, you’ll feel very generous and upbeat. Make sure you are on target with your budget. Tonight: Where the party is. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH You’re all smiles, despite someone’s manipulation. In fact, you might decide to be flattered by this person’s control games. Surprising news could force you to rethink your plans. Put your best foot forward, and ignore an annoying situation. Tonight: The lead player. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH If you look around, you’ll find that some interactions reveal much more about what is going on than the people involved will verbalize. Whether you plan on doing some yoga or curling up with a book, you will love any downtime you’re able to get. Tonight: Not to be found. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You’ll become more aware of the power of a particular friendship. Others could act in an unexpected way, and you might not be sure how to respond. Say little, and you will learn a lot more. One friend will seek you out with wonderful news. Tonight: Celebrate good times! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You’ll want to be noticed by someone you respect. You might not get the response you desire, but know that you could be misreading this person’s initial reaction. It is likely that he or she is learning much more about you and is taking some time to absorb it. Tonight: Out late. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might need a change of pace. Make several calls to people whose opinions you respect. You could feel as if you have little choice, until you initiate a conversation. A trusted loved one will add to your sense of optimism. Tonight: Opt for some adventure. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You could have difficulty dealing with a loved one or a close partner. You probably are coming from different perspectives, and that could be quite an obstacle to overcome. Dealing with specific people could keep you busy all day long. Tonight: Be with a favorite person. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Allow others to dominate, but don’t kid yourself into thinking that you have little say. Just go with the flow, and you will have a good time. Consider yourself freed of certain obligations. Stay on top of what is going on. Tonight:
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Go along with someone else’s suggestion. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHHH You might have a lot to accomplish, especially if you want to clear your schedule enough so you can enjoy your weekend. Pace yourself, and you will get a lot done. Accept an invitation that comes from people who are in your daily life. Tonight: TGIF!
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Patriots beat Jets as Jones blocks FG try By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — After New England held off the struggling New York Jets, usually reserved Patriots coach Bill Belichick praised two of his players who have dealt with some tough times. Chris Jones blocked Nick Folk’s 58-yard field goal attempt on the final play of the Patriots’ 27-25 win over the Jets on Thursday night. This time, the defensive tackle didn’t commit a penalty as he did last season on Folk’s failed 56-yard try in overtime that gave the kicker another chance — a 42-yarder that gave the Jets a 30-27 win. “It was so fitting that he made that play” Thursday, Belichick said. “That was awesome.” Danny Amendola hasn’t lived up to the $28.5 million, five-year contract he signed before last season but caught a 19-yard touchdown pass — just his fifth reception this season — that gave the Patriots a 27-19 lead. “Nobody works harder than Danny,” Belichick said. “He’s a really competitive kid, tough.” That the outcome wasn’t decided until the final play was a surprise. The Jets hadn’t won since their opener and Geno Smith was last in passer rating in the NFL. But he completed 20 of 34 passes for 226 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.
“We can take a lot of positives from this,” New York wide receiver Eric Decker said, “but at this point we need a win, period.” The Jets (1-6) dropped their sixth straight game, the longest losing streak in Rex Ryan’s six years as coach. “We’re not going to sit here and sulk about losing the games because that’s going to make things worse,” Smith said. The Patriots (5-2) have a 1 1/2-game lead in the AFC East over Buffalo. “We started off the year 0-1 so 5-1 since is not bad,” said Tom Brady, who threw three touchdown passes and has nine with no interceptions in his last three games. “Hopefully, we can be a lot better.” Some more things to know from the Patriots’ win: TOP KICKERS: Folk’s miss, two yards further than the longest field goal of his career, was his first of the season after making 13 straight. “It felt pretty good off my foot,” he said. “I did kick it low, in order to give it enough to get it there.” Stephen Gostkowski made both his field-goal attempts for the Patriots and is 18 for 19 this season. WASTING TIME: The Jets had a nearly 2-to1 advantage in time of possession, 40:54 to 19:06, and ran 80 plays to 53 for the Patriots. But New
York settled for four field goals by Folk when they got inside the Patriots 30-yard line on each of their first four possessions. “We had a couple of big penalties in the red zone that hurt us,” Ryan said. “It looks like we are good enough to win and then we make too many mistakes.” RUSHING ADVANTAGE: The Jets also had a big advantage in the ground game, running 43 times for 218 yards compared to 15 carries for 63 yards for the Patriots, who lost Stevan Ridley for the season last Sunday with a knee injury. Chris Ivory led New York with 107 yards on 21 carries and a 1-yard touchdown run that gave them a 19-17 lead six minutes into the fourth quarter. “The offensive line did a great job pushing those guys back and giving us lanes to run,” Ivory said. Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork expected the Jets to rely on the running attack. “You run the ball 30 or 40 times, you are going to have a little success,” he said. BRADY’S TOUCHDOWNS: Brady com-
pleted two touchdown passes to Shane Vereen, a 49-yarder far behind the secondary on the Patriots’ fourth offensive play and a 3-yarder. Then he connected with Amendola for the 19-yard score with 7:49 left. “That was a great kind of ad lib,” Brady said of the Amendola play. “He ran a little return route and then when he saw me scramble (he) broke it up field like we talk about all the time and he made a great catch.” TIME TO REST: The Patriots wasted little time getting on a roll with three wins in 12 days after a 41-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Now they have the weekend off before preparing for the second of three straight home games, against the Chicago Bears. The Jets also have a somewhat brighter outlook after consecutive games against top teams and star quarterbacks. Thursday’s loss followed a 31-17 setback to Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. None of New York’s next seven opponents has a winning record.
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Thursday’s Game New England 27, N.Y. Jets 25 Sunday’s Games Seattle at St. Louis, 1 p.m. Miami at Chicago, 1 p.m. Carolina at Green Bay, 1 p.m. Atlanta at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Tennessee at Washington, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Cincinnati at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Minnesota at Buffalo, 1 p.m. New Orleans at Detroit, 1 p.m. Kansas City at San Diego, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at Oakland, 4:25 p.m. N.Y. Giants at Dallas, 4:25 p.m. San Francisco at Denver, 8:30 p.m. Open: Philadelphia, Tampa Bay Monday’s Game Houston at Pittsburgh, 8:30 p.m.
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If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of Available Online 24/7 — http://thewestfieldnews.com/classifieds America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the October 17, 2014 above-mentioned property on Legal Notices that basis, then you or your atCOMMONWEALTH OF torney must file a written appearMASSACHUSETTS October 17, 2014 ance and answer in this court at LAND COURT Three Pemberton Square, BoDEPARTMENT OF Gateway Regional ston, MA 02108 on or before THE TRIAL COURT School District November 17, 2014 or you will (SEAL) be forever barred from claiming 486753 Invitation to Bid that you are entitled to the benePlow Truck, Snow Plow, fits of said Act. ORDER OF NOTICE Sander/Spreader Witness, TO: Raymond F. Hillard The Gateway Regional School JUDITH C. CUTLER District will receive sealed bids Chief Justice of this Court for the lease of a pick-up truck, and to all persons entitled to the snow plow, and sander/spread- benefit of the Servicemembers on September 30, 2014 er (with trade-in of 2007 Chevro- Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C. App. §501 et seq.: let Silverado K3500). Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Bid packets are available at the U.S. Bank National Associ- Recorder Office of the Superintendent of ation, claiming to have an inSchools at 12 Littleville Road, terest in a Mortgage covering Huntington, MA 01050. Adminis- real property in Westfield, October 17, 2014 tration offices are open Monday numbered 39-41 Brookline Av– Friday 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The enue, given by Raymond F. HilCOMMONWEALTH OF School District is an EOE em- lard and Judith L. Barber to MASSACHUSETTS Mortgage Electronic Registraployer. THE TRIAL COURT tion Systems, Inc. as nominee PROBATE AND FAMILY The School District will accept for Northeast Mortgage CorCOURT proposals delivered in person or poration, its successors and by mail to its offices located at assigns, dated March 28, 2003, INFORMAL PROBATE the Superintendent’s Office, and recorded with the HampPUBLICATION NOTICE Gateway Regional School Dis- den County Registry of Deeds trict, 12 Littleville Road, Hunting- in Book 13064, Page 41, and ton, MA 01050. Copies of the bid now held by plaintiff by assign- Hampden Division must be submitted in a sealed ment, has/have filed with this 50 State Street envelope marked “Truck/Snow court a complaint for determina- Springfield, MA 01103 Plow/Sander/Spreader Bid”. All tion of Defendant’s/Defendants’ (413)748-8600 proposals must be received by Servicemembers status. Docket No. HD14P2065EA 10 a.m. (Business Manager’s Clock) on November 6, 2014, to If you now are, or recently have Estate of: be considered. The bid opening been, in the active military serKEVIN M. LARESE will take place in the Business vice of the United States of Manager’s Office located in the America, then you may be en- Date of Death: August 23, 2014 central office at the Gateway Re- titled to the benefits of the Sergional High/Middle School Com- vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If To all persons interested in the plex. Proposals submitted by fax you object to a foreclosure of the above captioned estate, by Petior by electronic mail will not be above-mentioned property on tion of Jamie K. Violette of that basis, then you or your at- Southampton, MA has been inconsidered. torney must file a written appear- formally appointed as the PerEach bidder shall also include a ance and answer in this court at sonal Representative of the essigned certificate of non-collu- Three Pemberton Square, Bo- tate to serve without surety on ston, MA 02108 on or before the bond. sion and attestation clause. November 17, 2014 or you will D o c u m e n t s s h o u l d b e a d - be forever barred from claiming The estate is being adminthat you are entitled to the bene- istered under informal proceddressed to: ure by the Personal Representfits of said Act. ative under the Massachusetts Gateway Regional Uniform Probate Code without Witness, School District supervision by the Court. InventJUDITH C. CUTLER Business & Finance Office ory and accounts are not reChief Justice of this Court ATTN. Stephanie Fisk quired to be filed with the Court, 12 Littleville Road but interested parties are enon September 30, 2014 Huntington, MA 01050 titled to notice regarding the administration from the Personal The Gateway Regional School Attest: Representative and can petition District reserves the right to Deborah J. Patterson the Court in any matter relating overlook any technicalities and Recorder to the estate, including distribuaccept or reject any and all protion of assets and expenses of posals in whole or in part if it is administration. Interested parties in the best interest of the School are entitled to petition the Court District to do so. to institute formal proceedings and to obtain orders terminating or restricting the powers of Personal Representatives appoinWhen it comes to 21st century ted under multimedia informal procedure. A of the you Petition and Will, if platforms, “hyper local”copy is a term hear a lot. any, can be obtained from the Petitioner.
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E-mail: floram@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com KEVIN M. LARESE Date of Death: August 23, 2014 To all persons interested in the above captioned estate, by Petition of Jamie K. Violette of Southampton, MA has been informally appointed as the Personal Representative of the estate to serve without surety on the bond.
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