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Grant usage from community development available for review

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD–Residents are getting the chance to review how several federal grants were utilized over the past year through the city’s community development office.

The community development office has made available a draft of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for review on the city’s website, and will also be holding a public informational hearing on the document on Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 5 p.m. at city hall on Court Street.

The document will be available for view on the city’s website now until Sept. 20, and the public is able to provide written comments on it until Sept. 20, at 4 p.m.

The document provides residents and others with insight into how Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) formula grants were used throughout Westfield over the past state federal year, from July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017.

According to Peter Miller, community development director for the

city, the city utilized over $600,000 in grant money on projects through his department this year. This money, according to research related to the projects, directly benefited over 4,000 residents, with an unknown amount of additional indirect beneficiaries.

Miller said that the number of people benefited by the projects comes from quarterly and annual reports that must be submitted with every project being done with the money.

Projects that were funded over the past year included:

$100,000 for the Avery Street sidewalk project $240,000 for the Central Street demolition project $60,000 for repairs related to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Westfield’s indoor pool Other projects included business assistance and facade improvement for businesses that included Circuit Coffee, Blue Umbrella Books and Mina’s Wine and Spirits.

Some of the projects within the $600,000 were from the previous See Grant Usage, Page 3

Peter J. Miller, director of community development for the City of Westfield. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Police chase Wednesday leads to arrest

International Overdose Awareness Day

The International Overdose Awareness Day was offered on the green Thursday evening to remember those who were lost to overdose and drug addiction. The solemn event was marked by families and friends lighting candles in remembrance.

There were 2107 opioid related deaths in Massachusetts last year. See Additional photos Page 8.

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—A police chase Wednesday night led to a car accident and an eventual arrest in Holyoke.

Police reported that Keenan Jones, 27, of Newark, New Jersey, was arrested on Aug. 30 after he allegedly failed to stop for police after the vehicle he was operating was reportedly witnessed by police striking another vehicle on East Mountain Road. Jones was charged with speeding, reckless operation of motor vehicle, receive stolen motor vehicle, unlicensed operation of motor vehicle and fail to stop for police.

According to Westfield Police Capt. Michael McCabe, police reported that following the witnessed accident, the suspect vehicle had continued to drive away from police, eventually heading towards Holyoke on Route 202.

Police also reported that the vehicle was reported previously stolen by Boston Police. In addition, an item was reportedly thrown from the vehicle during the pursuit but was not recovered following a search.

McCabe said the suspect vehicle had entered Holyoke and eventually the suspect vehicle reportedly struck a second vehicle in that city. Jones was arrested following this accident.

Fire Commission discusses civil service test concern at special meeting

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent WESTFIELD – The Westfield Fire Commission held a special meeting on Thursday afternoon in order to discuss a situation they are facing with the fire chief’s exam.

Albert Masciadrelli, Chairman of the commission, started off the meeting by giving an overview of the issue. The state of Massachusetts Civil Service department has been changing the civil service exams over the years and, recently, the fire commission learned that the state will no longer be offering civil service exams for deputy chiefs looking to become fire chiefs.

Because of this change the City of Westfield would have to hire an assessment center to take care of their pro-

The Westfield Fire Commission discussed the dilemma with the fire chief’s exam on late Thursday afternoon. (Photo courtesy of Greg Fitzpatrick)

cess of selecting the next fire chief.

Masciadrelli addressed the problem by saying that the assessment center process could bring a negative financial impact to the city.

“Now it’s going to start affecting municipali-

ties by cost,” said Mascidrelli.

According to Masciadrelli, the commission has been doing its research on this matter and have received quotes of anywhere from $5,000 to $25,000 for the city to hire an assessment center.

Investigating other avenues to avoid the high cost, Masciadrelli is considering removing the fire chief position from the civil service test which would then allow the City’s fire department to keep the same in-house process that they have used in the past to select a chief.

The Westfield Fire Department currently has five deputies and one option is to allow all five deputies to be eligible and apply for the position if they choose to do so.

See Civil Service Test, Page 3

WGBY to present special Vietnam War event SPRINGFIELD — Thousands of Baby Boomers living right here in western New England have a personal story to tell about The Vietnam War. Their parents and children can also relate personally to the effects of that war, which took more than 58,000 American lives. Local public television station WGBY is hosting a September event aimed at collecting and sharing those personal Vietnam-era stories in the hopes of fostering a reconnection within the community to that not-so-distant historic event.

On Sunday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m., WGBY invites the public to the Academy of Music in Northampton to watch an advance screening of The Vietnam War, a documentary series from filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick. The one-hour screening will be followed by a panel discussion of academics and authors as well as a veteran and a veteran family member.

Before, during, and after the screening and discussion, event attendees will be encouraged to share their own personal Vietnam-era stories

online, on paper, or in front of the camera in an ongoing effort to share diverse perspectives. Additionally, stories can be shared online at wgby.org/vietnam and via social media at facebook. com/wgbytv.

See Vietnam War, Page 3

Photo of Keenan Jones, 27, of Newark, New Jersey, provided by Westfield Police.

Free smoke alarms for Tolland residents

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent TOLLAND – Coming up in the next few weeks, Tolland residents will have the opportunity to have smoke alarms installed in their homes free of charge.

In a press release on August 11, the American Red Cross announced that their National Home Fire Campaign is partnering with the Tolland Fire Department for this program.

Mary Nathan, the Disaster Program Manager for the Western Massachusetts region of the American Red Cross, was quoted in the press release on the importance of a program like this one.

“Seven times a day someone in this country dies in a home fire and we have witnessed that tragedy right here in Western Massachusetts,” said Nathan.

“Smoke alarms save lives.”

The event will kick off on Sept. 23 at 7:30 a.m. at the Tolland Fire Department. In order for residents to be eligible to receive a smoke alarm, they have to meet two areas of criteria: • The home was built prior to 1975 • The current smoke detectors are 10 years old or older Those installing the devices will consist of an American Red Cross volunteer and a Tolland firefighter. The two individuals will also be able to See Smoke Alarms, Page 3

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Mystery continues after removal of object off beach

Polish Harvest Festival Dozynki coming soon Father Joe of Saint Joseph’s Church is seen with Mayor Brian Sullivan is seen raising the Polish flag as they ready for the Polish Harvest Festival Dozynki on Sunday, September 10th from 12:00 Noon - 4:00pm at the Saint Joseph’s Church Grounds, 73 Main Street, Westfield.

WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — Questions are still swirling after a mysterious object was removed from the waters off a Rhode Island beach.

The circular metal object was taken out of the waters off East Beach in Westerly by an excavator Thursday, and it’s much bigger than originally thought.

Peter Brockmann, president of the East Beach Association, tells The Westerly Sun he hopes someone who sees a media report about the object knows what it is.

Before it was removed, the best guess was it is what is called an acoustic Doppler profiler to monitor currents. That device is about 4.5 feet (1.37 meters) long. But the object removed Thursday is about twice that size.

The object was discovered last month at the beach near singer Taylor Swift’s oceanfront mansion.

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In 1983, 269 people were killed when a Korean Air Lines Boeing 747 was shot down by a Soviet jet fighter after the airliner entered Soviet airspace.

In 1807, former Vice President Aaron Burr was found not guilty of treason. (Burr was then tried on a misdemeanor charge, but was again acquitted.)

In 1897, the first section of Boston’s new subway system was opened.

In 1987, peace demonstrator S. Brian Willson lost his lower legs when he was hit by a train at the Concord Naval Weapons Station in California while protesting weapons shipments to Central America.

In 1905, Alberta and Saskatchewan entered Confederation as the eighth and ninth provinces of Canada.

In 1995, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland.

(The hall opened to the public the next day.)

In 1914, the last passenger pigeon in captivity, “Martha,” died at the Cincinnati Zoo. In 1923, the Japanese cities of Tokyo and Yokohama were devastated by an earthquake that claimed some 140,000 lives.

In 1945, Americans received word of Japan’s formal surrender that ended World War II. (Because of the time difference, it was Sept. 2 in Tokyo Bay, where the ceremony took place.)

In 1951, the United States, Australia and New Zealand signed a mutual defense pact, the ANZUS treaty.

In 1969, a coup in Libya brought Moammar Gadhafi to power.

In 1976, U.S. Rep. Wayne L. Hays, D-Ohio, resigned

TEN YEARS AGO: Idaho Sen. Larry Craig announced his resignation, saying he would leave office on September 30, 2007, in the wake of fallout over his arrest and guilty plea in a Minnesota airport gay sex sting. (However, Craig later reversed his decision, saying he would serve out the rest of his term.) Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter in his second major league start, just hours after being called up by the Boston Red Sox. Buchholz struck out nine, walked three and hit one batter to give the Red Sox a 10-0 victory over Baltimore.

FIVE YEARS AGO: President Barack Obama ridiculed the just-completed Republican National Convention as better-suited to an era of black-and-white TV and “trickle-down, you’re on your own” economics, and declared that Mitt Romney “did not offer a single new idea” for fixing the economy.

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on dozens of timeless songs for movies, television and a variety of recording artists in the 1960s and beyond, died in Los Angeles.

ONE YEAR AGO: A massive fireball and explosion erupted at SpaceX’s main launch pad at Cape Canaveral, destroying a rocket as well as a satellite that Facebook was counting on to spread internet service in Africa. Dallas police Chief David Brown, who oversaw the response to a July 2016 sniper attack that killed five of his officers, announced his retirement effective in October. Fred Hellerman, a member of the influential folk music quartet the Weavers, died in Weston, Connecticut, at age 89.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor George Maharis is 89. Conductor Seiji Ozawa is 82. Attorney and law professor Alan Dershowitz is 79.

Comedian-actress Lily Tomlin is 78. Actor Don Stroud is 74. Conductor Leonard Slatkin is 73. Singer Archie Bell is 73. Singer Barry Gibb is 71. Rock musician Greg Errico is 69. Talk show host Dr. Phil McGraw is 67.

Singer Gloria Estefan is 60. Former White House Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers is 56. Jazz musician Boney James is 56. Singer-musician Grant Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo) is 54. Country singer-songwriter Charlie Robison is 53. Retired NBA All-Star Tim Hardaway is 51.

Rap DJ Spigg Nice (Lost Boyz) is 47. Actor Ricardo Antonio Chavira is 46. Actor Maury Sterling is 46. Rock singer JD Fortune is 44. Actor Scott Speedman is 42.

Country singer Angaleena Presley (Pistol Annies) is 41.

Actor Boyd Holbrook is 36. Actress Zoe Lister-Jones is 35. Rock musician Joe Trohman is 33. Actress Aisling Loftus is 27.

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Continued from Page 1 year, Miller said, and projects that are still in progress are not reflected in the figure.

Projects that are still ongoing include the housing rehabilitation program in the city, which is still accepting applications and has six families expected to be helped this year. Also, funds are anticipated to be used for the construction of apartments in the former Moseley School on Dartmouth Street.

If you would like to submit a written comment about the document, you can submit them to Miller via mail at the Office of Community Development, 59 Court St., Westfield, or email them at p.miller@cityofwestfield.org.

Vietnam War THE VIETNAM WAR SERIES The name Ken Burns has become synonymous with the historic documentary.

He is best known for his use of archival footage and photography in retelling such U.S. stories as The Civil War and The Roosevelts. This month, Ken Burns returns along with director/producer Lynn Novick to premiere a landmark 10-part, 18-hour series chronicling The Vietnam War. “More than 40 years after it ended, we can’t forget Vietnam,” Burns says, “and we are still arguing about why it went wrong, who was to blame, and whether it was all worth it.”

Ten years in the making, Burns and Novick’s series includes rarely seen and digitally re-mastered archival footage from sources around the globe, including evocative home movies and secret audio recordings from inside the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations.

The first five episodes of The Vietnam War will air nightly on WGBY Sunday, Sept. 17 through Thursday, Sept. 21, and the final five episodes will air nightly from Sunday, Sept. 24 through Thursday, Sept. 28.

Each episode will premiere at 8 p.m. with a repeat broadcast immediately following the premiere. All 10 episodes will be available to WGBY Passport members for online streaming

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9/10 EVENT PANELISTS In order to maximize the impact of PBS’s The Vietnam War series on the local level, public television station WGBY, along with partners at Hampshire College and the Veterans Education Project, has arranged a panel discussion moderated by Bill Newman, a civil rights attorney practicing in Northampton and director of the Western Regional Law Office of the ACLU of Massachusetts.

Newman is no stranger to facilitating important — and sometimes potentially emotional — discussions, as he hosts a weekday talk radio show on WHMP and creates a regular podcast. Newman will welcome four important contributors to the panel: • Lady Borton— A leading authority on the impact of the American war in Vietnam, Borton is a writer, historian, writer, academic, cultural expert, and activist.

• Lidon “Don” Chevannes — Drafted into the Army, Chevannes served in Vietnam in 1970 and 1971. In civilian life, he struggled with undiagnosed symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and drug addiction before benefiting from and advocat-

ing for Soldier On, a program for homeless veterans.

• Jessica Jimison — The oldest daughter of Marine Corps veteran Gordon Fletcher-Howell, who served two tours in Vietnam (1967 and 1968). Fletcher-Howell was diagnosed with PTSD in the early 1990s and now resides at the Holyoke Soldiers’ Home. Jimison is a nurse practioner and former Veterans Education Project Board member.

• Michael Klare — Director of the Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies (PAWSS), Klare holds a B.A. and M.A. from Columbia University and a Ph.D. from the Graduate School of the Union Institute.

He has written widely on U.S. military policy, international peace and security affairs, the global arms trade, and global

resource politics.

Authors books will be available for sale and to be signed at the screening courtesy of South Hadley-based Odyssey Bookshop.

Doors at the Academy of Music will open Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3:30 p.m. The advance screening of The Vietnam War will begin at 4 p.m., followed immediately by the panel discussion. A video crew will be set up in the salon to capture personal Vietnam-era related stories from those attendees willing and interested to share.

For admission information, contact the Academy of Music Box Office (open TuesdayFriday from 3-6 p.m.). Call 413-584-9032 ext.105. (No reservations or online ticketing available.) Event details available at wbgy.org/vietnam.

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Tolland residents will have an opportunity to replace their 10-year-old smoke alarms.

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educate homeowners about fire safety and being able to prepare themselves for a fire.

According to Pat Storey, Treasurer for the Tolland Fire Department, there are around 200 homes in Tolland that were built before 1975.

Storey is hoping that residents who qualiy will take advantage of this opportunity.

“We’re very much looking forward to it,” said Storey.

“It’s a good event for the community.”

If your house and smoke detector meets the criteria and you’re interested in this program, register by contacting the Tolland Fire Department at 413-258-2859. The deadline to register is Sept. 15.

With only one member of the department qualified under the civil service to apply for chief at this time, it is a concern for the commission. Fire Chief Mary Regan is expected to retire at some point after FY (Fiscal Year) 2018.

The option of paying the cost for an assessment center may not be the popular choice at the moment, however, the next step is for the commission to meet with Mayor Sullivan to discuss what the city has for money and what option would be best.

Masciadrelli also said that this issue will be discussed again at their next meeting.

Ward 6 Office Hours Announced Ward 6 City Councilor Bill Onyski and City Council President Brent B. Bean II will hold neighborhood office hours on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 @ 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport, 110-115 Airport Road.

City residents are invited to attend the neighborhood office hours to meet with Brent directly and share their concerns and ideas. The sessions are open to all Westfield residents, no advance appointments are required.

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HHS cutting back on promotion funds for ‘Obamacare’

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Affirming its disdain for "Obamacare," the Trump administration on Thursday announced sharp cuts in programs promoting health care enrollment under the Affordable Care Act for next year.

Advertising will be cut from $100 million spent on 2017 sign-ups to $10 million, said Health and Human Services officials.

Funding for consumer helpers called "navigators" will also be cut about 40 percent, from $62.5 million for 2017, to $36.8 million for next year. That change reflects a new performance-based ethic that penalizes navigator programs failing to meet their sign-up targets, administration officials said.

About 12.2 million people signed up for subsidized private health insurance under Barack Obama's signature law this year, many in states that President Donald Trump carried in November. Current enrollment is estimated to be around 10 million, due to attrition also seen in prior years.

Top Democrats accused the administration of malice.

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of California said the administration is waging a "cynical effort to lower enrollment" that would "create chaos" and increase premiums.

Her Senate counterpart, Chuck Schumer of New York, said the administration "is deliberately attempting to sabotage our health care system," adding that "the American people will know who's to blame."

It was unclear how Trump's latest move might affect a planned effort in the Senate to craft bipartisan legislation that would stabilize insurance markets.

Trump and congressional Republicans have been unable to deliver on their vow to "repeal and replace" the 2010 health care law, but the president has repeatedly pronounced the program on the verge of collapse.

On Twitter and in interviews, Trump has threatened to give "Obamacare" a nudge by cutting off payments to insurers that help reduce consumers' copays and deductibles. Still, his administration has continued making payments month to month.

Independent observers say the ACA's insurance markets have problems, but are not about to implode. For next year all U.S. counties will have at least one participating insurer, although consumers in close to half of counties will only have a single carrier serving them. Some major insurers have left the program after taking deep financial losses.

HHS officials announced the promotional cutbacks in a conference call with reporters. The three officials who described the details of the cuts refused to be identified by name.

The administration says the government hasn't gotten much bang for its buck as far as ACA advertising and the navigator program, with some enrollment centers signing up very few customers.

By comparison, HHS said the combined advertising budget for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug plans is $9.7 million.

HHS officials said the 98 navigator programs funded by the ACA enrolled fewer than 82,000 people, or less than 1 percent of the total. Navigator staffers are supposed to guide consumers through the sometimes complicated enrollment process, which involves estimating income for the coming year, proving citizenship or legal residence, and sorting through various health plan options.

For next year, officials said navigator funding will reflect each sign-up center's prior performance. For example, if a navigator program met 70 percent of its enrollment target, it will get 70 percent of its previous funding. If it only enrolled 30 percent, its funding will be cut to 30 percent. However, every center will get some money from the government, even if it's only a few thousand dollars.

"Judging effectiveness by the amount of money spent, and not the results achieved, is irresponsible and unhelpful to the American people," HHS spokeswoman Caitlin Oakley said in a statement. "During the upcoming enrollment period, navigators will be funded in proportion to their performance."

HHS said only 1 in 5 navigators met their own performance goals. Officials said 17 programs enrolled fewer than 100 people each, although they did not identify whether those programs were in urban areas or less populated rural zones. One program got $200,000 and signed up one person, HHS said.

Adding to sign-up challenges, the ACA enrollment season will be considerably shorter for 2018, running from Nov. 1-Dec. 15.

Soon after taking office, the Trump administration pulled back some advertising for the 2017 sign-up season, angering Democrats, who requested an investigation by the HHS inspector general. That probe has not yet been completed.

Authorities brace for wave of hurricane-related fraud

By STEPHEN BRAUN and MICHAEL BIESECKER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — As high water spreads from Houston through Texas and Louisiana, authorities are bracing for an inevitable wave of fraud and other criminal activity set into motion by Harvey's punishing rains.

In a warning to those who would seek to defraud the government and people wanting to help or seeking assistance, a dozen federal and state agencies were banding together to investigate and prosecute wrongdoers.

Federal and state officials are warning residents, volunteers and officials in flood zones in Texas and Louisiana they could be targeted by storm-related scams, contract corruption, document fraud, identify theft and other crimes. They emphasize that the easy availability of personal information and documents on the internet has widened criminal activities and potential victims to anywhere in the U.S. "Protect yourself and your wallet from unscrupulous operators," warned a new flyer by the Texas attorney general, whose office had received nearly 700 complaints by late Wednesday.

Most alleged price gouging but a few reported fraud, said Kayleigh Lovvorn, a spokeswoman for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

A disaster-related task force headed by Justice Department officials and other authorities has operated since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. It has arrested and prosecuted defendants for disaster-related crimes, including more than 1,460 in connection with crimes associated with Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Those prosecutions, between 2005 and

A family evacuates their Meyerland home in Houston, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017. Rescuers answered hundreds of calls for help Sunday as floodwaters from the remnants of Hurricane Harvey rose high enough to begin filling second-story homes, and authorities urged stranded families to seek refuge on their rooftops. (Mark Mulligan/Houston Chronicle via AP) 2011, targeted defendants in 49 federal districts across the country — a clear indication that criminal activities spawned by Harvey could originate anywhere.

"We recognize that much of the fraud may occur in areas far removed from the disaster," said Corey R. Amundson, the acting U.S. attorney for the Middle District of Louisiana.

Amundson is also the executive director of the National Center for Disaster Fraud, the Baton Rouge-based federal task force.

In a sign of the magnitude of fraud anticipated in Harvey's wake, federal and state law enforcement officials formed a working group to investigate and prosecute illegal activity stemming from the hurricane. Houstonbased Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez said storm victims had already suffered devastation and "the last thing that victims of the damage need is to be victimized again." The relationship, if any, between the new working group and the existing task force wasn't clear.

After Katrina, many of the task force's early criminal prosecutions targeted those

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accused of fraudulently obtaining emergency assistance funds intended to help storm and flood victims. The unit's scrutiny broadened to people and companies that filed fraudulent home repair and disaster loan applications and also to contract and kickback schemes involving corrupt public officials.

Among officials investigated by the task force were Benjamin L. Edwards Sr., a former New Orleans city sewerage director who pleaded guilty in 2010 to wire fraud and tax evasion for soliciting more than $750,000 in payoffs from hurricane cleanup contractors — and Gregory Brent Warr, the former mayor of Gulfport, Mississippi, who admitted guilt in 2009 for improperly receiving federal disaster funds.

The U.S. Government Accountability Office criticized the Federal Emergency Management Agency and other federal agencies for loose scrutiny of disaster relief and recovery spending after Katrina. Walt Green, a Baton Rouge lawyer and former U.S. attorney in Baton Rouge, said FEMA and other federal agencies have tightened oversight during recent disasters, but are still overrun after each new disaster with fraudulent addresses, personal information and other spurious documentation.

"Identify fraud is the newest angle," said Green. "You can find long lists of social security numbers of the dark web and people are purchasing them to use after disasters."

Green, who led the federal disaster task force between 2013 and last March, said some criminal activity likely spiked even before Harvey's landfall last week. Green said hurricane-related internet addresses — often with wording stressing storm charity and relief — are quickly purchased in the hours before a hurricane's landfall. Some

web addresses later surface in charity scams that bilk unsuspecting donors or lure viewers to virus-infected sites.

"Without a doubt, charity fraud is going on right now," Green said.

On Wednesday, the government-funded Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center reported more than 500 domain names associated with Harvey had been registered over the preceding week. The majority of those names, the center reported, used words associated with philanthropy and aid, including "help," ''relief," ''donate" and "victims."

The center warned of "the potential for misinformation" and that "malicious actors are also using social media to post false information or links to malicious websites."

Four domain names referencing Harvey and the words "relief," ''fund" and "recovery" were listed for auction on eBay.com earlier this week, starting at $5,000 each. James Streigel, a northern California man who acknowledged offering them for sale, said he had no malicious intent and intended to sell them to the highest bidder. Streigel said his listings also carried notices saying he would donate 20 percent of his earnings to the American Red Cross.

He acknowledged to The Associated Press that he had no way of preventing prospective buyers from using the domain names for criminal activity. "We can't be sure of anything these days," Streigel said.

Hours later, an eBay spokesman, Ryan Moore, said the listings had been removed from eBay's site. "We've issued a warning to this seller that these listings violate eBay policy," Moore said.

The site's "offensive material policy" prohibits listings that "attempt to profit from human tragedy or suffering, or that are insensitive to victims of such events."

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Virginia L. (Hansen) McCarthy WESTFIELD – Virginia L. (Hansen) McCarthy, 100, (1917-2017) passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield to the late Benjamin and Lillian (Aylward) Hansen, was a graduate of Westfield High School and Westfield Commercial School. In her younger years she worked as an office manager for Landaus in Westfield and as a bookkeeper for Vitrified Wheel Co. Virginia was a communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Westfield and a member of the Confraternity of the Holy Rosary. Virginia is survived by her loving children, Marion E. McCarthy and Daniel J. McCarthy and his wife Deborah, all of Westfield, her four cherished grandchildren, Christopher McCarthy, Benjamin McCarthy and his fiancé Denielle Cote, Abby McCarthy, all of Westfield and Lauren Carrington of Brighton, MA and a sister-inlaw Marion Dolan, and many nieces and nephews. Sadly, Virginia was predeceased by her devoted husband Daniel J. McCarthy in 2009, her beloved daughter, Mary Jane McCarthy in 2013, her siblings, Harold, Neil and Philip Hansen, Dorothy Mann, June Saxer and Arline Sheridan.

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday with a Mass at 10:30AM in St. Mary’s Church, Bartlett St., Westfield, followed by burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Southampton Rd., Westfield. A Visiting hour will precede the Mass from 9-10AM in the Firtion Adams FS, 76 Broad St., Westfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in Virginia’s name may be directed to the Westfield Homeless Cat Project, 1124 East Mountain Rd., Westfield, MA 01085. www. firtionadams.com

Richard Carlton Haseltine, Sr. WESTFIELD – Richard Carlton Haseltine, Sr., 85, (1932–2017) passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 30, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born April 30, 1932 in Plaistow, NH to the late Costello and Marion (Richardson) Haseltine. Richard worked for many years as a truck mechanic, truck driver and construction. He worked for Don Prifti’s and Bob Gaugh for many years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed reading his bible and loved his children and grandchildren. He was a member of the Church of Redemption in Agawam and to Bethany Assembly of God. Richard was predeceased by his beloved wife of 50 years Louise Ann Haseltine (Pomeroy) in 2006, his daughter-in-law Carol Ann Haseltine, his sisters Alice, Marian, Loretta, Violet, Eileen and his brothers Ross and Ralph. He is survived by his beloved children Richard Haseltine, Jr of West Springfield, Scott Haseltine of NY, and Cherone Yagmin of Ludlow. He was the cherished grandfather to 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was the caring brother to Marge, Robert, Ray, Barbara and Shirley. He will be dearly missed by his devoted friends Joe Rocco, Mike Finnie and Eddie.

Calling hours for Richard will be Sunday, September 3, 2017 from 2:00PM – 4:00PM with a Funeral Home Service at 3:30PM at WESTFIELD FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION, 4 Princeton Street, Westfield, MA. A private burial will take place at Pine Hill Cemetery in Westfield. Please visit www.westfieldfuneralhome.com for Richard’s memorial page.

Rita E. (Curran) Bruno SANDUSKY – Rita E. (Curran) Bruno, 86, of Sandusky, passed peacefully away early Wednesday morning, August 30, 2017, at Admiral’s Pointe Nuring Home, in Huron.

Born on July 13, 1931, in Westfield, MA, the daughter of Daniel and Katherine (Pierce) Curran. Rita was a 1949 graduate of Westfield High School. In her earlier days, Rita had worked for the New England Telephone Company for a few years. She loved spending time with her family and she enjoyed traveling, which she had done extensively with her husband, Fred, to five continents, numerous islands and cruises, over the years.

She was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, prayer study groups and she had also volunteered at the Merry-Go-Round Museum.

Rita is survived by her family, Mary S. Bruno of Milan, Van P. Bruno, Myles A. (Carrie) Bruno and Nancy A. Meredith all of Sandusky, and Linus D. (Amy) Bruno of Charleston, SC; 15 grandchildren, Vanessa, Vito, Anthony Bruno, Morgan (Tyler) Steffanni, Serena, Myles Jr., Jack, Malena, Mia and Bristol Bruno, Colleen, Michele (Ryan Moser) Meredith and Kyle MeredithWhite, Alexzandria Wasco, Jordan Van Dootingh; six great-grandchildren, Skylar, Lucian, Justin, Nikoli, Jon and Ellise; two sisters; five brothers; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Helen Carr.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Fred P. Bruno (May 26, 2005); a son, Steven V. “Steve” Bruno (August 12, 2005); and three brothers. Rita will be remembered for how she left a piece of her heart with everyone that she came in touch with.

At her request, cremation will take place. The family will receive friends on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017, from 8:30 am until 9:45 am at the David F. Koch Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 520 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in her memory to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 510 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Your memories and words of comfort may be shared with Rita’s family at davidfkoch.com

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Boston ads removed after being called racially insensitive BOSTON (AP) — Two large ads at one of Boston's busiest transit hubs have been removed after some people complained they were racially insensitive.

The ads for Samsung's Knox cellphone security feature in South Station said: "We'll keep your work stuff safe if you go to Alewife and your phone goes to Mattapan." Alewife and Mattapan are stops on a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority trolley line.

City Councilor Tito Jackson says the ads appeared to suggest that people who live in the largely minority neighborhood of Mattapan are thieves who steal phones.

Samsung in a statement to The Boston Globe said the ads were meant to suggest that people might forget their phone on a train and apologized.

An MBTA spokesman says advertising in South Station is controlled by the company that manages the building.

Greater Westfield & Western Hampden County Medical Reserve Corps A 501(C)3 Non-Profit Disaster Organization will conduct a Basic EMT coursE in Downtown Westfield Registration is now open for EMT Training that will be taught at the Westfield Episcopal Church of the Atonement in downtown Westfield (36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085) Program dates are September 5 to December 12, 2017. The pre-registration deadline is September 5. Class will be held Tuesday and Friday evenings from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Grand Hall located on the lower level of 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA (entrance from the rear parking lot)

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Police Logs WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017 7:14 a.m.: Accident, Holyoke Road and North Elm Street.

Police received a report of a two-vehicle accident involving a dump truck and a passenger vehicle. They also received a report of one injury. Police reported one person was transported to Baystate Noble Hospital via Westfield Fire ambulance and personnel and one vehicle was towed.

7:17 a.m.: Accident, Tannery Road. Police received a report of a car that had reportedly went off the road and struck a tree. No injuries were reported and police did not report any cause to the accident.

4:17 p.m.: Accident, hit-and-run, Franklin Street. Police received a report of a vehicle that struck another vehicle’s bumper and then reportedly left the area. Police did not report finding the vehicle that fled at the time of the report.

6:40 p.m.: Disturbance, Franklin Street and Kellogg Street.

Police received a report of two males that were allegedly drinking and jumping in front of traffic, according to the log.

In addition, a report came that two males had also allegedly gone to a property and were hitting windows, taunting a person to come outside. Police reported no charges were filed in relation to the disturbance.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Aug. 24, 2017 Jessica L. Burnham, 28, of 126 Union St., Building 11, Apt. 21, Westfield, was released on her personal recognizance and with pretrial conditions pending a Nov. 3 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of assault and battery on family/ household member, brought by Southwick Police.

Ronald G. Winstead, 46, of 42 Arnold St., Apt. 303, Westfield, was released on $1,000 personal surety pending a Nov. 3 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of utter counterfeit note, brought by Westfield Police.

Tomas M. Kulas, 34, of 3 Depot St., Southwick, was released on $500 personal surety and with pretrial conditions pending a Nov. 3 hearing after being arraigned on a charge of larceny over $250 by single scheme, brought by Southwick Police.

Benjamin C. Cain, 24, of 27 Caitlin Way, Westfield, received a 127-day sentence to House of Corrections suspended with probation to Aug. 23, 2019, with 14 days inpatient and with fines after pleading guilty to charge of operating under influence of liquor, second offense, brought by Westfield Police.

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Manager Martha Read of Pittsfield's American Legion Post 68 tells The Berkshire Eagle that both items were stolen late last month.

There was about $2,000 in the ATM and about $450 cash inside the 5-foot tall gun safe.

Read says someone cut the alarm and telephone wires at the back of the building at about 5 a.m. Aug. 20, then pried open the exterior door.

Video surveillance shows a man wearing gray pants, a blue hooded sweatshirt, gloves and a mask, in the building. The video has been shown to other staffers and members, but no one recognized the suspect.

Read says it's sad that someone would steal from veterans.

Woman in suicide text case files notice of appeal TAUNTON, Mass. (AP) — A young Massachusetts woman who as a teenager sent her boyfriend text messages urging him to kill himself before he did so has filed notice she intends to appeal her conviction and jail sentence.

Michelle Carter's attorneys filed the notice Wednesday in Juvenile Court in Taunton.

Carter was convicted in June of involuntary manslaughter in the 2014 death of 18-year-old Conrad Roy III and later was

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Authorities seek teen for questioning about fatal shooting SOMERVILLE, Mass. (AP) — Authorities are looking for a teenager wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in suburban Boston earlier this week.

The Middlesex district attorney's office is asking for the public's help in tracking down 17-year-old Jonathan Perry, of Somerville.

Perry is wanted for questioning in the death Tuesday of Tenzin Kunkhyen, of Malden. He was a student at Malden High School.

Perry's last known address is the Somerville home in which Kunkhyen was shot, and he may have recently visited Malden and North Andover.

Perry is described as a clean-shaven, white male, with brown shoulder length hair and green eyes. He is 5-feet, 9-inches tall and weighs about 120 pounds.

Anyone who knows of his whereabouts is asked to contact police.

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Corydalis adds year-round beauty

Courtyards the original ‘outdoor rooms’ - get a new look

By LEE REICH Associated Press Some of my best plantings are not my doing. My role, in these cases, has been to recognize the plants’ qualities and then leave well enough alone. Those pastel-pink columbines that look so pretty in front of the dark green leaves and flaming red flowers of my trumpet honeysuckle vine? I planted the honeysuckle, but the columbines just appeared one year and have remained.

A few years back, I almost pulled out what I thought might be a weed growing in front of some yews near the east side of my house. Luckily, I stuck to my philosophy of not removing any “weed” unless I knew it was a weed.

This “weed” grew into a neat mound of slightly bluish leaves, each one small, lobed and grouped in threes at the ends of long stalks. The whole effect was very dainty, something like a combination of maidenhair fern and columbine in a compact mound 18 inches high and wide.

But this plant was more than just pretty leaves. The ends of the stalks were capped by clusters of yellow flowers sized just right to the mound of greenery and the individual leaves that create it. In shape, the flowers resembled snapdragons. The very best thing about this plant, though, was the way the foliage and the blooms looked as exuberant in late summer as they did in spring, when the show began.

So what was this plant?

With the yellow flowers and the shape and color of the leaves, the plant could have been mistaken for some kind of rue. But the leaves lacked that distinctive, strong rue aroma. The plant was — drum roll, please — yellow corydalis (Corydalis lutea), and it kept on blooming and looking fresh into autumn.

I had no idea how the plant got where it is, but the location was evidently to its liking. Corydalis abhors high summer heat, but otherwise enjoys full sun or part shade and soil that is well-drained all year. That east-facing bed near my house gets cool morning sun and is shaded from hot afternoon sun. The soil there is gravelly and raised, so it drains well, and a leafy mulch locks in moisture.

Rock gardens and crevices in stone walls suit this plant perfectly, as long as they are protected from hot sun. The plant has no pest problems worth mentioning.

My one mound, pretty as it was, looked lonely, however, so I wanted more plants. Corydalis is not an especially easy plant to propagate. Freshly collected seed can be sown without any treatment, but purchased or old seed needs a period of moisture and warm temperatures followed by a period of moisture and cool temperatures before it will sprout. (Alternatively, seeds can just be planted outdoors in summer, to sprout the following spring.) The plants are not very amenable to being divided or, unless they are small, even being moved.

Despite being finicky when grown from seed by gardeners, corydalis selfseeds quite readily where conditions are to its liking. My original plant has multiplied with abandon, young plants insinuating themselves into crevices in the nearby stone wall and in cracks in the concrete of my front stoop.

In Great Britain, where growing conditions for corydalis are ideal, corydalis is much more fecund and is often considered a weed. Here, excess plants are not overly abundant and are easy to pull out of the ground. I remove some and leave others for their all-season-long show.

By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON Associated Press The trend toward outdoor living, which uses comfy seating, bright rugs and weatherproof art to extend the al fresco season at home, is bringing new attention to a centuries-old architectural feature: the courtyard.

“It’s the original outdoor room,” said Philip Weddle, principal architect of Weddle Gilmore Black Rock Studio in Scottsdale, Arizona.

“Courtyards are as much about enriching the indoor spaces as creating amazing This photo provided by Brendan Ravenhill Studios shows a wastebasket by Los Angelesoutdoor spaces. That based designer Brendan Ravenhill. He calls his bin "the lovechild of a trash can and dust blurring of the pan." Made from powder-coated steel that resists chips and scratches, the bin has a birchboundary between wood bristle brush with coconut skin bristles that attaches to the side with magnets. indoors and out (Brendan Ravenhill Studios via AP) makes the experience This undated photo proof each space richer.” vided by Ed Castro Courtyards — a Landscape, Inc. shows the staple in Roman, courtyard outside a home Middle Eastern and in Atlanta, Ga. (Ed Castro ancient Chinese Landscape, Inc. via AP) architecture — are becoming popular in homes throughout the United States, builders and architects say.

As they have for thousands of years, courtyards offer a safe and private area for families and guests to gather. In urban areas, especially, such secluded outdoor space is rare. Courtyards increase the amount of living space in a home.

And when designed right, they can create a cooling retreat in warm climates.

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When decorating a room, we don't tend to www.overstock.com , including one made “That technology has really improved over the give much thought to the waste receptacle. of resin molded into a tree stump, with a last decade,” Weddle said. “It really does allow But the decorative details can be important. mother bear and cub climbing up the side. A you to open interior space to a courtyard more "They can make or break your best trio of Kokopelli dancers cavorts around easily.” efforts," says Diane Henkler, a decorator in another resin bin in traditional Southwestern People are accessing that outdoor space to Lake Murray, South Carolina. "The details hues. Or art lovers might appreciate Van cook, dine, entertain or just relax, Weddle said. are the fine tuning; you should give them the Gogh's "Autumn Blossom" rendered on canHe’s designed small courtyards that connect to a same thought and planning that you give to vas and wood with a leather trim. master bath and include an outdoor shower. the major elements in the room."

Umbra Studio's designer Henry Huang “Courtyards come in all shapes and sizes,” he You could plunk any utilitarian plastic has created an elegant yet minimalist wood said. bucket in the corner, but why not add some- bin with an integrated handle. Choose from Builder Nilay Bhatt, president of Dani Homes thing with a little dash to stash the trash? matte-finish stains in on-trend colors like in Columbus, Ohio, also sees more Midwestern Some options that would make a space teal, espresso and misty blue. (www.umbra. customers choosing courtyards: “It’s an element look pulled together and cohesive: com) of outdoor living,” he said.

Los Angeles designer Brendan Ravenhill Metallic accents add flair to a room.

And in older suburban neighborhoods in calls his clever, clean-lined bin "the love- Urban Outfitters has a simple yet chic copAtlanta, Ed Castro Landscape has helped clients child of a trash can and dust pan." It's made per cylinder that would work in bed, bath or add courtyards to existing homes, said Hannah from a durable, powder-coated steel that office. Also here, there's one with a silvery, Seaton, a senior landscape design consultant with resists chips and scratches; a handy dust pan iridescent finish. (www.urbanoutfitters. the firm. “They’re trying to turn an area of their made of birch, with coconut-skin bristles, com) property into a private place,” she said. attaches to the side of the dustbin with magDesigner Annie Selke's trio of copper wire Luckily, the footprints of many older homes nets. (www.brendanravenhill.com ) bins could be used to hold crafts or accesinclude nooks and hidden spots that lend themLidded bins are a smart choice for the sories. (www.pineconehill.com ) selves to courtyards, Seaton said. bathroom. Simple Human's 10-liter, rectanAnother option: The creative folks at In other places, homeowners are creating courtgular model has a slim profile that slides Martha Stewart Living suggest combing yards in front of houses by adding plantings and nicely between vanity and toilet. Easy-to- antiques fairs and flea markets for old paving stones. That can increase curb appeal, clean, odor-resistant metal, a sturdy foot cracker barrels, sap buckets, woven baskets reduce the amount of water-guzzling lawn, and pedal and a well-fitting lid make it a durable or ceramic canisters that can be used as showcase a water feature or piece of sculpture, option. Or if you're a tech lover, you might wastebaskets. (www.marthastewart.com ) said Tanya Wilson of Bonick Landscaping in appreciate Simple Human's 58-liter can that Or make your own. Henkler bought an Irving, Texas. comes in several finishes, including trendy inexpensive woven bin, spray-painted it and Front-yard courtyards can be casual (benches burnished bronze and rose gold. No need to then worked strips of coordinating fabric and gravel walkways) or formal (statues, fancy tap the pedal or lift the lid; the can has a through the basketweave. (www.inmyownlighting and fountains). The key, Wilson said, is hand and voice-activated sensor. (www. style.com ) selecting a look that matches the house’s architecsimplehuman.com ) Repurpose an existing trashcan by giving ture.

If you don't need a lid but would still like it a new outfit. Choose felt, fabric or a deco“It’s a nice transition from the street to the front to use a liner, consider Rubbermaid's rative paper — gift wrap, scrapbook, newsdoor,” she said. “It can feel more welcoming.”

Executive Series 3.5-gallon can. You fit print, glossy magazine or handmade — and But the appeal of a courtyard doesn’t stop at the your plastic waste bag over an inner liner, roll the can along the paper to trace the outdoor, said Missy Henriksen, vice president of then a black-and-chrome outer bin slides line. Attach with glue or tape, and add top public affairs for the National Association of over the top like a collar so the plastic bag and bottom ribbon trim if desired. Leftover Landscape Professionals in Herndon, Virginia. won't show. (www.rubbermaid.com ) wallpaper or contact paper also works well.

The courtyard’s purpose is to connect the home’s Lexmod takes a whimsical approach with Add embellishments like stencils, pompoms interior with the outdoors, she said. their Lava bin made of plastic molded to or trinkets. Instructions can be found at “Most landscape features bring the indoors out. look like crumpled paper. It comes in white, www.hgtv.com and www.shelterness.com .

With the popularity of outdoor living, we think of black and an emphatic red. (www.lexmod. landscapes as extensions of our homes,” she said.

“Courtyards are unique in that they flip this idea by instead bringing the outdoors inside the home, allowing the beauty of the courtyard to be seen from several areas of the home.”

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By ANICK JESDANUN AP Technology Writer NEW YORK (AP) — You might have gotten a taste of "augmented reality," the blending of the virtual and physical worlds, as you chased on-screen monsters at real-world landmarks in last year's gaming sensation, "Pokemon Go." Upcoming augmented reality apps will follow that same principle of superimposing virtual images over real-life settings. That could let you see how furniture will look in your real living room before you buy it, for instance.

While "Pokemon Go" didn't require special hardware or software, more advanced AR apps will. Google and Apple are both developing technology to enable that. Google's AR technology is already on Android phones from Lenovo and Asus.

On Tuesday, Google announced plans to bring AR to even more phones, including Samsung's popular S8 and Google's own Pixel, though it didn't give a timetable beyond promising an update by the end of the year.

As a result, Apple might pull ahead as it extends AR to all recent iPhones and iPads in a software update expected next month, iOS 11. Hundreds of millions of AR-ready devices will suddenly be in the hands of consumers.

But how many are ready to give AR a try?

have become essential for navigation and everyday snapshots.

Rather, people will discover AR over time, perhaps a few years. Someone renovating or moving might discover the furniture apps. New parents might discover educational apps.

Those people might then go on to discover more AR apps to try out. But just hearing that AR is available might not be enough for someone to check it out.

Consider mobile payments. Most phones now have the capability, but people still tend to pull out plastic when shopping. There's no doubt more people are using mobile payments and more retailers are accepting them, but it's far from commonplace.

Expect augmented reality to also take time to take off.

The Westfield Farmers’ Market takes place on the lawn of the Church of the Atonement, 36 Court Street, from noon to 6:00 pm every Thursday thru October 6, rain or shine. Music all day, sponsored by the Westfield Cultural Council. Cooking Demonstrations at 3:00 . Thanks to a generous grant from an anonymous donor, SNAP customers receive an additional weekly match up to $5.00 when they purchase tokens at the Market table with their SNAP EBT card.

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EARLY APPLICATIONS Of the dozen or so apps demoed recently for Android and iPhones, the ones showing the most promise are furniture apps .

From a catalog or a website, it's hard to tell whether a sofa or a bed will actually fit in your room. Even if it fits, will it be far enough from other pieces of furniture for someone to walk through?

With AR, you can go to your living room or bedroom and add an item you're thinking of buying. The phone maps out the dimensions of your room and scales the virtual item automatically; there's no need to pull out a tape measure. The online furnishing store Wayfair has the WayfairView for Android phones, while Ikea is coming out with one for Apple devices. Wayfair says it's exploring bringing the app to iPhones and iPads, too.

As for whimsical, Holo for Android lets you pose next to virtual tigers and cartoon characters. For iPhones and iPads, the Food Network will let you add frosting and sprinkles to virtual cupcakes. You can also add balloons and eyes — who does that? — and share creations on social media.

Games and education are also popular categories. On Apple devices, a companion to AMC's "The Walking Dead" creates zombies alongside real people for you to shoot. On Android, apps being built for classrooms will let students explore the solar system, volcanoes and more.

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BEYOND VIRTUAL REALITY Virtual reality is a technology that immerses you in a different world, rather than trying to supplement the real world with virtual images, as AR does. VR was supposed to be the next big thing, but the appeal has been limited outside of games and industrial applications. You need special headsets, which might make you dizzy if you wear one too long.

And VR isn't very social. Put on the headset, and you shut out everyone else around you. Part of the appeal of "Pokemon Go" was the ability to run into strangers who were also playing. Augmented reality can be a shared experience, as friends look on the phone screen with you.

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This photo provided by Ikea demonstrates Ikea's augmented reality app called IKEA Place, on an iPhone, allowing a user to superimpose virtual images over reallife settings. The app allows shoppers to see how furniture will look in their living room or other space before buying it. (Ikea via AP)

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International Overdose Awareness Day in Westfield

The International Overdose Awareness Day was offered on the green Thursday evening to remember those who were lost to overdose and drug addiction. The solemn event was marked by families and friends lighting candles in remembrance.

There were 2107 opioid related deaths in Massachusetts last year.

Ashley Kenyon leaves a message of remembrance.

Karisa Rogers, Jennifer and Andrew Turner read the posted memories.

Kirk Jonah speaks about his last conversation with his son.

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The candle flame is passed to all in remembrance.

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Kathy Stitler, Jason Laberty with Zoey (4yrs) and Alyssa (6yrs) holding their candles.

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Westfield News president Patrick Berry, right, congratulates Westfield resident Jack Pelli, center, for winning the first Putz’s Ultimate Sports Challenge contest. Pelli was awarded a flat-screen TV for his efforts. Westfield News sports editor, Chris Putz, left, was on hand for the grand moment. (Photo by Lynn Boscher)

‘Challenge’ completed; ‘Beat The Putz’ kicks off WESTFIELD – Jack Pelli, of Westfield held off Gerry Robillard, Jr. (9), Mark Kielbasa (9), and James Vincent (8), finishing with 10 points to claim the first Putz’s Ultimate Sports Challenge championship.

No one managed to pick a top three finisher in the final leg of our contest. Kevin Michaud (Westfield) won the weekly prize by random drawing.

With our first “Challenge” championship in tow, Pelli walked away with our grand prize, a flat-screen television Thursday.

“I don’t even know what four sports were (part of the contest),” said Pelli, who admitted the “Challenge” had his head spinning at times this season.

Attempting to pick NASCAR’s biggest races, the four golf Majors, horse racing’s Triple Crown, and March Madness proved to be a difficult task.

Pelli managed to finish first one week in the “Challenge,” second one other week, and even picked the brain of a diehard NASCAR fan on a trip to Rome.

“It was (sports) stuff I was not familiar with,” Pelli said.

“I’m more of a traditionalist with football and baseball … but (this contest) now has me more interested in some of other sports.”

Speaking of football, our popular pro football contest, “Beat The Putz,” is set to return for another season. Contest forms will be appear daily in The Westfield News, beginning with the Sat., Sept. 2 edition.

“I’m looking forward to extending some measure of success,” said Pelli, noting his excitement for football season.

Once again, fans will get the chance to play for a weekly gift certificate to The Tavern Restaurant, and ultimately, an entry into our grand prize drawing for a flat-screen television, courtesy of Manny’s TV & Appliances.

Just pick up your entry form, make your picks, and try to beat my record each week of the football season. The best record will claim the weekly prize (if you can beat me, of course). Everyone who manages to top my record will be eligible for the grand prize, which will then be determined by a random drawing at season’s end. Entry forms must be dropped off at the close of business day Friday or postmarked by midnight Friday if mailed in. While multiple entry forms will be accepted, copies are not.

Thanks again to my chief statistician, Melissa A. Hartman for helping me get through another contest season. I hope you’re ready for our next one. Good luck everyone, and go Pats! – Chris Putz THE FINAL STANDINGS FOR THE 2017 ULTIMATE SPORTS CHALLENGE ARE AS FOLLOWS: Jack Pelli 10 Gerry Robillard, Jr 9 Mark Kielbasa 9 James Vincent 8 Kevin Michaud 6 Dave Pighetti 6 Nancy Boistelle 5 Jenn Kielbasa 5 Jeff Owczarski 5 Marion Zomek 5 Rita Hurt 5 Stan Zomek 4 Vicki White 4 Robert Piper 4 Jennifer Packard 3 Sue Janisieski 3 Kerry Kielbasa 3

Marlene Owczarski 3 John Packard 3 Gary Francis 2 Deb Michaud 2 Kevin Mitchell 2 Carl Fetteroll 1 Sheldon Faunce 1 Cheryl Faunce 1 Chris White 1 Bob Pearson 1 Tara Owczarski 1 John Pelli 1 Bob Schwaber 1 Tony Hynek 1 Bill Schwaber 1 Ed West 1.

The Westfield Technical Academy girls’ soccer team prepares for the 2017 regular season at practice Wednesday. The Lady Tigers begin their season with a home opener Thurs., Sept. 7 against Franklin Tech at Jachym Field. Kick-off is at 4 p.m. The boys’ varsity squad begins opens its season Fri., Sept. 8 at Franklin Tech. (Photos by Marc St. Onge)

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Owls set to kick off WESTFIELD – Westfield State most experienced, having seen action University football will kick off the in 14 games, including eight last sea2017 season at Nichols College at 7 son. For his career, Cohen has comp.m. on Friday night, September 1. pleted 45-98 passes for 540 yards The Owls return 48 players from and five touchdowns. Sophomore the 2016 season highlighted by Jake Cassidy is a transfer from junior All-Conference running back Division II St. Anselm College, and Travon Holder (Cheney/Hartford, sophomore Andrew Peltier is back Conn.) who led the Owls with 769 for a second season in the Owls sysyards rushing and five touchdowns a tem. year ago.

The Owls return an experienced “We’ve worked really hard to get group at the receivers, with Cain, the new players into our system and Westfield State’s Travon Holder runs the football Evan Garvey, and Tyler Bevan leadculture,” said Owls head coach Pete as Chris Saba looks to make a block. (WSU file ing the way. Cain has been a big play Kowalski. “Our captains and our photo) threat when healthy, with 34 catches leadership council have been very for 433 yards and three touchdowns we have developed with the University’s involved and we have a lot of people movement science program and profes- over the past two years, but has seen working off the same page.” sor Jason Sawyer has helped as an expert time in just six games. Garvey delivered The Owls named four team captains: in strength and conditioning working a solid freshman season with 33 catches senior tight end Devin Lekan, junior with our team, and the players were very for 398 yards and a pair of TD’s, and wide-receiver Evan Cain, junior line- dedicated to it in the off season. I think Bevan made 20 grabs for 269 yards a backer Andrew Carpenter and junior we have seen some results with fewer year ago. defensive tackle Nick Borsari.

The Owls return Lekan at the tight injuries and our players are stronger, “We were competitive in a lot of our now we need to see it translate on the end, and sophomore Adam Cahill and Temple transfer Bailey Raymond give games last season, but it’s a big leap to field.” winning those games,” said Kowalski, Westfield faces Nichols in the season the Owls multiple options.

Sophomore Chris Belsito will spell who’s Owls finished 2-8 in 2016. “We’re opener for the 10th consecutive year. older, smarter, and more mature, but The Owls won last year’s matchup 34-21 Holder, and juniors Mike Amoroso and Ben Geschwind will see time at fullback. those things alone don’t guarantee you behind 168 yards rushing from Holder. will win just because a year has passed.

The Owls will have a new signal-callSee Owls, Page 10 We feel really good about the partnership er for 2017. Senior Phil Cohen is the

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“As a former defensive coordinator, I want to see our offense be versatile and do the things that give defenses problems. We’re going to use multiple sets, and whether it’s five wideouts or tight ends and fullbacks, we will play to our strengths,” said Kowalski.

“We let our players know what their roles RESULTS FROM AUG 29, 2017 are, and try to keep them involved. Our playknow their roles and need to take advan1st Place Fred Rogers & Bob Berniche 208.5 Points ers tage of their opportunities to be productive.

2nd Place Jim Johnson & Jim Floraski 186.5 Points Sometimes it might only be one or two plays for a package that they are in, but you never 3rd Place Dick Williams & Ron Sena 182 Points know which play might be the most important of the game. We like unselfish players, 4th Place Bill Lawry & Dave Gile

180.5 Points one and that’s what we get a lot of at Westfield State and that’s the fun part of coaching.”

5th Place Ed West & Harry Pease

178 Points The Owls lost several key players along the 6th Place Rich Chistolini & Eric Wilder 175.5 Points offensive line from last season, but return sophomores Chris Saba and Saul Cabrera, and 7th Place Gene Theroux & Jack Kennedy

173 Points guard Andrew Horstmann is back after miss7th Place Angelo Masciadrelli & Frank Kamlowski 173 Points ing last season.

Defensively, the Owls are ready to roll.

8th Place Ray West & Harpo Czarnecki 167.5 Points “I think our defensive line has improved,” said Kowalski, “and it’s our second year with 9th Place John Kidrick & Erroll Nichols 167 Points (defensive coordinator) Brian Cain leading 10th Place Bob McCarthy & Jack Blascak 164 Points our defense and his third year with our proWe have a lot of players on the defen11th Place Dave Liberty & Jim French 158.5 Points gram. sive side with experience in his system and the 12th Place Stu Browning & Jack Labroad 156.5 Points game has slowed down for them a little bit, and they are an enthusiastic group.

13th Place Skip Couture & Bob Dudas 156 Points Traditionally, we’ve had a strong defense at Westfield State, and we want to continue that.”

13th Place Harry Thompson & Jeff Guglielmo 156 Points Borsari leads the defensive line from the 14th Place John Lucas & Carl Haas 151.5 Points interior, and Jackson Callahan, Jake Mullins, Darryl Denson, Taylor, and Ommel 15th Place Butch Rines & Bill Wallinovich 146.5 Points Bonilla give the Latin Owls both experience and 16th Place Ron Bonyeau & Mike Ripa 136.5 Points depth.

Carpenter and senior Zach Howard lead the linebacking corps. Sophomore Leo Clinton, Jr. is the Owls top returning tackler, making 77 Low Gross Eric Wilder & Angelo Masciadrelli @ 43 stops, including 11 TFL’s in 2016.

The defensive secondary returns senior William Tejeda, who led the team with four Low Net Harry Thompson @ 26 interceptions and made 69 tackles last year and sophomore Jack Buckley, who picked off three passes a year ago. Juniors Brandon Closest to Pin on 11 Carl Haas Rivera and James English are both back as

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well. “Coach O’Brien has a long history of producing good defensive backs and has been a real asset to our program,” said Kowalski.

The Owls’ head coach also leads the special teams unit this year.

“We try to limit our starters’ involvement on special teams, which is an opportunity for freshmen and others to open doors for themselves by making plays. It’s all on film,” said Kowalski. “If you’re a good player and making plays, we’ll find out on film.”

“Ultimately, we want to be a tough, physical football team,” said Kowalski. “The pendulum always swings back and forth, run, pass, speed, physicality. We’re going to try to be the best at the things we do. We take from many concepts, but ultimately we want to dictate what happens in the game- run when we want to run, pass when we want to pass – it is much better to dictate than to be dictated to.”

In looking at Friday’s game, Kowalski is more focused internally than externally.

“It’s a season opener, we have some new players, coaches, their roster has changed, Nichols has a good program. It will be a good challenge.”

“I think every program has had some challenges this year with the changes the NCAA has made to the preseason,” said Kowalski.

“But I think our coaching staff has been pretty flexible. With every change there is some good and some bad. With just one practice a day, I think our preseason has probably been less physically demanding, but we try to teach proper techniques through drills and repetition, and it is good for player safety. We’ve tried to limit full contact in practice for the last 20 years, and have tried to be ahead of the curve in limiting live snaps and utilizing drills for technique.”

“The big question is ‘what are we doing to make ourselves better’,” said Kowalski. “Are we better than last week, are we further along?

We will start to find out this week, and know more week by week.” – Courtesy of Westfield State University Sports

The ‘Wef’ golf tournament supports Westfield State students, honors late professor WESTFIELD- Westfield State University’s Department of Communication and Division of Institutional Advancement will hold the second annual Henry Wefing Memorial Golf Classic, the “Wef,” on Friday, September 8 at 10 a.m. at Tekoa Country Club in Westfield.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship Fund.

The late Dr. Wefing began teaching at Westfield State University’s Department of Communication in 1985, specializing in journalism and writing courses. He was also seen regularly tending to a garden located outside of the university’s Horace Mann Center. Dr. Wefing created the garden in 2007 and donated all of the vegetables and herbs he grew to the Westfield Food Pantry. He passed away in May 2015.

Since 2016, the Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship has been awarded annually. As the fund grows, there are plans to increase the number of scholarships awarded. Nearly 60 people attended last year’s inaugural event, including members of the Wefing family.

"The ‘Wef’ tournament brings together colleagues, alumni, students, and Henry Wefing's family and friends to enjoy a game Henry loved and to raise funds for students pursuing a career in journalism, which Henry taught and revered as the essential foundation of a democracy," said Dr. Thomas Gardner, professor of Communication.

Golfers must register online prior to the tournament at https://www.westfieldalumni.org/ events/upcoming-events/wefinggolf by Tuesday, September 5. The cost to participate is $350 for a foursome, $90 for individual players, and $80 for Westfield State students. Tickets include 18 holes of golf, lunch, and a post-tournament reception. Tickets are available for those who would like to attend the dinner reception for only $30 and there are also sponsorship opportunities at various different levels.

Tekoa Country Club is located on 459 Russell Road in Westfield. For more information, contact Suzanne Boniface, adjunct professor of Communication, at 413-478-2652 or sboniface@ westfield.ma.edu. Those who cannot attend, but still wish to donate, can do so by visiting https:// www.westfieldalumni.org/events/upcoming-events/wefinggolf.

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HIGH SCHOOL 2017 FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 5 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF vs. Smith Academy, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 7 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. John J. Duggan Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 8 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Putnam, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 9 BOYS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield State University, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield State University, 1 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 11 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Ware, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis, Smith Voke, Westfield Technical Academy, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Westfield

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Technical Academy, Stanley Park, 3:30 p.m.

Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at Granby, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mount Everett, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 15 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampden Charter School of Science, Bowie Field, 4 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF at Easthampton, Pine Grove Golf Course, 3 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF at Pioneer Valley Regional, Northfield Golf Course, 3 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 7 GOLF at Northampton, Northampton Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Monson, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Franklin Tech, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 8 FIELD HOCKEY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 5:15 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 11 GOLF vs. Chicopee, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ware, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Amherst-Pelham, 5:30 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Frontier, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Pioneer Valley Regional, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Athol, Time TBD Wed., Sept. 13 GOLF vs. Chicopee Comp, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF at Holyoke, Wyckoff Country Club, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at AmherstPelham, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Holyoke, Crosier Field & Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Amherst-Pelham, 5 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 7 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Turners Falls, Thomas Memorial Golf Course, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway at Frontier, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 8 FIELD HOCKEY at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 5 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Frontier, 6:15 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 9 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Central, Westfield State University, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pittsfield, Westfield State University, 7 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 5 GOLF vs. South Hadley, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Renaissance, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 5 GOLF vs. Ludlow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Central, 5:30 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 11 GOLF vs. West Springfield, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Agawam, School Street Park, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Agawam, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Agawam, 4 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

Thur., Sept. 14 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, Moriarty Field @ Granite Valley Middle School, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Monson, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Holyoke, 5:30 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Amherst-Pelham, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF at Hampshire, Beaver Brook Golf Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 13 GOLF at Belchertown, Cold Spring Country Club, 3 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF vs. Pope Francis, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 5:15 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. West Springfield, 6:15 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Belchertown, 7 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 15 No Sports Scheduled Sat., Sept. 16 JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 2 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Wahconah, 3:30 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY GIRLS’ SOCCER at Commerce, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 5 No Sports Scheduled Wed., Sept. 6 GOLF at Pathfinder, 3 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 7 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Franklin Tech, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 8 BOYS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.

Sat., Sept. 9 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, Westfield State University, 1 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, Westfield State University, 3 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 11 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. Central, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 20 GOLF at South Hadley, The Ledges, 3 p.m.

JV FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4:30 p.m.

FIELD HOCKEY at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 6 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 13 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at St. Mary, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at St. Mary, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF vs. West Springfield, Edgewood Country Club, 3 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Hampshire, 6 p.m.

Thur., Sept. 14 GOLF at McCann Tech, Forest Park Country Club, 3 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 22 FIELD HOCKEY vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian, 5 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 12 GOLF vs. East Longmeadow, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Ludlow, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Ludlow, Stanley Park, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 6:15 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 15 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 18 GOLF vs. Mohawk Trail, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Greenfield, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 19 GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Granby, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Hubbard Park, 4 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 20 GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. St. Mary, 4 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 21 GOLF at Sabis, Veteran’s Golf Course, 3 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Ludlow, Chapin Street Elementary, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Bullens Field, 6 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 22 No Sports Scheduled Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mahar, Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Frontier, Palmer, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at John J. Duggan Academy, Tree Top Park, 4 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 27 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Sci-Tech, Berte Field (Central HS), 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 GOLF vs. Pathfinder, East Mountain Country Club, 3 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Tues., Sept. 5 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Athol, Game Field 2, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Athol, O’Brien Field, 6 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 6 No Sports Scheduled Thurs., Sept. 7 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 8 BOYS’ SOCCER at Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Granby, 4 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 11 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mahar, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mahar, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 12 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science at Granby, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Hampden Charter School of Science at Granby, 3:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Athol, 6 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 13 No Sports Scheduled

Thur., Sept. 14 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Frontier, 6:30 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 15 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. South Hadley, 6 p.m.

Mon., Sept. 18 No Sports Scheduled Tues., Sept. 19 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. St. Mary at Frontier, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER at Renaissance, Marshall Roy Field, 4 p.m.

Tues., Sept. 26 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Pope Francis at Hampshire, 3:45 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 27 BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 28 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ware, 6 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled

Fri., Sept. 29 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Hopkins Academy, 6 p.m.

Thurs., Sept. 21 JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pope Francis, 6 p.m.

Mon., Oct. 2 BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Granby, 4 p.m.

Fri., Sept. 22 JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 6 p.m.

Tues., Oct. 3 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Mohawk, Franklin Tech, Littleville Lake, 3:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ SOCCER at Mohawk Trail, 3:30 p.m.

Wed., Sept. 20

Mon., Sept. 25 GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Easthampton, Nonotuck Park, 4 p.m.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Dreading Visits from Boozy Sister-in-Law Dear Annie: My husband and I have been married 34 years.

He’s a wonderful man. His sister, “Debbie,” is awful.

My husband remodeled our old house, and as soon as Debbie saw it she started hounding him to come do hers. She lives three states away. She wants him to remodel her kitchen and add a bathroom. She told him that she would pay him $10 an hour to do it.

He said no: He knows that she is never happy with the work anybody does on her house.

About four years ago when she came to our house, she rearranged the furniture in our living room. She has been doing it ever since. During her most recent visit, she rearranged the furniture on our front porch and back deck. I have tried nicely asking her not to move things. She just ignores me.

She also has a drinking problem. From the second she rolls into our driveway, she has an open beer in her hand. We’ve seen her drink five beers and call each one her “first beer today.” I can’t decide if she thinks we are stupid or blind. My husband and I have tried to talk to her about her drinking problem, and she just accuses us of stretching the truth.

I would gladly stay away from her, but she is my husband’s only living blood relative. What can I do? -- Way Past Annoyed Dear Way Past Annoyed: You can erect boundaries, but because your husband is closer to her, he needs to do the heavy lifting.

Express to him just how much Debbie’s visits impact you, between the furniture-rearranging and the binge-drinking. And with regard to that second point: She clearly has an alcohol problem. If you and your husband continue to host her even when she’s drinking, you could be enabling her. Make her staying with you conditional on her not drinking. Tell her if she drinks and drives, you will call 911, because she’s a danger to herself and everyone else on the road. You might benefit from Al-Anon. Find a meeting in your area at https://al-anon.org.

Dear Annie: I have written scientific papers on a variety of cancers, including skin melanoma, which takes more lives every year. Unless caught early, the prognosis remains grim. While the shape, color and size of a blemish might suggest a malignancy, only a surgical biopsy can secure a diagnosis.

Here’s my problem: While in a crowd -- usually on a beach or by a pool -- I have noticed someone with a suspicious blemish.

Though I’m tempted to suggest an exam by a physician, two fears have made me hold my tongue: the distress caused by a total stranger confronting a person in such an intimate way; and the needless anxiety if a biopsy shows no sign of a malignancy. As the queen of etiquette, what do you suggest I should do? -- Heads-Up on Melanoma Dear HUOM: Your concern for strangers’ well-being is admirable. Perhaps you could print out some cards that say something to the effect of, “I’m a medical doctor. I am giving you this card because I noticed a blemish on your skin that I believe you should have examined by a physician.” Keep them in your wallet to discreetly hand out when necessary. This would give them space to decide whether or not to see a doctor, without having to get into a conversation about it. No doubt it will still be a little uncomfortable -- but if it saves even one person’s life, it’s worth a thousand awkward moments.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE SAFE EDUCATION Dear Readers: With kids going BACK TO SCHOOL, the younger ones need to be reminded of certain precautions for their own safety: * Teach them their full name, phone number (including area code), their address and parents’ names. They should be taught to memorize this before entering kindergarten. * If a car is following them or if a stranger asks for directions, do not approach the car, but instead run in the opposite direction. * If they feel scared or if a stranger is bothering them but there isn’t a policeman near, run to a woman who has kids with her.

Most women will protect a frightened child. * If a stranger grabs them, scream as loud as they can. Make a scene, kick and shout for help. * NEVER put your child’s name on clothing, lunchbox or anything else. Children tend to trust someone who calls them by their name. * Tell them NO ONE has the right to touch them in private areas of the body. If someone tries to do that, they are to shout “NO” and run away.

-- Heloise NEW LIFE FOR OLD DRESS Dear Heloise: I asked my daughter-in-law, a gifted seamstress, to make a small bed pillow from my old wedding dress as a memento of my wedding in 1953. She liked the idea and suggested that she also create a ring bearer’s pillow for each of my five granddaughters to use at their weddings someday. After a thorough cleaning, we have five beautiful keepsakes. -- Martha P., Flint, Mich.

Martha, that was a beautiful thing to do, and one that your granddaughters can hand down in their families. It’s part of their past and their future. -- Heloise

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TV Sports Tonight Friday, Sept. 1 AUTO RACING 8 a.m.

NBCSN — Formula One, Italian Grand Prix, practice, at Monza, Italy Noon NBCSN — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, practice, at Darlington, S.C. 1 p.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Bojangles’ Southern 500, practice, at Darlington, S.C. 2:30 p.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR, Xfinity Series, Sport Clips Haircuts VFW 200, final practice, at Darlington, S.C. 3:30 p.m.

NBCSN — NASCAR, Monster Energy Cup Series, Bojangles’ Southern 500, final practice, at Darlington, S.C. COLLEGE FOOTBALL 6 p.m.

CBSSN — Fordham at Army 8 p.m.

ESPNU — Navy at FAU FS1 — Washington at Rutgers 9 p.m.

ESPN — Utah St. at Wisconsin 9:30 p.m.

CBSSN — Boston College at N. Illinois GOLF 5 a.m.

GOLF — European PGA Tour, D&D Real Czech Masters, second round, at Prague, Czech Republic 9 a.m.

GOLF — European PGA Tour, D&D Real Czech Masters, second round, at Prague, Czech Republic Noon GOLF — Web.com Tour, Nationwide Children’s Hospital Championship, second round, at Columbus, Ohio 2:30 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour, Dell Technologies Championship, first round, at Norton, Mass.

6:30 p.m.

GOLF — LPGA Tour, Cambia Portland Classic, second

round, at Portland, Ore. 8:30 p.m.

GOLF — Champions Tour, Shaw Charity Classic, first round, at Calgary, Alberta (same-day tape) HORSE RACING 5 p.m.

FS2 — Saratoga Live, Lucky Coin Stakes, at Saratoga Springs, N.Y. MLB BASEBALL 2 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Atlanta at Chicago Cubs OR Cleveland at Detroit (Game 1) 7 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Boston at N.Y. Yankees OR Cleveland at Detroit (Game 2) SOCCER 2:30 p.m.

FS1 — FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying, Czech Republic vs.

Germany, at Prague FS2 — FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying, Denmark vs.

Poland, at Copenhagen, Denmark 6:30 p.m.

ESPN — FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying, United States vs.

Costa Rica, at Harrison, N.J. 9:30 p.m.

FS2 — FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifying, Mexico vs. Panama, at Mexico City TENNIS 1 p.m.

ESPN — U.S. Open, third round, at New York 6 p.m.

ESPN2 — U.S. Open, third round, at New York 7 p.m.

ESPN2 — U.S. Open, third round, at New York TRACK & FIELD 7 p.m.

NBCSN — IAAF Diamond League, at Brussels (same-day taped) WNBA BASKETBALL 7 p.m.

NBA — Seattle at Washington

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After his death, Notorious B.I.G.’s mom becomes his No.1 fan

By MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — During the late 1990s when the Notorious B.I.G. emerged as rap’s top performer, detailing street life in Brooklyn on songs and albums that dominated the pop charts, his mother didn’t think much of his music, which she used to call “noise.”

Now, she can’t live without that noise.

Voletta Wallace says after her son died in 1997, she connected with his music and fell in love with Christopher Wallace, the artist.

“I remembered my son said, ‘Don’t listen to my music.’ And I never listened to his music. I heard it on the radio and it sounded good, because it was clean.

But I said, ‘You know what, I have to. I have to listen to that music.’ And that’s what I did,” Wallace said in a recent interview with The Associated Press.

“I cried so much that day just listening to the music. I remember I sat, I stood. I rested my head on the stereo and I just cried like a baby. And that was therapy for me. And I said, ‘Oh my God — that was a talented young man to put those words together.’ He had a beautiful voice. I love his voice.”

Wallace details the love for the Notorious B.I.G. as both his mother and No. 1 fan in the new, three-hour documentary, “Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.” It debuts Monday at 8 p.m. EST on A&E. In the film, directed by Emmy nominee Mark Ford, rap acts such as Jay-Z

and Nas discuss B.I.G.’s impact on hiphop culture, and Wallace said watching those performers speak passionately about her son helped her understand his importance in music, and made her a true fan of rap music. “(I) appreciate these other artists out there, too — because believe me, they were just people making noises. But now they have a story,” said Wallace, an executive producer of the film.

B.I.G. was shot to death at age 24. His 1994 debut album for Bad Boy Records, “Ready to Die,” sold more than 4 million albums and included the hits “Big Poppa” and “Juicy.” His sophomore album, “Life After Death,” was released two weeks after his death, and sold more than 10 million units. It launched multiple hits, including the No.1 successes “Mo Money Mo Problems” and “Hypnotize.”

“People really genuinely loved B.I.G., you know. Outside of the fact that he was just such an incredible artist and just a genius to be able to do, you know, what he did, he was just a great person,” said R&B singer and B.I.G.’s widow, Faith Evans, sitting next to Wallace. “(It) seems like the fans love him like we do — and we know they didn’t know him that way — but I think this film really kind of gives them a chance to somewhat know him in that way,” added Evans, also an executive producer of the documentary.

“Every time I watch it I tear up.”

“Biggie” offers a more human side to

the man who is arguably rap’s most powerful voice, shedding light on his personality and how he acted away from the music. Wallace said she even learned more about her son after completing the film: “I found out things about my son in this documentary that I never knew.

So, it was a healing process for me.”

The film also includes interviews with Sean “Diddy” Combs, Lil Cease and members of rap group Junior Mafia.

Lil Kim, B.I.G.’s former mentee and lover, was not part of the film, but Evans said they couldn’t fit in every one.

“If someone’s not in it that someone thought should be, don’t think it’s because we didn’t want them to be a part of it,” she said.

Earlier this year Evans released the album “The King & I,” a duets project with her and B.I.G.’s old verses. Bad Boy Records also celebrated its 20th anniversary with a tour last year, featuring Combs, Evans, Lil Kim, Mase, 112 and more.

Though Wallace has participated in other films about her son, she said “Biggie” is “OUR first documentary.”

“Everything takes time. Nothing happens before the time. There’s a time for everything and this is the time for us to do this documentary,” she said.

——— Online: http://www.aetv.com/specials/biggiethe-life-of-notorious-big

In this Dec. 6, 1995, file photo, rapper Notorious B.I.G., who won rap artist and rap single of the year, clutches his awards at the podium during the annual Billboard Music Awards in New York. Voletta Wallace details the love for the Notorious B.I.G. as both his mother and No. 1 fan in the new, three-hour documentary, “Biggie: The Life of Notorious B.I.G.” It debuts Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, at 8 p.m. EST on A&E. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Lakers fined $500K by NBA for tampering involving George NEW YORK (AP) — New Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's contact with Paul George's agent violated the NBA's anti-tampering rule and has resulted in Los Angeles being fined $500,000.

The league said Thursday that a law firm's independent investigation didn't find evidence of an agreement or an

understanding that the Lakers would sign or acquire George, who was with the Indiana Pacers at the time. Paul later was traded to Oklahoma City.

The NBA had warned the Lakers about tampering following comments by president of basketball operations Magic Johnson about George on national TV on April 20.

The league said Pelinka's contact with George's agent "constituted a prohibited expression of interest in the player while he was under contract."

The NBA's anti-tampering rule prohibits teams from interfering with other teams' contractual relationships with NBA players.

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY Birthday for Friday, Sept. 1, 2017: This year you find that anger is close to the surface. You will often discover that you cannot suppress your feelings and might be prone to outbursts of anger. Try to root out what is really ailing you. Others find that you often encourage their creativity and imagination. If single, you could be more in touch with your anger and triggers. Relating could be rewarding if you relate to someone who is unusually creative and/or artistic. If attached, the two of you enjoy a close relationship where you often listen to each other and make suggestions. You are great together. CAPRICORN allows you space to think and be impulsive.

You enjoy relating to this sign.

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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Mark Buford

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your fiery side emerges, adding a new tone to what has been occurring. Though you might not have the intention of being so irritable, you are especially hot-tempered when others make “stupid” mistakes, at least from your perspective. Try to chill out.

Tonight: Plans could change.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH If you are honest with yourself, you might be tired of repeating the same adventure every Friday night or weekend. If you want a change, you need to go for it, whether deliberating going out of town, simply trying a new spot or opting for a totally different type of activity. Tonight: Make sure you are well entertained.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH One-on-one relating draws someone in. This person could become angry out of the blue. You’ll want to stay on top of any problems. Your creativity and how you present yourself define who comes toward you.

Your feelings might come to the surface quickly. A partner could change your tune.

Tonight: Teamwork defines the evening.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Defer to others in general, but focus on a new friend or loved one for the most part. You will note a fast change of pace once you get past Friday’s activities and clear out some extra work. Understand what you want out of your weekend as well as your relationship. Tonight: Remain responsive to a change of plans.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Beam in much more of what you want. You could become frustrated or wake up in a bad mood. You will have the opportunity to process what ails you. A partner or loved one spins a very interesting tale. You might want to believe what you hear, but somehow you feel it is off. Tonight: Start the weekend slowly.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH You move past a problem, only to see yet another problem pop up. Tap into your creativity for solutions. You could be surprised by what happens around you. Your caring emerges and helps discharge some of the negativity of a recent conflict. You will need to make an adjustment once you see a personal situation differently. Tonight: Paint the town red.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Stay centered despite what is happening on the home front. You see changes happening around you. Reach out to someone who often inspires you to tap into your creativity. A family member or a domestic matter might need to be transformed and adapted to.

Tonight: Head home early.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH Keep conversations moving and be willing to brainstorm about plans and making the weekend as playful as possible. You might have a lot of questions that you want to air out and talk through. You don’t need to do it automatically. Timing makes all the difference. Ride through a problem. Tonight: Be available for a chat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You will want to move quickly when dealing with a financial matter. You need to verify that everything you are hearing is on the up and up. Note that there is an element of deception that surrounds others more frequently right now. It will serve you well to play the cynic. Tonight: Stay close to a loved one. Listen to what this person is sharing.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH You could be more in touch with a needed change than others. Attempting to convince others of how right you are could be challenging at best. You might be best off going on your own. Your imagination amplifies a certain element that appears to be vague. Tonight: Living it up.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might want to assume a low profile, which is unusual for you. You want to be an active listener rather than a speaker.

Help others learn how to exchange ideas.

Money needs to be carefully dealt with, as you could make a mistake. Count your change. Make sure your figures are exact.

Tonight: Do more listening.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Focus on certain key goals and/or a special friendship. You might often be vague yet inspirational to others. Laughter surrounds your interactions. Keep your eye on the big picture, and be aware of your role in realizing a desired happening. A friend is able to adapt to different situations around you. Tonight: Change plans if need be.

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LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES September 1, 2017

August 25, 2017 September 1, 8, 2017

August 31, 2017 September 7, 14, 2017

August 18, 25, 2017 Septemer 1, 2017

MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

LEGAL NOTICE

Westfield Housing Authority

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by MICHAEL A. O’DONNELL to UNITED COOPERATIVE BANK, now held by UNITED BANK, Successor by Merger to Rockville Bank, dated September 8, 2003, recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 13571, Page 120, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 1:00 p.m., on Wednesday, the 27th day of September, 2017, on the premises below described all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, said premises being therein described substantially as follows, to wit:

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by Steven M. Berube and Lisa M. Berube to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Carnegie Mortgage, Limited Liability Company, dated January 26, 2011 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 18665, Page 387, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as nominee for Carnegie Mortgage, Limited Liability Company to Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dated February 8, 2016 and recorded with said Registry on February 8, 2016 at Book 21057, Page 3, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 10:00 a.m. on September 27, 2017, on the mortgaged premises located at 267 FALLEY DRIVE, WESTFIELD, Hampden County, Massachusetts, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage,

MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

Section 00.11.00 ADVERTISEMENT TO BID

9 A&B LOCKHOUSE ROAD, WESTFIELD, MA 01085 That certain parcel of land situate in Westfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows: Being known and designated as Lot #2 on a Plan entitled “subdivision of Land, Westfield, Massachusetts, John L. Theroux, 32 McKinstry Avenue, Chicopee, Mass.” Drawn by Conlon Associates, Engineers and Land Surveyors, dated July 18, 1978, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 180, Page 16 and being more particularly bounded and described as follows: WESTERLY by Lockhouse Road as shown on said plan, one hundred (100.00) feet; NORTHERLY by Lot #3, as shown on said plan, one hundred thirty-one and 47/100 (131.47) feet; EASTERLY by land now or formerly of W.&S. Young, as shown on said plan, eighty-three and 59/100 (83.59) feet; SOUTHERLY by Lot #1 as shown on said plan, one hundred seventy and 87/100 (170.87) feet.

Containing 12,045 square feet.

The sellers herein reserved the right to use for ingress and egress to Lot #3 for themselves, their heirs and assigns the “Right of Way” on Lot #2 as shown on a Plan entitled “Subdivision of Land, Westfield, Massachusetts, for John L. Theroux”, drawn by Conlon Associates, Inc. dated July 18, 1978 recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 180, Page 16.

Being the same premises conveyed to the mortgagor herein by deed of John L. Theroux and Lucille T. Theroux dated April 28, 1999, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 10743, Page 542.

Including all rents, issues and profits thereof (provided, however, that the Mortgagor shall be entitled to collect and retain the said rents, issues and profits until default hereunder), and all fixtures now or hereafter attached to or used in connection with the premises herein described.

The above premises will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens and condominium common charges, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed, if any.

Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as earnest money, the balance to be paid in cash within twenty (20) business days of the date of sale.

Buyer shall also pay directly to the auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., a buyer’s premium equal to Five percent (5%) of the purchase price.

In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by Foreclosure Deed to the next highest qualified bidder provided that the next highest qualified bidder shall deposit with Mortgagee's attorneys, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after receiving written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said next highest qualified bidder within twenty (20) business days of said written notice. The Mortgagee further reserves the right, at its option, and within its sole discretion, to purchase the property for the amount of the next highest qualified bid, or to reschedule the foreclosure sale under its power of sale contained in the mortgage.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

UNITED BANK,

BY Gregory M. Schmidt Its Attorney Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., Attorneys One Monarch Place, Suite 1900 Springfield, MA 01144-1900

TO WIT: Tax Id Number(s): 128-11, 1280001 100000 Land Situated in the City of Westfield in the County of Hampden in the State of MA THE LAND IN WESTFIELD, HAMPDEN COUNTY, MASSACHUSETTS, BEING KNOWN AND DESIGNATED AS LOT #104 (ONE HUNDRED FOUR) AS SHOWN ON A PLAN OF LOTS RECORDED IN HAMPDEN COUNTY REGISTRY OF DEEDS IN BOOK OF PLANS 86, PAGE 86, SAID LOT BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: BOUNDED SOUTHERLY BY FALLEY DRI VE, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (125) FEET; EASTERLY BY LOT #103 (ONE HUNDRED THREE) AS SHOWN .ON SAID PLAN, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE (175) FEET; NORTHERLY BY LOT #106 (ONE HUNDRED SIX) AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN, ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE (125) FEET; AND WESTERLY BY LOT #105 (ONE HUNDRED FIVE) AS SHOWN ON SAID PLAN, ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE (175) FEET.

By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given by James F. Boudreau, Jr. and Michelle M. Boudreau to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for Quicken Loans, Inc., dated June 17, 2010 and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18360, Page 32 of which mortgage PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee is the present holder by assignment from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP dated May 12, 2011 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 18770, Page 589; assignment from Bank of America, N.A., successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development dated April 2, 2014 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20301, Page 344; assignment from Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee for SROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust III dated June 20, 2014 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20324, Page 139; assignment from U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for PROF-2013-S3 REMIC Trust III to USROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee dated July 28, 2015 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20804, Page 349; assignment from U.S. Bank National Association, as Trustee for SROF-2013 S3 REMIC Trust III to USROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee dated September 25, 2015 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 20953, Page 596 and assignment from U.S. ROF III Legal Title Trust 2015-1, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee to PROF2013-S3 Legal Title Trust, by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee dated September 7, 2016 recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 21372, Page 91, for breach of conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, the mortgaged premises located at 16 Victoria Circle, Westfield, MA 01085 will be sold at a Public Auction at 12:00 PM on September 15, 2017, at the mortgaged premises, more particularly described below, all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, to wit:

BEING THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE GRANTOR HEREIN BY DEED OF EDWARD M. LEE DATED MARCH 19, 1971 AND RECORDED IN Land Situated in the City of H A M P D E N C O U N T Y R E - Westfield in the County of GISTRY OF DEEDS AT BOOK Hampden in the State of MA 3573, PAGE 524.

Certain real estate situate in I/We hereby expressly reserve Westfield, Hampden County, my rights of Homestead, if any, Massachusetts, being known as and I/we do not wish to termin- Lot 33J Victoria Circle and beate my/our Homestead by grant- ing designated as lot #33J ing the within Mortgage, notwith- (thirty-three J) as shown on the standing any language con- plan entitled "Definitive Open tained therein to the contrary, Space" Subdivision Westfield, which language is intended to Massachusetts for:...Scarfo Conmerely subordinate my/our right struction, Inc..." dated April 11, of Homestead to this mortgage 1994 recorded in Hampden only.

County Registry of Deeds Book of Plans 290, Page 104, to Being the same property con- which reference is hereby made veyed to STEVEN M. BERUBE for a more particular description and LISA M. BERUBE, husband hereof. and wife, as tenants by the entirety, by deed dated April 27, C o n t a i n i n g a p p r o x i m a t e l y 2004 of record in Deed Book 23,246 square feet of land ac14172, Page 397, in the County cording to said plan.

Clerk's Office.

For mortgagor’s title see deed C o m m o n l y k n o w n a s : 2 6 7 recorded with the Hampden FALLEY DRIVE, Westfield, MA County Registry of Deeds in 01085 Book 14494, Page 96.

For mortgagor's(s') title see deed recorded with Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 14172, Page 397.

These premises will be sold and conveyed subject to and with the benefit of all rights, rights of way, restrictions, easements, covenants, liens or claims in the nature of liens, improvements, public assessments, any and all unpaid taxes, tax titles, tax liens, water and sewer liens and any other municipal assessments or liens or existing encumbrances of record which are in force and are applicable, having priority over said mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed.

TERMS OF SALE: A deposit of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars by certified or bank check will be required to be paid by the purchaser at the time and place of sale. The balance is to be paid by certified or bank check at Harmon Law Offices, P.C., 150 California Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458, or by mail to P.O. Box 610389, Newton Highlands, Massachusetts 02461-0389, within thirty (30) days from the date of sale.

Deed will be provided to purchaser for recording upon receipt in full of the purchase price. The description of the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of an error in this publication.

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The premises will be sold subject to any and all unpaid taxes and other municipal assessments and liens, and subject to prior liens or other enforceable encumbrances of record entitled to precedence over this mortgage, and subject to and with the benefit of all easements, restrictions, reservations and conditions of record and subject to all tenancies and/or rights of parties in possession.

Terms of the Sale: Cash, cashier's or certified check in the sum of $5,000.00 as a deposit must be shown at the time and place of the sale in order to qualify as a bidder (the mortgage holder and its designee(s) are exempt from this requirement); high bidder to sign written Memorandum of Sale upon acceptance of bid; balance of purchase price payable in cash or by certified check in thirty (30) days from the date of the sale at the offices of mortgagee's attorney, Korde & Associates, P.C., 900 Chelmsford Street, Suite 3102, Lowell, MA 01851 or such other time as may be designated by mortgagee. The description for the premises contained in said mortgage shall control in the event of a typographical error in this publication.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

PROF-2013-S3 Legal Title Trust,

by U.S. Bank National Association, as Legal Title Trustee

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

Korde & Associates, P.C. 900 Chelmsford Street WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A. Suite 3102 Present holder of said mortgage Lowell, MA 01851 (978) 256-1500 By its Attorneys, HARMON LAW OFFICES, P.C. Boudreau, James F., 150 California Street 14-019704, Newton, MA 02458 August 18, 2017, (617) 558-0500 August 25, 2017, 201606-0606 - YEL September 1, 2017

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August 25, 2017 September 1, 8, 2017

MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a The Westfield Housing Authority, certain mortgage given by the Awarding Authority, invites GARY T. ANDRESKI to UNITED sealed bids from Roofing Con- BANK, and now held by UNITED tractors for the Roof Replace- BANK Successor by Merger to ment in Westfield, Massachu- Rockville Bank, dated August setts, in accordance with the 10, 2007, recorded at Hampden documents prepared by Green County Registry of Deeds in River Architecture.

Book 16861, Page 410, of which The Project consists of: Demoli- mortgage the undersigned is the tion of concrete chimney caps present holder, for breach of the and brick chimneys, existing as- conditions of said mortgage and phalt shingles. Removal of alu- for the purpose of foreclosing, minum gutters and rain water the same will be sold at Public l e a d e r s . I n f i l l f r a m i n g a n d Auction at 11:00 a.m., on Wedsheathing at chimney removal, n e s d a y , t h e 2 7 t h d a y o f new asphalt roofs and roof ac- S e p t e m b e r , 2 0 1 7 , o n t h e cessories. Reinstallation of gut- premises below described all and singular the premises deters and rain water leaders. scribed in said mortgage, said The work is estimated to cost premises being therein described substantially as follows, $165,640. to wit: Bids are subject to M.G.L. c.149 §44A-J & to minimum wage 95 LINDBERGH BOULEVARD, rates as required by M.G.L. c.l49 WESTFIELD, MA 01085 §§26 to 27H inclusive.

That certain real estate situated T H I S P R O J E C T I S B E I N G in Westfield, Hampden County, ELECTRONICALLY BID AND Massachusetts, and bounded HARD COPY BIDS WILL NOT and described as follows: BE ACCEPTED. Please review the instructions in the bid docu- Beginning at an iron pin in the ments on how to register as an w e s t e r l y l i n e o f L i n d b e r g h electronic bidder. The bids are to Boulevard, bearing N. 38° 50’ E. be prepared and submitted at and 589.91 feet distant from a www.biddocsonline.com. stone monument at the intersecTutorials and instructions on tion of the westerly line of said how to complete the electronic Lindbergh Boulevard and the bid documents are available on- northerly line of East Silver line (click on the “Tutorial” tab at Street; thence N. 51° 10’ W. 121.46 feet to a stone monuthe bottom footer). ment at land of Mary J. Kuecha; General bidders must be certi- thence N. 38° 29’ E. along land fied by the Division of Capital of said Kuecha and land of A. & Asset Management and Main- A. Stefanka 75.01 feet to a stone tenance (DCAMM) in the follow- monument; thence S. 51° 10’ E. ing category of work, Roofing, 121.94 feet to an iron pin in the and must submit a current w e s t e r l y l i n e o f L i n d b e r g h DCAMM Certificate of Eligibility Boulevard; thence S. 38° 50’ W. and signed DCAMM Prime/Gen- along said Lindbergh Boulevard eral Contractor Update State- 75.00 feet to place of beginning. ment (Form CQ 3).

Being Lot #21, recorded in General Bids will be received Hampden County Registry of until 2:00 PM on Wednesday, 20 Deeds, Book of Plans 18, Page September 2017 and publicly 94. opened online, forthwith.

Subject to restrictions and reserFiled Sub-bids for the trades lis- vations of record insofar as apted below will be received until plicable. on and publicly opened online, forthwith.

Being the same premises conveyed to Gary T. Andreski by SUBTRADES deed of Bette S. Ptaszek, dated NONE August 8, 2007, and recorded in All Bids should be submitted on- Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 16861, Page line at: 408. www.biddocsonline.com and received no later than the Including all rents, issues and date and time specified above. p r o f i t s t h e r e o f ( p r o v i d e d , however, that the Mortgagor General bids and sub-bids shall shall be entitled to collect and be accompanied by a bid depos- retain the said rents, issues and it that is not less than five (5%) profits until default hereunder), of the greatest possible bid and all fixtures now or hereafter amount (considering all altern- attached to or used in connecates), and made payable to the tion with the premises herein deWestfield Housing Authority. scribed.

ADVERTISEMENT TO BID ADVERTISEMENT TO BID00.11.00 - 1 00 11 00 - 1 Bid Forms and Contract Documents will be available for pickup at www.biddocsonline.com (may be viewed electronically and hardcopy requested) or at Nashoba Blue, Inc. at 433 Main Street, Hudson, MA 01749 (978568-1167).

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The above premises will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens and condominium common charges, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed, if any.

There is a plan deposit of $50.00 per se t (maximum of 2 sets) Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) payable to BidDocs ONLINE Inc. will be required to be paid in Plan deposits may be electronic- cash or by certified check by the ally paid or by check. This de- purchaser at the time and place posit will be refunded for up to of sale as earnest money, the two sets for general bidders and balance to be paid in cash withfor one set for sub-bidders upon in twenty (20) business days of return of the sets in good condi- the date of sale. tion within thirty (30) days of receipt of general bids. Otherwise Buyer shall also pay directly to the deposit shall be the property the auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & of the Awarding Authority.

Co., Inc., a buyer’s premium equal to Five percent (5%) of the Additional sets may be pur- purchase price. chased for $50.00. Bidders requesting Contract Documents to In the event that the successful be mailed to them shall include a bidder at the foreclosure sale separate check for $ 40.00 per shall default in purchasing the set for UPS Ground (or $65.00 within described property acper set for UPS overnight), non- cording to the terms of this Norefundable, payable to the Bid- tice of Sale and/or the terms of Docs ONLINE Inc., to cover mail the Memorandum of Sale exhandling costs. General bidders ecuted at the time of the foremust agree to contract with closure, the Mortgagee reminority and women business enterprises as certified by the serves the right to sell the propSupplier Diversity Office (SDO), erty by Foreclosure Deed to the formerly known as SOMWBA. next highest qualified bidder The combined participation goal provided that the next highest reserved for such enterprises qualified bidder shall deposit shall not be less than 10.4% of with Mortgagee's attorneys, Dothe final contract price including herty, Wallace, Pillsbury and accepted alternates. See Con- Murphy, P.C., the amount of the tract Documents - Article 3 of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business Instructions to Bidders. days after receiving written noPRE-BID CONFERENCE / SITE tice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be VISIT: conveyed to said next highest Date and Time: Wednesday, 6 qualified bidder within twenty September 2017 at 10:00 AM (20) business days of said writAddress: Maintenance - 35 1/2 ten notice. The Mortgagee furMurphy Circle, Westfield, MA In- ther reserves the right, at its opstructions: tion, and within its sole discretion, to purchase the property for SITE VISIT BY APPOINTMENT: the amount of the next highest NONE qualified bid, or to reschedule The Contract Documents may the foreclosure sale under its be seen, but not removed at: power of sale contained in the mortgage.

Westfield Housing Authority 12 Alice Burke Way Other terms to be announced at Westfield, MA 01085 the sale.

413-568-9283 Nashoba Blue Inc. UNITED BANK, 433 Main Street Hudson, MA 01749

BY Gregory M. Schmidt 978-568-1167 Its Attorney Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury END OF SECTION and Murphy, P.C., Attorneys ADVERTISEMENT TO BID One Monarch Place, Suite 1900 00.11.00 - 2 Springfield, MA 01144-1900

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain mortgage given to UNITED COOPERATIVE BANK

by SHARON L. MORISSET, (a/k/a SHARON L. HANNIFAN, a/k/a SHARON L. BOARDWAY), and now held by UNITED BANK, Successor to Rockville Bank by merger, dated December 23, 2003, recorded at Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 13857, Page 213, of which mortgage the undersigned is the present holder, for breach of the conditions of said mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing, the same will be sold at Public Auction at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, the 27th day of September, 2017, on the premises below described all and singular the premises described in said mortgage, said premises being therein described substantially as follows, to wit: 28 HANCOCK STREET, WESTFIELD, MA 01085 The land in WESTFIELD, Hampden County, Massachusetts, being more particularly bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the corner of land formerly of Leroy W. Lambson, now or formerly of one Miller, on the northerly side of Hancock Street; thence running WESTERLY on said street, a distance of sixty-six (66) feet, more or less; thence running NORTHERLY in a line parallel with the west line of said land now or formerly of one Miller, on land now or formerly on one Bradley, a distance of one hundred fifty (150) feet, more or less, to land formerly of Langdon C. Kellogg; thence running EASTERLY on said land formerly of Langdon C. Kellogg, a distance of sixty-seven (67) feet, more or less to said land now or formerly of one Miller; thence running SOUTHERLY on said last named land, a distance of one hundred sixty (160) feet, more or less, to the place of beginning.

Being the same premises conveyed to Sharon L. Morisset by deed of James J. Morisset, dated December 23, 2003 and recording in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds herewith.

Including all rents, issues and profits thereof (provided, however, that the Mortgagor shall be entitled to collect and retain the said rents, issues and profits until default hereunder), and all fixtures now or hereafter attached to or used in connection with the premises herein described.

The above premises will be sold subject to and with the benefit of all restrictions, easements, improvements, outstanding tax titles, municipal or other public taxes, assessments, liens, or claims in the nature of liens and condominium common charges, and existing encumbrances of record created prior to the mortgage, whether or not reference to such restrictions, easements, improvements, liens or encumbrances is made in the deed, if any.

Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000) will be required to be paid in cash or by certified check by the purchaser at the time and place of sale as earnest money, the balance to be paid in cash within twenty (20) business days of the date of sale.

Buyer shall also pay directly to the auctioneer, Aaron Posnik & Co., Inc., a buyer’s premium equal to Five percent (5%) of the purchase price.

In the event that the successful bidder at the foreclosure sale shall default in purchasing the within described property according to the terms of this Notice of Sale and/or the terms of the Memorandum of Sale executed at the time of the foreclosure, the Mortgagee reserves the right to sell the property by Foreclosure Deed to the next highest qualified bidder provided that the next highest qualified bidder shall deposit with Mortgagee's attorneys, Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., the amount of the required deposit as set forth herein within three (3) business days after receiving written notice of default of the previous highest bidder and title shall be conveyed to said next highest qualified bidder within twenty (20) business days of said written notice. The Mortgagee further reserves the right, at its option, and within its sole discretion, to purchase the property for the amount of the next highest qualified bid, or to reschedule the foreclosure sale under its power of sale contained in the mortgage.

Other terms to be announced at the sale.

UNITED BANK,

BY Gregory M. Schmidt Its Attorney Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, P.C., Attorneys One Monarch Place, Suite 1900 Springfield, MA 01144-1900

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LEGAL NOTICES September 1, 2017 Town of Southwick Conservation Commission The Southwick Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing under the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act G.L.C. 131 § 40 and the Southwick Conservation Commission Regulations & Bylaw Chapter 182 and Chapter 450 for a Notice of Intent. The project location is 10 Iroquois Drive, Southwick, MA 01077. The proposed work is for the construction of a retaining wall along with other site improvements within the buffer area of South Pond. The Hearing will be held September 11, 2017 at Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway in the 2nd floor Land Use Hearing Room (rear entrance). The Hearing will open at 7:25 p.m.

For further information please contact the Commission office at (431) 569-6907 between the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday (excluding Holidays).

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LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 17SM004446 ORDER OF NOTICE

Docket No. HD17C0179CA NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CHANGE OF NAME

and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 §3901 et seq.:

In the Matter of: Robert Joseph Edward Feltenberger, Jr. Of: WESTFIELD, MA

Ocwen Loan Servicing, LLC claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Westfield, numbered 22 Putnam Drive, given by Frank L. Brucknak Ill and Sharon M. Brucknak to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. acting solely as a nominee for GMAC Mortgage Corporation, dated August 2, 2006, and recorded in Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 16104, Page 386, as affected by a Loan Modification Agreement made July 1, 2011 and recorded at said Registry of Deeds in Book 19097, Page 191, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment, has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status.

If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before October 9, 2017 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act. Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Justice of said Court on August 24, 2017.

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(413)667-3684

CONSTRUCTION Local construction company seeks:

CNC Machinist: Capable of set up, operation & inspection of parts on 5 axis CNC lights out machining centers. 2+ yrs. exp.

WITNESS, Hon. Barbara M Hyland, First Justice of this Court.

Sullivan Siding & WindoWS, inc.

Brick-Block-Stone

The Town of Russell is seeking applications for the (Temporary Full-Time with the potential for full time)position on the Highway Dept.

Applicants must obtain the following: no less than (2) Years of Experience with a valid class B CDL with air brake endorsement with a clean driving record.

Plowing experience in a CDL vehicle is preferred. (2) Years of Experience with a valid 2A hoisting license. Must have mechanical repair and maintenance skills with equipment and must be able to lift, shovel and carry out daily duties of the Highway Department job descriptions.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug testing.

Pay rate will be $16.50 with no benefits till or unless hired to the full time position.

The Town of Russell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications must be turned in by September 22, 2017 Applications can be found on the Town of Russell web site and also can be picked up at the Russell Town Hall, 65 Main St Russell Ma, 01071.

telltool.careers@ cadenceaerospace.com

Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder 17-029262

413-572-0900

Cadence Aerospace Tell Tool Operations, a leading supplier to the Aerospace and Defense Industries, is looking for qualified individuals to join our high-performance team. Tell Tool is in need of qualified individuals with Aerospace manufacturing experience. Cadence Aerospace offers competitive wages, shift differential & excellent benefits: Sign on Bonus based on skill set, 10 paid holidays, vacation/personal time, medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401k, performance bonus, STD/LTD insurance, tuition reimbursement and career opportunities throughout North America.

Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758

To: Frank L. Brucknak, Ill Sharon M. Brucknak

HELP WANTED

Town OF Russell P.O. Box 407 Russell, Ma 01071

September 1, 2017

(SEAL)

Kevin Sullivan

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

LEGAL NOTICES

413-569-6104 • 413-454-5782

LOTS CLEARED • TREE REMOVAL • EXCAVATION FULLY INSURED • FREE ESTIMATES

(413) 568-2339

(413) 537-5842

Back Yard BOBCAT Service • Debris, shrub & thick brush removal • all types of home lanDscaping consiDereD • mulch, stone, fill anD loam

Mike Shaker

(413) 562-6502

Serving Westfield and surrounding communities

Connect with us! Visit us online at

PERRY’S

PLUMBING & HEATING Sewer & Drain Cleaning 413-782-7322 No Job

Lic. #26177 • AGAWAM, MA

Carleton’s

Custom Lamp Picture Repair Framing 38 West school st. and and Restoration Westfield, MA Repair Appointments anytime

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TAG SALES SOUTHWICK- 58 MILLER ROAD. Saturday & Sunday, 9/2 & 9/3. 9am-3pm. Furniture, electronics, household items, and more!

SOUTHWICK- 35 SAM WEST ROAD Friday & Saturday, 9/1 and 9/2, 9am-3pm. Household items, computer desk, lamps, antiques, baby items, bicycle.

TO BENEFIT THE HOMELESS CAT PROJECT This One is Special!

WESTFIELD - 7 Toledo Ave., WESTFIELD: 1124 East Mt. Rd, Sept. 1st/2nd/3rd, 9AM-4PM. Fri/Sat/Sun, Sept. 1st/2nd/3rd, 8-HP Wood Chipper, Tools, 10AM-5PM. Anyone wishing to Furniture, Department 56 donate items drop off anytime.

(Christmas Houses), Vera BradFMI call 413-568-6964. ley, Motorcycle, Lots collectibles.

Volunteers welcome!

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

Call: 413-330-2186

FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

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

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

Handy-Man services plus painting.

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

HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & masonry work and gutter cleanDEMOLITION ing. Free estimates. Insured.

Quality work from a business Better Business Bureau A+ you can trust. (413)848-0100, Removal of any items in cellars, (800)793-3706. attics, etc... Also brush removal

CLEANING A.R.A. Junk, Furniture & Appliance Removal Full house clean-outs.

Basements, attics & garages.

Demolition: Patios, sheds and swing-sets. You name it...we take it! Senior discounts. Free estimates on phone. Credit cards accepted. 7 days a week.

Emergency, same day service.

Call Pete 413-433-0356

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(413)525-2892 (413)265-6380

HOME IMPROVEMENT AFFORDABLE BUILDING CONTRACTOR

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

JD BERRY GENERAL CONTRACTING

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

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

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring.

Free estimates. Insured.

SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. NOW DOING LIGHT FIXTURE REWIRING AND LAMP REPAIR. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered!

Best prices, prompt service.

Lic. #A-16886 (413)562-5816

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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

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

DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling "GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com PIONEER VALLEY PROPERTY SERVICES 413-454-3366

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Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC All your landscaping needs, Residential & Commercial ----Spring cleanups, seeding, plantings, mulching, topsoil, patios, walkways, lawn mowing and more!

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

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

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

Ceilings, walls and Light carpentry.

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

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

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

413-862-4749

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

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

Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services.

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

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

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

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

WESTFIELD: 227 Holyoke Rd, Sat/Sun, September 2nd/3rd 9AM-4PM. Assortment of Quality Items! Priced to Sell!

WESTFIELD: 8 Zephyr Drive, Sat/Sun, September 2nd/3rd, 9AM-4PM. Motorcycle and Bike Ramps/Racks, Knives, Small Animal Cages, Trampoline, DVD's, LOTS OF COOL STUFF!

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

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

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Lawn care, yard clean-ups, skid steer work, side-walks, tree work. BEST PRICING! 860-818-1703

APARTMENT 3 & 4 Room, 1 Bedroom $750-$800 p/month. Includes heat & hot water, on-site laundry and storage unit.

1st/Last rent. 413-562-2295

WESTFIELD- 2 BEDROOM apartment. Near hospital. Nice neighborhood. Looking for nice, quiet, responsible people. $975/month plus utilities.

First/ last/security. References required. No pets.

Available Oct. 1st.

Call (413)348-3907 after 4 p.m.

RAIN GUTTERS

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

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

Call Dave: 413-568-6440

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

Trim work.

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

Call Jason, Master Electrician: 413-568-6293

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING

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

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

Full Service Contracting

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

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

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

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

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

21 Years experience.

Licensed & insured.

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

Veteran Owned & Operated 10% Sr. Discounts

ELECTRICIAN

FLOREK'S ELECTRICAL SERVICE

HOUSE PAINTING

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

WESTFIELD: 219 Montgomery Rd, (just past High School/VCA), Sat., September 2nd, 9AM-5PM. GIANT Tag Sale! Cleaned out attic/garage, Tools, Furniture, Baby Crib, Much More!

WESTFIELD: 43 Crown Street, Sat/Sun, September 2nd/3rd, 9AM-4PM. Multi-Family Tag Sale! Antique Glass, Furniture, Housewares, Tools, Clothes, Etc.

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

WESTFIELD - 215 Holyoke Rd, Fri/Sat/Sun, Sept 1st/2nd/3rd, 9AM-5PM. Multi Family! Santa Suit, Wedding Gown, Roof Rake, 2-PlayStations, Much More!

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

Call anytime: 860-216-8768

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

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

413-835-5491

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

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

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

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

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING HOME DECOR Making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet make-overs to faux finishes, and staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

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

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

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

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

TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

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

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small"

ROOMS SOUTHAMPTON FURNISHED ROOM To rent, available August 11.

Country setting, 2nd floor. Single occupancy only. Female preferred,(second floor has two other rented rooms, female occupied). Not on bus line. Quiet home, owner occupied. Fields, woods, trails, back yard. Includes laundry, utilities, Wifi. No cable. $400/month. Available now. Please calls only. No texts or emails. Call after 2 pm, 413259-7044 for information and appointment to view. In Southampton near Westfield line.

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

413-568-1957

165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787

BUSINESS PROPERTY

TREE SERVICE

COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT

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

Firewood Available

54 MAINLINE DRIVE WESTFIELD, MA

Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

CITY GAS & SEWER

top-truck.com

5,000 sq.ft.

220/480 volts

Call (413)896-3736 SERVICES

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

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned Inside & Out! Including screens and storm windows. Fully insured.

Free Estimates Call Paul NOW for your SUMMER appointment.

413-237-2053

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

PHIL'S DUMP RUNS & DEMOLITION Better Business Bureau A+ Removal of any items in cellars, attics, etc... Also brush removal and small demolition (sheds, decks, fences, one car garages).

Fully insured. Free estimates.

(413)525-2892 (413)265-6380