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Stalking, intimidation charged By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A Springfield man has been held on $500 bail – twice – due, in part, to his “out of control anger” and “Explosive Disorder.” Lorenzo Solla, 22, of 295 Orange St., Springfield, appeared before Judge Philip A. Contant in Westfield District Court yesterday and was arraigned, in two cases, on charges of stalking, making an obscene phone call, intimidating a witness and criminal harassment. The charges arise from a failed relationship with a Westfield woman who complained to police in August that he had been harassing and threatening her. Sgt. Edward Murphy reports that the woman showed him text messages from the man “which made direct threats toward her and her new boyfriend.” Murphy found that one of about 24 text messages the woman showed him asked her to “bring her new boyfriend to job corps where he works to fight.” He also wrote, in a court document, that the victim showed him a posting on social networking website “referring to her as being sexually ‘Easy’”. The woman also showed Murphy “a picture message of Solla showing full frontal nudity. The victim told Murphy that “the picture message was offensive, repugnant, and she did not want or ask for the picture.” The stalking and obscene phone calls charges ensued and, about a month later, Murphy reports, he again spoke with the victim who said that she and her mother have received multiple calls and text messages from Solla. “Solla has asked, begged and demanded the charges be dropped”, Murphy reports, in text messages including “Bye snitch next time I hear from you the charges better be off” and “You want to lock me up then do so I’m NOT (obscene gerund deleted) SCARED.” Other messages were more like entreaties in which he wrote “take off the charges that’s all I ask and ill (sic) stay out of your (obscene gerund deleted) life” and “Take the charges off ill (sic) leave your alone” but, when the victim asked to be left alone he replied “I will when you take the charges of (sic).” In response to the messages and other phone contacts, Murphy filed a second case charging Solla with intimidation of a witness and criminal harassment. When Solla appeared in court yesterday, Contant imposed bail of $500 cash surety or $5,000 bond, in each case, which Sola did not post. In his stated reasons for ordering bail, Contant notes that Solla “admits having ‘Explosive
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Westfield Day Westfield’s own Kacey Bellamy, second from left, wearing her Silver Olympic medal, was a special guest during Westfield Day at the Big E Thursday. See additional photos Pages 4, 5. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Zoning Board approves Elks lodge renovation By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Zoning Board of Appeals approved four special permit applications last night to allow residents to make improvements to their homes and to the Westfield Elks Lodge 1481 which is adding a handicap lift and associated handicap parking. The Elks requested a dimensional special permit seeking a side-property setback of no less than seven feet to allow construction of the lift, a storage shed and handicapped parking as the club renovates its building. ZBA Chairman Michael Parent said that “it is a plus that a club like this in Westfield is making a investment for the future of the club, when so many fraternal groups dying out.” ZBA member Martin Newman said the seven-foot setback is not uncommon in the Franklin and Washington Street area. “There are, in this particular neighbor-
hood, buildings much closer, one to two feet (apart),” Newman said. “Addition of handicap access to their building is a compelling reason to grant this special permit and allow them to modernize their facility, something we wish to encourage.” The ZBA also approved the site plan submitted as part of the application because the addition did not trigger a review by the Planning Board. The ZBA did ensure that all requirements of a site plan were included as a condition to the dimensional special permit and site plan approval. The ZBA also voted to approve dimensional special permits to three residents for proposed improvements to their homes and property. David J. Beliveau of 142 North Road was granted a special permit to construct a 24-by-24 foot accessory building no See Elks, Page 3
By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Traffic Commission reviewed an engineering report which will be submitted to the state Department of Transportation in support of the city’s Notre Dame Neighborhood Truck Exclusion request. MARK JOHN The city is trying to CAMEROTA CRESSOTTI divert heavy commercial through-traffic from the neighborhood to the east of North Elm Street and north of Union Street. Trucks making deliveries to residents and businesses in the neighborhood will still be allowed. Streets which will be included in the heavy commercial truck exclusion include the lower part of Notre Dame Street, Moseley Avenue, Woodmont, Dartmouth, Harvard, Westminster, Princeton and Columbia Street, as well as Columbia Place. “We voted to seek the truck exclusion,” Police Chief John Camerota, who serves as chairman of the Traffic Commission, said this morning. “and requested (City Engineer) Mark Cressotti to hire an engineering consultant to write the report which is required by the DOT to provide technical data it needs for its review.” “We didn’t see the need to make changes (at the Wednesday meeting) so we told Mark to send it out to the DOT,” Camerota said. The engineering study, and analysis of heavy commercial truck traffic through the neighborhood, was performed by Tighe & Bond of Southampton Road. Residents of that neighborhood have long complained that heavy trucks use their residential streets, which were never design to support that traffic, as a cut through to reach the North Elm Street Corridor, Routes 10 and 202 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. The proposed truck exclusion would prohibit commercial trucks from entering the neighborhood street from either the North Elm Street or Union Street sides. Camerota said that the exclusion, if approved by the DOT based on the engineering study, will then be sent to the City Council for inclusion in city ordinances. The city has to provide the heavy commercial trucks with an adequate alternative route. The city is slowly improving the major traffic corridors, upgrading downtown streets to improve See Truck Exclusion, Page 3
Schools, PD team up for Rachel’s Challenge By Peter Francis Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Westfield High School and Westfield Vocational Technical High School, in partnership with the Westfield Police Department, will be implementing a new bullying and violence abatement program this month called Rachel’s Challenge. Founded in 1999, the initiative is based on the life and writings of Rachel Joy Scott, the first victim of the Columbine school shootings in Columbine, Colorado. On Tuesday and Wednesday, presenters from the Rachel’s Challenge organization will visit Westfield High School and Westfield Vocational Technical High School to present Rachel’s Story. At the conclusion of these presentations 100 students from each school will receive “Friends of Rachel” training to better enable them to meet Rachel’s five challenges throughout the school year. “Although our high schools have not experienced the same hardships that others have, we believe it would be beneficial for our students to receive this training to address small problems before they have the chance to escalate into larger ones,” said Sgt. Eric Hall of the Westfield Police Department.
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Water and sewer rates, driveway bylaw to be topic of hearing By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – Department of Public Works Director Randy Brown requested this week that a warrant for water and sewer be placed on the Special Town Meeting agenda. Brown said the town’s contract with Springfield Water and Sewer is expiring and needs to be renewed
and he said it will cost more this year. “The rates have gone up substantially,” he told the Board of Selectmen. “We don’t have the funds to pay for that increase.” Brown said the rates went up 27 percent. Springfield water is used to supplement Southwick’s supply. “We need the agreement signed,”
he told selectmen. Brown said he would be asking Town Meeting voters to approve a transfer of approximately $60,000 from retained earnings to cover costs. During the Monday night selectmen meeting, Brown also updated the board on the driveway bylaw that will go to a vote at Special
Town Meeting. A separate common driveway bylaw will also be brought forth but Brown discussed only the general driveway bylaw. “These have already gone to legal counsel and have been reviewed,” said Brown. Board Chairman Russell Fox said changes were made at counsel suggestion and the draft before the
board was the revised, legal counsel approved version. Chief Administrative Officer Karl Stinehart said selectmen must look over the document. “The board needs to examine it and make a motion,” Stinehart said. Fox and Selectman Joseph Deedy approved the bylaw draft, which will now be discussed in a public hearing.
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Maine woman finds two-headed baby snapping turtle HUDSON, Maine (AP) — A central Maine woman just trying to do a good deed and help out the wildlife in her neighborhood has made an unusual discovery. Kathleen Talbot of Hudson tells WLBZ-TV (http://on.wlbz2. com/1v8b1z8 ) she found a two-headed baby snapping turtle this week while she was watching hatchlings cross the road to make sure they arrived safely at the other side. She noticed one of the turtles had been left behind. It was so dirty she thought at first that it had two feet in front. It wasn’t until she got home and washed off the little reptile she realized it had two heads. She’s named the tiny turtle, which fits easily into the palm of her hand, Frank and Stein.
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TODAY IN HISTORY
Today is Friday, Sept. 26, the 269th day of 2014. There are 96 days left in the year.
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n Sept. 26, 1789, Thomas Jefferson was confirmed by the Senate to be the first United States secretary of state; John Jay, the first chief justice; Edmund Randolph, the first attorney general.
On this date: In 1777, British troops occupied Philadelphia during the American Revolution. In 1892, John Philip Sousa and his newly formed band performed publicly for the first time, at the Stillman Music Hall in Plainfield, New Jersey. In 1914, the Federal Trade Commission was established. Fitness guru Jack LaLanne was born in San Francisco. In 1918, the Meuse-Argonne offensive, resulting in an Allied victory against the Germans, began during World War I. In 1933, the James Hilton novel “Lost Horizon” was first published in London by Macmillan & Co. Ltd. and in New York by William Morrow & Co. In 1937, the radio drama “The Shadow,” starring Orson Welles, premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System. In 1954, the Japanese commercial ferry Toya Maru sank during a typhoon in the Tsugaru Strait, claiming more than 1,150 lives. In 1960, the first-ever debate between presidential nominees took place in Chicago as Democrat John F. Kennedy and Republican Richard M. Nixon faced off
before a national TV audience. In 1964, the situation comedy “Gilligan’s Island” premiered on CBS-TV. In 1986, William H. Rehnquist was sworn in as the 16th chief justice of the United States, while Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court as its 103rd member. In 1990, the Motion Picture Association of America announced it had created a new rating, NC-17, to replace the X rating. In 1991, four men and four women began a two-year stay inside a sealed-off structure in Oracle, Arizona, called Biosphere 2. (They emerged from Biosphere on this date in 1993.)
Ten years ago: Hurricane Jeanne struck near Stuart, Florida, with 120 mph winds, resulting in five U.S. deaths. Pakistani forces killed Amjad Hussain Farooqi, a suspected top al-Qaida operative wanted for his alleged role in the 2002 kidnapping and beheading of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl. Israel assassinated Izz Eldine Subhi Sheik Khalil, a Palestinian militant from Hamas, with a car bomb in Damascus, Syria.
Five years ago: Film director Roman Polanski was arrested by Swiss police on an international warrant as he arrived in Zurich to receive a lifetime achievement award from a film festival. (Polanski had fled the U.S. in 1978, a year after pleading guilty to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old girl. Polanski spent two months in a Swiss jail and served seven months of house arrest before Switzerland’s government decided against extraditing him to the United States.) Pope Benedict XVI
began a three-day pilgrimage to the Czech Republic.
One year ago: It was revealed that some workers at the National Security Agency had misused the government’s secret surveillance systems at least 12 times over the previous decade, including instances where they spied on spouses, boyfriends or girlfriends, according to embarrassing new details disclosed by the agency’s inspector general. The U.S. and its international partners emerged from a U.N. meeting with Iran declaring a “window of opportunity” had opened to peacefully settle their nuclear standoff. Bud Selig announced plans to retire as baseball commissioner in January 2015.
Today’s Birthdays: Retired baseball All-Star Bobby Shantz is 89. Actor Philip Bosco is 84. Actress Donna Douglas is 82. Actor Richard Herd is 82. South African nationalist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela is 78. Country singer David Frizzell is 73. Actor Kent McCord is 72. Television host Anne Robinson is 70. Singer Bryan Ferry is 69. Actress Mary Beth Hurt is 68. Singer Lynn Anderson is 67. Singer Olivia Newton-John is 66. Actor James Keane is 62. Rock singer-musician Cesar Rosas (Los Lobos) is 60. Country singer Carlene Carter is 59. Actress Linda Hamilton is 58. Country singer Doug Supernaw is 54. Rhythm-and-blues singer Cindy Herron (En Vogue) is 53. Actress Melissa Sue Anderson is 52. Actor Patrick Bristow is 52. Rock musician Al Pitrelli is 52. Singer Tracey Thorn (Everything But The Girl) is 52. TV personality Jillian Barberie is 48. Contemporary Christian guitarist Jody Davis (Newsboys) is 47. Actor Jim Caviezel is 46. Actor Ben Shenkman is 46. Singer Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men) is 42. Jazz musician Nicholas Payton is 41. Actor Mark Famiglietti is 35. Singer-actress Christina Milian is 33. Tennis player Serena Williams is 33.
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Continued from Page 1 less than 10 feet from his property line. Beliveau said his house is in a rural residential zone with a front setback 400 feet from North Road and that it is an “L” shaped lot which requires the special permit. John Young of 19 Joyce Drive requested a special permit to allow replacement of an old shed with construction of a new shed which will be no less than five (5) feet from the side property line. Robert Goyette requested a dimensional special permit to bring his deck into compliance with zoning requirements and to construct a small three-season sub room. Goyette hired R Levesque Associated to do his bank survey while recently purchasing his house at 25 Tiffany Circle, located off Radisson Avenue in an openspace subdivision. Goyette’s house is located on a cul-desac and backs up to the wooded open space area. Jon Goddard of R. Levesque Associates said that during the survey of the property it was discovered that a former own had constructed a deck that extended beyond the rear setback allowed in that zone and that the petition for a setback of no less than 20 feet would bring the property into compliance and also allow construction of the sun room at the rear of the house. Much of the conversation among board members was tutorial in nature for its newest member, law student Richard K. Sullivan III, whose appointment to the ZBA was recently confirmed by the City Council. Newman, a practicing attorney, and contractor, provided Sullivan with a overview of the board’s function. “The existing zoning codes in this city do not allow anybody to do anything without a special permit. Property all over the city is in nonconformance with the existing codes,” Newman said. “We want to encourage people to stay in their homes and improve them, but because of the zoning codes not much is allowed.” “It’s bad for us to hamstring people when they come in with a reasonable project that is not going to bother anyone,” Newman said. The board attached the standard findings and conditions to each of the dimensional special permits which require resident to build what was described according to the plans submitted by the applicants.
Challenge Focusing on equipping and inspiring individuals to replace acts of violence, bullying, and negativity with acts of respect, kindness, and compassion, donations from the Jose Torres Foundation and United Bank were instrumental in bringing the project to Westfield. Superintendents, principals, teachers, parents, and students have brought Rachel’s Challenge into their schools because of a desire to reduce problems such as bullying, student isolation, teen suicide, discrimination, school violence, and increased disciplinary actions through presentations, trainings, community events, and professional development. Last year, Sgt. Hall met with Westfield VocationalTechnical High School Principal Stefan Czaporowski and Westfield High School Principal Jonathan Carter to present the idea of Rachel’s Challenge. Carter said that he attended a Rachel’s Challenge event at Enrico Fermi High School in Enfield, Connecticut, which sealed the deal for him wanting to see the program on Montgomery Road. “We want to improve the climate and culture of our schools and to educate kids on the perils of violence, negativity and bullying,” said Carter. “We want to teach respect, kindness and com-
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traffic flow and reduce congestion that has plagued the city, and motorists, for decades. The proposed exclusion would require heavy commercial traffic to continue south on North Elm Street, cross the Great River Bridge, make a left U-turn in front of Holy Trinity Church, then travel north back over the bridge to gain access to Union Street. The truck exclusion concept came out of a public meeting for residents of Prospect Hill and the Lower Notre Dame neighborhood to discuss a major reconfiguration project on
North Elm Street at the intersection of Notre Dame Street. Initially, that work was anticipated to begin later this summer following the opening of the Pochassic Street Bridge, but has been delayed until the spring of 2015. Camerota said the Traffic Commission is also assessing the possibility of establishing truck exclusion for Crown Street, another residential street used as a shortcut by commercial vehicles, an issue raised by Prospect Hill Residents at the April 14 informational meeting attended by more than 70 residents.
An illustrated drawing of the redesigned intersection at North Elm and Notre Dame streets. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
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passion. They’re really important tenants by which to prepare our kids for the future.” Carter added that the school is implementing a Westfield Student Council Students of the Week and Faculty/Staff Member of the Month awards to coincide with Rachel’s Challenge. “This was an idea that I had to acknowledge the kids who are doing what we want them to do from a character development standpoint,” he said, adding that students can be
nominated if they demonstrate courage, positive attitude, respect, caring, leadership, integrity, effort, kindness, honesty, teamwork and/or compassion. “We spend so much time in schools traditionally calling out students who don’t do the right thing. This effort is to promote the majority of students doing the right thing every day,” Carter added. On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., parents, business leaders, elected officials, and the community members are invited to the Westfield Vocational Technical High School auditorium at the school’s upper campus to learn more about the program and the steps that have undertaken this year to bring
Rachel’s Challenge to Westfield. Those seeking further information are asked to contact Sgt. Eric Hall at 413-2340601, or visit the Rachel’s Challenge web site at www. rachelschallenge.org
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HOLYOKE – Plans are underway to honor the memory of Lt. Col. Morris “Moose” Fontenot at the Rally for Moose Cross Country Run at Holyoke’s Ashley Reservoir on Sunday, November 9, at 1:31 P.M., the starting time symbolic of the 131st Squadron. Fontenot joined the 104th Fighter Wing in March as the fulltime wing Inspector General, and died on Aug. 27 when his plane crashed in Virginia. “Moose gave himself every day to everyone. It is in that spirit that his friends and Air Force family have set up the Fontenot Family Memorial Fund to assist his wife, Kara, and daughters, Nicole and Natalie, with housing and education costs,” said event organizer, Lt. Col. Jed “Chowda” Conaboy. “The 4.25 mile scenic course will be lined with fellow airmen and patriotic tributes to represent the sacrifice Moose made for our country and community.” Fontenot was “a natural leader, a stellar flight instructor, a ‘difference maker,’ a decorated Air Force Officer and, most importantly to him, a father and husband,” he said. Fontenot had a distinguished and highly-decorated career in the Air Force but decided to transfer to the Air National Guard last year mainly to be able to set up a permanent home for his daughters, who attend Longmeadow High School. His career included five overseas deployments and 2,300 hours flying, with half of that serving as an instructor. In the air, he led teams to war and on tactical training missions. In Washington, he was a leader as a congressional fellow at the Department of Defense. Runners will receive an event t-shirt and compete for prizes, including the top military runner. There will also be an award to the person coming in 104th overall commemorating the 104th Fighter Wing. A post race party will offer food, music, raffle prizes and more. Runners are encouraged to register early because only 1,000 numbers will be sold. For information, including sponsorship and race registration, or to make a donation, please contact Conaboy at rallyformoose@gmail. com or at 413-858-5514.
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HOMEDESIGN Cast homework in the right light By LISA A. FLAM Associated Press If you can’t imagine how your kids can possibly see well enough to do their homework as they sprawl out on the floor, their beds or the couch; fear not: Though good lighting for the homework hour (or hours) is often forgotten, it is simple to achieve. “Sometimes we get so focused on making the room look cute, we can overlook the importance of the spaces having to function well,” says Chicago designer Ruthie Stebbins. Lighting options are plentiful at any budget, and online shopping can help you narrow the options. “(You) can always find something pretty at any price point,” said Stebbins, of RHS i + d. “It’s out there.” It stands to reason that kids will be more productive and efficient when they can see clearly. “The more easily you can read something, the more easily you can learn it,” said Dr. Pamela Gallin, a pediatric ophthalmologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. “Good light will help you learn more easily.” Light should be bright enough to be comfortable; if kids are moving away from it or squinting, it’s likely too bright. It should not cast distracting shadows, and should illuminate an area beyond the work at hand, rather than serving as a highcontrast spotlight, Gallin said. “The ideal is a well-lit room with extra light at the homework page,” she said. “You don’t want an island of light in a sea of dark.” However, the age-old way to sneak in just a few more pages before bedtime won’t hurt them. “If they’re reading a book under the blanket with a flashlight, they’re not doing any harm,” Gallin said, although not being able to see clearly or straining to see could cause a headache. Without good light, “you’re not causing physical harm,” she said, “but you’re not at tip-top productivity, either.” Stebbins says that layering the light — that is, using more
This photo provided by Land of Nod shows a Checkmate Table Lamp, with shade that is sold separately. If you can’t imagine how your kids can possibly see well enough to do their homework as they sprawl on the floor, their beds or the couch, fear not: While they won’t hurt their eyes without adequate light, it’s not hard to illuminate their worlds. Good lighting for the homework hour (or hours) is often forgotten but easy to achieve. (AP Photo/Land of Nod)
than one light source in a room — boosts the aesthetics and functionality of a space. In a child’s bedroom or playroom, she likes to use a flush or semi-flush ceiling fixture or recessed lighting to evenly light the room and eliminate high-contrast areas — bright and dark spots in a room. Then, she illuminates the space where a child is working with a lamp. Layered light “adds to overall ambiance and warmth of the room,” said Stebbins. If your child sits at a desk, look for a lamp with at least 60 watts of light and tall enough to cover a wide-enough area to avoid the spotlight effect, Gallin said. Lamps for the floor and the desk are commonly turned out with metal shades, but Stebbins prefers paper and linen shades because they lower the contrast by diffusing the light. If your kids study or read on the floor or couch, try parking a floor lamp behind them to wash their textbooks in light. “If you’re not sitting at a desk or flat surface, then you want overyour-shoulder light,” Gallin said. As with a desk lamp, the scale of a floor lamp is important. If a child is reading while lying on the carpet or plopped in a beanbag chair, the light shouldn’t be too far from the floor. “You want to keep the light directed within 24 inches of those pages,” Stebbins said. “If her knees are the surface, you might be looking for a floor lamp that has multiple bulbs you can direct around.” With so many kids using computers for school, parents should take extra care to keep the contrast low in the homework space. “The environment should be as soft and evenly lit as possible so the high contrast on the screen isn’t exaggerated by a high-contrast light in the room,” Stebbins said. While these are ideal lighting scenarios, Gallin urged parents to pick their battles wisely. “If they’re getting A’s and they’re not getting headaches,” she counseled, “don’t argue about the light.”
Right at Home: critter comforts for older pets By KIM COOK Associated Press Just as there are lots of products on the market to help ease the aches, pains and mobility issues of human old age, so there is a good selection of such products for senior dogs and cats, as well. EASY LIFTING Arthritis is one of the most common problems for dogs and cats as they age. “Give ‘em a boost,” says Amy Shojai, a certified animal behavior consultant in Sherman, Texas, and author of “Complete Care for your Aging Cat” and “Complete Care for your Aging Dog” (Cool Gus Publishing, 2010). “Cats love high spots to snooze and lounge, but may not be able to manage the leap. Move a chair or even a cardboard box close to a window or bed to give them a leg up.” Ramps and stairs make it easier for older pets to access beds, sofas, countertops and window seats. There are folding, carpeted ramps that can go in the car or be easily stored. Solvit makes a high-traction ramp that attaches to stairs or the lift of an SUV to help arthritic dogs. The collapsible, ultralight design makes it handy for travel or car errands. And at home, carpeted or upholstered portable pet stairs can be positioned wherever a pet needs to go up or down. Look for ones that sit firmly on the ground, with a good wide stair base. Many come in a range of materials to coordinate with your decor. (www.wayfair.com ) Pets with hip or back problems might appreciate having their food bowl raised up off the floor. Raised dishes in frames made of metal, wood, plastic or ceramic ease the strain on aging necks. Some can be height-adjusted. BETTER BOXES Aging cats might need bigger litter boxes or ones with lower sides for better access and aim, says Dr. Louise Murray, vice president of the ASPCA Animal Hospital in New York City.
Lucky Champ, for instance, has a roomy one with a low entry ramp. (www.luckychamp.com ) Shojai suggests “a plastic, low-sided, shirt-box storage container. And add an extra potty or two; ensure at least one is on each side of the house or floor.” You can find dog and cat diaper pants and pads at www. seniorpetproducts.com if incontinence is a problem. BODY TEMPERATURE “Heating pads and beds soothe achy arthritis and help older pets become more flexible,” says Shojai. “A heating pad slipped underneath the small pet’s regular bed or blanket may do the trick.” The Lectro Kennel electric pad can be temperature adjusted. (www.petco.com ) If overheating is the issue, consider the Cool Pet Pad. It’s gel-filled and activated by the animal’s weight, staying cool for three to four hours. You can place it in a crate or car, on the floor, or on a bed to help ease overheating or inflammation. (www.allmodern.com ) SLEEP TIGHT Memory-foam mattresses and pillows have been a boon to pets. Six inches of foam covered in microfiber and fleece makes a cozy snooze spot in the Great Paw Triple Support Orthopedic Pillow. (www.allmodern.com ) Kohl’s stocks the Happy Hounds dog bed, capacious enough for large breeds but easily accommodating two or three diminutive friends on a soft, Sherpa-fleece-covered mattress. (www. kohls.com ) For pets having trouble climbing onto anything, including a thick pet bed, a lower-to-the-floor sleep zone may be the answer. Homegoods has less dense yet still comfy dog beds in faux furs. (www.homegoods.com ) KEEP THEM SIPPING “Older pets — especially cats — don’t always drink as much water as they should. Pet water fountains that aerate the water make it taste better and encourage water intake,” Shojai says. Major pet chains stock several varieties. CRUISE CONTROL Older pets can still enjoy fresh-air outings with the help of
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Average 30-year mortgage rate at 4.20 percent WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates declined slightly this week, after marking their largest oneweek gain of the year the previous week.
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Mortgage company Freddie Mac said Thursday that the nationwide average for a 30-year loan eased to 4.20 percent from 4.23 percent last week. The average for a 15-year mortgage, a popular choice for people who are refinancing, slipped to 3.36 percent from 3.37 percent. At 4.20 percent, the rate on a 30-year mortgage is down from 4.53 percent at the start of the year. Rates have fallen even though the Federal Reserve has been trimming its monthly bond purchases, which are intended to keep long-term borrowing rates low. The purchases are set to end next month. Last week, the average rate on the 30-year loan jumped to 4.23 percent from 4.12 percent a week earlier, amid market speculation that the Fed might abandon its nearly 6-year-old policy of keeping short-term interest rates at record lows. But at their See Mortgage Rate, Page 7
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This May 9, 2010 photo provided by Marijn van den Brink shows Tulipa polychroma, a wild tulip, in a remote unforgiving native habitat in the Sahand Mountains of northwestern Iran. The fragrant blooms begin to emerge as soon as the snow melts. Bumblebees rely on the nectar from these low-lying flowers to survive in early spring. (AP Photo/Marijn van den Brink)
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This April 20, 2010 photo provided by Colorblends shows a collection of Tulipa tarda, a stellar repeat bloomer when planted in full sun and well-drained soil, in Atlantic Beach, New York. The tarda variety grows about five inches high and blooms in mid-spring through USDA Zones 3-7. It is native to the Tien Shan Mountains bordering Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and China. (AP Photo/Colorblends)
Go wild: Plant species tulips for early color By DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press Maybe it’s time to rethink the way we landscape using tulips. True, the familiar, large, goblet-shaped blooms make a colorful springtime splash grouped in beds and pots. But those hybrids are softies compared to their wild ancestors — species tulips growing in unforgiving sites from Algeria to China. They thrive in problem areas. Tulips are not native to Holland, but growers there over the past 400 years have built an industry around developing hybrids for the commercial trade. Their classic tulips perform best with fertile soil and an ample moisture supply. That’s not the story, however, with clones of the botanical or species tulips. Those you can plant and forget. Neglect them. Sear them under the sun. Simply scratch the small bulbs into some gravel or tuck them into rocky crevices and they’ll survive that austerity just as
they have the harsh, hardscrabble mountain conditions of Afghanistan, Switzerland, Kazakhstan, Turkey or Mongolia. “Wild tulips are better adapted to difficult conditions,” said Christian Curless, a horticulturist for the flower bulb company Colorblends. com. “They’re happiest with parched conditions in summer — places where the grass dries up,” he said. “These are the kinds of flowers you can plant in a rock garden or elevated a little bit for good drainage.” Botanical tulips differ visibly from their hybrid progeny. “They tend, in general, to be smaller — finer in flower and in foliage,” Curless said. “They have more of a starry-eyed look to them.” Wild tulips have been trendy in Europe since they were introduced by botanical expeditions in the early 20th century, said Eric Breed, a Dutch bulb expert and tulip hunter. “Also, in the U.S.A., they have been popular
Markets meeting that ended last Wednesday, Fed policymakers decided to keep the low rates, at least for a few more months. Fewer Americans bought homes in August, as investors retreated from real estate and first-time buyers remained scarce, data released Monday by the National Association of Realtors showed. By contrast, the Commerce Department reported Wednesday that sales of newly constructed homes surged in August, led by a wave of buying in the West and Northeast. It was the fastest sales pace since May 2008. It was seen as a clear sign of improvement for a real estate market that has been muddled in recent months, as the rebound in home sales that followed the housing bust began to slow. To calculate average mortgage rates, Freddie Mac surveys lenders across the country between Monday and Wednesday each week. The average doesn’t include extra
Q&A: Experts warn of Bash Bug, what are the risks? NEW YORK (AP) — Internet security experts are warning that a new programming flaw known as the “Bash Bug” may pose a serious threat to computers and other devices such as home Internet routers. Even the systems used to run factory floors and power plants could be affected. So, is it time to panic? Here are some common questions and answers about the latest security scare. Q. What is the Bash Bug, and why is it a big deal? A. The bug, also known as “Shellshock,” is in a commonly used piece of system software called Bash. Bash has been around since 1989 and is used on a variety of Unix-based systems, including Linux and Mac OS X. See Bash bug, Page 8
fees, known as points, which most borrowers must pay to get the lowest rates. One point equals 1 percent of the loan amount. The average fee for a 30-year mortgage was
since the 1960s and ‘70s when large numbers became available from nurseries in Holland,” he said. Like most spring-blooming bulbs, species tulips should be planted in the fall. Get them in the ground early enough so their roots can develop before the soil freezes. Skip the fertilizers and go easy on the watering. “Moisture can be a problem,” Curless said. “Too much love.” Species tulips aren’t perennials but they do live longer than the familiar standard varieties, with bulbs producing blooms through at least several seasons. Their bloom period ranges from early spring well into June. They perform best in USDA Zones 3 to 7. Shop for labels specifying the genus Tulipa, about 100 species of which have been cloned for domestic use. Look to the low-growing Tulipa tarda for white flowers with a yellow eye. It naturalizes somewhat and tolerates black walnut trees. The Tulipa bakeri has lilac-colored petals with
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yellow centers, and partners well with dwarf daffodils. Tulipa kaufmanniana is said to resemble a water lily when fully open and is among the first to flower in spring. The Tulipa turkestanica delivers fragrant white petals having orange centers, and is a repeat bloomer. One caution: Although species tulips are better at handling harsh growing conditions than are most modern-day tulip hybrids, they’re just as vulnerable to predation. “In my (Connecticut) garden, chipmunks devastate them,” Curless said. “So will deer, voles and squirrels if they know where they are.” Online: For more about species tulips and springblooming bulbs, see this Iowa State University Extension and Outreach fact sheet: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/article/ yard-and-garden-planting-tulips
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Court Logs Westfield District Court Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 Allen E. Hackett, 54, of 28 Mountain Laurel Drive, Russell, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor brought by Westfield police and was fined $750, assessed $350, ordered to complete a Driver Alcohol Education Program at a cost of $817.22 and sentenced to a 18 month term in the house of correction with six months to be served direct (with credit for time served) and the balance suspended with probation for two years. A charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle was not prosecuted and he was found to be not responsible for a marked lanes violation. In a separate case brought by State Police, Hackett pleaded guilty to a charge of violation of a harassment prevention order and was sentenced to a concurrent six month term in the house of correction. He was assessed $50. Edward C. Bruneau, 68, of 104 Pond Brook Road, Huntington, charged with possession of child pornography by Westfield police, was diverted to treatment in lieu of imprisonment by Judge Philip Contant as provided for in the Valor Act. Jovani P. Rivera, 24, of 15 County St., Springfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $350,
ordered to complete a Driver Alcohol Education Program at a cost of $817.22 and his license was suspended for 45 days. A charge of negligent operation of a motor vehicle was not prosecuted and he was found to be not responsible for a charge of speeding. Matthew L. Crawford, 24, of 700 Russell Road, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of larceny of property valued more than $250, larceny of property valued less than $250 and larceny from a building brought by Westfield State University police and the charges were continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $90 and ordered to pay $210.42 in restitution. A second charge of larceny from a building was not prosecuted. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014 Fabian Davila, 25, of 21 Highland Ave., West Springfield, was released on his personal recognizance pending a Dec. 2 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker brought by Westfield police. Justin A. Hebert, 35, of 25 Kellogg St., pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police and was sentenced to a one year term in the house of correction, suspended, with probation for one year. He was assessed $50.
Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency response and crime report Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014 3:23 a.m.: suspicious activity, Orange Street, a caller reports hearing tapping on her window, the caller said she did not look outside, the responding officer reports he found a male party who was tapping on the wrong window seeking a different person; 5:48 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Springfield Road, a patrol officer reports a random query revealed that the owner of a vehicle traveling on Springfield Road had a suspended license, the vehicle was stopped and the operator was found to be the owner, the vehicle was towed to the police impound yard and a criminal complaint was filed; 10:07 a.m.: motor vehicle violation, Bates Road, a Traffic Bureau officer reports a routine check of a vehicle seen parked in a Bates Road driveway revealed that the vehicle’s registration had been revoked for lack of insurance, the plates were seized and the owner was notified; 10:40 a.m.: city ordinance violation, Western Avenue, the code enforcement officer reports he observed that a vehicle (subsequently found to be unregistered) was parked in e driveway with a ‘For sale’ sign affixed, the officer reports that no permit had been secured and the owner said that he was unaware of that requirement, the officer informed him about the pertinent city ordinances; 10:57 a.m.: assist other agency, Chestnut Street, a supervisory officer reports that he was advised by a G&E subcontractor that a resident appears to be a hoarder and his residence is unsanitary, the a Health Department worker requested the assistance of the code enforcement officer and numerous health and safety code violations were noted, the officer found that dogs and rabbits were living in the residence and the animal control officer was notified, the ACO reports the animals are
well cared for; 1:35 p.m.: assault, Springfield Road, a representative of a physical therapy practice reports an employee was assaulted by a client, the responding officer reports an intern said that a 15-year-old client grabbed him by his neck, from behind, and pulled him from his feet, the complainant said that the boy threatened to come back with a shotgun, the caller said that no charges are sought but asked for assistance serving the boy with a ‘No trespassing’ order; 2:14 p.m.: found property, Union Street at Columbia Place, a caller reports finding a hypodermic needle, the responding officer reports he took custody of the needle for proper disposal; 5:12 p.m.: suspicious person, Highland View Street, a caller reports a male party came to her back door and handed her an envelope, the caller said the message included an 800 telephone number and an instruction to have her bank account number available, the officer reports the woman said that the man told her the envelope was from her bank but no bank name was found, the caller was advised not to call the number and to call police if the man returns; 5:52 p.m.: animal complaint, Llewellyn Drive, a caller reports that while he was walking his dogs a neighbor’s dog got loose and was aggressive toward his leashed dogs, the man said that one dog was injured and he sustained bruises, the animal control office was notified; 11:11 p.m.: annoying phone calls, Powdermill Village, 126 Union Street, a caller reports that she has received messages from her boyfriend’s phone while he is incarcerated, the woman said that the person sending the text messages threatened to post inappropriate photos of her on the internet, the responding officer reports the woman elected to consult the community policing officer for the area.
500 pounds of squash stolen from Pittsfield church PITTSFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Members of a Pittsfield church say they’re heartbroken by the theft of 500 pounds of squash grown in a church garden that was going to be
donated to the needy. The acorn and butternut squash from the Pittsfield Church of Christ’s “Giving Garden” occurred overnight Wednesday.
Pastor Russell Moody saw some boxes apparently left behind by the thieves marked “Farm Fresh Local Produce,” and at first thought someone had left the boxes for the
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Berkshire triple slaying deliberations ongoing SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Jury deliberations in the trial of a man charged with murder for his role in the kidnapping and slaying of three Pittsfield men are entering their sixth day. The Hampden Superior Court jury is expected to resume deliberations Friday, after weighing the case of Caius Veiovis for 31 hours over five days. Veiovis pleaded not guilty in the August 2011 of slayings of David Glasser, Edward Frampton and Robert Chadwell. Their remains were buried on private property in Becket. The two other men charged in the killings have already been convicted. Authorities say one of those co-defendants wanted Glasser dead so he couldn’t testify against him in another case. The others were killed to eliminate witnesses. The trials were moved out of Berkshire County to ensure impartial juries.
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Devices that use Unix in some form include many servers, routers, Android phones, Mac computers, medical devices and even the computers that create bitcoins. Systems running power plants and municipal water systems could also be affected by the bug, though security experts already recommend that these systems remain disconnected from the Internet so they are not open to such risks. Bash is a command shell — “the thing you use to tell your computer what you want it to do,” explains Christopher Budd, global threat communications manager at security firm Trend Micro. Thus, exploiting a security hole in Bash means telling your computer, or other systems, what to do. Q. Why are people saying it’s worse than “Heartbleed,” the flaw that exploited security technology used by hundreds of thousands of websites? A. While Heartbleed exposed passwords and other sensitive data to hackers, Bash Bug lets outsiders take control of the affected device to install programs or run commands. Bash Bug is rated 10 on a 10-point scale for its impact and ease of exploitability by the Common Vulnerability Scoring System, an industry standard for assessing how bad security flaws are. Heartbleed is rated 5. On the other hand, a perfect set of conditions need to be present for the bug to be open to exploitation, which could limit its effect. Heartbleed affected any system running OpenSSL, a common Web encryption technology. With the Bash Bug, your system actually has to be using Bash, Budd said. There are multiple types of command shells, so even if Bash is installed, the system could actually be using a different one. Q. It’s been a quarter century since Bash came out, so why is the bug a threat now? A. That’s because someone — Stephane Chazelas of Akamai Technologies Inc. to be specific — just found it. “That’s the thing with security bugs,” Budd said. “It takes a person actually looking at that code, and seeing it, and saying ‘that’s not right’” to find problems. Heartbleed was around for more than two years before it was discovered. Q. What can you do about it? A. Everyday users can’t do much right now, except to wait for manufacturers to release fixes for the particular product. Companies are already releasing patches that correct the flaw, so Budd recommends applying the patches for routers, Macs and other devices as they come out. But that can be easier said than done. Budd said it will depend on who made the equipment and whether you get a fix at all. Even if a fix is developed, getting it could be another matter. Budd expects that to be an issue with Android phones, because their manufacturers and carriers are often slow to push out the system updates that Google provides. Of course, it always helps to run up-to-date security software on your devices.
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2015 New Year’s Westfield WESTFIELD — The organizing committee for a planned New Year’s 2015 celebration is having an open meeting to discuss plans for putting together an event this coming December 31st in Westfield. The meeting is open to anyone who wants to volunteer, vendors, supporters, etc. and will take place this Friday, Sept. 26th at 6pm at the Amelia Park Ice Arena conference room. For more visit, http://newyearswestfield.com/.
Barn Dance coming to Southwick SOUTHWICK — A good Old Time New England Barn dance will be held at Southwick on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at Fox’s Barn on 636 College Highway, Southwick, MA. This is a great family event. The dance will begin at 6:30 pm. Ticket prices will be $8.00/person, $16.00/per family. Tickets are available for purchase in Southwick at Southwick Florist, 636 College Highway and Moo-licious, 258 Feeding Hills Road. ‘All our dances are dance parties, everyone can take part’. The dance in Southwick will feature Dudley and Jacqueline Laufman of Canterbury, New Hampshire.
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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS Saints stomp Franklin
Tigers’ Dmitriy Stepanchuk (11) steps into a kick against McCann Tech Thursday at Jachym Field. (Photo by Chris Putz)
By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The St. Mary High School football team, er, correct that, boys’ soccer team sacked Franklin Tech, 10-0, Thursday at Westfield Middle School North. Zac Girard recorded a hat trick, Colin Blake notched two goals, and five Saints – Nick Garde, Joey Collins, Billy Lamarande, Patrick Boyle, and Seamus Butler – scored one goal apiece in a blowout. Alex Parentela and Kevin Rockwal each had two assists, and Garde, Butler, Collins, and Jake Viamari had one apiece. Blake (5 saves) and Drew Collins (3) split time in goal for St. Mary in the first and second half, respectively, for a combined shutout. “It was a good all-around effort for the guys,” St. Mary coach Andrew Martin said. “Everybody got to play and get in the game, which was good, especially for the younger and inexperienced guys. It was a good way to rebound after a tough loss to (Westfield) Voke the other day. I’m happy with the intensity and effort.” St. Mary returns to action next week Monday against Pathfinder.
Stepanchuks step up for Tigers
Alex Makarchuk handles the ball for the Westfield Vocational-Technical High School boys’ soccer team against McCann Tech Thursday at Jachym Field.
Westfield Voc-Tech’s Nick Clegg tosses the ball in from the sideline during Thursday’s game against visiting McCann Tech. (Photo by
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Westfield Voc-Tech 6, McCann Tech 1 Dmitry and Alex Stepanchuk had two goals and an assist apiece to lead red-hot Westfield Voc-Tech at home. Alex Makarchuk and Tyler Hall each had one goal for the Tigers. Voc-Tech’s Dominic Rosario and Vitaliy Borodin also had one assist apiece. It was Borodin’s first varsity point. “The boys played really well,” Tigers’ coach Kyle Dulude said. “I’m very happy with their performance and preparation for today’s game.” Voc-Tech’s Mike Brut kept the leading point leader in Western Massachusetts in check, and Tyler Hall contributed solid defense.
A Saint explodes through the Franklin defense for one of several early first-half goals. (Photo by Chris Putz) LATE RESULTS JV BOYS’ SOCCER Southwick 5, Hopkins 2 Austin Davis netted a hat trick (3 goals), and Kapcer Kisala and Mason Kowal tallied one apiece for Southwick. Kowal also recorded two assists. Jake Stathers, Nick Doyle, and Matt Daley each had one. For the red-hot Southwick JV unit, it was their seventh straight victory to begin the 2014 fall season.
Petlock’s hat trick sinks Saints GIRLS’ SOCCER Smith Voke 4, St. Mary 3 Smith Voke’s Gabby Petlock delivered a hat trick performance, lifting her team to victory Thursday. Ali Stanlewicz, Alexis Shedd, and Erin Dow scored one goal apiece for St. Mary. Saints’ Savannah Lubanski earned an assist. St. Mary goalie Francesca DePergola finished with $18 saves.
Westfield Voc-Tech’s Alex Stepanchuk throws in the ball Thursday. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Saints’ Joey Collins delivers on a corner kick. (Photo by Chris Putz)
King, Wurster tops for locals
St. Mary’s Joey Collins attempts to outmuscle a Franklin Tech player in a race for the ball Thursday at Westfield Middle School North. (Photo by Chris Putz)
Westfield VocTech No. 1 Matt King competes in a 2014 regular season match. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
By Chris Putz Staff Writer It was a productive day for a pair of local high school golf teams thanks to their top golfers. Westfield Voc-Tech 12, Easthampton 12 Voc-Tech’s Matt King shot a match-low 39 at the number one spot, sweeping four points and helping ensure his team of a tie. Jake Parsons shot a 45 for the Tigers, good for 3.5 points. Westfield Voc-Tech improved to 3-4-1. St. Mary 14.5, Monson 9.5 St. Mary’s Matt Wurster shot a team-low 42 in a narrow loss to Hunter Hughes (41) at the top spot. Wurster was coming off a team-low 43 against Cathedral. Dom Ceccarini (43), Harry Reed (44), and Ashton Bourbonnais (48) shot in the 40s for the Saints. St. Mary improved to 4-5.
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WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL GOLF at Cathedral, Veterans Golf Course, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. BOYS’ JV SOCCER vs. Central, 4 p.m. JV FOOTBALL vs. Putnam, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Ludlow, 6 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV SOCCER vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at West Springfield, 6:15 p.m. FOOTBALL at Putnam, Berte Field, Central High School, 7 p.m.
GOLF vs. West Springfield, Tekoa CC, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Minnechaug, 3:45 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Minnechaug, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ JV SOCCER vs. East Longmeadow, 4 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, 5 p.m. GYMNASTICS at Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.
GOLF vs. Holyoke, Tekoa Country Club, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER at Minnechaug, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Chicopee Comp, 5:15 p.m.
JV GOLF at Minnechaug, Wilbraham CC, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Ludlow, 4 p.m. GYMNASTICS vs. Chicopee Comp, 6 p.m.
GOLF at Mohawk, Edge Hill GC, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Smith Voke, 5 p.m.
GOLF vs. St. Mary, Edgewood CC, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Amherst, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Amherst, 4 p.m.
SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GOLF vs. Smith Academy, Edgewood CC, 3 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Putnam, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL vs. Putnam, 6 p.m.
GOLF at Holyoke Catholic, Oak Ridge GC, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Chicopee Comp, 4 p.m. JV FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL at Holyoke, 5 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Palmer, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Cathedral, Lusitano Stadium, Ludlow, 6:30 p.m.
GOLF at Monson, Quaboag CC, 3 p.m. BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY vs. Gateway, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Holyoke, 4:30 p.m. FIELD HOCKEY vs. Pioneer Valley Regional, 5:30 p.m.
GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Palmer, 6 p.m.
JV BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mohawk, 4 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Mohawk, 6 p.m.
BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Southwick, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY at Southwick, 3:45 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Ware, 4 p.m. JV GIRLS’ SOCCER at Ware, 4 p.m.
SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL GOLF vs. Franklin Tech, Tekoa CC, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Holyoke Catholic, Rivers Park, 4 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Pathfinder, Westfield Middle School North, 4 p.m.
GOLF vs. Palmer, Tekoa CC, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Holyoke Catholic, Rivers Park, 4 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Putnam, Blunt Park, 4 p.m.
GOLF at Pathfinder, 3 p.m.
GOLF at Southwick, Edgewood CC, 3 p.m. BOYS’ SOCCER at Ware, 4 p.m.
WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ SOCCER vs. Pioneer Valley Christian School, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.
GIRLS’ SOCCER vs. Commerce, Jachym Field, 4 p.m.
BOYS’ SOCCER at Pathfinder, 4 p.m.
GOLF vs. Hampshire, East Mt. CC, 3 p.m. GIRLS’ SOCCER at Franklin Tech, 4 p.m.
WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Westfield State University Men’s and Women’s 2014 Cross Country Schedule
Westfield State 2014 Women’s Soccer Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT Saturday Sept. 27 at Bridgewater State Saturday Oct. 4 at Mass. Maritime Wednesday Oct. 8 at Elms College Oct. 11 SALEM STATE Saturday Wednesday Oct. 15 at Western New England Saturday Oct. 18 MCLA Saturday Oct. 25 at Worcester State at Keene State Wednesday Oct. 29 Saturday Nov. 1 FRAMINGHAM STATE Tuesday Nov. 4 MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals Friday Nov. 7 MASCAC Tournament Semifinals Sunday Nov. 9 MASCAC Championship
TIME 3:30 12:00 7:00 3:00 3:30 11:00 a.m. 12:00 7:00 1:00
SEPTEMBER 27 – Williams College Purple Classic @Williamstown, MA OCTOBER 4 - OPEN OCTOBER 11 - James Earley Invitational @Stanley Park, Westfield, MA OCTOBER 18 – Connecticut College Invitational @New London, CT OCTOBER 25 - OPEN NOVEMBER 1 – MASCAC/New England Alliance Championships @MCLA NOVEMBER 8 - ECAC Division III Championships @Westfield State University NOVEMBER 15 – NCAA New England Division III Championships @Williams College NOVEMBER 22 - NCAA Division III National Championships @Wilmington College, Mason, Ohio, Kings Island Golf Center
2014 Westfield State University Men’s Soccer Schedule Saturday Sept. 27 Saturday Oct. 4 Wednesday Oct. 8 Saturday 2:30
BRIDGEWATER STATE MASS. MARITIME at Endicott College Oct. 11
12:00 6:00 7:00 at Salem State 1:30 6:00 11:00 a.m. 7:00 12:00
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Tuesday Friday Semifinals Sunday
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MASCAC Tournament Quarterfinals MASCAC Tournament
Nov. 9
MASCAC Championship
Westfield State University 2014 Volleyball Schedule DATE DAY Saturday Sept. 27 Saturday Sept. 27 Wednesday Oct. 1 Oct. 3 Friday Wednesday Oct. 8 Friday Oct. 10 Saturday Oct. 11 Oct. 14 Tuesday Saturday Oct. 18
OPPONENT Westfield vs. Wellesley @WPI at WPI vs. Worcester State @WPI vs. Babson at WNE at Western New England AMHERST Tom Hay Invitational @Springfield vs. Springfield vs. Vassar Tom Hay Invitational @Springfield vs. Clarkson vs. Smith at Salem State MASS MARITIME Mass. M vs. Pine Manor PINE MANOR
TIME 1:00 3:00 8:00 6:00 8:00 7:00 5:00 7:00 10:00 3:00 7:00 11:00 1:00 3:00
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Tuesday Sept. 30 Saturday Oct. 11 Sunday Oct. 12
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Westfield State University 2014 Field Hockey Schedule DAY
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PLYMOUTH STATE 3:30 at Bridgewater State 7:00 at Southern Maine 2:30 FITCHBURG STATE 7:00 FRAMINGHAM STATE 12:00 at Smith College 7:00 at Worcester State 7:00 at Keene State 6:00 SALEM STATE 7:00 MOUNT HOLYOKE 7:00 at Western Connecticut 7:00 Little East Conference Tournament Quarterfinals Little East Conference Tournament Semifinals Little East Conference Tournament Championship Game
2014 Westfield State Football Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT Sept. 27 BYE Saturday Oct. 4 PLYMOUTH STATE Saturday Saturday Oct. 11 at Framingham State Oct. 18 at Mass. Maritime Saturday Oct. 25 BRIDGEWATER STATE Saturday Homecoming Nov. 1 at Fitchburg State Saturday Saturday Nov. 8 WORCESTER STATE Senior Day Nov. 14 WESTERN CONNECTICUT Friday
TIME 1:00 12:00 12:00 2:00 1:30 1:00 7:00
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Westfield State Invitational 11:00 Tekoa Country Club ECAC Championships 12:00 Crumpin Fox Golf Club, Bernardston, Mass. ECAC Championships 12:00 Crumpin Fox Golf Club, Bernardston, Mass.
Westfield State University 2014 Women’s Golf FALL Schedule DAY DATE OPPONENT Sat.-Sun. Sept. 27-28 Middlebury Invitational Sat.-Sun. Oct. 4-5 Williams Invitational Oct. 11-12 Wellesley Invitational Sat-Sun.
TIMES 1:00/9:00 12:30/8:30 11:00/9:00
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HIGH SCHOOL Standings, Results Thursday’s Results St. Mary 3-2 Southwick 3-0-1 Gateway 3-3-2 FIELD HOCKEY Westfield 2-5-2 Southwick 5-0-1 GIRLS’ VOLLEYBALL Westfield 1-2 Southwick 4-2 GIRLS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 0-1 St. Mary 0-4 Southwick 2-1
FOOTBALL Westfield 1-1 GYMNASTICS Westfield 0-0 GIRLS’ SOCCER Westfield 3-3 Westfield Voc-Tech 0-1-1 St. Mary 2-4 Southwick 2-3-1 Gateway 2-1 BOYS’ SOCCER Westfield 3-3-2 Westfield Voc-Tech 6-0
Gateway 2-0 BOYS’ CROSS COUNTRY Westfield 0-0 St. Mary 0-3 Southwick 0-2 Gateway 1-1 GOLF Westfield 6-1 St. Mary 4-5 Southwick 7-1 Westfield Voc-Tech 3-4-1
BOYS’ SOCCER St. Mary 10, Franklin Tech 0 Westfield Voc-Tech 6, McCann Tech 1 GIRLS’ SOCCER Smith Voke 4, St. Mary 3 GOLF Westfield Voc-Tech 12, Easthampton 12 St. Mary 14.5, Monson 9.5
Sypek’s game-winner sinks Smith WESTFIELD – Sarah Sypek converted the game-winning goal in the 103rd minute as Westfield State edged Smith College, 1-0 in overtime, in a non-conference women’s soccer match at Alumni Field on Wednesday night. Sypek scored off of a centering pass from Amanda Grant deep in the left corner. Grant’s pass found Sypek near the left post and she passed the ball into the short side of the net for the winner. The two teams dueled through a scoreless first half. Smith goalkeeper Shelby Hall came up with several big saves to keep the Owls off the scoreboard. Hall finished with five saves for the
Pioneers, which are now 3-2-1 on the season. Westfield appeared to have the better of the run of play during the second half and the first half of overtime. Smith earned a corner kick early in the second half of overtime, which proved to be the Pioneers most dangerous opportunity of the extra frame. Sypek had a clear shot from the left side about 10 yards out late in the first overtime that sailed just high. Anne Stack made three saves for the Owls, who improve to 5-2-1 on the season. Westfield is back in action on Saturday, when the Owls travel to Bridgewater for a MASCAC tilt.
Slovak Open - Shaker Farms Country Club 1st Place Men K. Lancto G. Strycharz 58 M. Consolini T. Wilder
1st Place Mixed E. Gardner M. Gardner 60 K. Hayes A. Castanero
1st Place Women A. Allard 75 P. Reyes D. Anton A. Danahey
Results East Mountain Friday Couples League Twenty couples played on a beautiful evening for golf. Friday, September 12 results are below. Front nine results: Points: Dave White and Ann White 44 points Mike Mulligan and Sue Woodbury 41 points Net: Mike Mueller and Nicole Mueller 65 Dan Harris and Nancy Harris 66 Back nine results: Points: Brian Zych and Sandy Zych 42 points Net: Dennis Daigneault and Kyla Daigneault 71 Pioria: Mike Peters and Kym Peters 68
Congratulations to the winners. Winning teams receive pro shop “chits” money redeemable for pro shop merchandise. Winning “chits” may be used anytime during the season and must be used by October 31, 2014. Special orders must be made before September 30, 2014. Final evening for the 2014 Friday Couples League is September 19. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. Teams must let us know if they will be playing and attending the final evening and dinner. The final evening will be a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7:00pm. Thank you to all teams that participated.
Club Championships at East Mountain Country Club Final round results (9/14/14) Championship division: Frank Rice 154 Jayme Coggin 155 Bill Skiba 155
Second division: Ed Warkulowicz 134 Mike Fuller 135 Third division: Tim Carey 135 (37 holes) John Omasta 135
First division: Dan Allaire 169 Sean Doyle 171
Each divisional winner will receive a 2015 associate membership or the equivelent deducted from a full membership.
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Greg Strattner Dan Fanion Mike Coffey Bill Parks
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2nd Place (Men) Steve Lavelle Scott Mortimer Tom Nowel Mike Turrell
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2nd Place (Mixed) Sandy Sorel Todd Cieplinski Flo Masciadrelli Pat Berry
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2014 Club Championships at East Mountain Country Club First round results (9/7/14), and pairings and tee-times for final round for Sunday, September 14. Championship division: 9:00am Bill Skiba 79 Tom Keenan 80 Scott Colby 83 Championship division: 9:07 Dave Dubois 74 Frank Rice 75 Jayme Coggin 76 First division: 8:30am Dan Allaire 86 Sean Doyle 87 Chris Brown 87 Dwayne St Germain 88
Second division: 8:37am Ed Warkulowicz 66 Mike Fuller 67 Keith Martineau 67 Berniw Tetreault 67 Second division: 8:45am Frank Lawrence Jr 73 George Ayr 73 Rick Laselle 74 Whitey Krug 82 Third division: 8:22am Tim Carey 64 John Omasta 71 Dayne Tracy 73 Each divisional winner will receive a 2015 associate membership or the equivelent deducted from a full membership.
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Friday Night Couples Scramble Shaker Farms Country Club Sep 5, 2014 7:22 PM L. Strycharz- G. Strycharz 35 N. Lancto- K.Lancto 36
Results East Mountain Friday Couples League Twenty-four couples played on a beautiful evening for golf. Friday, September 5 results are below. Front nine results: Points: Dave Palermo and Chris Palermo 42 points Net: Dave Warner and Sue Moore 74 Back nine results: Points: Randy Christensen and Dana Christensen 41 points Mike Cichonski and Dorothy Cichonski 40 points Net: Dennis Desmarais and Lina Desmarais 68 Dan Harris and Nancy Harris 70 Dave White and Ann White 70
Pioria: Mike Peters and Kym Peters 70 Congratulations to the winners. Winning teams receive pro shop “chits” money redeemable for pro shop merchandise. Winning “chits” may be used anytime during the season and must be used by October 31, 2014. Special orders must be made before September 30, 2014. Final evening for the 2014 Friday Couples League is September 19. Steak dinner and awards ceremony will follow golf. Teams must let us know if they will be playing and attending the final evening and dinner. The final evening will be a scramble format for each team with dinner to follow at approximately 7:00pm. Thank you to all teams that participated.
Members Round Robin Shaker Farms Country Club 1st Day LeadersWhite 6 DivisionD. Kotowitz-G. Pollard +6 T. Daley- R.Nardi +1
Blue DivisionR. Humphrey- B. Melo +2 J. Thibeault-L. Noury +1
White 4 Division D. Cyboron-B. Bigelow +2 M. Parent- R.Slate +1
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Annie’s Mailbox By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Bullies at school Dear Annie: I am an 11-year-old boy and the youngest in my family. My sister is 22 years old and married to a bully. “Chris” is always mean to me when no one is watching. He punches and kicks me and shoves me into things. One time, he drove me to a friend’s house and punched me in my arm six times in less than 10 minutes. He calls me names, including gay slurs, and makes fun of me for being small and having asthma. He says he is trying to toughen me up because I’m such a baby, and if I tell anyone he will take it out on my sister. When we’re around my family, Chris acts like my best buddy. He puts on a big show, and my parents think he’s the greatest. I try to avoid him, but they live next door, and we’re always around each other. My older brother comes home from the army at Thanksgiving, and I know Chris won’t be able to get away with this then. But I don’t know whether I can hold out that long. I also feel really guilty because I find myself wishing that Chris would die in a car wreck or something. I know that’s wrong, but I can’t help it. -- Your Friend Dear Friend: Please tell your parents, your friends, your friends’ parents and your teachers what is going on. Make sure Chris knows that every time he hurts you, you will inform your parents. And don’t worry that he will take it out on your sister. Bullies pick on those they believe are too small, too young, too weak or too frightened to stand up to them and report it. Your sister will not be such an easy target, and if he tries anything with her, the entire family will know what he really is. Dear Annie: May I post this for my friends and family members? Dear Friends and Family: When I phone, it’s because I want to speak with you. If you would like to speak with me, please do the same. Do not attempt to carry on a conversation by texting. We can get the same results in a two-minute phone call as in a texting session that leaves things out and takes way too much time. I also have to wait for your response. And I wouldn’t dream of texting you back while I am driving. I would love to hear from you, so please call. If I don’t answer, leave a message. I will do the same for you. There may be times when texting is necessary, but I do not want that to be our principal means of communication. Annie, am I asking too much? -- Dorothy Dear Dorothy: Of course not, but as much as you prefer a phone call, others prefer texting. It allows them to respond whenever they choose. We suggest you pick up the phone when you want to talk and ask others to do the same, but understand that they might text anyway. To each his own. Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Mostly Over It in Vermont,” who said her mother probably didn’t recognize that some of her childrearing techniques were abusive. I’m sure that my dad was the same. When my younger sister and I were to be punished, we had to remove all of our clothes while Dad sat on our bed and lectured us. The door to the bedroom stood wide open so anyone could walk by. Then he’d turn us over his knee and spank us. This punishment made me ashamed to be seen in the locker room at school. I also believe it contributed to the fact that I fondled some of my friends when we were in grade school. It’s taken me a long time to have a healthier attitude. I wonder how my life would have been different had I grown up another way. -- Forever Free Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254.
HINTS FROM HELOISE LATCH SYSTEM Dear Heloise: Several weeks ago, you gave some good advice about using the LATCH system in a vehicle to secure a car seat. What you didn’t mention and what isn’t well known is that there is a weight limit for using the LATCH system. Some parents continue to use the LATCH system well past the time when they should be using a seatbelt to secure the car seat. The weight limit differs from vehicle to vehicle and is the combined weight of the child and seat. -- Gordon W. in Houston How right you are! It’s not necessarily the age of the child, but the weight and height. Some toddlers may weigh more than the weight restriction, and we all know how fast the little ones grow! Take a look today at the car seat to see what the instructions are. You might save a child’s life or prevent serious injury. -- Heloise SAFETY IN THE SHOWER Dear Heloise: Recently, I had grab bars installed in my walkin shower, which I really like to use. When visiting my daughter, I take a plastic grab bar with suction cups and place it on the shower wall. This works well and makes it safer for me. -Baynes H., San Angelo, Texas Good hint, but please be sure that the grab bar is really SECURED to the shower wall! -- Heloise
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Friday, Sept. 26, 2014: This year you will be able to pull white rabbits out of a black hat. You will be unusually fortunate as well. You will manifest at least one of your goals. Your circle of friends expands, and you enjoy your life more. If you are single, Cupid is nearly at your beck and call. If you want a committed relationship, you will have many potential sweeties to choose from. If you are attached, your good luck seems to run off into your relationship. A problem with possessiveness could occur. If it does, that will need to be handled. SCORPIO might be too emotional and intense for you. The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You might find others to be more verbal than usual. You could be overwhelmed by everything you hear. Deal with people directly if you really want to be effective. They will appreciate your time and attention. Tonight: Be imaginative when making plans. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You might want to understand what is happening with a loved one. Asking questions still might not open him or her up. Simply observing this person could reveal much more about what is going on. Schedule a late lunch. Tonight: The party goes on and on. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You’ll need to be more open with those around you. Though you might start the day with a Friday mentality, a daily issue could dominate your thoughts by the afternoon. Brainstorm with someone you find to be very creative. Tonight: You might want to head home. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHHH You could have a difficult time getting started in the morning, but by the afternoon, you seem to be up for nearly anything. You’ll be able to shorten your to-do list if you maintain your focus. Listen to your feelings. Tonight: Make calls to a loved one at a distance. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Schedule an important discussion in the morning, when you are more open. By the afternoon, you’ll need some quiet time to ponder a personal matter. You have had so little time to yourself lately that you’ll really need some downtime. Tonight: Only what you want to do. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Check your finances before you make any plans. You could be taken aback by everything you have to do. Lighten up, and just get done what you must. Delight a friend or loved one by inviting him or her to join you once you are free. Tonight: TGIF! Enjoy the moment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You might need to clear the air and express your thoughts with a specific person or possibly several people. Do it in the morning, when your audience will be more receptive. Understand what is happening with a financial issue. Tonight: Honor your budget. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH Your mood might shift dramatically from the morning to the night. It appears as if you have held yourself back and worried way too much. Once you start a conversation in the afternoon, you could be delighted by the feedback you get. Tonight: Add some romance. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH Use the morning to focus on a specific goal, and understand what your objectives are. Take news with a grain of salt. You might want to pull back and get more facts before making any decisions or acting on the news. Tonight: Not to be found. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You could be taken aback by a situation that pops up from out of nowhere. You’ll want to understand more of what a friend expects from you. Realize what is happening within your immediate circle. Don’t do anything you don’t want to. Tonight: A must appearance. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Keep reaching out to a friend or loved one at a distance. An authority figure might make a demand that you’ll feel you must respond to. Make no financial decisions right now, as you easily could make a mistake. Tonight: Read between the lines. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH A conversation in the morning might not resolve a minor issue as
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Manning, Cousins diverge as Giants rout Redskins LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — The New York Giants caught 32 passes. Twenty-eight were thrown by Eli Manning, and four came from the arm of Kirk Cousins. Manning is starting to find his rhythm in new coordinator Ben McAdoo’s offense, while Cousins is sinking fast as the placeholder for Robert Griffin III. Manning’s four touchdown passes equaled Cousins’ four interceptions Thursday night in the Giants’ 45-14 win over the Washington Redskins. After struggling in his first two games, Manning has mastered enough of the West Coast dink-and-dunk to lead the Giants (2-2) to consecutive victories. He is supposed to complete 70 percent of his passes in this offense, and he surpassed that mark against the Redskins, going 28 for 39 — including three simple open-field drops — for 300 yards with one interception. “When he’s locked in like that,” said Giants wideout Victor Cruz, who had six catches for 108 yards, “when he understands exactly what’s coming to him, when he’s throwing the ball all over the field and getting first downs as they come, moving the ball, I
think it’s just indicative of how he sees the field and sees the game. And it was good to see him like that.” Manning’s quarterback rating in the Giants’ first two games was 69.2. Since then, it’s 119.9. The top beneficiary has been Larry Donnell, who had similar, twisting touchdown catches of 5, 6 and 6 yards. The 6-foot-6 tight end finished with seven catches for 54 yards. He had only one career touchdown catch entering the game, but he now leads the Giants this season in TD catches (four) and overall receptions (25). Not bad for a second-year player who wasn’t drafted out of Grambling State. “You set your goals high,” Donnell said. “I didn’t expect it to come so quick, but it has.” Cousins, who has the starting job while Griffin recovers from a dislocated ankle, was responsible for five of Washington’s six turnovers. He went 19 for 33 for 257 yards with four interceptions and a fumble. “On certain routes, he was staring down his targets,” Giants cornerback Antrel Rolle said. Here are some other noteworthy takeaways from the Giants’ highest scoring day since
December 2012: WHAT IT MEANS: The loser of this game was going to fall 2 1/2 games behind the unbeaten Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East, a big hole even for this early in the season. “That was the whole thing, to be able to leave here tonight and be 2-2 and 1-0 in the division. That was huge,” New York coach Tom Coughlin said. “It’s exciting to be in the hunt.” SLAP OR KNOCKOUT?: First-year coach Jay Gruden called the performance by his Redskins (1-3) “abysmal,” ‘’a total team debacle,” and a “slap in the face.” Safety Brandon Meriweather’s take? “I don’t know if I’d use the word ‘slap.’ It’s more like a knockout.” The hard-to-believe part is that some Redskins spoke about feeling good about the quality of their team heading into Thursday — even though they had won four of their preceding 19 games. “We know we have a good team, but we’ve got to show up every day. We didn’t show up today. It’s good that this happened to us,” running back Alfred Morris said. “Like, ‘We’re good, but we’re not as good as we think we are.’” TURNOVERS MATTER:
Manning’s progress helps, but the Giants also are winning because they are taking away the ball. They created zero turnovers in the 0-2 start; they’ve had nine in the 2-0 resurgence. MORE PAIN FOR WASHINGTON: Things won’t get any easier for Washington, which next faces the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Oct. 6. And the injuries keep accumulating: Left tackle Trent Williams (knee), tight end Niles Paul (concussion) and defensive lineman Jarvis Jenkins (bruised ribs) left Thursday’s game. SIMMS ON CBS: Phil Simms referred awkwardly to “the Washington team” early during the CBS broadcast of the game, and the TV analyst slipped and said “Redskins” in the fourth quarter before correcting himself. Otherwise, his decision to avoid the NFL club’s nickname was not very conspicuous. Simms first told The Associated Press last month that he would refer to the team only as “Washington” while on the air.
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Colonial w/rare acre lot, gorgeous www.sarahgillett.org hardwood flrs, 5 BR’s, 3.5 baths, lovely fireplace, cen. air, 2 c garage, stately & elegant. $379,000 Anthony Palazzi
Basketball Supervisors: Must be 16 years of age or older. Duties include teaching and supervising children in the sport of basketball. Thorough knowledge of basketball and prior basketball instructional experience preferred. Experience working with children. Evenings and weekend hours October through February. Hourly rate is $11.00 hr. Applications are available at: City Hall, Room 109 Personnel Department, 59 Court St. Westfield, MA 01085 Hours are from M-F from 8:00am-4:00pm. Applications are available at City Hall, Room 109 Personnel Department, 59 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Hours are from Monday-Friday from 8:00am - 4:00pm.
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OPEN HOUSE SUN., SEPT. 28 12:00-2:00PM 48 Mary St., Chicopee Completely renovated Colonial is open & move in ready, 2 full baths, 3 BR’s, 1st flr laundry, huge yard, OS garage, new floors - windows - baths - kitch $189,900 Candy Nigro
Huntington $129,900 Price reduced on this 3 BR Colonial w/a great back yard, winde pine flrs, French door,blt-in shelves, huge screened porch, 1st floor laundry rm, kitch open to DR. Victoria Minella-Sena
Huntington $247,900 Turn-key investment or owner occupant’s dream home, side by side 2 Family on over 1/2 acre, 6 & 6 rms, quality improvements, OS garage. Victoria Minella-Sena
Southwick $399,900 WATERFRONT Multi Level home, 10 rms, open floor plan, kit w/island, granite & SS appl., fenced yard, breathtaking views of the lake, 2 boat lifts. Candy Nigro
Southwick 1200 sq. ft. office/retail location, 1st flr w/large covered outdoor area, 5 rms. & lots of storage, Cen air, gas heat, rent whole bldg. for $1200./month which does not include util. or rent single office space for $400./month which does include util. Patrick Nolan
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HAY FOR SALE: Horse Hay; $4 per/bale picked up; $5 per bale delivered. Call 413-3578512.
SHOWER DOORS: Matching s h o w e r doors in very good condition. Bathroom was remodeled and didn't want to just bring these to the dump. Each one is 29 5/8" wide by 57" high Unfortunately the tracks were damaged in the removal so these are the doors only. $50 and they're yours. 413-388-3048
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OPEN HOUSE SUN., SEPT. 28 Worthington HouseHelp Seniors? $149,900 1:00PM-2:30PM 141 Bates Rd., This handyWestfield man’s special Elegant Colonial is priced to is priced to sell, sell! Split exceptionally blt. Entry offers 9 rm., 4 BR, 2.5 bath home, 2 story 2.5 baths, 3 BR’s, OS garage plus 2 c entry foyer, fireplace in fam. rm, gran- garage underneath, large 2 story barn, ite kit, MBR suite, fin. basement, 2 c on 1.73 acre lot. www.sarahgillett.org gar. $319,900 Martin Zelazko Kirsten Henshaw
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Middlefield Westfield $232,000 $269,900 Peaceful, Raised Ranch private priced to sell! retreat, 6 rm. 4 yrs. young w/ Ranch, barn/ many upgrades, garage, gardening room, enclosed 2 full baths, beaut. tray ceilings, gas porch, on 6 acres & your very own FP, cen. air, granite counters, 2 c gar, sugar shack. vinyl fenced yard, end of dead end Kathy Engwer street. PeterOrzechowski
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Firewood A SEASONED LOG TRUCK LOAD of hardwood, (at least 7 cords when you process) for only $800 plus (depends on delivery distance). Call CHRIS at (413)454-5782.
STEREOS FROM THE 1980'S! One has speakers the other doesn't. One has AM/FM, cassette and record player. Other has AM/FM, 8-track and record player Both in working order: $15 each or both for $20
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Apartment WESTFIELD: Mechanic St. 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fenced yard, off-street parking, full basement, washer/dryer hookups. $775 p/month; 1st, last and security deposit required. We do background checks. 413-858-2610 Ext. 100.
AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD. Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length. Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount. Call (413)848-2059, (413)530-4820. 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. unit. Large yard, parking. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For $925/month. No pets please. p r i c e s c a l l K e i t h L a r s o n Call today, won't last. (413)3483431. (413)537-4146.
Wanted To Buy CASH FOR YOUR ACORNS! Paying $2.00 per 5-gallon pail. PAGE 16 -SATURDAY, FEBRUARY Drop off 23, on 2013 Saturdays Noons 4pm; 10/4,11,&18. 18 Birge Ave. (Off Mechanic St.) Westfield. ERA CONSOLE STEREO - CLASSIC! Cleaning out my parents house and looking for a new PAYING CASH FOR COINS, owner. AM/FM tuner; 8-track stamps, medals, tokens, paper player; cassette player; al- money, diamonds and jewelry, bum player. All elements gold and silver scrap. Broadway work and the only mechanic- Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, al issue isFor the Sale cassette playFirewood 265 Articles 255 Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)594er. Gears need to be lubed 9550. REDit INK CARTRIDGE but works. 61" widefor by Pitney 19" deep 26" high. Bowes and Postage Meter.Minor Model 100% SEASONED OAK or mixed cosmetic scratches. Looking DM300C, DM400C. (Reorder #765- hardwoods. Cut, split, delivered. for $100 OBO. 413-388guaranteed. 1/2 cords Apartment 9). New in package. $25.00. Call (128cu.ft) 3048. available. Call John (413)885-1985. (413)562-4181 Ext. 125. WESTFIELD - 5 room apartment, first floor, newly renovAFFORDABLE FIREWOOD. SeasCarpeting, tile SNOWBLOWER, Murray 14HP, 29”. ated. oned and green. Cut,ceramic split and delivfloors. Large back yard, garage. Like newFirewood condition, electric start $475. ered. Any length. Now ready for immeCall leave slow or BRO. (413)896-2543. diate(413)736-2120 delivery. Call (413)848-2059, message. (413)530-4820. 100% HARDWOOD, GREEN, Firewood 2653 year season. 1/2 & 1/4 cords SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% hardalso available. Outdoor furnace 100% HARDWOOD, GREEN, $140. 3 WESTBRIDGE TOWNwood. Stacking MANOR available. Cut, split, wood also available, year season. $150. 1/2 & 1/4cheap. cords al- HOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 delivered. (128cu.ft.) Volume disCALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!! so available. Wholesale Wood Prod- bath, full basement, washer/dryWholesale Wood Products, counts. Call for pricing. Hollister’s ucts, (304)851-7666. erFirewood hookup.(860)653-4950. $800/month plus util(304)851-7666. ities. (413)562-2295.
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WESTFIELD: 204 NORTHWEST RD. September 26&27, 9am-3pm. Treadmill, quilting material, craft suplies, fishing lures and much more.
WESTFIELD: 324 LITTLE RIVER ROAD. September 27th/28th. 9am-4pm. THIS IS THE BIG ONE! Multi-Family. Furniture, Home-goods. Much to choose from.
SOUTHAMPTON: 113 PLEASANT ST. September 26&27; 8am-4pm. Multi-family. Wood- W E S T F I E L D : 2 2 0 B A T E S working tools, furniture, sewing ROAD. Saturday, September 27th 8am-4pm. One day only. supplies. American Girl, Justice and housewares. WESTFIELD: 132 RIDGEVIEW TER. Friday, Sept 26 & Sat. Sept 27th. 9am-4pm. Large BEAUTIFUL 2 BEDROOM Multi-Family. Clear directional TOWNHOUSE in Westfield, WESTFIELD: 29 CEDAR LANE signage. clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpetSat/Sun, Sept. 27&28, 9amwww.thewestfieldnews.com ing, appliances, hot water in3pm. Christmas in September! cluded. Very reasonable heat Tons of Christmas decorations; WESTFIELD: 3 JEFFERSON cost. Sorry no pets. Call for house-hold items and much S T . 4 D a y s ! S e p t 2 5 - 2 8 ; more. more information (860)485• Thursday-Sunday 9am-4pm. 1216. Equal Housing OpportunStreet Parking Only. ity.
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WESTFIELD Firewood 1 BEDROOM. 265Kitchen and bath. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. SEASONED Any length. First, last, FIREWOOD. security. (413)250Reasonably priced. Call Residential 4811. Tree Service, (413)530-7959.
W E S TDRIED F I E L Dfirewood. 1 & 2 b(128cu.ft.) edroom SILO apartments, rent includes heat guaranteed. For prices call Keith and hot water. Excellent size Larson (413)357-6345, (413)537and location. No dogs. Call 4146. weekdays (413)786-9884.
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WESTFIELD: 2 Bedrooms. No LANDLORDS utilities. Electric heat. Parking for 1. No Background pets, No smoking. checks 1st and securityCredit deposit. $700. - Personal Large Living Room, Large Den plus Call 413- 862-4006. utilities. Call 562-3117 Call for more information withwww.Dashe-Intel.com ceiling fans and sky lights. (860)485-1216 For more information Wanted To Buy 285 Walk-out deck. Large beautiful CALL (413)572-1200 yard. Central Air. Stove, DishWESTFIELD: 1 & 2 Bedroom PAyING CASH for coins, stamps, WESTFIELD: Opportunity WESTFIELD Large 4-room, 1 washer, Refrigerator. Laundry Equal Housing Office Space units available, off-street parkApartment 340 medals, tokens, paper money, diaing, on-site laundry, very clean. Bedroom Apartment in Carraige hook-up. $1700.00 per month; monds and included. jewelry, goldNO andPETS. silver House. 1st floor. Bush Street, off includes cable, gas heat, electri-WESTFIELD - 5 room apartment, first Hot water WEST SPRINGFIELD SQUIRES W newly E S T renovated. F I E L D Carpeting, 8 2 B Rtile OAD scrap. Broadway deposit Coin & Stamp, 144 Broad Street. $850 month. In- city & hot water. References re-floor, First/Last/Sec required. APARTMENTS, 1 bedroom, stove, re850sq.ft. 4 room ofBroadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. 413c l u d e s h e a t & h o t w a t e r . quired. Available immediately. STREET. Call 413-519-7257 Large back yard. Call frigerator AC. $645/$695/month plus floors. fice suite available. Utilities in1st/last/security. 413-374-0416 Call 562-5548. 594-9550 (413)736-2120 leave slow message. utilities. Call (413)562-2295. cluded. Call (413)562-2295.
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MONTGOMERY, MA Beautiful1&2 Mountain-top WESTFIELD bedroom apart-lot. P a n o$700-$800/month r a m i c v i e w sincludes . Fully ments, c land e a rhot e dwater. , d eExcellent - s t u m psize e danda n d heat g r a d eNod . dogs. R e aCall d y weekdays to build. location. Minutes to Westfield. 5.69 (413)786-9884. acres. Asking $150,000. Call (413)562-5736.
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