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MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2014

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Evidence tossed, burglar benefits

By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A transient man who had been brought to trial in Hampden Superior Court for 12 city break-ins found that number reduced to two when Superior Court Judge C. Jeffrey Kinder, associate justice of the Superior Court, allowed a defense motion to suppress evidence obtained from the defendant’s cellphone.

Christopher D. Moll, 46, formerly of 2063 Memorial Drive, Chicopee, was arrested after a Devon Terrace Christopher resident, who serves as a police D. Moll officer in a neighboring community, discovered the man in the act of kicking open a neighbor’s cellar window.

Investigating police found tracks leading from a nearby house where they found that a cellar window had been forcibly opened.

The officers found that the basement had been entered but, stymied by a locked door leading to the upper floor, nothing was stolen from the house.

When Moll was taken into custody, no vehicle associated with him was found in the area.

Westfield Det. Sgt. Stephen K. Dickinson, who had been investigating as many as 40 housebreaks at the time, states in court documents that evidence resulting from Moll’s arrest fits the modus operandi apparent in other cases.

Dickinson documents reasons to believe that the thief had not driven a vehicle to the neighborhood where he was breaking into houses, perhaps because an unattended vehicle in a residential neighborhood might draw complaints and official interest.

Instead, Dickinson reports, his investigation suggested that the burglar had an accomplice who dropped him off in the target area and subsequently picked him up.

Dickinson thus focused on finding Moll’s accomplice and, when he learned that Moll had been in possession of a cellphone when arrested, checked the ‘recent calls’ feature on Moll’s phone to see if he could find a record of him contacting his accomplice to arrange for a ride.

Dickinson explained, in a recent interview, that case law allows officers to search only the recent calls on an arrestee’s cellphone record and the first call on the list was the number he called in his search for an accomplice.

However, he said, Moll had received the call from that number “a couple of days” earlier and, as the immortal bard wrote, “there’s the rub”.

When Dickinson called the first number on the ‘recent calls’ list he did not reach a driver but instead found himself speaking with Moll’s former girlfriend, a Chicopee resident who, he said, was “eager to help.”

“She told me everything”, he reports.

Among the things the woman told him, Dickinson said, was the name of the city resident Moll had been staying with, Alfred W. Jasmin, 67, of 189 Springfield Road, who Dickinson described at the time as a “very compliant” Vietnam War veteran who was “remorseful” and allowed officers to search his home, a trailer, including the area Moll had occupied.

Jasmin told the investigators that he had

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Funding requests review slated

zens to students and young children. These are very tough decisions and each year we hope the funding will increase a little so we can fund additional grant requests.”

Kochanski said this year there were several unique programs and cited the Southwick Rail Trail Historic Poster as one of the new and interesting grant recipients.

“They will be placing posters of historic interest along the trail and will highlight the history of icehouses on the Congamond Lakes,” Kochanski said.

Statewide, more than $2 million will be distributed to LCCs in 2014. Grants will support a range of grassroots activities: concerts, festivals, lectures, theater, dance, music and film. LCC projects take place in schools, community centers, libraries, elder-care facilities, town halls, parks and wherever communities come together.

Kochanski said all SCC events are free and open to the public.

The 2014 grants for Southwick include: Carnival Music Program – The Southwick Firemen’s Association, Inc. hosts an annual Firemen’s Carnival. The grant will be used

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD –The City Council’s Finance Committee will consider recommendations for several significant funding requests submitted by Mayor Daniel M. Knapik for sewer improvement projects, to complete the design of the senior center and for conversion of the former Red Cross Chapter House on Broad Street to a homeless student residency.

The Finance Committee is slated to meet tonight at 6 p.m. at City Hall on Court Street to discuss those appropriations and what recommendation to make to the full City Council Thursday night.

Knapik is requesting the council to approve $371,000 from the free cash account to complete the design and related bid documents for the Council on Aging new senior center construction project on Noble Street. Knapik submitted the appropriation at the council’s Jan. 16 session because of a compressed timeline to begin construction.

The Senior Center Building Committee presented the project to the Planning Board in January to begin the board’s review of a petition for approval of a special permit, site plan and stormwater management plan associated with the $7 million construction project. The Planning Board will continue that review tomorrow night.

The board continued the public hearing to give the engineering and architectural team time to modify the plans to address issues by board members raised at the Jan. 21 meeting. The 20,000-square-foot, two-story building is being designed by a team of two architectural companies, Dietz & Company Architects of Springfield which is teaming up with Courtstreet Architects of Newton with the Berkshire Design Group as the landscaping consultant.

The Senior Center Building Committee has established a timeline to push the project toward construction next fall, with the opening of the new facility slated for the fall of 2015.

The committee anticipates a construction phase of 14 months beginning in late summer or early fall of this year if the other milestones are met. The $371,000 free cash appropriation is a key element in accomplishing that goal.

The Finance Committee will also discuss an appropriation request of $80,000 from the city’s Community Preservation Act account to assist Domus Inc. with conversion of the Red Cross Chapter building to a residential facility to house 10 homeless students attending high school in the city. The renovation project is estimated at $1.4 million, with the bulk of that funding from the state Department of Housing and Community Development.

The Planning Board voted unanimously last month to approve the site plan submitted by Domus Inc., to convert the former American Red Cross Chapter house into efficiency apartments for homeless high school students. The building will be revamped and will have 11 residential units, as well as common areas. Ten of the units will house students and one will be used to house a proctor on the first floor for supervision and security.

Lentini said Domus is trying to fasttrack the project to secure DHCD funding and to complete the property

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Stan Svec of Southwick and his daughter Virginia sing period folk songs as Piper, center, a retired draft horse from the Blue Star Equiculture, of Palmer, moves in to listen during the 6th Annual Ice Harvest Festival at the Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation Saturday.

(Photo by Frederick Gore)

6th Annual Ice Harvest Festival

Bob Stewart, left, a volunteer tour guide at the Noble & Cooley Drum factory in Granville, explains an eight color printing press that was produced in the early 1920s, during the 6th Annual Ice Harvest Festival at the Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation Saturday.

(Photo by Frederick Gore)

Dennis Picard, right, of Westfield, director of the Storrowtown Village Museum, instructs Jonathan Stevens of Southwick on the proper cutting techniques when using an antique ice cutting saw during the 6th Annual Ice Harvest Festival at the Noble & Cooley Center for Historic Preservation Saturday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Southwick receives cultural grants

By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – A dozen grants totaling $4,600 have been awarded to cultural programs in Southwick.

Southwick Cultural Council (SCC) Chairperson Susan Kochanski said the group tried to “give a little bit to as many programs as possible” when deciding how to award the grants.

The Southwick Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts under the umbrella of the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The MCC is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences and humanities every year.

The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the MCC, a state agency, which then allocates funds to communitybased LCCs. “I’m pleased to announce that Southwick has received a number of grants for arts and humanities programs,” Rep. Nicholas Boldyga said. “MCC grants help to ensure that cultural resources in

Southwick and across the Commonwealth are accessible to residents.”

Decisions about which activities to support are made at the community level by a board of town-appointed volunteers. The members of the Southwick Cultural Council are Susan Kochanski, Pat McMahon, Karen Deyo, Marie Gallo, Laura ZidesLucier, Marcia Capuano, Joan Perkins-Smith, Lisa Pentz and Ellen Miles.

“It’s the local volunteers who really make this system work,” said Sen. Donald Humason.

“They make limited resources go as far as possible, and they make the tough decisions about which projects should be supported.

Thanks to them, the arts, sciences and humanities are part of people’s everyday lives in every community across the Commonwealth.”

Kochanski said the group was challenged to select from among the numerous organizations that applied for funds.

“The SCC is pleased to be able to support requests from local organizations,” said Kochanski.

“We try to award grants in a manner that supports all segments of the population from senior citi-

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Romance sizzles atDESbacon fest MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Two Iowa couples decided to tie the knot at this weekend’s bacon festival at the state fairgrounds in Des Moines.

Tricia Snider and Tom Watson were the first to wed Saturday at the Blue Ribbon Bacon Festival, the Des Moines Register reported (http://dmreg.co/1gEc994 ). Craig and April Rouch got married a short while later.

Watson and Snider say they figured the bacon festival was the perfect location to exchange vows because they enjoy bacon together every weekend.

The 47-year-old Watson said his 41-year-old bride is nearly the No. 1 love in his life.

“She’s second only to bacon,” Watson said.

The chapel where the couple married had a wall full of windows that looked out over an arena full of vendors selling bacon-filled foods They exchanged vows about staying together “in good times and bacon,” but for the most part they kept their ceremony traditional.

Afterward, a cake topped with a bacon-strip bride and groom awaited the couple and their guests.

Before Watson, Snider and their guests got to the reception, and the pork loins Watson had wrapped with bacon and smoked, they spent time touring the exhibit halls at the festival.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Monday, Feb. 3, the 34th day of 2014. There are 331 days left in the year.

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n Feb. 3, 1959, rock-and-roll stars Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson died in a small plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. An American Airlines Lockheed Electra crashed into New York’s East River, killing 65 of the 73 people on board.

German torpedo; of the more than 900 men aboard, only some 230 survived.

In 1966, the Soviet probe Luna 9 became the first manmade object to make a soft landing on the moon.

On this date:

In 1972, the XI Olympic Winter Games opened in Sapporo, Japan.

In 1014, Sweyn I, the king of Denmark, Norway and England, died in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, just over a month after being declared ruler of the English.

In 1989, Alfredo Stroessner, president of Paraguay for more than three decades, was overthrown in a military coup.

In 1783, Spain formally recognized American independence.

In 1994, the space shuttle Discovery lifted off, carrying Sergei Krikalev, the first Russian cosmonaut to fly aboard a U.S. spacecraft.

In 1865, President Abraham Lincoln and Confederate Vice President Alexander H. Stephens held a shipboard peace conference off the Virginia coast; the talks deadlocked over the issue of Southern autonomy.

In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, providing for a federal income tax, was ratified.

In 1998, Texas executed Karla Faye Tucker, 38, for the pickax killings of two people in 1983; she was the first woman executed in the United States since 1984. A U.S. Marine plane sliced through the cable of a ski gondola in Italy, sending the car plunging hundreds of feet, killing all 20 people inside.

Ten years ago:

In 1930, the chief justice of the United States, William Howard Taft, resigned for health reasons. (He died just over a month later.)

John Kerry won Democratic presidential contests in five out of seven states: Missouri, Arizona, North Dakota, New Mexico and Delaware; John Edwards easily won his native South Carolina while Wesley Clark eked out victory in Oklahoma. Work in the U.S. Senate slowed to a crawl, a day after ricin powder was found in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.

In 1943, during World War II, the U.S. transport ship Dorchester, which was carrying troops to Greenland, sank after being hit by a

Eric Holder became the first black U.S. attorney general as he

In 1924, the 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, died in Washington, D.C., at age 67.

Five years ago:

was sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden. The White House announced that Tom Daschle had asked to be removed from consideration as health and human services secretary after acknowledging he’d failed to pay all his taxes.

One year ago: Eight people were killed when a tour bus crashed in San Bernardino County, Calif., while returning 38 tourists to Tijuana, Mexico.

Monica Quan and her fiance, Keith Lawrence, were found shot to death in Irvine, Calif.; authorities blamed former Los Angeles police officer Christopher Dorner, who had declared a revenge war on officers and the families of those he blamed for ending his career. (Quan’s father had represented Dorner in a failed appeal of his dismissal.) Dorner killed Riverside police officer Michael Crain during a 6-day manhunt that ended with Dorner’s apparent suicide in San Bernardino County. The Baltimore Ravens survived a partial power outage at the Super Bowl in New Orleans to edge the San Francisco 49ers 34-31.

Today’s Birthdays: Comedian Shelley Berman is 89. Former Sen. Paul Sarbanes, D-Md., is 81. Football Hall-of-Famer Fran Tarkenton is 74. Actress Bridget Hanley is 73. Actress Blythe Danner is 71. Singer Dennis Edwards is 71. Football Hall-of-Famer Bob Griese is 69.

Singer-guitarist Dave Davies (The Kinks) is 67. Singer Melanie is 67. Actress Morgan Fairchild is 64. Actress Pamela Franklin is 64. Actor Nathan Lane is 58. Rock musician Lee Ranaldo (Sonic Youth) is 58. Actor Thomas Calabro is 55. Actor-director Keith Gordon is 53. Actress Michele Greene is 52. Country singer Matraca (muh-TRAY’-suh) Berg is 50. Actress Maura Tierney is 49.

Actor Warwick Davis is 44. Actress Elisa Donovan is 43.

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Economists: state growth outpaced U.S. WESTFIELD — The state’s gross domestic product grew at an estimated annual rate of 5.5 percent in the fourth quarter of last year, outpacing growth by the U.S. as a whole, according to a report Thursday from the economic journal MassBenchmarks.

The report also said the state’s economy grew at a stronger clip than the nation in three of the four quarters in 2013, thanks in large part to rising household incomes and a stabilization of the European economy which allowed for a recovery in export activity from Massachusetts.

The U.S. Commerce Department reported Thursday that the nation’s economy grew at a 3.2 percent rate in the fourth quarter on the strength of the strongest consumer spending in three years.

“The Massachusetts economy appears to be benefiting from improving conditions in national and international economies, and by increasingly confident households who are demonstrating a willingness to spend,” said Alan Clayton-Matthews, a Northeastern University professor and senior contributing editor of MassBenchmarks.

The state saw a net increase in jobs of nearly 25,000 in the

fourth quarter, and wages and salaries grew by 5.9 percent and spending on taxable items rose by 6.9 percent, according to the report.

However, the rising tide is not lifting all boats. Unemployment remains a big problem in Massachusetts and, at 7.0 percent the state’s unemployment rate remains slightly higher than that of the nation. Conditions are particularly difficult for the longterm unemployed, the young, and the poorly educated. In 2013, the annual average unemployment rate (from the Massachusetts Current Population Survey) for persons under 25 years old was 15.8 percent. For those with less than a high school education it was 20.1 percent.

MassBenchmarks is published by the Donahue Institute at the University of Massachusetts in collaboration with the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston The UMass Donahue Institute’s Economic and Public Policy Research unit works with faculty on all five campuses to produce high-level economic and public policy research. The results of this research are disseminated as free-standing research reports.

Government Meetings NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGs

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3 WESTFIELD Finance Committee at 6 pm Personnel Action Committee at 6 pm Natural Resources at 6:15 pm Fire Commission at 7 pm School Committee at 7 pm

SOUTHWICK Historical Commission 7 p.m.

TOLLAND Board of Selectmen at 5 pm

BLANDFORD Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm

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Evidence allowed Moll to sleep on his couch because “he felt sorry for him.”

Jasmin also showed the officers houses where he had taken Moll and dropped him off while he burgled houses on Devon Terrace, Northwest Road, Bailey Drive and twice on Springdale Road where four houses were entered and an attempt was made to enter a fifth house.

Jasmin told Dickinson that Moll was “responsible for a ton of breaks in Connecticut and throughout the area” which he did not have direct knowledge of.

He also took the detectives to a Holyoke bodega where he said he had driven Moll to sell his swag before driving him to another Holyoke location to buy heroin with the proceeds.

Moll was immediately arraigned in Westfield District Court for the two Devon Terrace break-ins and, while he was being held in lieu of $1,000 cash bail, police continued their investigation.

On Feb. 13, Moll was arraigned, in the Westfield court, with six more charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, four charges of larceny of property valued more than $250 and two more charges of attempting to commit a crime which were brought as eight cases.

On March 14, Jasmin was charged, in 12 cases, with nine charge of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, three charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, eight charges of larceny of property valued more than $250 and three charges of attempting to commit a crime.

In June, Moll saw six charges of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, six charges of larceny of property valued more than $250, three charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony, a single charge of larceny of property valued less than $250 and a single charge of attempting to commit a crime dismissed in district court after he was indicted and arraigned for the same offenses in superior

Continued from Page 1 court where much stiffer sentences area available to judges.

At the same time, Moll saw three charges of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony, two charges of larceny of property valued more than $250 and single charges of breaking and entering in the daytime with intent to commit a felony and attempting to commit a crime not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.

In superior court, Moll’s attorney, Stephen E. Shea of Greenfield, filed a motion to suppress the evidence resulting from the search of Moll’s phone and “the defendant’s space/room” at Jasmin’s trailer on the grounds that the search of the phone was “without a warrant, without exigent circumstances, without meaningful consent, and without authorization or cause.”

Assistant District Attorney Matthew J. Shea argued, in his memorandum in opposition to the motion, that Dickinson had been searching for Moll’s driver when he handled the phone “for approximately 1-2 minutes” reviewing “the recent calls and texts in that phone from that day or, at most, from a day or two prior.” He cited case law which suggests “Even calling a number from the arrestee’s phone on its recently called list without a warrant is permissible” and noted that Dickinson’s check of the recent activity on the phone “was not a sophisticated review of e-mail, Internet sites or other ‘smartphone’ applications.”

The judge, in his ruling to allow the defense motion, points out that in 2013 a federal court “adopted a bright line rule prohibiting a warrantless search of a defendant’s cellphone data incident to his arrest, absent exigent circumstances” but notes that “Massachusetts Courts have not yet gone that far.”

Kinder writes that, after no vehicle was found when Moll was arrested, “there was no reason to believe that others were involved at that location” and that “there was no reason to search Moll’s cell phone for evidence of associates who participated in the criminal conduct at 66 Devon

Terrace.”

The judges concludes, he writes, that “the purpose of Sergeant Dickinson’s cellphone search was to identify the person who police suspected might have acted with Moll in the earlier break-ins” and was not a “search for evidence directly related to the crime for which the defendant was arrested.”

Dickinson said that all of the evidence his team of detectives assembled – the identity of Moll’s accomplice and all that Jasmin revealed relative to all of the breakins prior to the Devon Terrace crimes – flowed from his phone call to Moll’s former girlfriend and thus it is all “fruit of the poisonous tree” and thus inadmissible in court.

He said that Moll pleaded guilty to the two break-ins he was originally arrested for and was sentenced to an 18-month jail term, with credit for the 369 days he was in custody while awaiting adjudication.

He will be on probation for two years following his release.

Dickinson also said that, since all the evidence against Jasmin is also fruit of the same poisonous tree, he expects the various charges pending against him to be dropped.

“It’s very disheartening” said Dickinson who acknowledged that it was his mistake which allowed Moll and Jasmin to be released.

He said that because the record found on Moll’s phone was not ‘recent’ to the crime Moll was arrested for, he now knows that he should not have called the number but instead should have applied for a search warrant to examine the phone.

He said that the double jeopardy rule does not apply because neither Moll nor Jasmine actually faced trial for the many cases which were dropped when the suppressed evidence was lost.

He said that there is still evidence from the other break-ins which is awaiting examination at the state crime lab and may make it possible to again bring charges against Moll or Jasmin.

Cultural Grants to provide music during the carnival in the summer of 2014.

Grill’n Daze, BBQ and Chili Cook-off Challenge – The Southwick Rotary Club will host a competition for the best barbecue and chili. This community-based event is family oriented. The grant will be used to provide music during the summer competition.

Southwick Council on Aging – Golden Oldies Singer Calum Shand will perform a variety of songs at that convey the charm and effervescence of seniors’ youthful days. The performance will be scheduled at the Southwick Senior Center.

Springfield Symphony Orchestra – A cultural field trip to the Springfield Symphony Hall is scheduled on April 9 for Grade 4 students from Southwick Woodland School for the purpose of introducing the students to musical performing arts.

Southwick Public Library – Figuring out Fingerprints.

Students from grades 3-6 will have the opportunity to learn about fingerprints. They will also have the opportunity to try their hand at collecting a readable set of their own prints. The program will be scheduled as part of the sum-

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Sublime Sunflowers: Pastel Southwick Public Library – Paint Like the Masters – Pinta Bella Hoops. All family Gregory Maichack from the members will have the oppor- Museum of Fine Arts in tunity to learn about the hula Boston will present a workhoop, its emotional, social, shop on the works of pastel and physical benefits. They artists (old masters including will also learn about the differ- van Gogh, Monet and Georgia ent types and use and what can O’Keeffe), for the purpose of be done with a hoop. The pro- inspiring the participants to gram will be scheduled as part create their own sunflower of the summer Suntime paintings. The workshop will Reading Program. take place at the Southwick Southwick Public Library – Public Library on February 26 Greenville Energy City. A pro- from 6-8 pm. gram designed for teens Historic Stenciling at the (grades 7-12) to link the sci- Moore House – The Southwick ence of energy transforma- Historical Society will create tions, electrical circuits, and an exhibit depicting the stenmagnetism, with social and ciled wall friezes and borders engineering issues for the pur- within the Moore House with pose of powering a city will be emphasis on the restored scheduled sometime during Coffin Door Room walls and 2014. the restoration of the double Southwick Rail Trail width upstairs Tavern room Historic Posters and Trail Map walls. The exhibit will feature – Friends of the Rail Trail will the period art form at the create a series of posters that Southwick Cultural Council portray the history of Art Show scheduled for May Southwick including 4-5 at the Southwick Town Congamond Lakes, the Hall.

Hampshire and Hampden An Evening with Charles Canal, Ice Houses and inven- Neville & Friends “Food for tions and industries in the Soul” – Our Community Southwick as well as a “You Food Pantry will host an event Are Here “:map of the trail. to raise awareness about hunThe posters will be displayed ger. The local pantry supports on the four kiosks located on families in Southwick, Tolland the six mile section of the Rail and Granville. The grant will

be used to provide music for the event to be scheduled in early 2014.

A time to Laugh, A time to Weep – Richard Clark will present a one-hour performance to include scenes from some of the most dramatic, amusing, and well known American masterpieces including The Prisoner of Second Avenue and California Suite by Neil Simon, and Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller. The program.will be scheduled at the Southwick Public Library in September of 2014.

The SCC meets the third Thursday of each month at the Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, at 7:00 p.m.

Professional

Students and faculty at Westfield Vocational Technical High School will once again join others across the nation during the month of February to celebrate Career Vocational and Technical Education (CVTE) Month. This year’s theme celebrates Career Vocational and Technical Superheroes.

CVTE Month provides CVTE programs across the country an opportunity to demonstrate how CVTE educates students to be college and career ready and prepares them for high-wage, high demand career fields. Our school has planned a week of daily activities to commemorate CVTE Month from February 10 – February 14.

The weeklong celebration kicks off on Monday, February 10 with the Mayor’s Coffee Hour at 8:00 a.m. in Tiger’s Pride followed by tours of our programs for interested community members. On Monday, February 10 and Tuesday, February 11, we will be giving shop tours for students from North and South Middle Schools. Also on February 11, WVTHS will honor two of our own CVTE Superheroes with a Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon in Tiger’s Pride at 11:00 a.m. Corey Degray, class of 1964, and Sandra Lajewski, class of 1990, will be recognized for their advocacy of Career Vocational Technical Education as well as their dedication to WVTHS and the community. Our Annual Open House will be held on Wednesday, February 12 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and is open to prospective students as well as members of the local community. Finally, on Friday, February 14, our students will be visiting classrooms at Abner Gibbs Elementary School to promote literacy and to talk about their CVTE program experiences. The activities planned over the week illustrate the rigor and relevance CVTE courses offer our students.

For over 100 years, the City of Westfield has recognized career vocational and technical education as an integral part of its public school system. Today, CVTE is a major part of the solution to myriad national economic and workforce problems, such as high school dropout rates and global competitiveness. At a time when job opportunity is so critical, CVTE programs in every community are ensuring students are adequately equipped with the skills to successfully enter the workforce. By partnering with local business and the community, our CVTE programs are investing in students’ lives with the latest technology and skills that will prepare them to become successful employees as well as future leaders.

For more information about Career Technical Education and Westfield Vocational Technical High School, please call 413572-6533.

Stefan Czaporowski Principal Westfield Vocational Technical High School

Funding Continued from Page 1 sale with the Red Cross.

The committee will also weigh an appropriation request of $3,450,000 from the undesignated Inflow and Infiltration account to be used for the Gaslight District sewer improvements.

City Engineer Mark Cressotti said the $3.45 million will be used as a component of the Gaslight District infrastructure improvements. That project will also include a $2 million investment to replace water mains in the target neighborhood.

The Gaslight District project will encompass the neighborhood between Elm Street on the east, and Washington Street on the west, Franklin Street on the north and Court Street on the south.

The Gaslight Project would improve the infrastructure and streets, while enhancing pedestrian movement in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods abutting Elm Street, and was initiated to support downtown redevelopment.

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I would like to make an entry for the first time. I live on East Silver Street, and have for six years. Helped neighbors out, I’m well known in my neighborhood. I am a single mom of two boys, taking full time college classes. I found out this week that a friend from Cape Cod, where I grew up, that was one of the best friends I have had in my life, is in stage 5, end stage kidney failure due to diabetes. I thought, since I walk every day in my neighborhood, I am a familiar face, that I would try to help with her fundraiser to help with costs for and as a result of a kidney transplant. I printed out a stack of the fundraiser flyers, brought my identification with me, so I would not be looked at as a scammer, and walked the neighborhood asking for help, even if it was just taking a flyer, reading it, and spreading the word. I walked for two hours, spoke with people who know me well, who I have helped in the past, not for any pay or pat on the back, but just because I like to help people in need if I am able to. The man that lives next door, who I considered myself close with, would not so much as donate a penny, nor take a flyer. I came home with nothing except the feeling that people are so heartless and unappreciative. I offered the flyer which explained the situation, how to donate, and my drivers licence, to ward off any suspicion that I had alterior motives. I was looked down upon, treated like a low life lying beggar. I have never felt so low in my life. I decided in the beginning that I would do everything in my power to help my friend. I went out with the attitude that I am well known in my neighborhood, I dont bother anyone, and I have helped plenty of people around where I live, just because I wanted to. I though people would be happy to help,no matter how small. If every door I knocked on gave me one dollar, I could have made a decent donation. I have a very different opinion on people after this experience, and I am shocked at the heartlessness of those I considered friends. This is a 30 year old that has had severe diabetes since the age of 15, who will not make it without a kidney transplant. No one gave a care about any of it. Every person I encountered spoke to me with a condescending tone, and treated me like I was a drug addict begging for money. I am just so devastated and shocked at the way I was treated. I just want to express to my community, my neighborhood in particular how shockingly selfish and heartless people have become these days. If I was on the other side, I would have taken a flyer, donated the last ten dollars I had, and decided that even if it was a scam, I was trying to help. And trust and believe, this is no scam. A young woman’s life is not even worth a penny to every single person I spoke with, Maybe I am nieve, or just too giving, but I will never look at people the same as long as I live. I certainly will not be so willing to help with whatever someone needs, even if it takes away from part of me. I dont even know what else to say. People should be ashamed of themselves.

The House GOP can’t ignore the path to Citizenship

By DENNIS HASTERT Politico.com Last week, Republican leaders in the House of Representatives published their immigration standards—a set of principles to guide debate about immigration in the House. This is a critical first step to fixing our broken immigration system.

The Senate bill, which passed last year with the support of both senators from my home state, Illinois, provides more money for border security, allows immigrants already here to work, expands visa programs and establishes an arduous 13-year path to citizenship.

The House will act in its own way, as it should. But it should act soon. Immigration reform will make our economy stronger and our country more secure.

The whole formula for immigration reform can fall into place if two basic issues are solved. First, securing our borders See GOP, Page 8

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How Do Tea Parties end?

By RAYMOND A. SMITH Politico.com Just how close is the Tea Party to its demise? Last week, Fox News didn’t even bother airing the group’s official response to Barack Obama’s speech, in which the president forcefully called for an end to tactics that prevent the government “from carrying out even the most basic functions of our democracy.” Even Speaker of the House John Boehner, who seemed so downtrodden last year, now has an extra spring in his step, and is daring to push for immigration reform over the vocal objections of the far right. All but the most extreme Republicans have abandoned their shutdown tactics, and though the GOP still vows to repeal Obama’s signature health law given the chance, the changing power dynamics on Capitol Hill are palpable.

Indeed, it’s been a rough few months for the Tea Party.

Fewer Americans than at any time since 2010 now call themselves members or supporters of the group. The tactic of running far-right candidates in Republican primaries clearly cost the GOP control of the Senate in 2010 and again in 2012.

Their intransigence also helped to prevent Mitt Romney from defeating the president they have so vilified. All this has sparked counter-mobilization by the GOP Old Guard too: Since last fall’s ill-conceived Tea Party-led gambit to shut down the government, defund the Affordable Care Act and potentially default on the national debt, establishment Republicans have boldly lashed out at conservative outside groups that once had them cowering in fear, while pouring millions of dollars into races across the country to bolster moderates against right-wing insurgents.

At the same time, some of the leading Tea Party figures on the national stage are now departing from elective office, including Rep. Michelle Bachman (R-Minn.), who won’t seek reelection this year, and Jim DeMint of South Carolina, who left the Senate last year to become president of the Heritage Foundation. Others have consolidated their positions as national laughingstocks—most notably former veep wannabe Sarah Palin, but also the filibustering, Dr. Seuss-reading Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) who seems to be following the same trajectory, only faster. Others have been busy distancing themselves from the Tea Party, such as Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) taking a more moderate stance on immigration and Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) choosing to emphasize civil liberties over more radical tactics..

There may still be plot twists, turns and even reversals ahead for the Tea Party, but the main question now is not if the group is in decline but what its endgame will be. Tea Party proponents have been quick to claim a long and victorious lineage in U.S. history, ranging from their namesake tax revolt in Boston in 1773 to the 1978 anti-tax Proposition 13 rebellion in California. It’s no surprise that the Tea Party is eager to stress such antecedents, since both led to huge victories: the American Revolution and the rise of Reaganism. Both historic episodes also share a heroic story of grassroots antigovernment struggle followed by a supposed triumph of liberty.

So how does the Tea Party’s story end? Consider a wider lens, one that includes comparable movements in other democracies. The Tea Party is but one example of a common form of political insurgency—one that almost always loses in the long run. This kind of counter-establishment movement is common enough that comparative politics has a term for it: the “anti-system party”—a group that seeks to obstruct and delegitimize the entire political system in which the government functions. As explained by Giovanni Sartori, the Italian political scientist who coined the term in 1976, an anti-system is driven not by “an opposition on issues” but “an opposition of principle.”

“An anti-system party would not change—if it could—the government but the very system of government,” Sartori wrote. “[A]n anti-system opposition abides by a belief system that does not share the values of the political order within which it operates.”

Sartori had foremost in mind the various communist parties active in Western Europe during the Cold War, but the concept has been applied to movements as varied as right-wing nationalists, radical libertarians and ethnic separatists all across the world.

Without adopting the phrase itself, the Tea Party in both words and deeds has positioned itself as America’s newest anti-system party. Claiming the mantle of patriotism, Tea Partiers say they love the United States while hating the U.S. government—its practices, its rules and especially its procedures for achieving compromise and consensus. The litany of anti-government Tea Party efforts is by now familiar. In Congress: shutting down the government, abusing the filibuster, threatening a default on the debt. During elections: sup-

pressing the minority vote under the guise of fraud prevention, undermining the Voting Rights Act, aggressively gerrymandering for partisan advantage, challenging the citizenship of the president. In political rhetoric: vilifying the “47 percent” who are “bribed” by the welfare state, denouncing Republicaninspired and market-based health care reforms as socialism, lamenting the passing of the white Christian conservative hegemony of “real America.”

The Tea Party’s rhetoric and actions may be bold, but they are not sustainable. While anti-system parties’ ideal outcome would be to take over and re-make the political system entirely, this rarely happens—it requires a full-blown revolution, not mere incremental change. To the chagrin of most Tea Partiers, the world’s preeminent anti-system party was undoubtedly the Bolsheviks during the late tsarist era in Russia.

More typically, anti-system parties are seduced into becoming a part of existing structures of power, such as when the French Communist Party joined Socialist-led governments when they came to power the 1980s and 1990s. More often, however, anti-system parties bring political ruin upon themselves through their own excesses and then dissolve into political irrelevance, which is increasingly the trajectory of The Tea Party.

This process is well underway not only in the United States but also in several other Western democracies in which antisystem parties emerged after the global financial meltdown of 2008-2009. One telling example is Britain, where in 2010 the Eurosceptic, right-wing populist UK Independence Party (UKIP) launched a challenge to the Conservative-Liberal coalition government. The party has been rallying behind a leader, Nigel Farage, who has been dubbed “the British Ted Cruz.” But under Britain’s winner-take-all electoral system, the UKIP now seems likely to swing the next general election back to Labour by siphoning votes off in regions that would otherwise be Tory strongholds, thus ensuring the UKIP’s own political irrelevance.

In Italy, the anti-system Five Star Movement had a robust third-place showing in the 2013 national elections, winning one in four votes. But the group then refused to join a new government, instead maintaining what they deemed a principled unwillingness to compromise. Similarly, in Greece, the radicalleft Syriza Party placed a strong second in 2012 elections but decided not to join a broad coalition, instead becoming the country’s main opposition party. In both Italy and Greece, the political system has already begun to move on and forge fresh political alliances and new majority configurations—all without the participation of the anti-system parties, whose members preferred to remain obstructionists rather than part of the solutions to their countries’ crises.

Although such self-defeating behavior usually seals the fate of anti-system parties, a more hopeful endgame suggested by Sartori is that of “reciprocal relegitimization.” In this scenario, both sides of the conflict accept the basic legitimacy of the other, and the perspectives of the anti-system parties become integrated into a new consensus. Think of nascent democracies such as post-apartheid South Africa and post-Pinochet Chile.

Some bitterly divided former communist countries in Europe, such as Poland and the Czech Republic, have also been able to reconcile forces of both right and left and to refashion themselves as model European states. Those unable to do so, notably Ukraine today, face ongoing strife.

Although the United States is generally not as polarized as these societies, the U.S. government has been bitterly divided in recent years. Fortunately, the basis for reciprocal relegitimization in the United States has, in fact, already begun to come into focus, coinciding with the Tea Party’s weakening. The eleventhhour vote last fall to reopen the federal government and avert a catastrophic default offered the faint outlines of a centrist governing coalition. The measure passed the Senate 81–18 and the House 285–144, with support from the leadership of both parties in both houses and from the president.The subsequent budget deal, struck between Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and passed into law in December despite Tea Party laments, rolled back the mindless cuts of the 2013 sequester and promises to avert future crises. In the House, as throughout much of the nation, Republicans have begun to move beyond the Tea Party’s thrall.

So what happens next? Asked about oppositional “third party” movements in American history, the historian Richard Hofstadter famously said they are like bees—“once they have stung, they die.” The Occupy Movement, the Tea Party’s ostensible left-wing anti-system counterpart, already had its day, made its mark and has expired as a political force. The Tea Party has most definitely stung. Now there can be but one last stage ahead.

Raymond A. Smith is senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute and adjunct assistant professor of political science at Columbia University and New York University.

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Court Logs Westfield District Court Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 Melissa M. Costigan, 35, of 15 Madison St., was released on her personal recognizance pending a March 25 hearing after she was arraigned on charges of failure to wear a seat belt, unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker brought by Westfield police.

Andrew M. Budreau, 22, of 197 Stafford Road, Monson, pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny of property valued more than $250 brought by Westfield police and was placed on probation for one year. He was assessed $90 and ordered to stay away from Walmart.

Daniel C. Rinaldi, 42, of 24.5 Bartlett St., pleaded guilty to a charge of assault and battery brought by Westfield police and was placed on probation for one year. He was assessed $50 and enjoined from making abuse, violence or threats toward the victim.

Ion Mocanu, 43, of 4 Woodland Ave., saw charges of operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by State Police not prosecuted.

Edgard A.Hernandez, 40, of 1055 Liberty St., Springfield, saw a charge of receiving stolen property valued more than $250 brought by Westfield police not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.

Beverly A. Poynter, 21, of 469 Westfield St., West Springfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of exhibiting another’s driver’s license, being a motor vehicle operator who refuses to identify herself, possession of a false or stolen Registry of Motor Vehicles document and operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by State Police and the charges were continued without a finding with probation for six months. She was assessed $90 and found to be responsible for a charge of speeding for which she was assessed an additional $100.

Shannon M. Leyden, 37, of 5 Lozier Ave., saw a charge of malicious damage to a motor vehicle brought by Westfield police not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.

Katherine Gutierrez-Rios, 30, of 41 Sycamore St., Springfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a number plate violation to conceal identification and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by Westfield police and the charges were continued without a finding with probation for three months. She was assessed $50.

October L. Goguen, 42, of 421 Main Road, Granville, pleaded guilty to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by Southwick police and was sentenced to a six month term in the house of correction, suspended, with probation for two years. She was ordered to complete a 14 day in-patient Family Recovery Program, fined $750 and assessed $600. She was found to be responsible for a charge of possession of an open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle.

Justin A. LaBarre, 25, of 76 Kane Brothers Circle, was released on his personal recognizance pending an April 9 hearing after he was arraigned on charges of failure to stop or yield, unsafe operation of a motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor (a subsequent offense) and negligent operation of a moor vehicle brought by Westfield police.

Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 Kenneth Garrett, 43, of 44 Forest Ave., was released on his personal recognizance pending a March 25 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of possession of ammunition without a firearms identification card brought by Westfield police.

Dylan T. Piersiak, 20, of 768 Chestnut St., Needham, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, being a person younger than the legal drinking age in possession of liquor and possession of a firearm without a firearms identification card brought by Westfield police and the charges were 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 210 days. Two charges of carrying a dangerous weapon were not prosecuted and he was found to be not responsible for a marked lanes violation.

Sarah L. Meade, 26, of 21 Summer St., was released on her personal recognizance pending an April 9 hearing after she was arraigned on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, negligent operation of a motor vehicle and speeding ion violation of special regulations brought by Westfield police.

Nathan P. Solitario, 32, of 27 W. Main St., Russell, was released on $2,000 personal surety pending an April 9 hearing after he was arraigned on a charge of assault and battery brought by State Police.

Tiffany A. Figueroa, 45, of 1900 Westfield St., West Springfield, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding and dismissed upon payment of fees and assessments totaling $100.

Marshall R. Macintyre, 22, of 163 Berkshire Ave., Southwick, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of assault and battery and vandalizing property brought by Southwick police and the charges were continued without a finding with probation for one year. He was assessed $50, ordered to complete an anger management program and enjoined form making any threats of violence toward the victim. A charge of intimidating a witness was not prosecuted.

Matthew T. McSweeney, 27, of 342 Southwick Road, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant a guilty finding for a charge of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license brought by Westfield police and the charge was continued without a finding with probation for three months. He was assessed $50, found to be responsible for a charge of operating an unregistered motor vehicle and assessed an additional $50.

Nichole A. Riopelle, 23, of 23 Jasper Drive, submitted to facts sufficient to warrant guilty findings for charges of operating a motor vehicle with suspended registration and operating an uninsured motor vehicle brought by Westfield police and the charges were continued without a finding and dismissed upon payment of fees and assessments totaling $200. She was found to be not responsible for a charge of operating a motor vehicle without a valid inspection sticker.

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State Fire Marshal announces Burn Awareness Week State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan and Massachusetts fire officials announced that February 2-8, 2014 is National Burn Awareness Week. “While we traditionally associate burns with fires, the leading burn injury in Massachusetts is hot liquid scalds to children under 5,” said Coan.

Hot Liquid Scalds Leading Cause of Burns According to the Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System (M-BIRS) 2012 Annual Report, which by law collects injury reports on all burns affecting 5% or more of the victim’s body surface area, scalds from cooking liquids and grease, hot liquids, tap water, food and steam caused 46% of the burn injuries reported in 2012. Children under 5 accounted for more than half of all scald burn victims and the majority were injured from hot beverages like coffee, tea and soup.

State Fire Marshal Coan offers these tips to prevent scald burns: 1. Don’t hold babies or toddlers while drinking hot coffee or tea. Put your hot beverage down, because a wiggling baby can move your arm and spill the drink.

2. Put drinks and soups toward the center of the table away from curious fingers.

Babies like to grab things.

3. Consider replacing tablecloths with place mats to prevent children from pulling everything on the table onto themselves.

4. Create a 3-foot safety zone around the stove and barbecue where children are not allowed, even when no cooking is taking place.

5. Turn pot handles inward over the stove.

6. Constantly supervise a young child in the bathtub.

Place children facing away from faucets, so that they cannot turn on the hot water.

“Treat a burn with cool water; don’t use grease, butter, ointments, lotions or fats,

because they can make the burn worse. Be sure to call 9-1-1 for medical help for all but the most minor burns,” Coan added.

Coan also offers these treatment tips for burns: 1.Remove the victim from the area of danger and call 9-1-1.

2.Treat burns with cool water; never use grease, butter, ointments, lotions, fats or ice.

3.Gently remove any jewelry or watches from the

injured area, before it begins to swell.

4.Don’t remove any clothing that is sticking to the burn. This could cause further damage and/or infection.

5.Cover the burn with a clean sheet or towel, to protect from infection.

Stop, Drop and Roll “If fire ignites clothing, it is important to remember to Stop, Drop, Cover and Roll,” said Coan. Children should be taught to stop, drop and roll if their clothing is on fire,

and older children, adults and seniors must be aware that they can do it in a tight space, by rocking back and forth until the flames are out, or using a blanket or coat to smother the flames.

——— ON THE NET More information on burn safety and downloadable pamphlets are is available on line at: www.mass.gov/dfs and type Burn Prevention in the search box.

IN BRIEF

Scholarship Application WESTFIELD - The CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars Board of Directors announces that students applying for scholarships must file online.

Through the new website, http://csfwestfield.dollarsforscholars.org, students will have the ability to create online profiles, which allow them to apply for and be matched to multiple scholarships for the 2014 school year.

The student dashboard on the website will give students and their parents one stop shopping for chapter scholarships, educational resources, opportunities and events. We encourage prospective college students to begin developing online profiles now, to assure that you are alerted about scholarship opportunities in advance of deadlines.

Applications must be submitted by March 22.

Legion Scholarships WESTFIELD The Department of Massachusetts American Legion may grant ten $1,000 and ten $500 for college expenses of a child/ grandchild, whose parent is a current member in good standing of an American Legion Post within the Department of Massachusetts.

Applications shall be filed on or before April 1. The scholarship shall be for the next school year only and limited to incoming freshmen.

Applications for Post 124 and Department of Massachusetts scholarships are available at Post 124, 38 Broad St., Westfield.

American Legion Scholarship WESTFIELD The Scholarship Committee of American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad St., Westfield announces its 17th annual $500 scholarship for High School Seniors.

Qualifications: Student must be a High School Senior

accepted by a college, university or accredited post-secondary school. Proof of acceptance must accompany application. The parent or guardian of the student must be a member of Post 124 or a deceased member.

Application deadline is April 23. The scholarship will be awarded on Memorial Day.

Abner Gibbs Raffle WESTFIELD - Abner Gibbs Elementary School is holding a calendar raffle fundraiser in celebration of the school turning 100 years old.

100 days of prizes to celebrate 100 years of quality education at Abner Gibbs Elementary School.

Calendars are available for purchase at the school office 413-572-6418.

Cash or checks made payable to Abner Gibbs PTO are acceptable forms of payment. Each calendar is $10 and there are many fabulous prizes provided by our local community donators.

Drawing ends April 10. Winning entries will be placed back into drawing. Winners will be contacted by phone and prize pickup will be during school hours in the office.

Computer Support Tutorials WESTFIELD - Do you have some computer knowledge and experience, but get stuck on certain technical tasks because you never learned how to do them?

Individual computer support tutorials are offered at the Senior Center in the Computer Lab located on the second floor. Frank Quirk, retired Senior Lecturer at Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies, conducts the tutorials. There is no charge, but participants must sign up in advance.

Sessions are offered on Wednesday mornings between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and each is a half-hour in length. Participants should call the Senior Center at 5626435 to sign up for a session.

Library Meeting SOUTHWICK - The Friends of the Southwick Public Library have set a Wednesday, March 12 meeting to discuss which library programs they will support during FY’14. According to President Nancy Zdun, “Thanks to profits from the

group’s summer book sale and its Holiday Basket Raffle, there are funds to support Children and Adult programs.” Friends of the Library and interested patrons are welcome to attend this meeting set for 7 p.m. in the library’s Community Room and all of their meetings.

LOST AND FOUND $100. REWARD. LOST: BRACELET, black leather and silver on 12/5/13. Vicinity Westfield Shops parking lot possibly Friendly’s, Big Y areas.

(508)685-7949.

FOUND - Diamond ring in Westfield. Call 5687560 (12/2/13) $500. REWARD. Lost cat. “Nowelle” black with white striped nose, white paws and white bib.

Needs daily insulin. Call, text, email Karen, (413) 478-3040. findnowelle@gmail.com anytime. .

(11-27-13) REWARD! Lost: black and white medium haired cat. Vicinity of Munger Hill area of Westfield. Work (617)212-3344. (11-27-13)

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Construction Class WESTERN MASS Western Mass COSH announces a five-day OSHA-30 Construction class for supervisory personnel with tuition set at $300 per person.

It is noted that this may be the only time this class is offered this year, as it is often difficult for people to schedule due to the pressure of work. All persons interested in obtaining this qualification with genuine knowledgeable in-person instruction this year are encouraged to attend.

The classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. all week starting Monday, February 17, through Friday, February 21 at 640 Page Boulevard in Springfield. Reservations may be made by email or by calling (413) 731-0760.

Payment of the $300 tuition may be made by cash, check or PayPal. PayPal payments should be sent to westernmasscosh@verizon.net. Space is limited so please enroll as soon as possible.

Online Seminar WESTFIELD Scholarship America has partnered with CollegeWeekLive to host an online event specifically for Dollars for Scholars communities.

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is pleased to offer students, parents and others in Westfield a convenient way to receive relevant and timely information from national experts on financing education beyond high school.

The event will feature three live, interactive presentations, and include topics such as completing the FAFSA, understanding financial aid options and sharing tips on finding and applying for scholarships.

Participants can join the presentations from the comfort of their home, school, or library – anywhere that has a computer and internet access. Please, join CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars in this great opportunity!

Computer Support Tutorials WESTFIELD - Do you have some computer knowledge and experience, but get stuck on certain technical tasks because you never learned how to do them? Individual computer support tutorials are offered at the Senior Center in the Computer Lab located on the second floor.

Frank Quirk, retired Senior Lecturer at Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies, conducts the tutorials. There is no charge, but participants must sign up in advance. Sessions are offered on Wednesday mornings between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and each is a half-hour in length. Participants should call the Senior Center at 562-6435 to sign up for a session.

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Southwick Rotary to host its ninth annual Indoor and Outdoor Tag Sale and Flea Market

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.

Stocks fell sharply in early trading Friday, as investors fretted over disappointing earnings from companies like Amazon.com and more trouble in overseas markets. (AP Photo/ Richard Drew)

Small investors on edge as stocks drop worldwide BERNARD CONDON, KEN SWEET AP Business Writers NEW YORK (AP) — January’s global sell-off in stocks has left many small investors more puzzled than panicked — and unsure how to act.

They’re holding on for now as prices continue to tumble, but their anxiety is mounting. The number of small investors who say they feel “bearish” soared this past week, according to a U.S. survey.

Some stock funds have been hit with their biggest withdrawals since 2012.

If more people start selling, it would reverse a new and surprising trend in some of the world’s biggest economies: individuals moving back into stocks after years of shunning them.

“I don’t know what to do,” says Ken Duska, a retiree in Mingo Junction, Ohio, who is sticking with his investment plan for the moment, though he’s not sure that’s wise. “After (the) upswing last year, it probably isn’t going to continue.”

Small investors around the world were on edge even before growing signs of a slowdown in China and plunging emerging-market currencies dragged many stock indexes down to their worst start of a new year since 2010. They worried stocks were overdue for a drop, after soaring by double-digit percentages in countries like the United States, Japan and France in 2013. In the U.S., many noted, the market had not fallen by 10 percent or more, known on Wall Street as a correction, for more than two years.

Now, with the Dow Jones industrial average down 5 percent from a recent peak, one is closer at hand.

“The question is, ‘Is this all of it, or is there significantly more to come?’” says Greg Sarian, a managing director at the Sarian Group at HighTower, a wealth advisory firm in Pennsylvania.

Anxiety has ramped up in Asia, too.

“Clients were very worried as they haven’t seen such market jitters in a while,” says Lee Young-hwan, a private banking consultant at Daishin Securities Co. in Seoul, South Korea. Still, he says that many are more inclined to snap up stocks now at lower prices, than to bail out.

That country’s main index, the Kospi, is down 3.5 percent since the start of the year.

In Japan, the Nikkei is off 8.5 percent, after soaring 58 percent last year. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong has fallen nearly 5.5 percent, after a 3 percent gain.

In Moscow, where the main stock index has been dropping for a year, Marina Pliskina, an English teacher, decided she’d finally had enough. She recently sold all of her stocks. “You want your money to last, but then it goes down and down,” she says.

Since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis, small investors have mostly dumped stocks. But recently, buoyed by strengthening economies in the developed world, they have crept back into the market in some countries.

In the final four months of last year, nearly $100 billion flowed into stock mutual funds in seven big economies tracked by Lipper Inc., a fund data provider. The countries are the U.S., which accounted for much of the buying, as well as Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Canada and South Korea.

Now, that flow of money might reverse as investors grow worried.

At the start of the year, more than twice as many U.S. investors said they were bullish on stocks than said they were bearish, according to a survey by the American Association of Individual Investors. Now, the bulls and bears are neck and neck, with sentiments yo-yoing along with the indexes.

“I’ve lost ... maybe $50,000 in the past week, and I’m not happy about it,” says Scott Woodall, 44, of Acworth, Ga. “I hate the stock market.”

The global tumble started more than a week ago after China reported economic growth had slowed and a key manufacturing measure suggested that sector was contracting. Stocks dropped in developing countries, along with their currencies, on fears that exports of iron ore, soybeans, electronic components and other goods to China would slow.

Adding to the emerging-world woes were some homegrown problems — double-digit inflation in Argentina, for instance, and a corruption probe in Turkey that threatens to destabilize the government. Then, on Wednesday, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced it would be pulling back even more from its bondbuying program.

That buying has helped pushed U.S. interest rates to record lows, and sent investors to emerging markets in search of higher yields. Now the tide of cash is reversing, hammering those economies as investors pull money out.

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Southwick — Chris Boyd, President of the Rotary Club of Southwick, announced that the club will host its ninth annual indoor and outdoor Tag Sale and Flea Market on Saturday, March 29, from 8:00 am until 3:00 pm. The sale will be held at Southwick Florist’s new Greenhouse, 636 College Highway, Southwick.

The Club is now receiving donations of tag sale items at the Southwick Florist Green House, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.until 4:00 p.m.; and Saturdays, 9:00 am. until 12:00 noon. Deadline for delivery of such items is Friday, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. No electronics will be accepted.

Anyone interested in vendor space will be assessed $25.00 per space. For information or a reservation, please call Bob Fox at 413 569 5962.

Proceeds from the sale will support community and youthoriented Rotary projects.

The Southwick Rotary Club is made up of business and professional men and women working together as volunteers. Rotarians work locally, regionally and internationally to combat hunger, improve health and sanitation, provide education, promote peace, and eradicate polio under the motto of Service above Self. Benefits of being a Rotarian include serving the community, networking and friendship while promoting ethics and leadership. The club meets at Roma Restaurant, College Highway, Southwick, every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. For information on club activities, visit www.southwickrotary.org or call President Chris Boyd at 413 348 9918.

Wal-Mart, Amazon show changing shopping habits MAE ANDERSON AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The financial strains and shifting shopping habits of Americans have led to uneven fortunes for retailers.

Traditional consumer companies like Wal-Mart and Mattel have continued to struggle as Americans spend more cautiously in the uncertain economy. Meanwhile, Amazon.com has flourished as shoppers increasingly buy online rather than head to stores.

The trend was evident during the pivotal holiday shopping season, a time roughly from November through December when many retailers can make up to 40 percent of their annual revenue.

Overall, government figures show that spending during October through December rose at the fastest clip in three years.

But exactly where — and how — Americans spent their money during the final months of the year shifted.

Fewer people were in and out of stores during the holiday season, but more were shopping online.

Online shopping rose 10 percent to $46.5 billion in November and December, according to research firm Comscore. Meanwhile, sales at stores rose just 2.7 percent to $265.9 billion, according to ShopperTrak, which tracks data at 40,000 stores in the U.S. And the number

of customers in stores dropped 14.6 percent.

“Consumer behavior evolved quickly, as retail foot traffic fell, while online purchases grew,” said Mattel’s CEO, Bryan Stockton, in a call with investors on Friday.

Mattel on Friday reported results for the fourth quarter — which included the holiday shopping season — that missed both analysts’ estimates and the company’s own expectations. The world’s largest toy maker said the disappointing results were due to weak sales of Barbie and other toys. “From my perspective, the 2013 holiday period has to be one of the most transformative I have seen,” Stockton said.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. also expects disappointing results during the period that includes the holiday shopping season. On Friday, the world’s largest retailer said its fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year adjusted earnings from continuing operations may come in at or slightly below the low end of its prior forecasts.

Chief Financial Officer Charles Holley in part blamed a bigger-thanexpected impact from the federal government’s reduction in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits — or food stamps — that went into See Shopping, Page 8

Unconstrained bond funds: What you should know STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Bond funds aren’t boring anymore.

A new kind is on the scene, after many of the formerly steady and reliable workhorse investments lost money last year for the first time in more than a decade. Analysts say conditions will remain tough for bonds, but the industry says these funds can better withstand the challenges. They have more tools at their disposal than traditional bond funds. They can invest in more complex corners of the bond market and employ strategies to make money even when bond prices fall.

They’re called unconstrained bond funds, and they’ve been a hit. Morningstar includes them in its nontraditional bond fund category, which attracted $55 billion in net investment last year. It’s in stark contrast to the $79 billion that investors pulled out of Intermediate-term bond funds, the largest bond fund category.

But investors should also take heed that

unconstrained funds carry their own risks.

“These funds have lots of flexibility,” says Eric Jacobson, a senior analyst at Morningstar, “but that flexibility can be just as dangerous as it can be advantageous.”

As “unconstrained” funds, they don’t measure their performance by the same benchmarks as others. Many traditional funds, for example, compare themselves against the Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond index, which includes everything from Treasurys to securities backed by commercial mortgages. The index lost 2 percent last year.

The culprit: rising interest rates. When rates rise, the lower yields of existing bonds become less attractive. That drives down their prices.

After three decades of declines, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note rose last year to 3 percent from 1.8 percent. Many strategists expect rates to keep rising, though in fits and starts.

Nontraditional bond funds, in contrast, posted an average return of 0.3 percent.

Many have bulked up on junk bonds, which helped to drive the performance. They’re riskier because the issuers have relatively weak credit ratings, but they also offer higher yields to compensate. Managers of unconstrained funds also can invest in far-flung corners of the world, including emerging markets. Some also “short” bonds, which means that they profit when prices for the bonds fall.

The American Beacon Flexible Bond fund (AFXYX), for example, owns junk bonds, though it’s more cautious than many peers and limits them to no more than 35 percent of its total assets. The fund also owns bonds from Mexico, Poland and elsewhere.

The fund aims to offer more stable performance by including bonds from around the world, says Gene Needles, president and chief executive officer of American Beacon. Its goal is to make money for its investors over a market cycle, which could be three to five years, says Jeffrey Ringdahl, American Beacon’s chief operating officer.

Unconstrained bond fund managers also have more freedom to focus on investments that look good, even if they’re only small parts of the index, says Meg McClellan, global head of fixed-income market strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Bond funds that must hew to a benchmark index, in contrast, are biased toward whichever governments and sectors are borrowing the most, because they make up more of the index.

“Benchmarks reward bad behavior: If you think about who’s issuing the most bonds, it’s the ones who are borrowing the most,” McClellan says. “But if you’re a lender, who do you want to lend to?”

Unconstrained managers can look for bonds where they expect to soon see credit-rating upgrades or bonds from countries where debt levels are low, regardless of how small a part they are of the index, she says.

J.P. Morgan Funds has several bond funds See Bond Funds, Page 8

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Antitrust issues a risk for menswear merger battle

United Airlines drops Cleveland as hub airport

JOSH BOAK AP Economics Writer Jos. A. Bank raised doubts Sunday about whether the federal government will approve the takeover bid by rival clothier Men’s Wearhouse.

Jos. A. Bank Clothiers said that Men’s Wearhouse had yet to explain why the Federal Trade Commission would approve the proposed combination because of antitrust concerns.

Directors for Jos. A. Bank noted in a letter that the FTC had sent Men’s Wearhouse a second request for information as part of its antitrust review.

“It is a very serious step for the FTC to issue a second request,” the letter said. “Our two companies’ stockholders should understand that second requests are issued in less than 2% of all transactions filed with the government and a high percentage of those transactions are never completed.”

The two retailers have been dueling since October when Jos. A. Bank, based in Hampstead, Md., offered $2.3 billion for Men’s Wearhouse.

Men’s Wearhouse, based in Fremont, Calif., rejected that bid and also cited antitrust issues. It then countered with a $1.61 billion offer to buy Jos. A. Bank.

That offer was rejected last month for being too low, leading Men’s Wearhouse to send a letter Thursday saying it would be willing to raise its offer.

Jos. A. Bank sells men’s tailored and casual clothing and shoes and is known for ads that say consumers can buy one suit or sport coat and get three for free.

Men’s Wearhouse runs its namesake chains as well as the Moores and the K&G chains.

A representative for Men’s Wearhouse did not respond to an email seeking comment.

WASHINGTON (AP) — United Airlines said Saturday it will drop its money-losing hub in Cleveland, slashing its daily flights and eliminating 470 jobs.

The company’s CEO Jeff Smisek announced in a letter to employees that the airline will no longer use Cleveland to connect fliers coming from other airports around the country. As a result, United’s daily departures from the city will fall from 199 currently to 72 by June.

“Our hub in Cleveland hasn’t been profitable for over a decade, and has generated tens of millions of dollars of annual losses in recent years,” Smisek states. “We simply cannot continue to bear these losses.”

United said in November that it aims to cut $2 billion in annual costs in the coming year by shifting flights, making workers more productive, and improving its maintenance procedures.

Similar cutbacks have affected many other small hubs in cities such as Memphis, Cincinnati and Salt Lake City amid a wave of airline mergers over the last five years.

Because it’s hard to fill a plane between, say, Indianapolis and Paris, airlines use hubs like Cleveland to gather passengers and connect them to the flights they want. People who live in a hub city get a wider selection of destinations because their airport has more flights than it would if it was limited to the flights supported by local traffic.

Cleveland was a hub for Continental when it merged with United in 2010 to form United Continental Holdings Inc. Ever since the merger, people in the industry have assumed it was in danger of losing its hub status, because the airline now has United’s Midwestern hub in Chicago.

“Ever since the merger everyone knew this was a risk, which is why economic development officials for the city, the region and the state have discussed options with United for keeping its presence in Cleveland,” Ohio Gov. John Kasich said. “This is a disappointing decision and one we disagree with, but a point that United stressed is that demand for air travel from Cleveland remains strong and that they’re maintaining virtually all of their flights to and from major markets.”

In June, Delta Air Lines Inc. announced it would be closing its Memphis hub, which it had inherited in its 2008 acquisition of Northwest Airlines. Delta already has a huge hub operation in Atlanta.

In this Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, file photo, a currency trader adjusts his glasses near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Korea Exchange Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea. A global sell-off in stocks this year has left many small investors more puzzled than panicked and unsure how to act. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

World stocks mostly lower as China manufacturing slows TOKYO (AP) — Global stocks were mostly lower Monday as signs of weakness in another China manufacturing survey added to lingering jitters about developing economies.

In early European trading, major benchmarks were lackluster. Britain’s FTSE 100 inched up 0.2 percent to 6,522.24 but France’s CAC-40 was down 0.1 percent to 4,163.23. Germany’s DAX fell 0.1 percent to 9,293.72. Futures augured modest gains on Wall Street, with Dow Jones and S&P 500 futures both up 0.1 percent.

The Nikkei 225, the barometer for the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closed down 2 percent at 14,619.13 as the yen has reversed some of its weakness against the dollar in recent days, which is a negative for exporting stocks.

Also negative for sentiment was an official Chinese manufacturing survey that showed factory output grew at a slower rate in January compared with December. The survey released on the weekend followed a HSBC survey that showed a contraction in China’s manufacturing.

Markets were closed in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Malaysia for Lunar New Year holidays. Seoul’s Kospi dropped 1.1 percent to 1,919.96. Among the Asian markets open for business, only Thailand posted gains after national elections took place Sunday without major violence. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 fell less than 0.1 percent.

The financial markets in several developing countries including Turkey and Argentina have

been shaken recently by concerns that growth will slow and money will flow out of their economies as the U.S. Federal Reserve tightens its monetary policy. That has knocked many stock markets, which were ripe for a pullback after big gains in 2013.

Jitters about emerging markets continued to be the main focus for investors, said Hiroaki Hiwada, strategist at Toyo Securities Co. That in turn was fueling buying of the yen, which was being viewed as safe haven, and that was helping send regional stocks lower, he said.

The stock fall in New York was also weighing on investor sentiment, he said.

“There is little good news to trade on. Maybe by next week, people will start to buy shares back,” said Hiwada.

On Friday on Wall Street, the Dow Jones industrial average fell 149.76 points, or 0.9 percent, to 15,698.85. The S&P 500 dropped 11.60 points, or 0.7 percent, to 1,782.59 and the Nasdaq lost 19.25 points, or 0.5 percent, to 4,103.88.

Benchmark U.S. crude for March delivery was down 51 cents at $96.98 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract fell 74 cents to close Friday at $97.49 a barrel.

The euro was little changed at $1.3480. The dollar rose to 102.12 yen from 101.96 yen late Friday but is down from about 105 yen at the beginning of the year.

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Charles M. Stevens, Sr. WESTFIELD - On January 17, 2014 Charles M. “Buzzy” Stevens, Sr., 79, passed away peacefully at Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers Massachusetts after a heroic eight-year battle against renal failure. Buzz was born in Lewiston, Maine on December 29, 1934 to Anna Jacobson and Victor Stevens.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Hazel (Thompson) Stevens of Marblehead MA (formerly Westfield MA); his sister, Edna Fadden of Bridgton Maine and his brother Victor Stevens of Waterford Michigan. He is predeceased by his son, Charles M. “Mal” Stevens formerly of Sydney Maine. Always to cherish his memory are his daughters, Lynnea Hayden and her partner James McGrath of Southampton, MA, Rhonda Mojkowski and her husband Andrew Mojkowski of Marblehead MA, Annette Stevens of Westfield MA and Pamela Stevens and her husband Tarik Haydar of Marblehead MA. He was the proud grandfather of twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Buzz was a graduate of Bridgton Maine High School. He was a devoted husband and father who worked his entire life to support his family in every way possible. Buzz worked in construction helping to build the Interstate 95 among other projects, drove concrete trucks and 18 wheelers as a Teamster, and served as a carpenter in his final years of employment. He retired from Westfield State College Department of Residential Life in 1997 after which he worked part time for Firtion-Adams Funeral Home in Westfield, MA. A member of Mount Moriah Masonic Lodge in Westfield, MA Buzz was a proud and dedicated Mason.

He was an avid collector of antiques and antique cars, he loved to hunt, dance, bowl, play cards, go camping in his RV, and above all else, tell stories. He was active in his community, volunteering for local and state-level politicians as well as local and national charities. He enjoyed bouncing his grandchildren on his knee while he sang to them his favorite songs. He cherished the simple pleasure of his morning newspaper, a cup of coffee and a jelly donut.

Buzzy was a man of strong and intelligent opinions, the quickest wit, and a larger-than-life sense of humor. His treasured personality was unabated, even during his long illness. His smile and wink could warm any heart in seconds, and he will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Service will be held in his honor at the First United Methodist Church, 16 Court Street, Westfield, MA on Saturday, February 8th at 1:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children at 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA or on-line at www.shrinershospitalsforchildren.org. firtionadams.com

James N. Yvon WESTFIELD - James N. Yvon, 70, of Westfield died Saturday, February 1, 2014 in Hartford Hospital. Jim was born in Springfield, graduated from Commerce High School and Westfield State College, and was a long-time resident of Westfield.

Jim was an elementary principal in Granville and Bernardston but his love was his fifty years of teaching children in Westfield and Springfield until his retirement in 2013. He attended Blessed Sacrament Church.

Jim served on countless committees and boards throughout the city and state. Chief among them was a board member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, president of the Westfield Education Association, president of Westfield Babe Ruth Baseball and a current member of the “esteemed back row” of the Dan Kane Singers.

But Jim is best known as THE Santa Claus throughout the greater Westfield area. Beginning in late August with the lengthening of his snowy beard and hair to the helicopter arrival on Thanksgiving Friday, Jim loved transforming into Santa each year. Just like Santa, Jim seemed to be everywhere during the season listening to Christmas wishes and spreading Christmas magic. The month of December found him at Amelia Park, the Westfield Santa house, WSU, the Boys and Girls Club, the Westfield parade and tree lighting, caroling on the green, and a variety of banks, clubs, schools and private households. Unseen by most people, but top priority in his eyes, were his annual visits to the group homes and bedsides of chronically ill and housebound children and adults who cherished this private visit all year long.

Jim is survived by his loving wife; Leslie Clark-Yvon; four sons of Westfield, James and his wife Marie, Scott and his wife Amy, Darren and his wife Sherry, and Jonathan and his wife Tina; his sons’ mother; Mary Yvon, three step-sons; Brett Witherell and his wife Colleen of Lynnfield, Brendan Witherell and his wife Amy of West Hartford, CT, Nicholas Witherell and his wife Shannon of Southwick; and his adopted family, now of Lawrence, Kansas, Tomiko and Chisato Kimura. Jim also leaves his brother, John Yvon of Agawam; his four sisters, Charlotte Pahl of Agawam, Laurie Michaud and Cyndee Shay of West Springfield, and Jo-Anne Doleva and her husband Bob of Wyomissing, PA. Jim was so proud of his twelve beautiful grandchildren, Joshua, Benjamin, Kathleen, Megan, Jack, Jake, Emma and Jonathan Yvon, and Cora, Aidan, Sam, and Logan Witherell and was eagerly awaiting the arrival of Logan’s sister in April. Along with dozens of cousins, nieces and nephews, Jim leaves his beloved Fresh Air kids, and his exchange students and their families from around the world; Banch, Kuri, Alex, Moritz, Helene, Kofi, Julia, Birgit, Olli, Mai, Thorben, Hanna, Joonatan, Sahil, Loeiz, and Chiara.

Jim’s funeral will be held on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield followed at 10:00 a.m. by a Liturgy of Christian Burial in Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church, 127 Holyoke Road, Westfield. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations to support a student becoming a teacher may be made in Jim’s name to: CSF Westfield (check memo: Jim Yvon) Westfield Citizen Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 382, Westfield, MA 01086. firtionadams.com

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Bernice C. Cruz WESTFIELD - Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Wife.

Bernice C. Cruz, 79, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2014. Born May 12, 1934, she was a lifelong resident of Westfield, and the daughter of the late John and Louise (Morytko) Jagiello.

She attended local schools, graduating from Holy Trinity School and Westfield High School. Bernice was employed as an accounting clerk for Polep Brothers Distributors Inc. (Paysaver, Holyoke) for 5 years and prior to that worked in a family business, M&M Sales on Elm Street in Westfield for over 35 years. She was a communicant of Holy Trinity Church, served as a Eucharistic Minister, and often served as reader at the 8:30 Sunday Polish Mass. Bernice was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity’s St. Cecilia’s Choir, where both her parents and grandfather, Peter Morytko, served as church organist for many years. She was a longtime Librarian at the Holy Trinity Elementary School and was instrumental in setting up the library as a student resource.

Bernice was fluent in 3 languages, Polish, English and Spanish and taught English as a second language through the church’s community outreach in the mid-1950’s, where she met her husband.

Bernice was devoted to her family and sadly leaves her husband of 57 years, Mariano Cruz, Sr. along with 2 children; son, Mariano Cruz Jr of Melrose, MA; daughter, Maryann and son-in-law Russ Swift of Wilbraham, MA; 3 grandchildren, Amanda Cruz, Marelena Cruz, and Michaela Swift and a god-daughter, Louise Jean (Shimeld) Savey of San Diego, CA. Bernice was predeceased by her sister, Jean Shimeld.

Her funeral will take place on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. from the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street (Route 20) with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. in Holy Trinity Church. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, all in Westfield. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and Thursday morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Bernice’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472.

GOP Continued from Page 4 so we know who is entering our country and for what purpose. Second, a legalization of those folks who are already here, many of whom have been here for a decade or more. In addition, we should provide them with a path to citizenship much like any other immigrant would have. Those two things being satisfied, I believe immigration reform can move forward.

According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, immigration reform would increase U.S. GDP by 5.4 percent ($1.2 trillion) over the next 20 years, while jump-starting the housing recovery by dramatically increasing the demand for housing units. A report by the Bipartisan Policy Center found that immigration reform would also shave more than $1.2 trillion off the federal deficit over 20 years.

The cost of inaction is high. For example, the science and technology industry is growing so rapidly that, on our current course, by 2018 there will be a shortage of 200,000 qualified people to fill key positions, the Partnership for a New American Economy, a group of mayors and business leaders who support immigration reform, estimates. In the agricultural field, 75 percent of hired agricultural workers in the United States are foreign-born, and according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, over the long haul a decrease in available immigrant labor could reduce U.S. agricultural output and exports even as the demand for food is growing. According to a 2011 survey conducted by the consulting firm Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute (part of the National Association of Manufacturers), U.S. manufacturing companies could not fill 600,000 open positions for skilled workers on a daily basis even with unemployment hovering close to 9 percent at the time.

Immigration reform is necessary for our economic recovery.

It is also critical to our national security, an issue on which we’ve made great strides since 9/11. Under my leadership in 2002, we started the National Security Entry-Exit Registration System, which requires noncitizens from certain countries residing in the United States to register with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. As speaker of the House, I led the passage of the REAL ID Act in 2005, which enabled us to verify the authenticity of every driver’s license applicant across the country and made drivers licenses hard to forge. E-Verify, an electronic data system that allows employers to verify the legal status of workers, is now a requirement in some form in 16 states.

In the last six years, Department of Homeland Security’s deportation program “Secure Communities” has connected federal, state and local law enforcement databases. All of these programs have furthered our national security interests. Now is the time to create a reason for those without legal status to register themselves and drain the swamp of the lucrative fraudulent document and smuggling industry that is currently thriving. This will also allow law-enforcement to refocus their resources on removing individuals with criminal backgrounds rather than those entering the country legitimately to work.

Homeland security requires that we know who is living here.

Nearly two-thirds of all undocumented immigrants in the country have been living and working in the states for more than a decade, according to a poll conducted by Latino Decisions. We need a reasonable way to bring them out of the shadows so that they can legally contribute to our economy.

Removing them is neither practical nor economically smart.

Finally, Latinos now make up 16 percent of the country, according to the U.S. Census, and are projected to grow to 30 percent by 2050. The Asian population is growing fast and will reach 10 percent by 2050. The majority of this growth is occurring now through birth rates, not immigration—and these groups are starting to vote in big numbers. My own party must acknowledge this reality and embrace these ever-growing constituencies if it is to remain relevant in national elections.

Immigration reform will make us safer. It will make us economically stronger. It is politically smart and morally right.

——— Dennis Hastert is former speaker of the House of Representatives and currently senior adviser at Dickstein Shapiro in Washington, D.C.

effect on Nov. 1. That pressured its primarily low-income consumers.

Wal-Mart is among 33 major retailers that have lowered their outlooks for the fourth quarter and beyond, mostly because of the disappointing holiday shopping season, according to Ken Perkins, president of RetailMetrics LLC, a research firm.

“A highly competitive environment is going to be staring (retailers) in the face throughout the course of 2014,” Perkins said. “The pressure and competition are not going to abate at all.”

Both Wal-Mart and Mattel faced stock declines on Friday on their disappointing news. Wal-Mart shares fell in the morning before ending flat, while Mattel shares fell 12 percent.

Paradoxically, Amazon said late Thursday that its profit and revenue both grew in the latest quarter. Still, the world’s largest online retailer said its results fell below what Wall Street was expecting, sending its shares down 11 percent on Friday.

But Amazon faces very different problems than its bricks-andmortar peers. Amazon’s results were hurt because its costs are rising along with its meteoric revenue growth.

As it struggles to balance its operating costs with revenue growth, the company said it is considering raising the fee on its Prime membership, which offers free two-day delivery on most items.

The service is so popular that Amazon had to suspend accepting Prime members during the holidays because it couldn’t process them fast enough. In addition, carriers had trouble delivering orders on time due to unforeseen demand, so Amazon had to issue some gift certificates and rebates.

Despite that Amazon’s results fell short of expectations, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter said 2013 was Amazon’s best holiday ever.

“Amazon set records in several areas, including a record number of Amazon Prime items shipped worldwide on Amazon’s peak shipping day,” he said.

In this Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, photo, Hot Wheels cars, a Mattel product, are displayed in a Walmart store in Robinson Township, Pa. Mattel Inc. reports quarterly financial results before the market open on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. (AP Photo/ Gene J. Puskar)

Bond Funds Continued from Page 6 that can make such wide-ranging moves, including the Multi-Sector Income fund (JSISX), the Global Bond Opportunities fund (GBOSX) and the Strategic Income Opportunities fund (JSOSX).

To be sure, traditional bond funds have performed quite well over the last month. Interest rates have dropped amid worries about tumult across emerging markets. The yield on the 10-year Treasury is back to about 2.7 percent. That shows that investors still have a place for Treasurys and other traditional bond funds in their portfolios, says Morningstar’s Jacobson.

They have been good historically at providing stability to a 401(k) or other portfolio, dampening the swings that stocks and riskier bonds can take.

Among other risks that investors should heed when considering unconstrained funds: — Credit risk. The big worries about rising interest rates mean many unconstrained funds have limited their susceptibility to the risk of rising rates. But to make money, unconstrained bond funds need to take risk somewhere. Many have done that with junk bonds, which would be hurt if the economy weakens and more companies begin defaulting.

— Short track records. Many unconstrained funds are only a few years old. “These funds have so much latitude to change their opinion so quickly,” Jacobson says, “that it leaves you with some uncertainty about whether or not they can repeat the same success again, even if they’ve shown success before.”

— Higher expenses. Analyzing bonds from around the world takes a lot of effort, and that comes at a price. The average nontraditional bond fund has an expense ratio of 1.31 percent, which means $131 of every $10,000 invested goes to covering operating costs in a year. The average intermediate-term bond fund, in contrast, has an expense ratio of 0.89 percent.

Investors Continued from Page 6 A sign of the times: The price of gold, considered the ultimate “safe” asset by spooked investors, is up 3.5 percent this year after plunging 28 percent in 2013.

Investors are also buying U.S Treasury bonds, another refuge in fearful times, despite the Fed decision to scale back its purchases. The yield on the benchmark 10-year note, which falls when prices rise, has dropped from 3 percent at the start of the year to 2.65 percent, a big move.

There were other signs Friday that fear might be spreading.

In the U.S., the Standard and Poor’s 500 index, a broader measure than the Dow, was down 0.7 percent, a fifth loss in seven trading sessions. That said, the index is well shy of a correction. It is down 3.6 percent from its record close on Jan. 15.

Stocks in Germany also fell Friday, helping to push the country’s DAX index down nearly 3 percent in January, despite a strong economy and a low unemployment rate.

So far, some small investors seem willing to ride out the storm, though they don’t

sound too happy.

Leighanne Franklin, a mental health therapist in Greenwood, N.Y., wonders whether U.S. stocks are “just another bubble.” But she is adding to her retirement account anyway, partly because she doesn’t want to miss out on matching funds from her employer. “It’s better than putting it in a savings account,” she says.

Eric Rogers, a home builder in Independence, Ore., says stocks are “inflated,” and that he isn’t surprised that trouble in emerging countries has pushed the market down.

Still, the 44-year-old is holding onto stocks in his IRA, figuring he can ride out any drops over time.

“It’ll be wonderful for me in 20 years,” he says, “but right now ... I can’t touch it.”

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THE WESTFIELD NEWSSPORTS Westfield Youth Hockey Report Westfield Jr. Bombers 14, FCHA 13 Saturday, January 25, 2014, Collins-Moylan Arena, Greenfield, MA Division: Mite 2 The Westfield Jr. Bombers Mite 2 team played a very evenly matched game, just edging out FCHA for a one point victory. Darrin Schnopp did a great goaltending job with 25 saves. Nathan Sarabaez started the scoring off for Westfield just 80 seconds into the game. Patrick Rae was on fire, scoring four goals. Katie Collins would net a hat-trick and two assists and Evan Grant would net three goals as well. Sean McMahon scored two and both David Forest and Jesse Spear netted one a piece. Scoring went back and forth throughout the game between the two teams, both making a notable effort.

Westfield Jr. Bombers Red 8, Ludlow 5 Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield MA Division: Mite 3 The Westfield Junior Bombers Red took on Ludlow on Saturday at Olympia Ice Center. The Bombers came ready to play and turned in their best performance of the season.

On the attack from the beginning, the boys kept up the pressure all morning to secure an 8-5 victory.

Joe Roselli’s hat trick and Evan Michelucci’s two goals led the charge on offense for Westfield.

They were supported by goals from Nolan Lafayette, A.J. Robbins and Spencer Roy. Collectively, the Bombers poured shots on goal as a result of great teamwork and passing. At the other end of the ice, Gavin Connors turned in great performance in net. Improving every time out, he stopped 18 shots and turned away Ludlow time and again.

Westfield Youth Hockey’s Squirt 1 team finished runners-up after making it to the championship game in their division at the Westfield Fire & Ice Tournament held at Amelia Park Jan. 17-19. (Photo submitted) As evidenced by their post-game excitement, this was a great effort by a young team hungry for a victory.

Pioneer Valley 11, Westfield Jr. Bombers Red 5 Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield MA Division: Mite 3 The Westfield Junior Bombers Red and Pioneer Valley Lightning squared off Sunday morning at Olympia. The Lightning had a little more push in the back half of the contest and pulled away for an 11-5 win. The Bombers were led by Nolan Lafayette’s three goals in the loss. Evan Michelucci and Sean Rodgers each recorded a goal for Westfield. The story of the day was on the other end. Despite allowing 11 goals, Gavin Connors was superb in goal for the Bombers, saving a whopping 27 shots. He did an excellent job of keeping the Red team in the game, but the Bombers couldn’t quite come up with enough on the offensive end.

Holy Name Stars 15, Westfield Jr. Bombers White 4 Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, MA Division: Mite 3 Jacob Millard started the game off with a good start and scored the first goal within the first minute of the game. Ryan DeFalco and Owen Colbath worked together in front of the Holy Name net and put another goal in. Richard Moritko led the Bombers with two goals. All players worked hard to help out their goalie Brannon Miele. Brannon was fantastic in the goal and he had more than 25 saves. Cody Bard, Nicholas LaComb, Paul Lawry, Quinn O’Brien, Kaitlyn Ondrick and Gavin Trzepacz all had a great game.

Westfield Jr. Bombers 3, Amherst 2 Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Amelia Park Ice Arena, Westfield, MA Division: Bantam 2 The Bantam 2 Jr. Bombers earned a hard fought 3-2 decision over Amherst in another in a long line of tight, grueling games for the team.

The first period found the Jr. Bomber

Floor hockey squads square off Action begins to heat up in the adult coed floor hockey league at the Southwick Recreational Center Friday night. (Submitted photo)

defense stepping up their game on both sides of the puck. Led by Charlie Bonatakis, Devin Baker and Wyatt Jensen, the defense didn’t allow a single shot on goal through the first stanza. Then, with time running down in the period, Tyler Bennett ripped a slap shot past the Amherst goalie to give Westfield the 1-0 lead going into the second period.

From there, things tightened up.

Amherst got on the board 2:48 into the period, as Amherst found a way to slip through the defense and beat Westfield goalie Matt Brady. Just 56 seconds later, Amherst again got a shot past Brady and somehow found themselves up 2-1. As this team has done time and again when they’ve found themselves down, the Jr. Bombers picked themselves up, dusted themselves off, and got back into the game. First, Liam Webster took a pass from Jack Labbe to tie the game up at 2, and the with just over 3 minutes left in the second, Spencer Cloutier gave Westfield the lead back on a feed from Danny Antonellis.

The third period found Westfield constantly short-handed, with the Jr. Bombers being called for six penal-

Westfield Jr. Bombers 3, Franklin County 3 Sunday, January 19, 2014 at Collins-Moylan Arena, Greenfield, MA Division: Bantam 2 The Jr. Bombers earned a hard fought tie with the first place Franklin County team, solidifying their spot in the GSL playoff hunt with the 3-3 tie. After a scoreless first period that saw Westfield come out and dominate play (outshooting Franklin County 6-2), Westfield jumped out on top halfway through the second as Jack Labbe jammed home a Charlie Bonatakis rebound.

But that goal seemed to awaken the sleeping giant, as Franklin County’s Cassidhe Wozniak scored two in the final two minutes of the second, including the second with just 9 seconds left, to give Franklin County a 2-1 lead after two.

Westfield seemed to still be a bit shell shocked as the third began, and Ethan LaFleur took advantage of the situation to get behind the defense and beat Matt Brady for a commanding 3-1 lead. But once again, the Jr. Bombers found an inner resolve, and refused to quit. Spencer Cloutier got the comeback started as he raced down the right side of the ice and ripped a shot past the FCHA goalie to close the gap to 3-2 with just over 8 minutes remaining.

With the Westfield defense, led by Charlie Bonatakis and Tyler Bennett, clamped down on the FCHA offense, Nikita Chepurin took an assist from Cloutier and tied the game back up with just over 5 minutes left. The last 5 minutes saw Westfield gain numerous chances from being on two power plays, but they were unable to deliver the knockout blow before the game ended. Westfield ended up doubling up their shots on goal 26-13. The tie boosted Westfield’s GSL record to 8-5-2, good for third place with 9 games remaining on the schedule.

Bombers alumni game A total of 17 former Westfield high School girls’ basketball varsity players, and four coaches, recently participated in an alumni game at WHS. Alumni Jen Ferrari is missing from the photo. Coach Ralph Loos was instrumental in putting together the event.

(Submitted photo)

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Westfield Jr. Bombers 13, Amherst 8 Sunday, January 26, 2014, Smead Arena, Springfield, MA Division: Mite 2 Westfield Jr. Bomber goaltender, Darrin Schnopp got quite a workout as net-minder today, stopping 42 of the 50 shots against him. Patrick Rae would match his efforts of the previous day’s game, once again netting four goals. Both Evan Grant and Katie Collins would get their second hat-trick of the weekend with three goals apiece. Jarred Ritter had several shots against the Amherst goaltender scoring twice and Sean McMahon would score once. In another evenly matched game, Westfield made a solid defensive effort throughout the game and kept the pressure on for this victory.

ties in the frame while Amherst was not whistled for any. From just over one minute into the third until the final minute of the game, Westfield played down a man in 9 of the 13 minutes. But once again, the defense stepped up and stood tall, led this time by Johnny Pitoniak and Brandon Laviolette, and only allowed two total shots on net for the entire period.

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES MONDAY February 3

TUESDAY February 4

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

WEDNESDAY THURSDAY February 5 February 6 WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

SKIING – PVIAC RACE, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Ludlow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Ludlow, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at West Springfield, Olympia, 8:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V ICE HOCKEY (Westfield/ Cathedral/Longmeadow) at Auburn, Joe Hogan Rink, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ WRESTLING vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park, 7 p.m.

SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Amherst, 6 p.m.

FRIDAY February 7 INDOOR TRACK – WMASS Championships, Smith College, 6 p.m.

DIVING SECTIONALS – Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, Amelia Park, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Minnechaug, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Amherst, 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY February 8 BOYS’ WRESTLING – Quad Meet at Minnechaug, 9 a.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Westfield/Cathedral/ Minnechaug) at Archbishop Williams, Randolph, 3:10 p.m.

BOYS’ HOOPS at Malden, Salem State, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Simbsury, Amelia Park, 6 p.m.

***Sunday, February 9***

GIRLS’ SWIMMING SECTIONALS – Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 9 a.m.

BOYS’ SWIMMING SECTIONALS – Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 3:30 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Ware, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Ware, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Hampden County Charter School, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Cathedral, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Cathedral, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Sabis, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Easthampton, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian School, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Hampden County Charter School, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Hampden County Charter School, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Commerce, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Dean Tech, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Smith Academy, 6:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

WRESTLING at Franklin Tech Quad, All Day

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Commerce, 5:30 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Sci-Tech, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Regional, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Regional, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Dean Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES ICE HOCKEY

DAY

DATE OPPONENT

Thursday Saturday Saturday Thursday

Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 15 Feb. 20

TIME Saturday

at Framingham State at Salem State FITCBHURG STATE UMASS DARTMOUTH

5:35 7:35

Men’s Basketball DAY

DATE

OPPONENT

TIME

Tuesday

Feb. 4

BRIDGEWATER STATE

7:30

Thursday

Feb. 6

at Western Connecticut

7:00

Tuesday

Feb. 11

SALEM STATE

7:30

Saturday

Feb. 15

at Worcester State

3:00

Tuesday

Feb. 18

at MCLA

7:30

Saturday

Feb. 22

FITCHBURG STATE

3:00

Tuesday

Feb. 25

MASCAC Quarterfinals

TBA

Thursday

Feb. 27

MASCAC Semi-finals

TBA

Saturday

March 1

MASCAC Championship

TBA

Women’s Swimming & Diving DAY

DATE OPPONENT

Feb. 14 Friday Feb. 15 Saturday Sunday Feb. 16

TIME

New England Championships New England Championships New England Championships University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track and Field DAY DATE OPPONENT Saturday Feb. 8 MIT/Boston University Invitationals Feb. 15 MASCAC/Alliance Championships Saturday Fri.-Sat. Feb. 21-22 New England Division III Finals

Fri.-Sat

Fri.-Sat Fri.-Sat.

Feb. 28 March 1 March 7-8 March 14-15

All New England Championships ECAC Division III Championships NCAA Division III Championships

Women’s Basketball

Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Saturday

Feb. 22 Feb. 25 March 1 March 4 March 8

at Worcester State PLYMOUTH STATE MASCAC Quarterfinals MASCAS Semifinals MASCAC Championship

7:35

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 4 Indianapolis 45, Kansas City 44 New Orleans 26, Philadelphia 24 Sunday, Jan. 5 San Diego 27, Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 23, Green Bay 20 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 Seattle 23, New Orleans 15 New England 43, Indianapolis 22

Sunday, Jan. 12 San Francisco 23, Carolina 10 Denver 24, San Diego 17 Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 19 Denver 26, New England 16 Seattle 23, San Francisco 17

Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu Team Rice 22, Team Sanders 21

Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. Seattle 43, Denver 8

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION EASTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf d-Indiana 36 10 .783 — 7-3 W-1 22-2 14-8 23-5 d-Miami 33 13 .717 3 6-4 W-1 19-4 14-9 21-10 11 6-4 W-2 16-7 9-14 17-11 Atlanta 25 21 .543 d-Toronto 25 22 .532 11½ 6-4 L-1 12-10 13-12 17-12 Washington 23 23 .500 13 6-4 W-1 11-11 12-12 17-12 Chicago 23 23 .500 13 6-4 L-1 13-10 10-13 18-12 Brooklyn 20 25 .444 15½ 6-4 L-3 12-11 8-14 13-16 Charlotte 21 28 .429 16½ 5-5 L-1 11-13 10-15 15-16 Detroit 19 27 .413 17 5-5 W-2 9-15 10-12 17-12 New York 19 28 .404 17½ 4-6 L-1 11-16 8-12 15-17 Cleveland 16 31 .340 20½ 3-7 L-4 11-12 5-19 10-20 Boston 16 33 .327 21½ 3-7 W-1 10-15 6-18 13-17 Philadelphia 15 33 .313 22 2-8 L-2 8-16 7-17 10-20 Orlando 13 36 .265 24½ 3-7 L-1 10-14 3-22 10-20 Milwaukee 8 39 .170 28½ 1-9 L-6 4-18 4-21 7-23

Place Boston Southern Maine

WESTERN CONFERENCE W L Pct GB L10 Str Home Away Conf d-Oklahoma City 38 11 .776 — 9-1 L-1 20-3 18-8 22-8 d-San Antonio 34 13 .723 3 5-5 W-1 18-8 16-5 21-9 MIT Portland 34 13 .723 3 6-4 W-1 19-5 15-8 18-11 d-L.A. Clippers 34 16 .680 4½ 7-3 W-1 20-3 14-13 19-8 (M); Springfield (W) Houston 32 17 .653 6 7-3 W-3 20-7 12-10 18-14 Boston University Phoenix 29 18 .617 8 8-2 W-5 16-7 13-11 18-12 Golden State 29 19 .604 8½ 5-5 W-2 14-8 15-11 19-15 Memphis 26 20 .565 10½ 9-1 W-6 13-13 13-7 17-16 Reggie Lewis Center Dallas 27 21 .563 10½ 5-5 W-1 16-8 11-13 15-15 @Devaney Center Minnesota 23 24 .489 14 5-5 L-2 13-9 10-15 11-17 Lincoln, NE Denver 22 23 .489 14 4-6 L-2 12-11 10-12 12-16 New Orleans 20 26 .435 16½ 5-5 W-1 11-11 9-15 8-21 L.A. Lakers 16 31 .340 21 2-8 L-6 8-13 8-18 9-18 Utah 16 31 .340 21 4-6 L-2 10-13 6-18 9-23 Sacramento 15 32 .319 22 1-9 L-7 9-16 6-16 10-23 TIME d-division leader

DAY

DATE OPPONENT

Tuesday

Feb. 4

BRIDGEWATER STATE

5:30

Tuesday

Feb. 11

SALEM STATE

5:30

Saturday

Feb. 15

at Worcester State

1:00

Tuesday

Feb. 18

at MCLA

5:30

Saturday

Feb. 22

FITCHBURG STATE

1:00

Tuesday

Feb. 25

MASCAC Quarterfinals

TBA

Thursday

Feb. 27

MASCAS Semifinals

TBA

Saturday

March 1

MASCAC Championship

TBA

Saturday’s Games Indiana 97, Brooklyn 96 Washington 96, Oklahoma City 81 Detroit 113, Philadelphia 96 Atlanta 120, Minnesota 113 Houston 106, Cleveland 92 Memphis 99, Milwaukee 90 New Orleans 88, Chicago 79 San Antonio 95, Sacramento 93 Miami 106, New York 91 Phoenix 105, Charlotte 95 Portland 106, Toronto 103 L.A. Clippers 102, Utah 87 Sunday’s Games Boston 96, Orlando 89

Monday’s Games Orlando at Indiana, 7 p.m.

Portland at Washington, 7 p.m.

Philadelphia at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

Detroit at Miami, 7:30 p.m.

Memphis at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m.

New York at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

San Antonio at New Orleans, 8 p.m.

Cleveland at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

L.A. Clippers at Denver, 9 p.m.

Toronto at Utah, 9 p.m.

Chicago at Sacramento, 10 p.m.

Tuesday’s Games Indiana at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

L.A. Lakers at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

Chicago at Phoenix, 9 p.m.

Charlotte at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

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Framingham handles Westfield State FRAMINGHAM – Senior guard Kristen Hoffman (Foxboro, Mass.) posted a double-double of 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Framingham State University women’s basketball team to a 74-53 victory over Westfield State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at the Athletic Center on Saturday afternoon.

Both teams are now 4-3 in the MASCAC and sit in a fourway tie for second place in the standings with Fitchburg State and Salem State. The Rams are now 10-9 overall on the year, while the Owls move to 11-9.

Hoffman connected on 6-of9 from the floor in the game including 5-of-7 from behind the arc en route to her teamhigh 17 points. She filled the stat sheet with 11 boards, four assists and four steals.

Freshman forward Alycia Rackliffe (Feeding Hills, Mass.) narrowly missed a double-double with 13 points on 5-of-9 from the field and eight caroms while blocking three shots. Junior Margo McCarthy (Southampton, Mass.) was the third Ram in double figures as she finished with 11 points, five boards and four assists.

The Owls were led by sophomore forward Forbasaw Nkamebo (Amherst, Mass.) who finished a rebound shy of a double-double with a gamehigh 19 points and nine boards ,including three on the offensive glass. Nkamebo connected on 8-of-13 from the floor.

Sophomore Tayler Travis (Somerset, Mass.) finished with seven points for the Owls, while senior guard Jen Ashton (Beverly, Mass.), who scored 27 points in the two teams’ first meeting earlier this year, was held to just three points in the game on 1-of-10 shooting from the floor.

The Rams used a 13-2 run midway through the first half to open up a 14-point lead, the largest of the half, over the Owls. The run was fueled by a trio of jumpers from sophomore Kerry Coyne (North Attleboro, Mass.) and a deep three from Hoffman.

Framingham State continued to build on the lead in the second half using a 17-5 run to open up a 20-point advantage.

Rackliffe tallied seven points on the spurt. The Rams extended their lead to as many as 27 in the final half before taking the 74-53 victory.

The Rams held a 34-15 advantage in bench scoring as well as outrebounding the Owls 47-39. Framingham State shot 45% from the field for the game including 50% from long range (11-22). The Owls struggled from the field shooting just 31% and only 17% from behind the arc (3-18).

Both teams resume MASCAC play on Tuesday evening with the Rams hosting Fitchburg State at 6 p.m. and the Owls entertaining Bridgewater State at 5:30 p.m.

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Panthers power past WSU Emily Fullerton flashes a big smile after receiving a hug and flowers from Katie Sterpka during Senior Day.

Westfield upends WConn WESTFIELD – The Westfield State University women’s swimming and diving team celebrated Senior Day in style with an 111-86 victory over Western Connecticut State University on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Westfield concludes its dual meet season with a 5-3 record while Western Connecticut State is 3-5. The teams will be competing in the New England championships on Feb. 14-16 at the University of Rhode Island in Kingston.

Finishing first for the Owls were: Amanda Labriola (50 backstroke), Kaylee Hopkins (200 freestyle), Kirsten LaMotte (50 breaststroke), Kristen O’Leary (100 butterfly), Katie Sterpka (1-meter diving), and the 200 individual medley relay of Anna Boucher, LaMotte, Holly Arel, and Haylee McQuay.

McQuay placed second in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle.

Also finishing second for the Owls were: LaMotte (100 individual medley), Boucher (50 backstroke), Torie St. John (50 breaststroke), Kerry Sullivan (200 freestyle), Lesly Cano (100 butterfly), Emily Fullerton (1-meter diving).

Western Connecticut’s Danielle Leprine finished first in three events: 100 individual medley, 100 freestyle, and 500 freestyle. Katie Meerman was a double winner, touching the wall first in the 50 butterfly and 50 freestyle.

Westfield State University’s five seniors were honored prior to their final home meet. Left to right are: Nancy Bals, Westfield State associate athletics director/senior women’s administrator, Jackie DeFilippo, Kirsten LaMotte, head coach Dave Laing, Kaylee Hopkins, Katie LaHive, and Emily Fullerton.

WESTFIELD – Sophomore forward Andrew Wigg tallied two goals and two assists and Plymouth State University snapped a 2-2 tie with four third-period goals in a 6-2 victory over Westfield State University on Saturday evening.

Plymouth and Westfield are now tied for second place in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with 7-5 records.

The Panthers are 9-10 overall while Westfield drops to 8-11.

Wigg opened the scoring with two seconds remaining in the first period. Plymouth took a 2-0 lead midway through the second stanza on a power play goal from Ian McGilvrey.

Westfield, which was outshot by a whopping, 48-22, played its best in the final five minutes of the second period when Frank Zuccaro and Dan Loughlin lit the lamp to knot the score at 2-2.

But Plymouth completely

Westfield’s Jackson Leef and Plymouth’s Ian McGilvrey battle for puck possession after a faceoff. (Photo by Cody Goldman)

dominated the third period, outshooting Westfield, 18-4, while scoring its four goals.

Zach Sarig scored the game-winning goal 26 seconds into period on a power play. The Panthers took a 4-2 lead four minutes later on a

Chad Barthelmess goal while both teams were down a player because of penalties. Wigg lit the lamp for the second time midway through the third period and Mike Economos scored with 3:54 remaining.

Westfield goalie Eddie Davey and Plymouth’s Mike Freitag battle for a loose puck during second-period action. (Photo by Cody Goldman)

Cooper leads Westfield State over Framingham FRAMINGHAM – Junior forward Grant Cooper (Northampton, Mass.) recorded a double-double to lead Westfield State University to a 69-57 win over the Framingham State University Rams on Saturday afternoon, Feb. 1, in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) men’s basketball action at the Athletic Recreation Center.

The Owls improve to 11-8 on the year and 4-3 in the MASCAC, while the Rams fall to 7-12 overall and 2-5 in the conference.

Cooper tallied a team-high 15 points for the Owls to go along with game highs of 12 rebounds and five steals; he also dished five assists.

Freshman Jesus Sanchez (Springfield, Mass.) tallied 14 points off the bench for the Owls on 4-of-7 from the field, while junior guard Robby Jones (Chicopee, Mass.) chipped in with nine points and four steals. Aaron West (8 points), Dan Johnson (7) and Carl Stewart (6) contributed to the balanced scoring attack.

The Rams were led by a game-high 16 points from sophomore guard Tim McCarthy. McCarthy connected on 4-of-7 from behind the arc in the game. Junior forward George Jordan (Worcester, Mass.) chipped in with 11 points and six rebounds for the Rams, while classmate Patrick Cuff (Medway, Mass.) contributed 10 points and seven boards before fouling out late in the second half.

In a first half that saw three ties and six lead changes, the Owls took a three-point (2825) lead into the locker room after scoring four of the half’s final five points. Sophomore Brian Foley (Worcester, Mass.) converted a layup and Jones sank a putback in the paint as time expired in the half to put the visitors up for good.

The Owls opened the second half with an 11-1 run over the first four minutes of the frame to take a 39-26 lead. The Rams chipped away and pulled within four on a pair of threes from McCarthy,

Grant Cooper

but the Owls quickly pushed the lead back to 10 on a three

by Jones with 8:10 remaining.

The Rams cut the deficit back to single digits pulling within five (56-51) with 6:28 on the clock, but that was as close as they would get. The Owls sank 7-of-8 from the line in the final 1:27 to secure the victory.

The Rams return to conference action on Tuesday evening when they host Fitchburg State University 8:00 p.m., while the Owls host Bridgewater State on Tuesday for MASCAC game beginning at 7:30 p.m.

Aaron West

HS Standings, Results GIRLS’ HOOPS Westfield 6-7 Southwick 10-3 Gateway 4-5* St. Mary 1-8* BOYS’ HOOPS Gateway 10-3 Westfield 4-10 Southwick 2-10 St. Mary 1-11 Westfield Voc-Tech N/A HOCKEY Westfield 7-2-2

St. Mary N/A BOYS’ SWIMMING Westfield 9-1 GIRLS’ SWIMMING Westfield 8-1-1 GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK Westfield 5-1 BOYS’ INDOOR TRACK Westfield N/A WRESTLING Westfield 1-1* Southwick-Tolland N/A Gateway N/A *No Report;

NA=Not Available Friday’s Results BOYS’ HOCKEY Westfield 3, Minnechaug 0 GIRLS’ HOOPS Southwick-Tolland 38, Gateway 20 East Longmeadow 29, Westfield 27

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE

Pittsburgh Boston Tampa Bay N.Y. Rangers Toronto Columbus Montreal Detroit Philadelphia Carolina Washington Ottawa New Jersey N.Y. Islanders Florida Buffalo

GP 55 54 55 56 57 55 56 55 56 54 56 55 56 57 55 54

W 38 35 32 30 30 28 29 24 27 25 25 24 23 21 21 15

EASTERN CONFERENCE L OT Pts GF GA Home 15 2 78 176 132 22-4-0 16 3 73 164 119 21-6-2 18 5 69 162 137 16-6-3 23 3 63 145 140 13-13-3 21 6 66 170 176 20-10-1 23 4 60 163 154 16-11-2 21 6 64 137 139 15-10-4 19 12 60 144 158 10-11-8 23 6 60 152 163 14-10-1 20 9 59 137 151 14-10-5 22 9 59 164 172 15-9-4 21 10 58 158 176 12-11-5 21 12 58 132 140 12-7-6 28 8 50 159 191 8-12-8 27 7 49 133 174 10-11-4 31 8 38 105 161 9-15-5

Saturday’s Games St. Louis 4, Nashville 3, SO San Jose 2, Chicago 1, SO Boston 4, Edmonton 0 Tampa Bay 2, Montreal 1, OT Colorado 7, Buffalo 1 Philadelphia 2, Los Angeles 0 Toronto 6, Ottawa 3 Columbus 4, Florida 1 Phoenix 3, Pittsburgh 1 Calgary 4, Minnesota 3, OT

Away 16-11-2 14-10-1 16-12-2 17-10-0 10-11-5 12-12-2 14-11-2 14-8-4 13-13-5 11-10-4 10-13-5 12-10-5 11-14-6 13-16-0 11-16-3 6-16-3

Div 17-5-0 12-8-0 12-5-1 10-9-3 12-5-2 13-8-1 8-6-3 8-5-5 9-8-3 11-7-1 9-10-2 11-5-5 10-7-3 5-14-3 9-11-1 5-11-4

WESTERN CONFERENCE GP W L OT Pts GF GA Home

Anaheim 57 40 12 5 85 189 139 22-3-2 57 33 10 14 80 200 158 18-4-7 Chicago St. Louis 54 37 12 5 79 185 125 20-5-2 San Jose 56 35 15 6 76 168 134 20-3-3 Colorado 54 35 14 5 75 165 142 19-7-3 Los Angeles 57 30 21 6 66 134 122 16-9-3 Minnesota 57 29 21 7 65 140 144 19-7-2 Vancouver 56 27 20 9 63 142 147 14-9-5 Phoenix 55 26 19 10 62 159 164 16-9-3 Dallas 55 25 21 9 59 158 160 13-9-6 Nashville 57 25 23 9 59 142 172 14-11-4 Winnipeg 57 27 25 5 59 161 166 14-11-4 Calgary 55 21 27 7 49 132 173 12-14-3 Edmonton 57 18 33 6 42 147 194 10-14-2 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss.

Dallas 2, Anaheim 0 Sunday’s Games Washington 6, Detroit 5, OT Winnipeg 2, Montreal 1 Monday’s Games Edmonton at Buffalo, 7 p.m.

Ottawa at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m.

Vancouver at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.

Colorado at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.

Columbus at Anaheim, 10 p.m.

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

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Tuesday’s Games Vancouver at Boston, 7 p.m.

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

Winnipeg at Carolina, 7 p.m.

Calgary at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.

Toronto at Florida, 7:30 p.m.

N.Y. Islanders at Washington, 7:30 p.m.

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Tampa Bay at Minnesota, 8 p.m.

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Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

I need answers Dear Annie: Both of my parents recently died, and my younger brother was named trustee of their trust. My parents’ home represents the majority of the trust, although it was not on the list of assets. Instead, my brother and his wife are claiming the home as compensation for time they spent with the folks in their last years.

This was the first time my siblings and I were notified of this abuse of his position. My brother refuses to provide any information to the beneficiaries. He communicates in generalities and platitudes, refusing to answer our concerns or return phone calls and emails.

What can we do? If we contest the trust, we are out of it. Do we hire an attorney to go after him? Do we lien the house? How do we handle this blatant abuse of his position for his own gain?

-- Sad in Kansas Dear Kansas: The details of the trust may make it impossible for you to get the results you want, but we have no way of counseling you from here. Please talk to a lawyer who can investigate what action you could take. And then decide whether you want a relationship with your brother, because taking him to court will likely create a permanent estrangement. Money isn’t everything.

If he truly did spend more time caring for your parents than the rest of you, he may deserve more than you think.

Dear Annie: My spouse and I choose to abstain from alcohol.

We don’t do this because we think we are better than others. It is a personal decision based on how alcohol has inflicted hurt on people we love. We have seen families abuse each other when drinking and have had friends and family killed in drunken driving accidents.

But it pains us to see how some family members react to our convictions. Over the years, they have distanced themselves by not including us in family gatherings or vacations. Maybe they think we’ll put a damper on their fun by remaining sober, or perhaps our presence makes them feel guilty for continuing to imbibe.

My husband and I enjoy the company of our loved ones when they are sober. It is only uncomfortable when various family members become inebriated and start getting loud, profane and insulting. We have tried hard to communicate that we love them and have no problem with reasonable social drinking, only when it gets out of control. Excluding us sends the clear message that they love the bottle more than us.

Annie, if only people realized that the only thing that really ends up mattering in life is people, family and the relationships you build. The world would be a better, stronger place. Is there anything we can do? -- Sober but Sad Dear Sober: We agree that alcohol can be very destructive.

However, by broadcasting your sobriety as well as your disapproval, you come across as scolds, and the drinking members of your family choose not to be criticized, even tacitly. People are sensitive about their failings and respond poorly to condemnation. If you want more inclusive family gatherings, you will have to say nothing about liquor consumption, yours or anyone else’s.

Start by inviting them to a gathering in your home. You don’t need to serve alcohol, but you also don’t have to make an issue of it.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Uncomfortable,” who didn’t want to call her mother-in-law “Mom.” It reminded me a bit of one of my granddaughters. She called her other grandfather “Oxygen Grandpa” because he needed the aid of an oxygen tank. Since I liked my late-day martini, I was called the Olive Grandpa. -- Homosassa, Fla. 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,

HINTS FROM HELOISE PINE-OIL DISINFECTANT Dear Heloise: In order to kill household germs in the laundry, you recommended using “pine-oil disinfectant” for clothing that is not chlorine-bleach-safe. Could you please be more specific? I can only find the pine-scented cleaner in the supermarket. Is that what you mean? -- Katalin K., Kensington, Md. Yes, Katalin, you are right. It’s a common, multiuse pine-oil-based cleaner that you can buy at most grocery stores. Use this option for clothing that is colored or cannot be washed with chlorine bleach, but you also can use nonchlorine bleach to kill germs, too. Remember, you also need to be sure to use hot water (140150 F) with the pine-oil disinfectant to kill the germs. -- Heloise STOP THE SCRATCHING Dear Heloise: I live in an area where chiggers are a serious problem. I happened onto a way to cut back on bites: I apply shampoo from my ankles to just below the knees, and I have few, if any, bites. Then at bedtime, I just step into the shower and rinse off. I apply lotion and get a better night’s sleep than if I had to scratch. -- Myrt, via email NO-MESS MAGNETS Dear Heloise: I often get magnets advertising a business.

Instead of throwing them out or having a whole bunch clutter up my refrigerator, I save them in a bag. I glue them onto the back of inexpensive notepads I find. Then I can easily place the notepad on my refrigerator and have a pad to write grocery lists or notes on. -- K.T. in Illinois (c)2014 by King Features Syndicate Inc.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Feb. 3, 2014: This year you say what you think, even if it could cause a problem. You might want to consider how fast you dive into divisive situations. Be direct in your dealings, but sprinkle in some diplomacy as well. If you are single, you could meet a very interesting person anytime after mid-July. This bond could be long-term. If you are attached, the two of you will enjoy interactions with others. Keep your focus on you as a couple. Parties and friends come and go, but your bond is long-lasting. ARIES can be temperamental when he or she does not get his or her way.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHHH You have a wish list that you are determined to fulfill. Others know to step back when you exhibit this type of determination. All other responsibilities will fall to the wayside until you complete what you want. A discussion could draw support. Tonight: Till the wee hours.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You are known for your endurance and stubbornness and the ability to carry a task to completion. You will demonstrate your various skills.

You also will respond to many situations on an intuitive level. Note your responses. Tonight: Burn the midnight oil.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You will feel as if you are about to achieve a long-desired dream.

You understand the role of knowledge and the importance of detaching in order to achieve this goal. Anyone observing you might be taken aback by how precise your actions are. Tonight: Reach out to a friend.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH You might feel pressured to achieve more than you can. It’s true that you carry a lot of responsibilities that are involved with being a nurturer. It simply is a matter of listening to your gut and making up your mind. Tonight: Get feedback from someone who knows you well.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Others tend to manifest their individual needs much more right now than they have in a long time. Understand that everyone wants his or her moment in the limelight. Be careful not to trigger any reactions. Enjoy others as they show off their talents. Tonight: Defer to someone else.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH Pressure builds from someone involved with you financially.

Resolutions and changes can’t happen unless the two of you sit down and have a one-on-one conversation. Do a better job of being responsive and open.

Tonight: Decide to clean up the pad.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH A child or loved one might be quite endearing, yet you will be distracted by an associate who is being inordinately challenging at this moment.

You could find your frustration mounting, which only adds to the problem.

Avoid a power play. Tonight: Go along with a suggestion.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You’ll want to focus on a personal matter, but right now, day-to-day living takes priority. You might be sitting on some anger, which could come out with the wrong person or at the wrong moment. Try to fit in a regimen of exercise to help reduce tension. Tonight: Take a walk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might want to think twice before deciding what to do and when to do it. Once you tap into your creativity, one solution after another will come up. You won’t be able to stop your mind from racing. Tonight: Visit a child or someone who is childlike, and you will have a ball.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Listen to what a family member has to say about a domestic issue or a real estate investment. You might be hard-pressed to come to a financial agreement. You will demonstrate your innate ability to negotiate and get what you want! Tonight: Happily at home.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You are all smiles, and you have the ability to see beyond the obvious. You demonstrate the skills of a good listener, and are able to discern what really is being said much more than many people can. People are likely

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Your intuition serves you well in dealing with a money matter. You could be overwhelmed by someone’s attitude and convictions. This person might not show any interest in trying to understand anything more. Avoid a serious discussion, if possible. Tonight: Talk is cheap.

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IN BRIEF Pizza Party RUSSELL - On Monday, February 10 at noon there will be a pizza party with birthday cake and ice cream at the Russell Council on Aging. We will also have Bingo, and a Valentine-making contest. In lieu of payment, we ask that you bring a donation of non-perishable food for the Huntington Food Pantry.

Please RSVP by Monday, February 3 at 413862-6205 so we know how much food to order. Address is 65 Main Street.

Book Discussion SOUTHWICK - The Adult Book Discussion Group of the Southwick Public Library will discuss Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline on Wednesday, February 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the library’s Community Room.

Interested participants may pick up and pay for the March selection: The Aviator’s Wife

by Melanie Benjamin at the discussion or thereafter at the Circulation Desk.

According to The Washington Post the book is, “An intimate examination of the life and emotional mettle of Anne Morrow.” Any interested patron is welcome to attend these discussions.

Heart Month WESTFIELD - Noble Hospital is happy to announce upcoming Heart Month events in February. On February 5, nurses from the Education Department will visit the Governor’s Center and American Inn to speak about heart health.

On February 5 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and February 21 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., Noble will host Free Blood Pressure Screenings in the Cardiac Center on the ground floor. These screenings are free and open to the public.

And on February 7, join us for Wear Red Day! Invite your friends, family, and coworkers to wear red, take a photo, and share it on our Facebook page (facebook.com/noblehospital) or email it to us (info@noblehealth.org).

Heart disease is the number 1 killer of both men and women in the US. Let us spread the word about heart disease!

Upcoming Concert WESTFIELD - On Saturday February 8, Rainy Day People brings the warm, familiar music of Gordon Lightfoot and Jim Croce to East Mountain Country Club’s Slim’s Sports Bar and Grill located at 1458 East Mountain Road in Westfield. The trio features vocals, bass and two guitars playing classics from these legendary artists. Come hear genuine renditions of favorites “Carefree Highway”, “Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald”, “Leroy Brown”, “Time in a Bottle” and more!

There is no cover charge for this show, which starts at 8 p.m. Dinner is available prior to the show from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

A cash bar will be offered during the evening.

For more information, please visit www. satinwood.net or visit Rainy Day People at their Facebook page.

Leader Recognition Dinner WESTERN MASS - The Western Massachusetts Council of the Boy Scouts of America will hold their annual Leader Recognition Dinner on Saturday February 8 at the Castle of Knights, Chicopee. Several volunteers will be recognized for their service to the youth of Western Mass; this event is also host to a National Court of Honor distinguished members are recognized for their outstanding service.

On the slate for Nation Council Recognition are Cub Scout Tyler Wade of Pack 45 in Lee who will receive the Medal of Merit. The Medal of Merit is awarded for undertaking some outstanding act of service that reflects an uncommon degree of concern for the wellbeing of others.

Four dedicated adult volunteers - Vicki Kornacki, Sherry Kreps, Byron Izyk, Scott Massey - will receive the Silver Beaver Award , the highest council-level distinguished service award presented to registered Scouters who have made an impact on the lives of youth through service given to the council.

The program will also include recognition for Mr. Neil Hawley’s 50 years of service and Mr. Robert Kidd’s service for 60 years.

For additional information, please contact Neil A. Daboul, VP of Communications at 413-875-5015.

Alumni Band Reminder HUNTINGTON – Gateway alumni (from any graduating class) are invited to take part in the first ever Alumni Band! This is a mini-

mal commitment of one weekend, which will take place on February 8 and 9. This will be a fun, musical weekend; people do not need to be playing currently in order to take part. This is part of the year-long 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Gateway Regional School District. Please RSVP as soon as possible by calling 685-1003 or emailing wlong@grsd. org . Please confirm that you are taking part and report the instrument that you play. We need all instruments, so don’t be shy! We may be able to make arrangements for the loan of an instrument; if this is a need, please let us know when you RSVP. Please RSVP by January 31.

Rehearsals will take place on Saturday, February 8. A run-through will be held on Sunday, February 9. The music will be of a “do-able” level! The weekend will end with a short concert on Sunday afternoon for family and friends. All activities will take place at Gateway Regional High School in Huntington.

We also need help getting the word out, so please share this information with your friends and former band mates!

Winter Concert WESTFIELD - On Sunday February 9, Westfield State University will host the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras for a Winter Concert. The program will feature Jacques Offenbach’s Intermezzo and Barcarolle from The Tales of Hoffman, Camille Saint-Saëns’s Marche Militaire Francaise, Arthur Sullivan’s HMS Pinafore Overture, John Alden Carpenter’s Adventures in a Perambulator and John Williams’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

The concert will be held in Parenzo Hall at 3 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door at $10 for adults and $5 for youth and senior.

For more information about the Springfield Symphony Youth Orchestras call (413)-7330636 ext.19 or email ssyo@springfieldsymphony.org.

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Join Dr. Roti at the Senior Center on Thursday, February 13 at 10 a.m. for her presentation, “A Balancing Act.” She’ll discuss factors that affect balance as well as outline her research project for any senior who would like to be a subject. Participants will complete some questionnaires regarding food/fluid intake and physical/cognitive function; provide a single urine sample; and perform a balance assessment. The information gathering and balance testing will take place in March at the Westfield Senior Center. The students in the Gerokinesiology class will administer the balance tests as a practical exam for a grade. Feel free to contact Dr. Roti for more information about the research project at mroti@westfield. ma.edu or 572-5665. No sign-ups are necessary for Dr. Roti’s “A Balancing Act” session on February 13. The Westfield Senior Center is located at 40 Main Street. Free parking is available in the Stop & Shop lot or, for no more than three hours, in the municipal lot behind Bank of America.

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There also are examples of mandalas in nature like in flowers.

The class will be taught by Peg Considine, a multi-disciplined artist with a focus on drawing and painting. The cost to attend is $25 for non-members plus supplies.

Students will be instructed to create their own mandala using paper on which a symmetrical line drawing is the starting point.

They are provided with a range of paints and drawing materials to help develop their mandalas.

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Construction Class WESTERN MASS - Western Mass COSH announces a five-day OSHA-30 Construction class for supervisory personnel with tuition set at $300 per person.

It is noted that this may be the only time this class is offered this year, as it is often difficult for people to schedule due to the pressure of work. All persons interested in obtaining this qualification with genuine knowledgeable inperson instruction this year are encouraged to attend.

The classes will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. all week starting Monday, February 17, through Friday, February 21 at 640 Page Boulevard in Springfield. Reservations may be made by email or by calling (413) 7310760. Payment of the $300 tuition may be made by cash, check or PayPal. PayPal payments should be sent to westernmasscosh@ verizon.net. Space is limited so please enroll as soon as possible.

Breakfast Open House RUSSELL - On Wednesday. February 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., the Russell COA will have a Breakfast Open House, serving coffee, muffins, oatmeal, etc. This event is free and open to all seniors in Russell and surrounding communities. Some take-home frozen breakfast foods will be available.

RUSSELL - The COA Book Club will be reading the Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle for our ‘2 for 2 Fridays’ February discussion. Updated versions are now being shown on PBS and CBS.... now WESTFIELD - Volunteer Alan Sudentas let’s compare them to the originals written whips up scrumptious pancakes at the Senior over 100 years ago!

Center on the third Friday of every month Since this is a complete set, we will all read from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Participants get two big at least the first three short stories and any othpancakes and a cup of coffee for two bucks. ers you desire. Pick up your cop at Russell Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center Senior Center. greeter’s desk on the morning of the breakfast.

Join us on Tuesday, February 11 at 9:30 Experiencing the Mandala No advance tickets, no sign-ups, and no resera.m. at the Senior Center. Coffee will be WESTFIELD - Creative Arts will hold vations for these monthly pancake breakfasts served. All are welcome.

Experiencing the Mandala, one day art work- are necessary. In addition, the Senior Center shops, at the Westfield State University Wellness Nurse, Jennifer Pappas, is also at the Downtown Art Gallery. The workshops will be Senior Center on the third Friday of the month Nutrition: held Saturdays February 15, March 8 and to take blood pressures, review medications 22, and April 12 and 26 from noon to 3 p.m. and discuss medical and health concerns.

Your Fountain of Youth This workshop is an introduction to the idea Invite some friends and treat yourself to breakWESTFIELD - The Westfield Athenaeum is of using the mandala, a symmetrical design, as fast “out” on Friday, February 21 from 9 to 10 pleased to host Nancy Dell, registered dieti- a form of self-expression and personal insight. a.m. at the Senior Center! The Senior Center cian, on Wednesday, February 12 at 7 p.m. The word mandala is from the Sanskrit word is located at 40 Main Street. Free parking is Join us in the Lang Auditorium as Ms. Dell meaning “sacred circle.” Mandalas are consid- available in the Stop & Shop lot or, for no helps kick off our Spring Speaker Series with ered Eastern in origin, however, examples of more than three hours, in the municipal lot her presentation, Nutrition: Your Fountain of them are found in all cultures and all religions. behind Bank of America.

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ALICE'S PIANO STUDIO. Piano, organ and keyboard lessons. All ages, all levels. Call (413)5682176.

WESTFIELD SCHOOL OF MUSIC offers private instrument and vocal lessons and "Happy Feet" (babies, toddlers) class.

Visit our web site at: westfieldschoolofmusic.com or call at (413)642-5626.

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TABLE 5'x3', trestle table 4'x2'9", (both wood and durable wood grain formica tops) three drawer metal file cabinet 40"Hx15"Wx25" deep, three small bookshelves, oak coffee table 3-1/2'x1-1/2', two maple side chairs with rush seats.

Westfield. (413)568-9379.

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New England Coins & Collectibles Specializing in Buying & Selling Older U.S. Coins Chimney Cleaning • Inspections Buying •Full Collections StainlessCoin Steel Liners OPEN to a•Single

MondayFriday 8:30-4:30

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7 Day Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085 • Other Cell: Quality Hearth Products Phone: 413-568-5050 860-841-1177 David N.Visit Fiskus on the web at

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0265 Firewood 100% HARDWOOD, GREEN, $140. 3 year season. $150. 1/2 & 1/4 cords also available. Outdoor furnace wood also available, cheap. CALL FOR DAILY SPECIALS!! Wholesale Wood Products, (304)851-7666.

A SEASONED LOG TRUCK LOAD of hardwood; (when processed at least 7 cords), for only $650-$700 (depends on delivery distance). Call Chris @ (413)454-5782.

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.

0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 1&2 bedroom apartments, rent includes heat and hot water. Excellent size and location. No dogs. Call weekdays (413)786-9884.

0285 Wanted To Buy PAYING CASH FOR COINS, stamps, medals, tokens, paper money, diamonds and jewelry, gold and silver scrap. Broadway Coin & Stamp, 144 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, MA. (413)5949550.

0315 Tag Sales TOOL, TOOLS AND MORE TOOLS. Compressors, cabinets, mechanics tools, household tools heaters, metal cabinets and much more. 383-385 BLANDFORD ROAD, RUSSELL, MA. February 1&2, 9-5 p.m. February 8&9, 9-5 p.m.

0339 Landlord Services DASHE-INTEL Comprehensive Landlord Services Tenant screening including criminal background and credit checks.

Call Steve or Kate (413)5791754 www.Dashe-Intel.com

0340 Apartment 5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit. Large yard, parking. $895/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last. (413)3483431.

WESTBRIDGE TOWNHOUSES, 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, full basement. $800/month plus utilities.

(413)562-2295.

WESTFIELD Beautiful 2 bedroom townhouse, clean, quiet, 1-1/2 bath, carpeting, appliances, hot water included.

Very reasonable heat cost.

Sorry no pets. From $795/month. Call for more information (860)485-1216 Equal Housing Opportunity.

WESTFIELD - 5 room apartment, first floor, newly renovated. Carpeting, ceramic tile floors. Large back yard, garage.

Call (413)736-2120 leave slow message.

WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $785/month. (413)562-2266.

WESTFIELD 1 BEDROOM, kitchen and bath, 2nd floor. No pets. $650/month includes utilities. First, last, security.

(413)250-4811.

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Call (413) 562-4181 Ext. 118

WESTFIELD reconditioned 2 bedroom condo. $795/month heat included. For sale or rent.

Call (603)726-4595.

0345 Rooms

WESTFIELD 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo. $875/month includes heat and hot water. No smoking, HUNTINGTON 1 room with no pets. First, last, security. heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning included. Refriger(413)519-8271. ator and microwave. $110/week.

(413)531-2197.

WESTFIELD Large 3 bedroom, 1-1/2 bath on first floor. Lovely neighborhood off Western Ave. LARGE FURNISHED ROOM. H a r d w o o d a n d t i l e f l o o r s Parking, bus route, walking disthroughout. Newly renovated. t a n c e t o a l l a m e n i t i e s .

Garage. Washer/dryer hookup in $120/weekly. Responsible mabasement. $930/month. Dianna t u r e m a l e p r e f e r r e d . N o n smoker. (413)348-5070.

(413)530-7136.

WESTFIELD, 2nd floor, 2 bedroom, kitchen, living room, bath, SEASONED FIREWOOD 100% e n c l o s e d p o r c h . N o p e t s . hardwood. Stacking available. $825/month plus utilities. First, Cut, split, delivered. (128cu.ft.) last, security. (413)250-4811.

Volume discounts. Call for pricing. Hollister's Firewood (860)653-4950.

SILO DRIED FIREWOOD. (128cu.ft.) guaranteed. For prices call Keith Larson (413)537-4146.

0340 Apartment

ROOM FOR RENT in Southwick/Lakeview. Kitchen and laundry privileges. Female preferred. $475/month includes utilities. (413)244-0787.

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0345 Rooms ROOM TO RENT in a quiet neighborhood. Kitchen and laundry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities.

Available now to non-smoker. $600/month, Westfield.

(413)355-2338 or (413)5627341.

0375 Business Property

0430 Condos For Sale

BEAUTIFUL, SECLUDED mountaintop lot in Montgomery, MA. Panoramic views. Fully cleared, destumped and graded. Ready to build. Minutes to Westfield.

5.69 acres. Asking $160,000.

Call (413)562-5736.

WESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 bedroom condo for sale by owner. $79,000. Please call (603)726-4595.

0440 Services

A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN. Debris removal, landscaping, garage/attic cleansouts, interior and exterior painting, power SPRINGFIELD, 1 or 2 bed- washing, basic carpentry and r o o m s , 1 0 ' x 5 6 ' . N e w h e a t, plumbing. All types of repair plumbing, shower. Porch, vinyl work and more. (413)562-7462. siding. $34,900. DASAP (413)593-9961. dasap.mhvillage.com HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps 0430 Condos For Sale and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleanWESTFIELD reconditioned, 2 ing. Free estimates. Insured. bedroom condo for sale by own- Quality work from a business e r . $ 7 9 , 0 0 0 . P l e a s e c a l l you can trust. (413)848-0100, (603)726-4595.

(800)793-3706.

0410 Mobile Homes

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 family house on 0.47ac Business A zoned in downtown Westfield.

Excellent potential for a variety of businesses. Price negotiable.

For more information call (413)454-3260.

MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office includes utilities and WiFi. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.

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Plumbing & Heating

CARPET, LINOLEUM, CERAMIC TILE, HARDWOOD FLOORS. Sales, Service. Installation & Repairs. Customer guaranteed quality, clean, efficient, workmanship. Call Rich (413)530-7922.

JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience.

Lic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682.

DELREO HOME IMPROVEMENT for all your exterior home improvement needs. Roofing, siding, windows, decks and gutters. Call for free quote.

Extensive references, fully licensed & insured in MA. & CT. www.delreohomeimprovement.com Call Gary Delcamp (413)569-3733.

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!! M&M SERVICES-20 Years serving the Westfield area. Painting, staining, house washing, interior/exterior. Wall coverings.

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References. Mass Reg. #121723. Call (413)568-9731. No job too small !!

NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service.

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

Flooring/Floor Sanding

A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SANDWAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) (413)568-0520. One stop shopping for 569-3066.

TOM DISANTO Home Improvements all your floors. Over 40 years in busiThe best choice for all interior and exteness. www.wagnerrug.com Hauling rior building and remodeling. Specializing in the design and building of residential A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, scrap metal removal. Seasoned Fire- siding, windows, decks, porches, sunChimney Sweeps wood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. rooms, garages. License #069144. MA Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call Chimney repairs and rebuilds. StainTom (413)568-7036.

A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. less steel caps and liner systems. InFurniture, trash, appliances.

Full house spections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured. cleanouts, basements, attics, yards. PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. Quality work from a business you can Furnace and hot water heater removal. All your carpentry needs. (413)386trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706. 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. 4606. Did your windows fail with the Free estimate on phone. Senior discount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. cold weather? Don't wait another year!

Call Paul for replacement windows. www.arajunkremoval.com.

Drywall Many new features available. Windows are built in CT. All windows installed by T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete profesPaul, owner of Paul Maynard Consional drywall at amateur prices. Our struction. My name is on my work. ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-8218971. Free estimates.

Home Improvement

Electrician POEHLMAN ELECTRIC. All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter deicing cables installed. I answer all calls! Prompt service, best prices.

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

TURCOTTE ELECTRIC. 30+ years experience. Electrical installations, emergency service work. Generac portable or whole house generator installations. HVAC controls and energy saving green technology upgrades. Fully insured. All calls answered. Master’s Lic #A-18022.

(413)214-4149.

At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Fall season is in full swing. Get all your exterior painting needs done now. Including painting and staining log homes.

Call (413)230-8141

HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom remodeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, winterization. No job too small. 35 years profressional experience. (413)5193251.

SNOWPLOWING / SNOWBLOWING. On time, reliable service. Average driveway, $40.00. Also specializing in fall clean ups. Call (413)727-4787.

SNOWPLOWING, SNOW BLOWING, SHOVELING. Call Accurate Lawn Services, (413)579-1639.

Tree Service A BETTER OPTION - GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE. Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. Firewood, Log Truck Loads. (413)569-6104.

AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. Professional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cabling and removals. Free estimates, fully insured. Please call Ken 5690469.

YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert removal, hedge/tree trimming, tree removal. Prompt estimates. mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate Crane work. Insured. “After 34 Lawncare, (413)579-1639. years, we still work hard at being #1.” (413)562-3395.

Masonry

Home Improvement

DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years ex- RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath perience. Insured, reasonable prices. Renovations. Mass. License #072233, No job too small. Call Tom Daly, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured.

(413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.

Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. (413)569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling.com

ONE STOP SHOPPING for all your ROOFING needs! POWER WASHING/CLEANING revitalizing your roof, removing ugly black stains, mold and moss, we’ll make it look like new plus prolong the life of your roof. We do emergency repairs, new construction, complete tear off, ice and water protection barrier systems, skylight repairs.

Snow & ice removal. FREE gutter cleaning with any roof repair or roof job.

10% senior discount. Free estimates.

MA. Lic. #170091. Call (413)977-5701

A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes.

Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Snowplowing Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, A.B.C. SNOWPLOWING. Westfield (413)626-8880. residential only. 15 years experience. Call Dave (413)568-6440.

PROFESSIONAL PAINTING & WALLPAPERING. Quality workmanship at low, low prices. Interior/Exterior Painting & Staining, Wallpaper, Ceiling Repair & AMR BUILDING & REMODELING. RICHTER HOME Building & Remodel- Spray. Free Estimates. Call Steve at Sunrooms, decks, additions, bath- ing. Specializing in home improve- (413)386-3293. rooms, window and door replacements ment services. Roofs, windows, and more. MA. Reg. #167264. Li- doors, decks, finished carpentry, re- Landscaping/Lawn Care censed and fully insured. Call Stuart models, additions, basement refinishing, and much more. Quality work Richter (413)297-5858. from a punctual, reliable and experi- LEAVES -CURB SIDE LEAF REenced home improvement company. MOVAL - FALL CLEAN UPS. Call for Licensed and Insured. MA CSL your free Quote today! You rake um' & BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING RE- #97940, MA HIC #171709, CT HIC MODELING.Kitchens, additions, #0633464. Call Dave Richter for an es- Leaf the rest to us. Residential and Commercial, Fully Insured. Visit our decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, re- timate (413)519-9838. website at liable service, free estimates. Mass www.BusheeEnterprises.com for all of Registered #106263, licensed & inour services! Bushee Enterprises, LLC. sured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.

(413)569-3472.

Home Maintenance

C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceilings, home improvements and remodeling. Licensed and insured. Call (413)262-9314.

Roofing

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.

ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.

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)5626639.