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MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2017

Mountain finds a breath of fresh air

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – Most days throughout the week are filled with breaths of fresh air for 81-year-old Anne Mountain. A resident of Southwick and a member of the Southwick Senior Center, Mountain goes to the senior center anywhere from two to four times a week.

Before Mountain even arrives at the senior center is where the breath of fresh air comes into play.

Mountain walks well over a half-mile from her home to the senior center. Her walk consists of her trudging up the hill on College Highway and back down the hill with the Southwick Plaza on her right.

As Mountain has an eye impairment, she has been unable to drive for quite a few years now. But, it’s safe to say that the extra exercise doesn’t bother Mountain.

“I’ve been a walker all my life,” said Mountain.

“It’s nothing new to me.”

Once the warm weather begins to flow through New England, Mountain says she loves walking the Southwick bike trail.

For the times walking to the senior center, it doesn’t matter what the weather brings, rain or snow, Mountain will be walking to her destination.

Other options have of course been available to Mountain.

“They (senior center employees) keep asking me if I want to ride the bus,” said Mountain.

The senior center utilizes the FRTA (Franklin Regional Transit Authority), but Mountain respectfully declines. Once the town of Southwick had sidewalks down College Hwy, it has been a great benefit for Mountain.

“That has made it so much easier for me too,” said Mountain.

See Anne Mountain, Page 3

Foundation helps to craft life-saving legislation

Westfield Information Technology manager Lenore J. Bernashe in the server room at the Center of Information Technology on Apremont Way. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Technology Center keeps information flowing in Westfield

By AMY PORTER Correspondent WESTFIELD – The heart of technology for the City of Westfield, according to Information Technology manager Lenore J. Bernashe, is the Center of Information Technology on Apremont Way. Located in a secure building behind a locked gate next to Barnes Airport, the Tech Center’s networking hardware links systems throughout the city via fiber optic, point to point microwave and other networking technologies.

“Everything comes in through here,” Bernashe said, standing next to racks housing the servers that service all the computers and telephones for the city and school district. The server room is climate controlled, with rubberized floors, fire suppression, building-based generators and battery backup. Bernashe said the batteries have only been utilized for a total time of approximately an hour over the past nine years. During the bliz- WTA Senior Amanda Lynch is zard of 2011, the generators doing her Business Tech ran the Technology Center internship at the Tech Center.

(Photo by Amy Porter) for 3 hours.

Bernashe has been managing the operations almost as long as the Tech Center has been open at the Apremont Way location. The city moved its technology services, then under the auspices of the school district, in October of 2007. Bernashe was appointed acting director in November of 2008. The Center transitioned from a school to city department in January of 2011, and she was formerly appointed its director in July of 2011. The move represented a big expansion for the city, Bernashe said. The Center now employs 13 staff members, up from 7 or 8 when they first moved in, and is in the final stages of hiring a database administrator.

The Tech Center currently also has an intern, Amanda Lynch, a senior studying Business Tech at Westfield Technical Academy, working a coop there. During a visit on Friday, Lynch was unpacking a shipment of Chrome books that just arrived for the school district.

Anne Mountain, a regular at the Southwick Senior Center, enjoys her Thursday morning in the senior center dining hall. (Photo by Greg

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By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—A local foundation may finally see their efforts turned into law this week.

Gov. Charlie Baker is expected to sign a bill into law this week that would require all schools to have automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on site. Last week, the bill was passed by both of the state’s house and senate. The bill has been sponsored and pushed by the KEVS KEVIN MAJOR Foundation, a Westfield-based nonprofit organization that has pushed to try and prevent sudden cardiac arrest through education, prevention and screening, along with the American Heart Association (AHA) and local politicians.

Susan Canning, who started the KEVS Foundation following her son Kevin Major’s death, said that the work that she and the many others have done on the legislation and in the Foundation is for those that may not know that they could one day be affected by undiagnosed cardiac conditions.

“It’s the families that we can save that we thought about,” Canning said. “We’ll never know how many lives we’ll save but it’s what we have to do.”

Canning started the Foundation in 2012 after Major, 19, passed away from an undiagnosed cardiac condition that resulted in sudden cardiac arrest. Major suffered from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, which is a thickening of the heart’s walls due to enlarged muscle cells. The condition causes certain portions of the heart to have difficulty circulating blood and can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. This occurred to Major in July 2011, when he suffered the fatal event while swimming with friends.

Canning said that she worked with several families and others on the bill, which is what made it happen.

“What pushed this over the top was four strong families working together,” she said. “We did it in memory of our sons but also did it so others don’t have to live the nightmare we lived.”

One of the families were the Ellsessars, who lost two sons to sudden cardiac arrest. According to Canning, the Ellsessars lost their son Michael, 16, in November 2010, when he was hit in the chest while playing football, which caused commotio cordis, a cardiac condition where the body’s cardiac rhythm is disrupted with a hit to the chest, often resulting in cardiac arrest.

The Ellsessar’s other son Timothy, 18, died in July 2015, when he suffered from the same cardiac condition as his brother, and died while swimming with his oldest brother, Pat. Together, along with the AHA, local doctors and politicians, created the bill known as “Bill S.2449.”

Canning said it was revamped several times over

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Granville Fire Department announces 2016 statistics

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent GRANVILLE – Last week the Granville Fire Department released important statistics on their Facebook page regarding their department.

The statistics were of the calls that the fire department responded to in 2016. Of the 174 calls in total, a little more than half of them, 88, were medical calls.

The high amount of medical calls left a major impact on the department. Since July, the department has lost multiple EMT’s (Emergency Medical Technicians), and is now down to four EMT’s.

“That’s a huge impact on our town,” said Granville Fire Chief Matt Ripley. “Everyone’s been doing a great job for as few people as we have.”

According to Ripley, there are a

few EMT’s that are currently enrolled in classes and the hope is to have them available in the near future.

A volunteer-run fire department, firefighters and EMT’s have done around 100 hours of volunteer work in 2016.

As is the case with any volunteer emergency services organization, the members must juggle the demands of serving their neighbors at all hours of the day and night with that of their full time occupations.

Ripley has been able to reflect on the hard work that the 25 volunteers in the department have put in during 2016.

“Our guys are really dedicated,” said Ripley.

If there are any questions or comments regarding the 2016 statistics, contact the Granville Fire Department at 413-357-8572.

The Granville Fire Department responded to 174 calls in 2016. (WNG File Photo)

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This week in Westfield history The Van Deusen Inn, located at 42 Court St, caught fire on January 5, 1937. The fire claimed 7 lives. The address is near where the entrance to the Arbor's assisted living facility now stands. (Photo courtesy of the Westfield Athenaeum archives)

The Professional building on Elm St. in Westfield caught fire about 11:30pm January 6, 1952 and burned for several days. The fire claimed six lives. (Photo courtesy of the Westfield Athenaeum archives)

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Feds to New Jersey: Stop painting center lines blue TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Municipalities across New Jersey that have chosen to honor law enforcement by adding a streak of blue to the middle of their roads have been advised by federal officials to stop the practice.

A Dec. 8 letter from the Federal Highway Administration to Somerset County’s Engineering Division confirmed that the blue center lines are in violation of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways.

The MUTCD states that “the pavement surface must be visible in the space between the lines in the same way that it is visible outside the lines.”

Office of Transportation Operations Director Mark Kehrli added in the letter that blue paint should only be used for designating handicap parking spaces.

It’s unclear whether municipalities can be penalized for keeping the blue lines.

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TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Monday, Jan. 9, the ninth day of 2017. There are 356 days left in the year.

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n Jan. 9, 1788, Connecticut became the fifth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.

ON THIS DATE:

In 1793, Frenchman Jean Pierre Blanchard, using a hot-air balloon, flew between Philadelphia and Woodbury, New Jersey.

In 1861, Mississippi became the second state to secede from the Union, the same day the Star of the West, a merchant vessel bringing reinforcements and supplies to Federal troops at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, retreated because of artillery fire.

In 1957, Anthony Eden resigned as British prime minister for health reasons; he was succeeded by Harold Macmillan.

In 1968, the Surveyor 7 space probe made a soft landing on the moon, marking the end of the American series of unmanned explorations of the lunar surface.

In 1972, reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes, speaking by telephone from the Bahamas to reporters in Hollywood, said a purported autobiography of him by Clifford Irving was a fake.

In 1913, Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th president of the United States, was born in Yorba Linda, California.

In 1987, the White House released a Jan. 1986 memorandum prepared for President Ronald Reagan by Lt. Col. Oliver L. North showing a link between U.S. arms sales to Iran and the release of American hostages in Lebanon.

In 1914, the County of Los Angeles opened the country’s first public defender’s office. The fraternity Phi Beta Sigma was founded at Howard University in Washington, D.C.

In 1997, a Comair commuter plane crashed 18 miles short of the Detroit Metropolitan Airport, killing all 29 people on board.

In 1916, the World War I Battle of Gallipoli ended after eight months with an Ottoman Empire victory as Allied forces withdrew.

In 1931, Bobbi Trout and Edna May Cooper broke an endurance record for female aviators as they returned to Mines Field in Los Angeles after flying a Curtiss Robin monoplane continuously for 122 hours and 50 minutes.

In 1945, during World War II, American forces began landing on the shores of Lingayen Gulf in the Philippines as the Battle of Luzon got underway, resulting in an Allied victory over Imperial Japanese forces.

TEN YEARS AGO: U.S. forces continued to stage airstrikes against suspected al-Qaida fighters in Somalia in the first offensive there since 18 American soldiers were killed in 1993. Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, which went on sale the following June. Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr. were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Carlo Ponti, the Italian movie producer who discovered — and married — actress Sophia Loren, died in Geneva at age 94.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Iranian state radio reported that a court had convicted former U.S. Marine Amir Mirzaei Hekmati of working for the CIA and

sentenced him to death. (The Obama administration and his family denied Hekmati was a CIA spy; Hekmati was released in Jan. 2016 as part of a prisoner swap.) President Barack Obama announced that chief of staff William Daley was quitting; he was succeeded by Obama budget chief Jack Lew. Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Barry Larkin was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. No. 2 Alabama beat No. 1 LSU 21-0 for the first shutout in BCS title game history.

ONE YEAR AGO: French Jewish leaders and the nation’s prime minister, Manuel Valls, held a memorial ceremony for four people killed in a kosher market a year earlier by an attacker claiming ties to the Islamic State group. Actor Angus Scrimm, 89, the “Tall Man” in the “Phantasm” horror films, died in Tarzana, California.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Author Judith Krantz is 89. Football Hall-of-Famer Bart Starr is 83. Sportscaster Dick Enberg is 82. Actress K. Callan is 81. Folk singer Joan Baez is 76. Rockabilly singer Roy Head is 76. Rock musician Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin) is 73. Actor John Doman is 72. Singer David Johansen (aka Buster Poindexter) is 67. Singer Crystal Gayle is 66. Actor J.K. Simmons is 62. Actress Imelda Staunton is 61. Nobel Peace laureate Rigoberto Menchu is 58. Rock musician Eric Erlandson is 54. Actress Joely Richardson is 52. Rock musician Carl Bell (Fuel) is 50. Rock singer Steve Harwell (Smash Mouth) is 50.

Rock singer-musician Dave Matthews is 50. Actress-director Joey Lauren Adams is 49. Actress Angela Bettis is 44. Actor Omari Hardwick is 43. Roots singer-songwriter Hayes Carll is 41. Singer A.J. McLean (Backstreet Boys) is 39. Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, is 35. Pop-rock musician Drew Brown (OneRepublic) is 33. Rock-soul singer Paolo Nutini is 30. Actress Nina Dobrev is 28. Actor Tyree Brown is 13.

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THE HORACE SMITH FUND

Scholarship and Fellowship Funds Available WESTFIELD — The Horace Smith Fund, now in its 118th year, has scholarship and fellowship money available for graduates of Hampden County public and private high schools.

Scholarships awards of $10,000 are distributed as $2,500 annually and renewable each year until graduation. Fellowship awards of $12,000 are distributed as $4,000 annually and renewable for two additional years. Students must maintain at least a B average in college.

Recipients are selected on a variety of criteria, including their SAT scores, class rank, extra-curricular activities, financial need, recommendations, and a personal written account of why the student feels deserving of financial assistance.

Fellowship applicants must also submit their GRE scores and transcript. All recipients must be full-time students and residents of Hampden County.

Last year, $258,000 was awarded to 25 individuals. Scholarships were given to 19 graduating seniors from 14 Hampden County high schools. Two scholarships were also awarded to college students to assist them in completing their education. Four fellowships were given to college graduates, who had graduated from Hampden County high schools.

The Horace Smith Fund was established in 1899 by the successful and generous philanthropist named Horace Smith, co-founder of Smith & Wesson, located in Springfield. The scholarships and fellowships are named for Walter S. Barr, a West Springfield businessman, whose widow left the bulk of the family estate to The Horace Smith Fund in 1950.

Completed applications must be received either electronically or be mailed to The Horace Smith Fund at 1441 Main Street, Springfield, no later than February 1st.

Applications are available at local high school guidance offices, on-line at www.

HoraceSmithFund.org or by phoning (413) 7394222.

Russell Council on Aging White Elephant Party RUSSEELL — The Russell Council on Aging will hold a post-holiday White Elephant Party, Tuesday, January 10th at 1:00 p.m., at the Russell Senior Center. Join the fun with the swap of gag gifts, or gifts received and may not have a use, but might with someone else. Wrap up something special that is useful, amusing, or strange, new or not, with a fifteen dollar limit.

All are welcome. After the gift exchange, January birthdays will be celebrated with cake and ice cream. Please RSVP by leaving a message at 862-6205, the Russell COA information line.

The Russell Senior Center is located at 65 Main St., Russell, MA. For more information please call Carrie Florek @ (413)862-6217 or e-mail russellcoa@russellma.net.

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the past 16 months, before finally reaching the Massachusetts legislatures, where both the state house and senate passed it on Jan. 3.

The bill will mandate that all schools in Massachusetts will need to provide at least one AED in each facility. Additionally, there must be a certain number of people certified in AED use—the number will be determined at a later date—and all school-sponsored events will have at least one AED and one provider present at all times.

Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, who worked on similar legislation during her years as a member of the state House, said that the bill builds on the one she worked on, and will pass barring no flaws are found.

“We will review the bill and if all goes well we will pass the bill,” she said. “Defibrillators are proven to save lives and are relatively simple equipment.”

Canning hopes that this bill will help save lives, but also hopes that it starts a conversation within families about sudden cardiac events.

She urges everyone to be screened for cardiac conditions, and KEVS Foundation offers screenings free-of-charge each year. Visit kevsfoundation.com for more information, including how to donate or how to help.

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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY, JANUARY 9

WESTFIELD Council on Aging at 1 pm

BLANDFORD Council on Aging Meeting at 4 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm Selectmen’s Meeting at 7 pm

CHESTER Selectmen’s Meeting at 6 pm Board of Health at 6 pm

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When Mountain finishes her walk to the senior center, and enters the building, it has been nothing short of a great experience.

“It’s nice when you have a destination,” said Mountain. “I love coming here (senior center).”

The walking and exercise continues for Mountain wherever she goes.

Almost every year, Mountain goes down South to see her sister and remains active on her visit.

For now, Mountain has no plans any time soon of giving up walking to the senior center or any other destination nearby.

It is indeed a breath of fresh air for Mountain every time she walks, and the hope is that other people will be also be able to experience the feeling of that breath of fresh air.

“Hopefully (walking) it may inspire people to walk and do things that they didn’t think they could do,” said Mountain. “If I can help anybody else, I’d be happy.”

Preschool screening SouthwickTolland-Granville Children SOUTHWICK — The Southwick-Tolland-Granville regional school district wishes to announce a screening for children who are three and four years of age. This free screening will be held on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the woodland school, 80 Powder Mill Rd, Southwick, MA. Any child, who resides in the towns of Southwick, Tolland or Granville is eligible to participate in this free screening. The screening is a brief survey of a child’s growth in several different areas (i.e. Readiness skills, speech/language, hearing and vision). This screening is provided for several reasons: To provide families with information on how their child is developing in relation to other children of similar age, To help identify children who may need additional assistance in one of the above developmental areas, and it’s a prerequisite for enrollment as a peer partner in the public school’s preschool program. SouthwickTolland-Granville regional school district offers a high quality integrated preschool program that is language-based. It is reasonably priced and has a payment plan. If you are interested in placing your child in this preschool setting, please sign up for a free screening and make an appointment to visit our program. Please call 569-6598 for an appointment before January 13th, 2017 and for more information.

WESTFIELD Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm

SOUTHWICK Planning Board Public Hearing - Zoning Bylaw Amendment at 7:45 pm

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

TOLLAND Council on Aging at 9 am Conserv Comm Open Office Hours& Business Meeting at 3 pm

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

BLANDFORD Finance Committee at 7 pm Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Historical Commission Meeting at 7:30 pm

MONDAY, JANUARY 16

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

TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm Planning Board at 7 pm

TUESDAY, JANUARY 17

WESTFIELD Planning Board at 7 pm

BLANDFORD

Westfield Athenaeum Boys’ & Girls’ Library Family Movie

Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

TOLLAND School Committee at 7 pm

WESTFIELD — Kids and their grownups are invited to watch “The Secret Life of Pets” in the Lang Auditorium at the Athenaeum on Saturday, January 14 at 2pm. Snacks and juice will be provided.

LOST & FOUND

Yarn, quilt donations sought for homeless WESTFIELD — The Yarn Thread Store on School Street and The United Methodist Church are knitting blankets for the city’s homeless. They are looking for mature or partially finished blankets, that they will complete (non-wool material please!) Please contact Cynthia Hartdegen at 9779217 or Joyce at The United Methodist Church at 5685818.

Southwick Senior Center FREE hearing clinic SOUTHWICK — The Southwick Senior Center will be holding a FREE hearing clinic by Avada Hearing, Wednesday, February 8th beginning at 9:30am. Hearing screenings may be done and hearing aides cleaned.

Appointments are needed, please call the center to make one at 569-5498

LOST:Poinsettia Christmas pin. Lost 12/3/16 possibly in Big Y or CVS on E Main St or WS house tour. Call or text 537-6242. (12-14) LOST: Searching for my second cousin Marjorie L. Hudson, daughter of Harold (proprietor of Front Page Cigar Company) and Phyllis Hudson, residing in Westfield at least into the late 1950’s. If you have any information, please contact Nancy Miller at 415-931-4339. (12-6) LOST: White handkerchief with blue embroidery. Between Pine Hill Cemetery and Mechanic St on 11/11/16. 413-562-2268. (11-14) FOUND:

Cat, Grey, short hair cat. West Springfield - Dewey St./Sibley Ave. Please call: 732-4954 (11-08)

CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is now set up as an eligible charity in Amazon Smile WESTFIELD — If you use Amazon, CSF would appreciate it if you would make all your purchases through Amazon Smile because CSF will get a percent of all purchases made.

It only takes a minute to setup your account.

- Go to www.smile.amazon.com - Box at bottom right of screen “Pick your own charitable organization” - Type CSF Westfield and then click the Search button - Click the Select button next to our organization name

Southwick Senior Center Trip SOUTHWICK — Little Theater of Manchester At Cheney Hall The Show is Calendar Girls.

A comedy about some girls that wanted to raise money to buy some things for a Hospital.

Sunday February 5, 2017. Leave the center at 11:00am.

Stop for lunch at Hartford Road Pizza. Then go to the show which starts at 2:00pm.

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Trump battles Streep as Cabinet picks prepare for grilling

By JILL COLVIN and LAURIE KELLMAN Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump and his Cabinet picks are preparing to face public questioning over their business conflicts, their approach to Russia and other issues during a critical week of confirmation hearings and the president-elect's first news conference in nearly six months.

Less than two weeks from taking office, Trump plunged Monday into another fight with a high-profile critic, this time in a three-part tweet responding to actress Meryl Streep's denunciation of him from the stage of the Golden Globe awards.

Trump called the Academy Award winner who had supported Democrat Hillary Clinton "one of the most over-rated actresses in Hollywood" and "a Hillary flunky who lost big."

Bigger issues await the president-elect and at least nine of his Cabinet and other nominees this week.

His nominees to be the nation's top diplomat, lead law enforcement officer and head of homeland security are among at least nine picks set to parade before Senate committees beginning Tuesday. A day later, Trump faces reporters about how he'll disentangle his global empire from his administration, and more. Trump has pledged to step away from the Trump Organization during his time in office, but has yet to say specifically how he will do that.

Perhaps the most pressing issue is how Trump responds to the U.S. intelligence community's briefing Friday on its conclusion that Russia meddled in the election to help him become president.

Trump's incoming chief of staff, Reince Priebus, said Sunday that Trump indeed has accepted that Russia was responsible for the hacking, which targeted the Democratic National Committee and a top aide to former rival Hillary Clinton.

"He's not denying that entities in Russia were behind this particular campaign," Priebus said in an appearance on a Sunday television news show.

Intelligence officials allege that Moscow directed a series of hacks in order to help Trump win the White House in the race against Clinton. Trump has expressed skepticism about Russia's role and declined to say whether he agrees that the meddling was done on his behalf. He's also said improving relations with Russia would be a good thing and that only "stupid" people would disagree.

"My suspicion is these hopes will be dashed pretty quickly," said Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.

"The Russians are clearly a big adversary. And they demonstrated it by trying to mess around in our election."

An unclassified version of a report presented to Trump last week directly tied Russian President Vladimir Putin to election meddling and said that Moscow had a "clear preference" for Trump over Clinton. Trump and his allies have bristled at any implication that the meddling helped him win the election. He won the Electoral College vote with 306 votes, well over the 270 votes required to become president.

The comments come ahead of a consequential week for Trump and his Cabinet picks.

Democrats complain the schedule is rushed. The government ethics office says it hasn't received even draft financial disclosure reports for some of the nominees set to appear before Congress this week. Many are wealthy businessmen who have never held public office.

Trump's nominees, meanwhile, have been going through extensive preparation in the days leading up to the hearings.

Transition officials said Sunday they've spent more than 70 hours participating in full-blown mock hearings, with volunteers playing the role of senators asking questions.

Westfield Democratic City Committee Meeting WESTFIELD — The next meeting of the Westfield Democratic City Committee is Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 7 PM in the Dolan-Ely Apartment Complex Administrative Building. The Dolan-Ely Apartment Complex is on Murphy Circle, the street adjacent to the Westfield Senior Center. The meetings are open to the public.

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The Capitol is seen in overcast skies as the 115th Congress convenes in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017. President Barack Obama heads to the Capitol on Jan. 4, to give congressional Democrats advice on how to combat the Republican drive to dismantle his health care overhaul. Vice President-elect Mike Pence will meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss the best way to send Obama’s cherished law to its graveyard and replace it with — well, something.(AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

State GOP cautious as Republicans push repeal of health law

By BILL BARROW and THOMAS BEAUMONT Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Congressional Republicans' drive to repeal the 2010 health care law has financial and political repercussions for GOP leaders in the states and gives Democrats potential openings as they struggle to reclaim power lost during President Barack Obama's tenure.

Some Republican governors, in particular, are wary about what their Washington colleagues might do with Obama's signature law, exposing a fissure in a party that has consolidated control in the nation's capital and dozens of statehouses around the country in accompaniment with President-elect Donald Trump's victory in November.

"I think they talk a lot about repeal. I haven't heard a lot about replace," Ohio's GOP Gov. John Kasich said last week in Cleveland, as he warned against making fast, sweeping changes. "The fact of the matter is we have a lot more people covered." He asked "what happens to these people" in the event of a full repeal.

Democrats, meanwhile, bemoan the possibility of stripping insurance from some 20 million Americans who lacked it before the law was passed in 2010. But they also see a political opportunity after six years of being blamed by Republicans — and often by voters — for every insurance premium or deductible increase, coverage denial or long wait for a specialist.

"You bought it, you own it," said pollster Paul Maslin of Wisconsin, who has worked for federal and state Democratic campaigns around the country.

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock, a Democrat who embraced the Affordable Care Act in a GOP-leaning state, said the repeal attempts offer another chance to explain the complex law — something even Obama has said he didn't do as well as he could.

"It's easy in Washington to say what you're going to do and not do," Bullock said. "Outside Washington, this is about communities and people's lives, and from that perspective, I think good policy also happens to be good politics."

Trump, House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., and others have yet to offer details beyond their promise "to repeal and replace Obamacare."

The law's main features are insurance exchanges where middle-income consumers buy private policies. Many get premium subsidies financed by taxes on the most generous insurance policies. Secondly, the law expanded eligibility for Medicaid, the government insurance program for the poorest and many disabled Americans. Among the regulatory changes were requiring insurers to cover more healthcare services; preventing insurers from denying coverage because of preexisting health conditions and limiting lifetime caps on cover-

age.

Changes to the law could quickly impact states' Medicaid budgets, the financial standing of public and private hospitals, and the estimated 20 million Americans who have gained health insurance under the law. Ripple effects would reach health-care providers from pharmacies to physical therapists.

State elected officials in both major parties focus on practical effects, but acknowledge that voters' reaction will help shape the midterm elections that will serve as the first electoral barometers of the Trump era.

Democrats have high hopes in governor's races: 38 seats will be on the ballot in the next two years, with Republicans defending 27, and 16 open by term limits or retirements.

Several of those open-seat elections will occur in presidential battleground states like Ohio and Michigan, where Republican governors largely embraced the Affordable Care Act. The cycle also will give Democrats a shot at winning back some of the 900-plus state legislative seats they lost since Obama was elected, perhaps rolling back supermajorities the GOP now enjoys in many state capitals.

Joe Schiavoni, a Democratic state senator in Ohio, already is eying the 2018 governor's race. Kasich is term-limited, and Schiavoni said it's likely the Republicans vying to succeed him will be pushed by a conservative primary electorate to abandon the outgoing governor's health care positions.

Meanwhile, Schiavoni says, he's traveling the state focusing on the law's benefits for newly insured patients.

"If we rip up this law, all that goes by the wayside," he said, framing the law as a net positive for the economy.

At the federal level, Democrats face a tough path back to a Senate majority, because their caucus must defend 25 seats, including 10 in states Trump won; in the House, Democrats still face district boundaries that favor Republicans nationally.

Yet the party hopes health care is important enough to drive a wave election if the GOP inflames the electorate, a reverse of what occurred in 2010 when Republicans rode anger about the law to the House majority.

Bullock and other Democrats say the GOP boxed itself in by promising a full repeal even as many Republicans, including Trump, embrace those more popular — but expensive — provisions.

The law, Bullock said, "is not a buffet line."

Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, another Republican who accepted Medicaid expansion and is now Trump's choice for ambassador to China, is counting on Vice President-elect Mike Pence's experience as Indiana governor to help ease the way.

"That is kind of reassuring to us that we're going to be able to make a transition," he said. Still, he added: "They also have the responsibility to replace it with something that is affordable and sustainable."

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“I like it a lot. There’s a big variety,” said Lynch of her work at the center.

Also located in the Tech Center is Jim Wiggs, director of Emergency Management. Next door is Emergency Dispatch, which handles all the 911 calls for the city. Although the center is not open to the public, city departments utilize the conference room, taking advantage of the technology available for meetings.

Prior to working for IT, Bernashe was the network advisor for the Westfield Police Department, where she moved them from paper-based dispatch to computer-based dispatch. All together, she has worked for the City of Westfield for twenty years.

A native of Chicopee, Bernashe double majored in mathematics and economics at Colgate University. She received her master’s in business administration from American International College. Most of her technology training came on the job while working for Aetna Insurance. She said she started in field sites, learning how every site worked, before she was brought back to the home office in Hartford to manage a portion of the national network of field offices.

Recently, Westfield announced an expansion of its cable television services. Westfield now has two channels, Cable Channels 15 and 12 that offer live programming and community bulletin boards and announcements. There is also a new website, westfieldtv.org, that offers live streaming of meetings and other events broadcast on Channel 15, including Thursday night’s City Council meetings and the Community Radio shows broadcast out of The Press Room cafe on School Street or the WSKB radio studios on the campus of Westfield State University.

“The other good improvement we’ve made is emergency broadcast capability on Channels 12 & 15 and live streaming as well. It comes across as a ticker, similar to local news channels.

The streaming channel is also available on mobile devices through westfieldtv.org,” Bernashe said.

The Comcast feeds for the two stations were transferred to the Tech Center last May, and are distributed out from there.

Westfield State University is the primary producer of the programming, and manages the actual coverage of meetings such as the City Council and School Committee out of the media room next door in City Hall. The camera operation is mostly run by students under the tutelage of Mark St. Jean, coordinator of Video Production & Television Operations for the university.

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Boston's default speed limit dropping to 25 mph BOSTON (AP) — Drivers beware — Boston's default speed limit is now 25 miles per hour.

That means starting Monday drivers won't be allowed to travel more than 25 mph on any city street unless a different limit is posted. The law does not apply to state roads.

Mayor Marty Walsh pushed for the change, saying it will cut down on injuries and fatalities. He says his goal is to eliminate all traffic deaths in the city.

Walsh pointed to studies that he said show the likelihood of a pedestrian suffering a fatal injury as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle decreases from 20 percent when the vehicle is traveling at 30 miles per hour, to 12 percent when the vehicle is traveling at 25 miles per hour.

Information Technology manager Lenore J. Bernashe in her office on Apremont Way. (Photo by Amy Porter) The university also produces community programs such as the Kiwanis Auction and “As Schools Match Wits,” along with college programming at their studio on campus. Bernashe said some of the management of the broadcasting operations for the city may shift, although she doesn’t know to what extent.

“There’s always a need, and it’s always a benefit to have the college involved,” she said.

Bernashe said the division of time the Tech Center spends on the needs of the city and school district is always changing. At the start of school in September, she said 90% of their time is spent on getting the school district up and running. Other days, it’s a 50/50 split. Sometimes, projects in the city require more attention as well.

About the technology needs in the school district, Bernashe said there’s always a need for newer technology. “In order to utilize it, there also has to be infrastructure improvements and professional development,” she said. The Tech Center will be involved in any technology upgrades, but the P.D. is the district’s responsibility, she said.

City departments are also responsible for updating their own pages on the city’s website at www.cityofwestfield.org, while the Tech Center maintains the master page. The city is currently in the process of upgrading its city website, now in the final design stages, which should be ready by the end of the month or early February, Bernashe said.

The Tech Center also handles all the public safety radios, and is working on a city-wide radio project.

“We’re revamping the services we’re offering, which are very cyclical. Technology changes every six months if not sooner. We’re always changing to meet the needs that are out there,” Bernashe said.

Bernashe said the Tech Center is in a good position to expand along with any needed changes.

“This building is the envy of a lot of our counterparts in other towns. They all say they want to come to Westfield,” she said.

Westfield Athenaeum Boys’ & Girls’ Library Craft Table WESTFIELD — Drop in to the library anytime all day Saturday, January 14 for a fun make-and-take craft.

Police Logs WESTFIELD

Major crime and incident log Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 8:04 a.m.: Larceny, walk-in. Police received a report from a resident who claimed that their methadone was stolen. Police are investigating and have a suspect, but would not release any further information.

9:23 a.m.: Illegal trash disposal, George Street. Police received a report of trash that was reportedly illegally dumped behind a residence. The discards in question were mostly car parts. Police were investigating.

2:18 p.m.: Larceny, walk-in. Police received a report from someone who claimed that while shopping at Walmart someone may have stolen money out of their pocket book.

According to the victim, someone allegedly stole the money when they reached up to grab something on a shelf. Police were investigating.

Court Logs Westfield District Court Dec. 30, 2016 Jose Negron, 29, of 736 State St., Springfield, received a six month sentence to House of Corrections after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle with a license suspended—subsequent offense, and speeding, brought by Westfield Police.

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce January After 5 Connection WESTFIELD — Join us for our January After 5 Connection January 11, 2017 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm hosted by Betts Plumbing & Heating Supply, Inc. located at 14 Coleman Avenue, Westfield, MA. FREE for members, $10 General Admission (cash/credit).

Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections! On-line registration is available @ www. westfieldbiz.org.For more information, please call Pam at the Chamber at 413.568.1618.

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BUSINESSFINANCIAL 2nd VW employee arrested over emissions scheme

By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The Volkswagen executive who once was in charge of complying with U.S. emissions regulations has been arrested in connection with the company's emissions-cheating scandal, a person briefed on the matter said Monday.

Oliver Schmidt, who was general manager of the engineering and environmental office for VW of America, was arrested during the weekend in the federal criminal investigation, said the person, who didn't want to be identified because they are not authorized to speak on the case.

Schmidt is the second VW employee to be arrested as the probe led by the U.S. Attorney's Office in Detroit continues.

The New York Times reported that he's expected to be arraigned Monday on a conspiracy charge in a federal courtroom in Detroit.

Schmidt's bio for a 2012 auto industry conference said Schmidt was responsible for ensuring that vehicles built for sale within the U.S. and Canada comply with "past, present and future air quality and fuel economy government standards in both countries." It says he served as the company's direct factory and government agency contact for emissions regulations.

Volkswagen has admitted that it programmed diesel-powered vehicles to turn pollution controls on during tests and turn them off in real-world driving. The scandal has cost VW sales and has tarnished its brand worldwide.

A lawsuit filed last year by the New York state attorney general said that Schmidt "played an important role" in concealing the deception from regulators.

Volkswagen said in a statement Monday that it is cooperating with the Justice Department in the probe. "It would not be appropriate to comment on any ongoing investigations or to discuss personnel matters," the statement said.

A message was left Monday for a Justice Department spokeswoman in Detroit. Peter Carr, a Justice spokesman in Washington, did not immediately return an email seeking comment.

Herbert Diess, a member of Volkswagen AG's board of management, appeared in Detroit Sunday evening to introduce a new version of VW's Tiguan SUV ahead of the North American International Auto Show. He wouldn't comment when asked if some Volkswagen executives refused to come to the auto show for fear of being arrested.

"I'm here, at least," he said.

Asked about the Justice Department investigation, Diess also wouldn't comment, but said he hopes it's resolved "as soon as possible."

The company has agreed to either repair the cars or buy them back as part of a $15 billion settlement approved by a federal judge in October. Volkswagen agreed to pay owners of 2-liter diesels up to $10,000 depending on the age of their cars.

In October, VW engineer James Robert Liang, of Newbury Park, California, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the government and agreed to cooperate with investigations in the U.S. and Germany. Liang was the first person to enter a plea in the wide-ranging case, and authorities were expected to use him to go after higher-ranking VW officials.

A grand jury indictment against Liang detailed a 10-year conspiracy by Volkswagen employees in the U.S. and Germany to repeatedly dupe U.S. regulators by using sophisticated emissions software. The indictment detailed e-mails between Liang and co-workers that initially admitted to cheating in an almost cavalier manner but then turned desperate after the deception was uncovered.

Tests commissioned by the nonprofit International Council on Clean Transportation in 2014 found that certain Volkswagen models with diesel engines emitted more than the allowable limit of pollutants. More than a year later, Volkswagen admitted to installing the software on about 500,000 2-liter diesel engines in VW and Audi models in the U.S. Later the company said some 3-liter diesels also cheated.

The Environmental Protection Agency found that the 2-liter cars emitted up to 40 times the legal limit for nitrogen oxide, which can cause human respiratory problems.

Cellphone, Wi-Fi coverage goes live at NYC subway stations NEW YORK (AP) — Cellphone and Wi-Fi coverage is now being provided for commuters at each of New York City's many underground subway stations, one year ahead of schedule.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office has announced that service for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless customers will be available across the city's subway system beginning Monday.

Early delivery of the service was spurred by Cuomo's call to accelerate the project and modernize the Metropolitan Transportation Authority at the beginning of last year.

MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast says he knows connectivity is a big issue for customers and the transit agency is "thrilled" to launch the vital services so far ahead of schedule.

Transit Wireless invested more than $300 million in the project, which comes at no cost to commuters and taxpayers.

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General Motors Executive Chief Engineer Autonomous & Electrified Vehicles and New Technology Pam Fletcher, left, and Bolt Chief Engineer Josh Tavel stand next to a Chevy Bolt after being named top car in the North America at the North American International Auto show, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Chevy Bolt gets top car award; Honda Ridgeline top truck

By JEFF KAROUB AP Business Writer DETROIT (AP) — The Chevy Bolt has been named top car in North America, an important milestone for a car General Motors hopes will finally get Americans hooked on electric vehicles.

The Honda Ridgeline grabbed the honor for top truck.

Utility vehicles were honored separately for the first time, with the Pacifica minivan from Fiat Chrysler snagging that award.

The honors were announced Monday morning at Detroit's Cobo Center as the North American International Auto Show's press preview days kick into high gear.

The Bolt beat out the Genesis G90 and Volvo S90 for the car award. The electric car from Chevrolet went on sale late last year. It gets more than 200 miles per battery charge, which is more than the average American drives in a day. The Bolt also sells for around $30,000 when a federal tax credit is included.

Electric vehicles have failed to catch on with most American consumers, but General Motors hopes the improved range and price help shift opinions.

Mark Reuss, GM's head of global product development, described the Bolt as a "moon shot."

"We didn't have all the answers when we started the program — in terms of how far we were going to get range-wise, how light are we going to get the car and ... sell price," he said.

"We hit on all cylinders on this, so to speak, even though there's not any in the car."

The Ridgeline scored the truck award over Ford F-Series Super Duty and the Nissan Titan. Pacifica got the nod for the utility award over the Jaguar F-Pace and Mazda X-9.

About 60 automotive journalists serve as judges for North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards.

Eligible vehicles must be new or substantially changed.

Organizers accept no advertising, though automakers try to capitalize on the marketing value of the awards, in their 24th year.

The awards program launched in 1993, and patterned itself after the European Car of the Year. Organizers accept no advertising, though carmakers try to capitalize on the marketing value of the honors.

McDonald’s sells China business

By KELVIN CHAN AP Business Writer HONG KONG (AP) — Fast-food giant McDonald's is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by state-owned Chinese conglomerate Citic in a deal worth up to $2.1 billion, the companies said Monday.

The transaction is part of a global business overhaul being carried out by the American company to keep up with changing tastes that have resulted in declining sales.

Under the terms of the deal, Citic Ltd. and its investment management unit Citic Capital will acquire 52 percent of the business while another partner, Washington-based private equity firm The Carlyle Group, will own 28 percent.

McDonald's will retain a 20 percent stake.

About two-thirds of the China operation's 2,640 outlets, including 240 in Hong Kong, that are now owned

by McDonald's will be refranchised. The China business, which employs more than 120,000 people, is valued at up to $2.1 billion, according to the agreement.

Under McDonald CEO Steve Easterbook's restructuring plan launched in 2015, the company wants franchisees to take over more company-owned outlets, giving local managers more decision-making power to respond to Asian customers.

McDonald's is China's second-biggest fast-food company after Yum Brands' KFC, which has more than 5,000 locations. It has faced trouble recently in China

In this photo taken Aug. 2, 2016, a security guard rests near a giant logo for McDonald in northern China's Tianjin Municipality. Fast food giant McDonald's says Monday, Jan 9, 2017 it is selling a controlling stake in its China business to a group of investors led by state-owned Chinese conglomerate Citic in a deal worth up to $2.1 billion. (AP Photo) after it was caught in a food safety scandal when a supplier was found selling expired meat.

McDonald's will get cash and new shares under the terms of the agreement, which is for 20 years.

The deal, which still needs approval from regulators, is expected to be completed by mid-2017.

Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald's and its partners plan to add 1,500 restaurants in China and Hong Kong over the next five years to capitalize on booming demand from the country's growing middle class which has money to spend on eating out.

"As disposable incomes rise, people will continue to

spend more on leisure and on dining out, and there is particularly great growth potential in tier three and four cities," the announcement said, referring to less-known provincial cities with large populations. "As such, the market for Western Quick Service Restaurants is expected to continue to grow rapidly."

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Chief John Camerota presents Paul Nunez with a “Before” picture. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Representative John Velis presents a citation from the State House. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Paul Nunez Retirement Captain Paul Nunez celebrated his retirement after serving on in the Westfield Police Department. Family, friends and co-workers joined the celebration to recognize his service and commitment to Westfield.

Anne and Paul Koush celebrate with Paul. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Sue Figy takes a “selfie”. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Paul Nunez wishes his brother Martin a very happy birthday. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Ann and Harry Rock with Mike Knapik offer their congratulations. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Mayor Brian Sullivan presents a citation from the City of Westfield to Paul for his long service. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Eric Hall and Ken Magarian tell each other about their encounters with Paul. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Ray Rivera and Joe Mitchell join the festivities honoring Paul. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

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Santos Torres III, Lisa Marie Torres, Conchita and Luis Mendez await the arrival of the Three Kings.

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The Three Kings arrive with gifts.

Three Kings Celebration St. Mary’s Latino Community celebrated the arrival of the Three Kings with dinner and music for all the parish families. The arrival brought the Three Kings bearing gifts for the children in honor of Christmas. (Photo by Lynn F. Boscher)

Cielo Aquino, Sam’i Roe, Lou Roe, Evelin Aquino, and Solani Aquino enjoy their time together.

Isaura Franco, Rafael Franco, Yosehira Franko, William Minarik, Antonio Simpson enjoy the dinner.

Elvin, Marisol, Estrella, Sol and Luna Sanchez, with Lizmar Novarro, Soliman Novarro and Michael Sanchez enjoy the fellowship of the evening.

Paulo Lopez with grandson Evan Masso (1 year old) enjoy time together.

lliana, Wilmaris and Isaac Hernandez Hernandez are waiting for the Three Kings.

High five’s greet some of the children.

Children wonder if they will get something special.

Andrew Navarro and Nadine Larriu help with serving the dinner.

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SPORTS

Jordan Kowalski fights off a Belmont defender. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Longmeadow-Westfield’s Lauren Munster goes high glove side for a goal against Belmont.

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On the Mark-stein

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Longmeadow-Westfield girls’ ice hockey team may have found its groove.

Longmeadow won its second game in three days, and fourth in sixth tries by defeating Belmont 4-1 Sunday to improve to 4-1-1.

Taylor Markstein had a hand in three of the four Longmeadow scores, tallying two goals and assisting on another. Katelyn Joyal and Jordan Kowalski each had one goal and one assist for the Lancers, and MacKenzie Pelletier had an assist.

Longmeadow goalie Kayla Brown finished with 15 saves.

Longmeadow entered Sunday’s contest having thumped Auburn 8-1 Friday. The Lancer produced eight different goal scorers (Jordan Kowalski, Joyal, Lauren Munster, Madison Pelletier, Kyra Ashe, Brittany Kowalski, Karolyn Jones, Ashley Barron).

WRESTLING

Bombers shut out Spartans

Westfield 72, East Longmeadow 0 Freshman Kaleb Cree (120 pounds), junior Isaac Santos (126), sophomore Ed Towers (132), and Joe Raco (182) all posted first-period wins to lead Westfield to a shutout Saturday.

Westfield’s Cerrito Serrano and Yeremy Kovylyak also each won with third period pins. For Kovylyak, it was his first varsity win in his first effort. Junior Dennis Sevastyanov (152) won a closely contested match, 7-2, and Bombers’ Mike Malinowski, Jack Yvon, Johnny Gourde, Luis Rogers, and Johann Shieppe each picked up “W”s.

Longmeadow’s Kyra Ashe looks for a deflection in front of the Belmont net. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Kayla Brown (G), Kyra Ashe (D) and Jillian Croteau (D) defending the crease. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Another Longmeadow goal. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Longmeadow goalie Kayla Brown in perfect position to stop a Belmont shot.

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Rough and tumble around the net. (Photo by Bill Deren)

Faceoff. (Photo by Bill Deren)

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WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 WRESTLING vs. Sabis, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 No Sports Scheduled *Saturday, Jan. 14* WRESTLING at Maple Hill, 7:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 17 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Westfield Technical Academy, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 19 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont),

5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Baystate Academy Charter Public School, 6:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at John J. Duggan Academy, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, Jan. 28 WRESTLING at Albany High School, 7:30 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Sci-Tech, 6:30 p.m.

ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 9 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 10 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Mount Everett, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Mount Everett, 7 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY at Easthampton, Lossone RinkWilliston Academy, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 No Sports Scheduled Saturday, Jan. 14 ICE HOCKEY at Chicopee, Smead Arena, noon Monday, Jan. 16 ICE HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 10 a.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Mount Everett, 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont),

5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

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

Friday, Jan. 20 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Sci-Tech, 6 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee Comp, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 ICE HOCKEY at Turners Falls, Collins/Moylan Arena, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 No Sports Scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 25 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

ICE HOCKEY vs. Amherst-Pelham, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical Academy, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Westfield Technical Academy, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27 ICE HOCKEY at Belchertown, Mullins Center Practice Rink, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Commerce, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Science, Dunbar Community Center, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Jan. 13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. John J. Duggan Academy, 5 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Jan. 17 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Gateway, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Voke, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 19 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 5 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 26 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 6 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 7 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Feb. 2 No Sports Scheduled Friday, Feb. 3 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 6 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 7 Wednesday, Feb. 8 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Duggan Academy, Brookings School, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 9 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian Academy, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 10 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Feb. 16 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, 6 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 17 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 20 No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 21 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m.

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Central, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Central, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING at Ludlow, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Sci-Tech, 5:30 p.m.

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

ICE HOCKEY at Agawam, Olympia Ice Center, 6:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Sci-Tech, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at Amherst-Pelham, Amherst Regional Middle School, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Simsbury, Simsbury Farms, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Jan. 14* ICE HOCKEY at Dartmouth, Hetland Arena, 12:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Leominster, Wallace Center (Fitchburg State), 4:30 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 15* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Chicopee Comp, Cyr Arena, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 ICE HOCKEY vs. Marblehead, Amelia Park Arena, noon JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Cyr Arena, 2:30 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. Northampton, 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Belmont, Viglirolo Rink, 5 p.m.

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

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Putnam, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Putnam, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Amherst-Pelham, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs.

West Springfield, 4 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. TBD @ Smith College, 6:45 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Jan. 21 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Austin Prep, Fitzpatrick Ice Arena, Time TBA WRESTLING @ Burt Burger Invitational, Chicopee High School, 9 a.m.

ICE HOCKEY at Minnechaug, Olympia Ice Center, 7 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 22* GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Needham, Amelia Park Arena, 3 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Olympia Ice Center, 3:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Minnechaug, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Minnechaug, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. Belchertown, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. West Springfield, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Shrewsbury, North Star Youth Forum Ice Rink, 4 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Ludlow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Ludlow, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING at East Longmeadow, 4 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Northampton, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. East Longmeadow @ Smith College, 6:45 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Northampton, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Jan. 28* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Amelia Park Arena, 6 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 29* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Cyr Arena, 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Chicopee, 7 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SWIMMING vs. Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. East Longmeadow, Amelia Park Arena, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Holyoke, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2 JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Simsbury, Amelia Park Arena, 3 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. TBD, Smith College (Northampton), 3:45 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 9 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 10 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Greenfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 11 BOYS’ BASKETBALL at John J. Duggan Academy, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Franklin Tech, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 13 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Renaissance, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Renaissance, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Mohawk Trail, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 15 JV ICE HOCKEY at Wahconah, Olympia Ice Center, 6:10 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 16 JV ICE HOCKEY at Greenfield, Collins-Moylan Arena, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 17 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Palmer, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 18 WRESTLING at Sabis, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 19 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Easthampton, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 20 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Athol, West Springfield @ Smith College, 3:45 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Academy, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Jan. 22 JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 23 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 24 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Monson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Monson, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Jan. 26 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Regional, 7 p.m.

Friday, Jan. 27 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Commerce, Greenfield @ Smith College, 5:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m. *Sunday, Jan. 29* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Chicopee, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 4:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 30 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Ware, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 31 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Palmer, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 1 WRESTLING vs. Hampden Charter School of Science, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pope Francis, 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3 BOYS’/GIRLS’ INDOOR TRACK vs. Pope Francis, Smith College (Northampton), 6:45 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Granby, 7 p.m. *Saturday, Feb. 4* WRESTLING (Quad Meet) vs. Andover, 10 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 6 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Turners Falls, 6 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Turners Falls, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC race, Berkshire East (Charlemont), 5 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampshire, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampshire, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 No Sports Scheduled Thursday, Feb. 9 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Greenfield, 7 p.m.

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Owls stop Southern New Hampshire WESTFIELD, Mass. – Junior Lenny Caglianone (Matawan, NJ) scored a pair of goals as Westfield State rolled to a 4-1 victory over Southern New Hampshire University in a non-conference ice hockey game at Manchester, NH Thursday night.

Both teams battled to a scoreless deadlock through the first sevenplus minutes of the first period before the Owls struck first.

Caglianone staked the visitors to the early lead on the power play when he hammered a one-timer from senior Jackson Leef (Fort Wayne, IN) glove-side high at 7:36.

The score remained unchanged through the duration of the first and through the midway point of the second before Southern New Hampshire’s Senior Nathan Bergeron (Auburn, Maine) buried the equalizer. Penmen freshman Brett Strawn (Wareham, Mass.) dislodged the puck from the Westfield State defender at the top of the rightwing circle and skated into the neutral zone. Bergeron took a feed from Strawn just before the red line, broke in all alone and tucked a backhand just inside the far post to make it one-all with 7:29 left in the stanza.

That would be it for the Penmen, as the Owls found the back of the net three times in the final frame to put the game away. Westfield State’s freshman Josh Delezenne (Coral Springs, Fla.) tallied the eventual game-winner at 3:13 before Caglianone potted his second

of the evening just over three minutes later. Leef capped the game’s scoring with 2:01 left in the contest with an empty netter to provide the final margin of scoring.

Westfield State outshot the Penmen by a 41-30 margin, including a 26-14 edge through two periods.

Southern New Hampshire’s Junior Ryan Slatky (Manchester, N.H.) stopped 37 shots and freshman Brett Strawn (Wareham, Mass.) added an assist.

Both sides were afforded seven power play opportunities. The Owls were 1-for-7 on the man advantage, while the Penmen were scoreless on their seven attempts.

The Owls improved to 7-5 on the season and remain 3-3 in conference play.

The Penmen are now 11-4 on the season and 1-1 in conference action.

Westfield State will host Salem State in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) game on Saturday, January 7th at 5:35.

Southern New Hampshire looks to jump back into action on Saturday, January 7th when it travels to Salve Regina University for a 7 o’clock puck drop.

Junior Lenny Caglianone (Matawan, NJ)

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Barrett, Owls Blitz ‘Blazers Vikings rally past Westfield late NORTH ADAMS, MA- The visiting Westfield State women's basketball team placed four players in double figures led by Lucy Barrett's game high 22 point effort as they routed the MCLA Trailblazers 91-58 in MASCAC action. With the win, the Owls improve to 8-6 on the season and are now 2-0 in the league. The Trailblazers drop to 5-7 overall and sit at 0-2 in the conference.

The Owls up tempo full court style wreaked havoc all afternoon for the Trailblazers as they forced 42 turnovers in the game. Westfield opened the game by blitzing the Trailblazers 25-6 in the opening quarter to create some separation. The Trailblazers crept back into the game in the second quarter as they broke the press and shot a torrid 75% in the quarter as they trailed 45-30 at halftime.

Westfield opened the second half on a 15-2 spurt with Barrett as the catalyst. She ignited the run with a three point play and then drilled a three pointer as she scored 8

points in the first minute of the quarter. The run increased the Owls lead to 60-32 and they never looked back leading by as many as 35 in the second half.

Barrett went 8-13 from the floor and connected on a trio of three pointers for her 22 points. Jill Valley added 15 points, 7 steals, and 4 assists for the Owls.

Kierra McCarthy and Kirsy Segarra added 13 and 10 points respectively for the Owls. Westfield amassed 27 steals in the contest and shot 36% from the floor in the win.

MCLA was paced by Kayla Hotaling who ended with a game high 17 rebounds and 13 points. Ashley Clawson ended with 12 points and 4 assists. The Trailblazers struggled with the up tempo style committing 42 turnovers in the game. They shot 44% from the field.

The Trailblazers will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they travel to Salem State.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Doug Baldwin (89) makes a catch for a touchdown as Detroit Lions strong safety Don Carey (26) and wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, right, look on in the second half of an NFL football NFC wild card playoff game, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

WESTFIELD – Casey Miller scored a pair of goals and added an asssist to lead Salem State to 4-2 win over Westfield State in a MASCAC men's ice hockey game at Amelia Park on Saturday evening.

With the start of the game delayed 45 minutes by the snowstorm outside, the two teams muddled their way through the early stages of the game, before Salem gained momentum halfway through the period. Miller finally capitalized at the 18:34 mark , flicking in the goal on a breakaway to give Salem a 1-0 lead.

In the second period, Westfield had three consecutive, overlapping, power-play opportunities midway through the period, garnering eight shots on goal on the long power play.

Salem goaltender Jason Pucciarelli stood tall in net, making several spectacular saves to keep the Vikings lead at 1-0 entering the third period.

Westfield drew first blood in the third period, as Lenny Caglianone scored on a power play with a shot from the blueline that snuck

inside the right post to tie the game at 1-1.

The Vikings answered just 59 seconds later with a power-play tally of their own, as Miller flipped the puck high in the air from the Owls' blueline ahead to John Needham who knocked the puck down with his hand and found the back of the net to give Salem a 2-1 lead.

The Owls tied the game 2-2 at the 12:19 mark as Nik Passero ripped a shot from the blueline off solid power play passing from F.X. Girard and Caglianone.

Miller was awarded what proved to be the game winner on an Owls own-goal as a defender tried to clear the puck off the back boards and inadvertently slipped it into their own net.

Brandon Platt added a long empty netter for the 4-2 final. Salem improves to 5-6-2 with the win and 4-2-1 in the MASCAC. Pucciarelli finished with 38 saves.

Westfield drops to 7-6 and 3-4 in the MASCAC. Senior goaltender Jonathan LoParco stopped 33 shots for the Owls.

Miami Dolphins' Michael Thomas (31) and Jelani Jenkins (53) fail to stop Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown on his way to score a touchdown in the first half of an AFC wildcard NFL football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Jan. 8. 2017. (Charles Trainor Jr/South Florida Sun-Sentinel via AP)

Moving on: Hopefully next round will be better

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer Aside from another desperation touchdown pass by Aaron Rodgers, who must practice them daily, there wasn't much wild stuff during wild-card weekend.

Indeed, it was Rout City, with a total margin of victory of 76 points. That 19-point average makes it the most lopsided first round of the playoffs since 1981.

Blame injuries to the Raiders and Dolphins for some of that.

Blame Detroit's late-season swoon, too. Plus the fact all four home teams stepped up, displaying a significant disparity in talent level on this Saturday and Sunday.

That last fact could bode well for the upcoming divisional playoffs. Then again, the Texans,Seahawks, Steelers and Packers head to difficult places to win — particularly Houston, a whopping 16-point underdog at New England.

Still, there is the hope that things will be more competitive, at least in Atlanta, Dallas and Kansas City. All of next weekend's games are rematches. The Seahawks own a victory over the Falcons, the Steelers romped over the Chiefs, but those were home wins.

"We've got to start faster," Green Bay's masterful Aaron Rodgers said. "Dallas is a great football team. Dak (Prescott) and Zeke (Elliott) have been playing great all season. They are

tremendous players; they're not playing like rookies. They're both in the MVP conversation. We can't let them run behind that big offensive line. We've got to start fast and make them as one-dimensional as possible."

While it's virtually impossible to find any reason to expect anything from the Texans except a huge loss, the other three visitors are hardened with playoff experience. Indeed, the Seahawks, Packers and Steelers have had a lot more success — and a Lombardi Trophy run or two — over the last dozen seasons than their hosts.

Consider that important for a few reasons: — None of those teams' coaching staffs will panic. They will put together solid game plans and, with the Seahawks and Steelers in particular, they will stick to them.

— All three have clutch quarterbacks and dangerous receivers, although Jordy Nelson's rib injury against the Giants could be troublesome for Green Bay. Seattle's Russell Wilson has his scrambling mojo back, and Doug Baldwin is as good a pass catcher under the gun as anyone. Pittsburgh has its version of the "Triplets," and the matchup between All-Pros Antonio Brown and Marcus Peters is a spicy one.

— There will be no intimidation factor to deal with for the Steelers at Arrowhead, the Seahawks in the Georgia Dome or the Packers at Jerry Jones' palace. Some might argue that it's

Pittsburgh and Seattle that are the intimidators.

Of course, all of those clubs will need balance on offense, something Pittsburgh has and Seattle showed with a healthy Thomas Rawls at running back. But to escape with victories and to head to the conference title games, defense could be the key for the Steelers, Seahawks and Packers.

Seattle can feel comfortable with that, even though it faces All-Pros Matt Ryan and Julio Jones and a two-pronged running attack. The Seahawks do miss star safety Earl Thomas, but they have plenty of standouts remaining, led by playoff reliables in All-Pro linebacker Bobby Wagner and cornerback Richard Sherman.

Pittsburgh's D is anything but a Steel Curtain, but the Chiefs aren't an offensive powerhouse. Veterans Lawrence Timmons and James Harrison made major contributions against Miami.

Green Bay's defensive prospects are more uncertain. The secondary is banged-up, though stopping the run is paramount against Elliott. Clay Matthews needs to return to top form on Sunday.

What about Bill O'Brien guiding the Texans, who have the top-ranked defense in yardage, to an upset in Foxborough?

Well, those 16 points the Patriots are giving seem like a bargain.

WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY WESTFIELD 3-2* ST. MARY 3-1-1 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY LONGMEADOW-WESTFIELD 4-1-1 BOYS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 1-4 SOUTHWICK 5-2 GATEWAY 2-4

WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-4 ST. MARY 1-3 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 0-6 SOUTHWICK 4-2 GATEWAY 0-6 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 0-2 ST. MARY 0-4

WRESTLING WESTFIELD 5-2 SOUTHWICK 1-0* GATEWAY 0-1* BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 4-1

WEEKEND RESULTS GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY LONGMEADOW-WESTFIELD 4, BELMONT 1 WRESTLING WESTFIELD 72, EAST LONGMEADOW 0

GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 5-0 *REPORTS MISSING

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

A Shining Example Dear Annie: I have a rare child, one who asks nothing for herself and gives generously to others. Each year for her birthday and Christmas, I try to find something, anything, my daughter might like as a gift. She smiles sweetly and says nothing or says, “I’m good.”

Yet she works hard to make other lives easier and happier every day. When her dad had a stroke, she was my assistant, no matter how messy and how hard the task. When her dad passed away, she and I clung to each other for comfort. Then we got the news that her uncle was very ill. We moved from our home in Florida to Alabama to help him. She lost her school, her friends, a community to walk in without fear and so much more.

Once again, she gave her all, helping to bring her uncle back from barely being able to get out of bed to being able to plant in his beloved garden once more. If he made any noise, she ran to his room to see whether she could help. Her room was next to his, and mine was at the other end of the house.

She smiles at everyone and makes no judgments regarding color, sex, religion, wealth or anything else others notice. She accepts one and all. At church breakfasts every Sunday, she proudly says the prayer of thanks, and before every sermon, she raises her voice in song.

This rare and beautiful young woman is 38 years old, and although often hurt by other people, she holds no hate in her heart. She was born with Down syndrome.

That she holds no bias in her heart makes me wonder: Are the rest of us “normal,” or is she? I think she is, because she acts the way all humans should instead of as they do. If you want to print my real name, that works for me, for I am so proud of my generous, loving child. -- Proud of My Daughter Dear Proud: Thank you for sharing your daughter’s generosity with the world. May we all learn from her example.

Dear Annie: I am decent friends with a couple who are currently in a long-distance relationship. They have a great relationship, and our group of friends has been tight for a long time. A few weeks ago, I walked in on the girl with another guy. It was during a house party, and upon walking in on them, I quickly removed myself from the situation.

The girl called me the next day super upset. She said that she was drunk and that it was a mistake that she regrets and would never do again. She is afraid that it would destroy her relationship if her boyfriend found out. I am decent friends with both and am stuck deciding what I should do. Should I let the guy know what I saw or just mind my own business? -- What Do I Do? Dear WDID: That ugly truth will out itself in time. Keep your hands clean.

Dear Annie: You could not be more wrong in your answer to “Scratching My Head in NH,” whose husband’s family stays in touch with his ex-wife but does not include the ex in family affairs that this new wife attends. This is perfectly acceptable. Many people who have formed deep, loving bonds of friendship with an ex’s family should not be expected to drop the ex because two people find they cannot live together.

Many people in the position of ending a marriage also stay in touch for the sake of children and other family members. You really need to rethink your answer. -- Remaining a Friend

HINTS FROM HELOISE SHELTER DONATIONS Hello, Heloise: Just a friendly reminder to consider donating used bath towels to your local Humane Society or private animal shelter. Did you know you also can donate nonexpired pet medications (flea meds, shampoos, etc.)?

You can donate unopened packages of gauze pads/bandaging as well. Your donations are greatly appreciated to help those pets in need with items that the Humane Society might not be able to afford to purchase.

Call them first; most have a list of items they accept. -Mary A., Vancouver, Wash.

Also check to see if the shelter lists its needs on its website.

-- Heloise LOW-COST PET Dear Heloise: I love animals, but affording an animal can be hard. Food, housing, medical care, a license, day care -the costs can add up quickly.

I talked to a vet office in my neighborhood. They told me of some typically low-cost animals: a parakeet or a goldfish.

The bird singing softly is soothing, and watching the fish is calming, too. The vet office also mentioned that the food bank may have dog food for people who need assistance feeding their dogs. -- A Reader in Oregon THE RUB ON STATIC Dear Heloise: When it was cold and dry outside, my longhaired tomcat, Toby, used to look like a porcupine!

I figured that if fabric softeners worked on my clothes, maybe they would work on him. I took a used fabric-softener sheet and rubbed his fur with it. He was himself again! And he smelled great! -- Velma, via email

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GOLF — Web.com Tour, The Bahamas Great Exuma Classic, second round, at Great Exuma, Bahamas MOTOR SPORTS 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

FS1 — St. John’s at Georgetown NBCSN — Dakar Rally, Stage 7 (La Paz to Uyuni, Bolivia) COLLEGE FOOTBALL (taped) 8:15 p.m.

SOCCER ESPN — College Football Playoff, championship, Alabama vs. Clemson, at Tampa, Fla. (also on ESPN2, ESPNU, 2:30 p.m.

ESPNEWS, ESPN Classic and SEC Network in various for- FS2 — FA Cup, Cambridge United vs. Leeds United WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL mats) 7 p.m.

GOLF CBSSN — Rhode Island at La Salle 3 p.m.

At The Movies

This image released by Lucasfilm Ltd. shows a scene from, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.”

(Lucasfilm Ltd. via AP)

‘Rogue One’ tops box office for 4th straight week

By SANDY COHEN AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Star Wars" is still dominating the movie universe, with "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" leading the box office for a fourth straight week.

The intergalactic adventure edged out the NASA drama "Hidden Figures" for the top spot this weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Rogue One" brought in $21.97 million. "Hidden Figures" — which expanded by more than 2,000 theaters Friday after opening in limited release — collected $21.8 million.

"It's a great weekend for space movies," said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box office tracker comScore, noting that the Jennifer Lawrence-Chris Pratt space story "Passengers" also remains among the top 10.

"Rogue One," though, has been unstoppable, Dergarabedian said, and is expected to top "Finding Dory" as the biggest box-office success of 2016.

The animated animal musical "Sing" was in third place this weekend, taking in another $19.5 million for a three-week

haul of $213.3 million. "Underworld: Blood Wars" debuted in fourth place with $13.1 million, followed by the celebrated musical "La La Land" with $10 million.

Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to comScore. Where available, the latest international numbers are also included. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.

1. "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story," $21.97 million ($56.6 million international).

2. "Hidden Figures," $21.8 million.

3. "Sing," 19.5 million ($26.4 million international).

4. "Underworld: Blood Wars," $13.1 million.

5. "La La Land," $10 million. ($3.8 million international) 6. "Passengers," $8.8 million ($32.7 million international).

7. "Why Him?" $6.5 million ($6.1 million international).

8. "Moana," $6.4 million ($20 million international).

9. "Fences," $4.7 million.

10. "Assassin's Creed," $3.8 million ($45 million international).

On The Tube

Mariah Carey on New Year’s Eve performance: ‘They foiled me’ LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mariah Carey is blaming producers for her bungled performance on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” saying, “They foiled me.”

Carey says on her Twitter page that the show’s production team had technical issues and her ear monitors didn’t work. Carey stopped singing during her live New Year’s Eve set as pre-recorded vocals continued to play behind her.

“Thus it turned into an opportunity to humiliate me and all those who were excited to ring in the new year with me,” she says in the minute-and-ahalf long audio statement posted Sunday with the hashtag #thefoilers. A Carey spokeswoman confirmed the authenticity of the post.

Carey says “my feelings are hurt, but I’m working through this.” She goes on to say that she plans to take a break from “media moments and social-media moments” as she prepares for her March tour.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, Jan. 9, 2017: This year you often find that you need to respond quickly to various situations.

Pressure and issues arise through communication in your day-to-day life. You frequently take others personally or withdraw. If you are single, you meet people easily, but you’ll want to relate to someone who does not get upset at you being yourself. That person could enter your life after summer 2017. If you are attached, the two of you build a stronger relationship. Do not start a problem when there is no need for one. Respect each other’s differences. GEMINI works well with you.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You’ll ask a lot of questions and find others’ responses to be interesting, if not confusing. Tame your feisty mood. Understand where you are coming from, and notice where others are at mentally. At the moment, it might be difficult to make different minds meet.

Tonight: Out late.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might want to share an opinion, but you could be hesitant, as you feel strongly that you are right. What will your response be if others don’t react as you think they should? Notice what is happening around you. A conflict suddenly might emerge. Tonight: Indulge a little.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHHH Do not push yourself too hard. Understand what needs to happen between you and another person.

However, also recognize that you might not be ready to make an extra effort right now. Tonight: No one can resist a conversation or a fun exchange with you.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHH Know when to nix a project and not worry about others’ reactions so much. Since you carry most of the weight of this responsibility on your back, you will be financially liable should it not work. Make decisions accordingly.

Tonight: Get some extra R and R; you’re going to need it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH You have a lot on your mind.

A friend might be full of questions.

You’ll make it your pleasure to answer, despite the fact that you have other concerns. You could feel worn out as the day goes on. Be careful, as you could react sharply if asked a question! Tonight: Hang out.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might feel as if you need to force someone’s hand to get a response and some clarification. You likely will want to try dealing with someone else -anyone else -- if you can. Know when the tension is too high, and know what to do about it. Tonight: A must appearance.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH An element of mystery surrounds someone at a distance. You might not be quite sure how to read this person.

Confusion could emerge around a project of yours. Your imagination comes out as you determine what is happening.

Tonight: Put yourself in someone else’s shoes.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could be far more involved in a difficult situation than you realize. Questions easily lead to aggravation. You might wonder why you are even speaking to a temperamental individual by the end of the day. Tonight: Be with a favorite person at a favorite place.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You are willing to go along for the ride and allow someone else to call the shots. You might not even know what this person’s objective is. A haze of confusion could transform into sharp anger, so avoid having a knee-jerk reaction right now. Tonight: Say “yes” to an invitation.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH You might be pushing others away without even realizing it. You can’t go along with the present rhetoric, as you feel as if something is off. Understand what is happening before confusion and frustration trigger anger. Walk away, if need be. Tonight: Call it a night.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You could be much more playful than you have been in a while.

However, others might be more serious, as they are having difficulty understanding what is going on. There is an element of confusion that runs through the day.

Tonight: Help a loved one to lighten up.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH You could be sharing a lot more than usual, but on some level, oth-

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FIRST PUBLICATION OF A BOND ORDER

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IN CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 5, 2017 A BOND ORDER FOR WATER TREATMENT AND DISTRIBUTION. BE IT ORDERED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WESTFIELD AS FOLLOWS: That there be raised and appropriated the sum of Five Million dollars ($5,000,000) for the repair, purchase and installation of water treatment and distribution equipment and construction of a building to house said equipment, and for costs incidental and related thereto, and to meet said appropriation, the City Treasurer, with the approval of the Mayor, be and hereby is authorized to borrow Five Million ($5,000,000) under and pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 8, Clause (4) as amended, or any other enabling authority, and to issue notes or bonds of the City therefor at one time or from time to time.

Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20), left, of Finland, celebrates his goal against the Boston Bruins as Bruins Brandon Carlo (25) and goalie Zane McIntyre (31) look on during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. Carolina won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Hurricanes defeat Bruins in OT

By MIKE POTTER Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho’s second goal of the game, 1:34 into overtime, lifted the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.

Derek Ryan and Jay McClement also scored for the Hurricanes, and Camm Ward finished with 32 saves. Carolina won two of the three meetings between the teams, with all three going beyond regulation.

Tim Schallar, David Backes and Brad Marchand scored for Boston and Zane McIntyre stopped 26 shots in his first career appearance against Carolina.

Each team was whistled for just one minor penalty.

Carolina, 11-1-1 in its last 13 home games, improved to 4-0-0 in its black third jerseys this season.

Marchand tied the score at 7:43 of the third period as he beat Ward through traffic on an assist from Patrice Bergeron. That came just 23 seconds after McClement had given the Penguins a 3-2 lead, taking a pass from Viktor Stalberg from behind the goal line and flicking it around McIntyre.

Boston led 1-0 after the first despite being outshot 13-8. Schaller put the Bruins ahead on a spin move from the right of the crease

with 6:50 left.

Aho tied it from the doorstep at 2:57 of the second, redirecting a blast from Jaccob Slavin up and over McIntyre as Aho and defenseman Brandon Carlo tangled in the crease. The Bruins challenged for goaltender interference on the play, but the goal stood.

Ryan then put the Hurricanes ahead with 5:32 left in the second, beating McIntyre glove side on a rush with Jordan Staal on the helper.

Backes tied it 2-2 at 5:49 of the third, following a shot from Kevan Miller into an open glove side of the net.

NOTES: Hurricanes C Victor Rask played in his 200th NHL game, all with Carolina. ...

RW Ty Rattie was playing in his first home contest for Carolina after appearing in two road games since they claimed him on waivers from St. Louis. ... Carolina C Andrej Nestrasil, D Klas Dahlbeck and D Ryan Murphy were healthy scratches. ... Boston LW Anton Blidh, D Colin Miller and D Joe Morrow were healthy scratches.

UP NEXT Bruins: At St. Louis on Tuesday night in the third game of a four-game trip.

Hurricanes: Host Columbus on Tuesday night in the second game of a four-game homestand.

That the appropriate officials of the City are authorized to file an application with The Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Municipal Finance Oversight Board to qualify under Chapter 44A of the General Laws, the bonds authorized by this Order; and in connection therewith, to provide such information and execute such documents as the Municipal Finance Oversight Board of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts may require.

In City Council January 5, 2017 Passed to Second Reading Brent B. Bean II, President A true copy, Attest: Karen M. Fanion, City Clerk

January 9, 2017 (SEAL) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 16SM011277

To: Gina M. Purinton

MTGLQ INVESTORS, L.P claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Westfield, 5 Carpenter Avenue, given by Gina M. Purinton and Randy Purinton to Washington Mutual Bank, FA, dated May 2, 2008, and recorded in the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 17287, Page 593, and now held by the Plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant's/Defendants' Servicemembers status.

Attest: Deborah J. Patterson Recorder

Jan. 10 at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 11 Washington, 8 p.m.

Jan. 13 at Atlanta, 8 p.m.

Jan. 16 Charlotte, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 18 New York, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 21 Portland, 5 p.m.

Jan. 24 at Washington, 7 p.m.

Jan. 25 Houston, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 27 Orlando, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 28 at Milwaukee, 8 p.m.

Jan. 30 Detroit, 8 p.m.

Feb. 1 Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 3 L.A. Lakers, 8 p.m.

Feb. 5 L.A. Clippers, 2 p.m.

Feb. 8 at Sacramento, 10:30 p.m.

Feb. 9 at Portland, 10:30 p.m.

Feb. 11 at Utah, 10 p.m.

Feb. 13 at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.

Feb. 15 Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 16 at Chicago, 8 p.m.

Feb. 24 at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 26 at Detroit, 6 p.m.

Feb. 27 Atlanta, 7:30 p.m.

March 1 Cleveland, 8 p.m.

March 3 at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.

March 5 at Phoenix, 5 p.m.

March 6 at L.A. Clippers, 10:30 p.m.

March 8 at Golden State, 10:30 p.m.

March 10 at Denver, 9 p.m.

March 12 Chicago, 3:30 p.m.

March 15 Minnesota, 7:30 p.m.

March 17 at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m.

March 19 at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.

March 20 Washington, 7:30 p.m.

March 22 Indiana, 7:30 p.m.

DAVE BRIGGS & CHAD HEDGES who seek variance relief from Section 3-70.5(1) (by reference) and a special permit finding per Section 4-10(3) to construct a two family dwelling in place of an existing non-conforming dwelling structure having less than the required side yard setback and lot frontage/width/area. Subject property is 70 Franklin St. and zoned Business A.

Daily scanning of customers’ orders and act as back-up staff in scheduling customer deliveries and pick-ups; provide clerical support to other departments, as requested.

Computer proficient in Internet, Word, Access, and Excel; experience in Distribution, Manufacturing or Chemical background preferred; Associates Degree in Business Administration preferred or minimum 5-7 years related experience.

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NEWSPAPER DELIVERY ROUTES AVAILABLE

January 3, 9, 2017 City of Westfield

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Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport Notice is hereby given of a public meeting/hearing to be held January 11, 2017 at 6:00 P.M. at the North Middle School, 350 Southampton Road, Westfield, MA. to review the proposed update to the current Noise Compatibility Program, for the Westfield-Barnes Regional Airport.

All residents that are, or could be affected by the proposed revisions to the Noise Mitigation Program are invited to attend, review and comment on any proposed revisions.

January 9, 17, 2017

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

Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER Chief Justice of said Court on December 28, 2016

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DMITRIY KOSTYUSHKO who seeks variance relief from Section 3-40.5(3a) to allow for a carport having less than the required front yard setback. Subject property is 33 Russellville Rd. and zoned Rural Residential.

ORDER OF NOTICE

If you now are, or recently have been, in the active military service of the United States of America, then you may be entitled to the benefits of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If you object to a foreclosure of the above mentioned property on that basis, then you or your attorney must file a written appearance and answer in this court at Three Pemberton Square, Boston, MA 02108 on or before February 13, 2017 or you will be forever barred from claiming that you are entitled to the benefits of said Act.

Boston Bruins' Brandon Carlo (25) and goalie Zane McIntyre (31) defend as Carolina Hurricanes' Sebastian Aho (20), of Finland, shoots and scores during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Notice is hereby given that Public Hearings will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. in Room 315 Municipal Building, 59 Court Street Westfield, MA, upon the petition of:

Seeking experienced candidate who is customer focused; must be able to process orders and provide immediate replies to customers; process daily billing and work with other team members to set-up new accounts and update data bases.

Town of Southwick Board of Appeals Notice is hereby given of a public hearing to be held Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Southwick Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA at 7:15 pm to hear the petition of Ronald Hess Jr., 6 Two States Avenue, Southwick, MA. The petitioner is requesting approval of positioning the new structure to meet current bylaws.

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

Call: 413-330-2186

HOUSE PAINTING

LOGGING

SNOWPLOWING

AFFORDABLE FIREWOOD

ALWAYS CALL FIRST!!!

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

Commercial/residential. Free estimates. Insured. References.

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

WEIDLER LOGGING

G&G Services Plus

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

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

SNOWPLOWING. Free Estimates Sidewalks & Walkways Residential Only.

Westfield Area Service You Can Trust!

Call Greg: 413-210-3024

413-835-5491

STORAGE

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HENTNICK CHIMNEY SWEEPS. Chimney repairs and rebuilds. Stainless steel caps and liner systems. Inspections, masonry work and gutter cleaning. Free estimates. Insured.

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, (800)793-3706.

Forest Management 61 Plans Available

LETOURNEAU & SONS PAINTING

5 Generations of Forest Management & Service to the Community

ONE CALL DOES IT ALL!

We deliver.

Run by veterans.

Green Meadow Lumber

568-0056

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SEASONED FIREWOOD

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

Call Mike 413-821-8971. Free estimates.

100% hardwood Stacking available Cut, split, delivered (128cu.ft.)

Volume discounts Call for pricing Hollister's Firewood

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

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

POEHLMAN ELECTRIC All types of wiring. Free estimates, insured. SPECIALIZING IN PORTABLE AND WHOLE HOUSE KOHLER GENERATORS, SERVICE UPGRADES, SMALL JOBS, POOLS. Gutter de-icing cables installed. All calls answered! Best prices, prompt service. Lic. #A-16886.

(413)562-5816.

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured.

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

FLOORING & FLOOR SANDING A RON JOHNSON's Floor Sanding, Installation, Repairs, 3 coats polyurethane.

Free estimates. (413)569-3066.

PETS

FIREWOOD

Seasoned and green. Cut, split, delivered. Any length.

Now ready for immediate delivery. Senior and bulk discount.

Call (413)530-4820 or 413-626-3888

860-653-4950 or 860-250-4869

FORESTRY JML FORESTRY Seasoned Firewood for Sale 1/2 to Full Cords Delivered 413-575-8900 Westfield

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

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

Call Bill for your FREE no obligation estimate (413) 977-9633 or (413) 562-5727 www.Ls-painting.com LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

Hagger's Landscaping Services LLC Timely and dependable snow removal commercial & residential Fall Clean-ups, Curb-side leaf pick-up, hedge trimming.

HOME IMPROVEMENT

DAVE DAVIDSON: Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling

We now provide junk removal and basement / attic clean-outs!

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)569-1611 or (413)374-5377

All your Landscaping needs.

Residential & Commercial Fully Insured/Free Estimates 413-626-6122 or visit www.haggerscape.com

A1 ODD JOBS/HANDYMAN Debris removal, landscaping, Fall yard cleanup, interior and exterior painting, power washing, basic carpentry and plumbing. All types of repair work and more. (413)562-7462 ACCURATE LAWNCARE Leaf & Brush Removal Gutter Cleaning Trimming & Mowing, Snow Removal with Sanding Family owned & operated Call (413)579-1639 accuratelawncare2013 @gmail.com

STORAGE Camper, Boat, Trailer outdoor storage yard.

Year-round discounts.

Safe and secure.

Lockhouse Rd. Westfield, MA JML 413-575-8900

TRUCK SERVICE

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME PET SITTING SERVICE Vacation care, over night sittings, daily dog walks.

(413)667-3684

FIREWOOD OVER STOCK SALE 2 Year Seasoned Cut, Split, Delivered $150 per cord Wholesale Wood Products 304-851-7666

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.

TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP.

APARTMENT

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

HOME DECOR has been making beautiful new rooms for over 16 years. From cabinet makeovers to faux finishes, staging for sales and decorating advice for a new look. Call Kendra now for all your painting needs. Fully insured.

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

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

WESTFIELD - Lovely 1 bedroom, 3rd Floor apartment, downtown with all appliances, onsite laundry and parking. $550 per month plus utilities, no smoking, first and last month’s rent. 413-562-2043

RAIN GUTTERS

Specializing in Hardscaping of patios/walkways/fire pits.

"GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME" Complete Bath Renovations.

Now serving CT. Insured. Quality Work on Time on Budget Since 1984. MA. License #072233, MA.Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568 569-9973. www.davedavidsonremodeling. com

MASONRY

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

Antennas removed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed.

Senior citizen discount. Insured.

Free estimates.

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

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

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

SNOWBLOWER REPAIR AFFORDABLE Snowblower/Lawnmower Service. Tune-ups/Repairs.

FREE pick-up & delivery.

Same day service available.

786-0022

SNOWPLOWING Specializing in COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL property plowing, snow removal, de-icing, sand and/or salt.

Reliable and experienced.

NO DRIVEWAYS Call Tom: 413-244-3028 A-1 SNOWPLOWING Affordable Building Contractor Residential & light commercial Westfield Only 21 Years Experience Call Dave 413-568-6440

NAPA Truck Service Budget Truck Rental Location 24-Hour Emergency Service Fleet Repair MA Inspection Station "No truck or job too big or too small" 165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

5 ROOM, 3 bedroom, completely renovated Westfield/Russell area, country setting. NEW stove, refrigerator and heating unit.

Large yard, parking. $950 p/month. No pets please.

Call today, won't last.

Available immediately (413)348-3431

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

TREE SERVICE A BETTER OPTION GRANFIELD TREE SERVICE Tree Removal, Land Clearing, Excavating. (413)569-6104

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

Firewood Available Fully Insured, Free Estimates.

24-hour Emergency Services.

Veteran Owned 40 yrs. Experience 413-569-0469

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

WINDOW CLEANING CRYSTAL CLEAR WINDOWS Cleaned inside and out!

Including storms and screens.

Fully insured. Free estimates.

WESTFIELD 1 bedroom apartment, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. $820/month.

(413)562-2266

ROOMS HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $475p/month. Call (413)531-2197.

MOBILE HOMES MONSON: Two bedroom, fixerupper needs TLC. Metal roof.

Appliances, Shed, Porch 10' x 20'. Nice family park. $24,000 593-9961 DASAP.MHVILLAGE.COM

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

Call Paul NOW to book December appointments and save 10%.

413-237-2053 www.sarahgillett.org