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Hilltown Economic Development Director is on the move

By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON – After one week on the job as the Gateway HIlltowns Economic Development Director, Jeanne LeClair is setting her priorities. Her first goal is to set up a website which will contain a calendar linking to activities in the six towns who have hired her through a Community Compact grant. She said the website at gatewayhilltowns.org is just getting up and running.

“It’s part of the tourism push,” LeClair said. She will also be working on identifying available properties in the six towns of Blandford, Chester, Huntington, Middlefield, Montgomery and Russell, and developing a business welcome packet.

Most of the goals LeClair is working on were outlined in the Economic Development Strategy recently completed by Elan Design & Planning, and sponsored by the Hilltown Collaborative and Mass Development

through a previous Community Compact grant.

LeClair said she will be organizing the priorities identified in the plan and putting them into chronological order. “Officially I’m here for 12 months. In that time, my priorities are limited,” she said, adding that she’d love to stay beyond that. Part of the goal of the Hilltown Collaborative is to have the towns share the cost of the position in their budgets next year.

LeClair, who received her master’s in public policy from Brandeis University after completing her undergraduate degree at Boston College, said she loves rural America.

She grew up on a farm in rural Missouri near a town with a population of 500 on the Mississippi River.

“I love getting outside,” LeClair said, citing kayaking and hiking among her passions.

After getting her master’s degree, she started looking for a position in local government, small town, small business, local politics,

community development. Having married a Boston boy, she looked for a job in Massachusetts.

She saw the ad for an economic development coordinator for the hilltowns on the Massachusetts Municipal Association website and applied. She calls it her “dream job.”

Now she is busy getting to know local people and the towns she will be serving.

She’s already toured Chester with Andrew Myers, who chairs the Hilltown Collaborative, and will be touring Huntington, Russell and Blandford next. She will also be meeting with Michael Knapik, director of Governor Baker’s Western Mass Regional Office in Springfield this week.

Another goal LeClair has is opening a welcome center for the Gateway Hilltowns.

For now, she will be using the office she is sharing in the Huntington Town Hall. She says a couple of big signs are needed for See Hilltown Director, Page 8

Jeanne LeClair, Gateway Hilltowns Economic Development Director. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Eagle Scout hopeful creating a trail for the visually impaired

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By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondnent WESTFIELD—A Westfield teenager is helping to make Stanley Park more accessible to the visually impaired.

Boy Scout Jeremy Trottier, 15, of Westfield, is designing and constructing a braille-based trail through a wooded portion of Stanley Park, as part of his project to earn his Eagle Scout, titled the “Blind Side.” The path is going along the path of the annual Stanley Park Wheel Walk, which is designed to give access to those with various disabilities and impairments.

Trottier said that he wanted to create the path to give better representation to the visually impaired on the path and that they are seeking donations for the project.

“When we do the Wheel Walk I realized that the visually impaired were not put into the thought of the Wheel Walk,” Trottier said. “I wanted to put something back into Stanley Park and give back to them.”

According to Trottier, he first became involved with the Wheel Walk in 2009, when he and his mother, Heidi Trottier, said that it first began. He did this, in part, to honor a friend and neighbor who is in a wheelchair.

The braille-based trail will consist of an approximately 300foot path along a small brook, which is accented with trees, short bamboo shoots, other flora and mostly-even terrain.

Along the path will be several posts, which will hold a guide The Southwick Fire Department and mutual aid were able to put the entire fire out at around 3 p.m. on Saturday. (Photo

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Two fire related incidents in Southwick

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – Two separate incidents within minutes of each other took place on Saturday morning requiring involvement by the Southwick Fire Department.

Around 9 a.m. Saturday a call was received for a fire at a junkyard on Sam West Road. The Southwick Fire Department responded with a request for mutual aid from Westfield, Suffield and the Barnes Airport fire crew.

Initially reported by the Westfield News on Saturday morning, the indi-

vidual working the car crusher in the junk yard noticed that one of the cars being crushed burst into flames and, according to Southwick Fire Chief Russ Anderson, that led to about 20-30 additional cars catching fire.

To facilitate extinguishing the fire, the owners of the facility were moving cars out of the way in order for firefighters to gain access to hot spots. The fire was eventually extinguished around 3 p.m.

Two firefighters received medical attention as a result of the incident. One sustained minor injuries while another experienced heat exhaustion.

Within minutes of the situation on Sam West Road, employees of the McDonald’s on College Hwy, reported a carbon dioxide gas leak inside the building.

The Southwick Fire Department along with the state HAZMAT team arrived to the scene and secured the facility.

Five people were transported to Noble Hospital for basic exposure to carbon dioxide. All of the individuals were brought to the hospital for a precautionary routine and the injuries are minor.

Jeremy Trottier, 15, stands on a portion of the trail where he is working to install a braille-based trail in Stanley Park to assist the visually impaired. The project is part of his effort to become an Eagle Scout.

Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative announces finalists of Short Screenplay Contest

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PITTSFIELD – The Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) is pleased to announce the three final screenplays selected for their first Short Screenplay Contest. Dozens of submissions were received from amateur writers in the four western Massachusetts counties.

The finalists are: “Francie” by Victoria Lucia, ”Human Obsolescence” by Andrew Rinkavage, and “Judgement Day” by Seth Newton. Prizes totaling $2500 will be awarded July 23rd at BFMC’s 4th Annual “Posh Picnic at Tanglewood.”

Stephen Glantz, BFMC Board member and Chair of the Selection Committee describes why he was inspired to create this competition, “I had a feeling that

there were a lot of people out there writing scripts — and was not only thrilled by the number of entries but by the quality of many of them……They were fun, moving, outrageous and serious by turn.

Also very satisfying was the enthusiasm of the judges who embraced the idea of the contest and worried over the hard choices they had to make in selecting the

finalists.” The esteemed panel of judges included local film professionals; Jayne Atkinson, Tony Dunne, Juliane Haim, Marc Maurino, Maria Nation, John Orloff, Paige Orloff, Matthew Penn, and John Lawrence Ré.

BFMC’s fourth annual Posh Picnic at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA will take place from 12:00 noon – 2:30pm and includes a gourmet catered picnic lunch, silent auction, and Shed seating for the matinee performance of The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s concert by KenDavid Masur. This unique event raises funds for BFMC’s educational initiatives, which include workforce development courses and college workshops that See BFMC, Page 7

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AROUND TOWN LIVESTRONG at the YMCA WESTFIELD — The YMCA of Greater Westfield is committed to serving individuals and their families living with, through and beyond cancer. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a free 12-week exercise program for adult cancer survivors who are currently in or have completed treatment and are physically deconditioned. Developed by Stanford University, this specially designed program has proven to help survivors regain strength, overcome fatigue, and enhance functional ability to do everyday tasks. Beginning September 19th, the class will meet twice a week, for 12 weeks on Tuesday & Thursday; 3:30AM-5PM to strength train and improve cardiovascular function. Currently enrolling for the fall, space is limited. For more information, visit www.westfieldymca.org or contact: Cindy Agan, Health & Wellness Director, at the YMCA of Greater Westfield 1.413.568.8631 or cagan@westfieldymca.org

Putz’s Ultimate Sports Challenge Due to the overwhelming popularity of our “Beat ‘The Putz’” pro football contest, we are about to give readers of The Westfield News something more. Area sports fans will have a chance to put their sports knowledge to the test with our brand new contest, “Putz’s Ultimate Sports Challenge.” Pick the winner from each of the four men’s PGA Tour Majors, NASCAR’s biggest races and the Triple Crown. Win prizes weekly and compete for our overall grand prize. Look for contest forms in The Westfield News.

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The Westfield Cruisers presents: The Veterans Classic Auto Show WESTFIELD — Saturday, July 29 (rain date TBD) from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Westfield Fair Grounds 129 Russellville Rd, Westfield, MA. All proceeds to benefit Homeward Vets Inc., a nonprofit organization committed to “Filling a Soldier’s Home”.

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Show cars: $10, Spectator Admission: $3/car, Crafter/ vendor spaces available for $10. Westfield Police Child Safety ID Program is free 10 am – 2 pm.

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50th Reunion Announced for Tech High Class of 1967 Technical High – Springfield, MA, Class of 1967 will hold its 50th Class Reunion from September 29 to October 1, 2017. A full weekend of exciting activities are being planned for this significant milestone with a dinner banquet and live entertainment set for Saturday evening September 30 at the Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel in Springfield, MA. If anyone is aware of classmates who may not have heard about the reunion, either send us their name and contact info or have them email Carolyn or Pam and the Reunion Committee will follow through. Names and information should be emailed to 1967Tech50th@gmail.com.

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Blandford Opera Performance BLANDFORD – Maestra Eve Queler, the incomparable operatic trailblazer, once again graces the Hilltowns’ historic White Church of Blandford with new, aspiring and accomplished vocalists on Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 p.m. This will be the twenty-third Bel Canto performance and promises to be as rewarding and enjoyable as all the others.

This annual performance benefits The White Church of Blandford, the only Blandford building listed on the National Historic Register. It is an iconic traditional structure

by Isaac Damon and dates to 1823.

Performers will sing selections from Tosca, La Cenerentola, Aida, Lucia di Lammermoor, LaTraviata and more. Seating is open and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are on sale now, online at thewhitechurch. org/ for $35. They can also be purchased by sending a check, payable to the White Church Preservation Fund to Opera, P. O. Box 35, Blandford, MA 01008.

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Timber rattlesnake caught lingering near western Mass. home SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) — Timber rattlesnakes are known to thrive in some rural areas of Massachusetts, but finding them in urban areas is almost unheard of.

That’s why state environmental police and animal control personnel were surprised to receive a report Sunday of a large rattler hanging around a Springfield home.

Animal Control Officer Daniel Simpson tells the Boston Herald the man was going to kill it with a shovel, but called authorities instead. The venomous snakes are protected in Massachusetts.

Simpson and state Environmental Police used a pillowcase and net to capture and relocate it about 14 miles way to Mount Tom in Holyoke.

He doubts the snake slithered its way to Springfield. He thinks it was a pet that either escaped or was released, or was dropped by a bird of prey.

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TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Monday, July 17, the 198th day of 2017. There are 167 days left in the year.

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n July 17, 1967, after seven dates, Jimi Hendrix quit as the opening act for the Monkees following a concert at Forest Hills Stadium in New York.

(Although greatly admired by the Monkees, Hendrix had received a less than enthusiastic reception from their fans.) Jazz composer-musician John Coltrane died in Long Island, New York, at age 40.

ON THIS DATE: In 1717, George Frideric Handel’s “Water Music” was first performed by an orchestra during a boating party on the River Thames (tehmz), with the musicians on one barge, and King George I listening from another.

In 1821, Spain ceded Florida to the United States.

In 1917, during World War I, Britian’s King George V issued a proclamation decreeing that the royal family adopt the name “Windsor” while relinquishing “the Use of All German Titles and Dignities.” Comedian and actress Phyllis Diller was born in Lima, Ohio.

In 1918, Russia’s Czar Nicholas II and his family were executed by the Bolsheviks.

In 1936, the Spanish Civil War began as right-wing army generals launched a coup attempt against the Second Spanish Republic.

In 1944, during World War II, 320 men, two-thirds of them African-Americans, were killed when a pair of ammunition ships exploded at the Port Chicago Naval Magazine in California.

In 1955, Disneyland had its opening day in Anaheim, California.

In 1975, an Apollo spaceship docked with a Soyuz space-

craft in orbit in the first superpower link-up of its kind.

In 1981, 114 people were killed when a pair of suspended walkways above the lobby of the Kansas City Hyatt Regency Hotel collapsed during a tea dance.

In 1996, TWA Flight 800, a Europe-bound Boeing 747, exploded and crashed off Long Island, New York, shortly after departing John F. Kennedy International Airport, killing all 230 people on board.

In 1997, Woolworth Corp. announced it was closing its 400 remaining five-and-dime stores across the country, ending 117 years in business.

In 2014, all 298 passengers and crew aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 were killed when the Boeing 777 was shot down over rebel-held eastern Ukraine.

TEN YEARS AGO: Senate Democrats launched an all-night debate on the Iraq war. VA Secretary Jim Nicholson abruptly resigned in the wake of charges of shoddy health care for veterans injured in the Iraq war. A Brazilian passenger jet crashed while landing in Sao Paulo, Brazil, killing all 187 people aboard and 12 on the ground. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was indicted by a federal grand jury in Richmond, Virginia, on charges related to competitive dogfighting. (Vick later admitted bankrolling the dogfighting operation and helping to kill six to eight dogs; he served 23 months in federal custody, the last 60 days in home confinement.) The Dow Jones industrial average crossed 14,000 for the first time before ending the day at 13,971.55.

FIVE YEARS AGO: Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke painted a bleak picture of where the U.S. economy was headed if Congress failed to reach agreement soon to avert a budget crisis. Israel

plunged toward a political crisis after the largest party in the government quit, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in charge of a hard-line coalition opposed to most Mideast peace moves. Basketball sensation Jeremy Lin returned to Houston after the New York Knicks decided they wouldn’t match the Rockets’ three-year, $25 million offer for the restricted free agent.

ONE YEAR AGO:

Three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers investigating a report of a man with an assault rifle were killed, less than two weeks after a black man was shot and killed by police in the city in a confrontation that sparked nightly protests that reverberated nationwide. (The gunman was killed by tactical officers.) Henrik Stenson shot an 8-under 63 to beat Phil Mickelson by three strokes, becoming the first man from Sweden to win the British Open.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Actor Donald Sutherland is 85. Actress-singer Diahann Carroll is 82. Rock musician Spencer Davis is 78. Sportscaster Verne Lundquist is 77. Comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor is 77.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is 70. Rock musician Terry “Geezer” Butler is 68. Actress Lucie Arnaz is 66. Actor David Hasselhoff is 65. Rock musician Fran Smith Jr. (The Hooters) is 65. German Chancellor Angela Merkel (AHN’-geh-lah MEHR’-kuhl) is 63. Television producer Mark Burnett is 57.

Actress Nancy Giles is 57. Singer Regina Belle is 54. Rock musician Kim Shattuck is 54. Country singer Craig Morgan is 53. Rock musician Lou Barlow is 51. Contemporary Christian singer Susan Ashton is 50. Actor Andre Royo is 49. Actress Bitty Schram is 49. Actor Jason Clarke is 48. Movie director F. Gary Gray is 48. Singer JC (PM Dawn) is 46.

Rapper Sole’ is 44. Country singer Luke Bryan is 41. Actor Eric Winter is 41. Hockey player Marc Savard is 40. Actor Mike Vogel is 38. Actor Tom Cullen is 32. Actor Brando Eaton is 31. Rhythm-and-blues singer Jeremih (jehr-uh-MY’) is 30. Actress Summer Bishil (BIHSH’-ihl) is 29. Actress Billie Lourd is 25. Actor Leo Howard is 20.

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New Gateway Regional School Committee member Melissa Nazzarro of Huntington was sworn in by Town Clerk Kathleen Thomas on Wednesday after her appointment by the Select Board. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Gateway Regional School Committee members Shirley Winer and Diane Dunn of Chester and Lyndsey Papillon and Tara Balboni of Russell at Wednesday’s meeting. (Photo by Amy Porter)

Gateway School Committee holds final meeting before summer recess

By AMY PORTER Correspondent HUNTINGTON – On Wednesday the Gateway Regional School Committee held its last meeting until August 23. The main business of the night was reorganization of the committee, which proved to be a misnomer as the majority of positions were reelected, including Michele Crane of Blandford as chairperson, and Martha Otterbeck of Chester as vice chair.

Gateway administrative assistant Stacy Stewart will continue to serve as secretary of the committee, and Deborah Kuhn as district treasurer. Also reelected was the Dupere Law Office as counsel and negotiator for the committee.

New School Committee member Aaron Welch of Huntington was tapped for the Superintendent’s Evaluation, Policy and Warrant Signing committees, joining returning members. Lyndsey Papillon of Russell will serve for a second year as the legislative contact. Both also volunteered to attend the MASC conference in the fall.

Crane pointed out that a lot of the new and recent members of the School Committee are

parents with young children in the district, including Welch and Papillon. Another new member in that category is Melissa Nazzarro of Huntington, who was appointed and sworn in earlier at the Select Board meeting for a one-year term. Nazzarro, who previously served as the town’s emergency manager was not able to attend the School Committee meeting on Wednesday.

The School Committee goals for the upcoming year were sent out to the members by Superintendent Dr. David B. Hopson for review, before voting at the next meeting. Tara Balboni of Russell noted that last year the committee had a session specifically on goal setting, and asked if they would again.

Crane said one hadn’t been planned. She said she has added as a high priority goal, increasing communication with the towns. “I made sure that was added in there,” she said.

Otterbeck said a whole session might not be needed, but perhaps a quarterly review of the goals might be worthwhile. Shirley Winer of Chester said the hardest goal will be communication with the towns. She said she agreed with statements recently that budget informa-

tion on the website is not easy to locate. “It’s not intuitive,” Winer said.

Crane said she will look at the schedule and put in time for goal discussions. She encouraged School Committee members to also ask her if there were topics they would like to discuss.

A joint budget meeting with the towns has already been scheduled for Wednesday, September 13 with the goal of increasing involvement in FY19 budget planning.

Another facilitated meeting to take place in an outside venue is also being discussed. Hopson sent out a letter to the towns offering to have the district share the costs of a facilitator.

Meanwhile, the FY18 budget that was voted for at the last School Committee meeting will now go to the towns for another vote at special town meetings. Version 2 of the FY18 budget, which has a bottom line of $16,089,814, includes $105,908 in reductions to the towns.

Only Huntington, Chester and Russell, the three towns that rejected the budget will need to meet and vote again.

Gateway business manager Stephanie Fisk reported that the letters reflecting the new

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BLANDFORD: Board of Health Meeting at 6 pm Fire Department Meeting at 7 pm Finance Committee at 7 pm

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BLANDFORD: Library Trustees Meeting at 7:30 pm

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assessments in Version 2 have gone out to the towns, along with an explanation that they will be receiving a second letter from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with 1/12th assessments based on the FY17 budget, until a new budget is passed.

Also discussed at the meeting on Wednesday are the ads for school choice that the district recently placed in local papers. Ron Damon of Huntington asked for a rough estimate of the cost of the ads, which Fisk said was “a couple of thousand.” Damon suggested re-advertising in August.

Balboni said there are parents in Westfield upset about the redistricting, and in Granville upset about their school closure who might consider sending their children to Gateway Regional. Two students from Granville have already signed up for Gateway this fall.

Welch asked if students from Westfield would be responsible for their own transportation. Hopson said school choice students are responsible for transportation. Others said that accommodations have been made if students can get to the closest bus stop on the Gateway route.

BOSTON (AP) — Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo has tapped Rep. Jeffrey Sanchez to head the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.

The Boston Democrat succeeds Rep. Brian Dempsey, a Haverhill Democrat who announced last week he was leaving the Legislature to join a Boston lobbying firm.

The Ways and Means Committee is responsible for preparing the House version of the annual state budget.

Sanchez was first elected to the House in 2003 and has previously chaired the committees on Public Health and Health Care Financing.

DeLeo lauded Sanchez's ability to "understand the finer points of policy and translate them into workable solutions."

The appointment makes Sanchez an immediate contender to eventually succeed DeLeo as speaker.

Dempsey had been widely considered the heir apparent to DeLeo before his surprise decision to step down.

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Preventive care, screenings could be compromised

by GOP bill

By RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has often said he doesn't want people "dying in the streets" for lack of health care.

But in the United States, where chronic conditions are the major diseases, people decline slowly. Preventive care and routine screening can make a big difference for those at risk for things such as heart problems and cancer, especially over time.

That edge is what doctors and patients fear will be compromised if Republican efforts to repeal the Obama-era health law lead to more uninsured people. The uninsured tend to postpone care until problems break through.

It's a message that lawmakers are hearing from doctors' groups and constituents, in letters and emails, and at town hall meetings.

About 10 years ago, Cathy Cooper of Ocala, Florida, was battling a blood cancer. Against doctor's advice, she continued to work full time as a paralegal, through chemotherapy and radiation, just to preserve her health insurance. Cooper said she would schedule chemo on Fridays, spend the weekend sick from side effects and report back to work Monday.

Now in her early 30s, Cooper is healthy. She has her own business as a photographer specializing in maternity, newborns, families and seniors, and a family of her own. Her health insurance is through HealthCare.gov. With her cancer history, Cooper is worried about changes under debate that may reduce options for people with medical conditions. She said she voted for Hillary Clinton in the presidential election.

"The 'dying in the streets' thing — it's an over-time process," said Cooper. "If I didn't have insurance, it (cancer) could just keep forming inside me and I wouldn't know. Then I'd go into the hospital, and there's nothing they could do.

And then, yeah, I could die in the street. But that's because I wouldn't have had insurance to get things checked out prior to that point."

In Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Octavia Cannon said that's basically what happened to one of her patients several years ago. The patient, a working mother with three young children and more than one job, was uninsured after losing previous Medicaid coverage. She went to Cannon, an osteopathic ob-gyn, because of abnormal bleeding. Cannon said she knew something was horribly wrong on the basis of her initial physical examination. The pathology lab confirmed advanced cervical cancer.

"In six months, she was dead," Cannon recalled. "All I could think was 'Who is going to take care of these babies?'

If she had only come in for a Pap smear."

Such stories are swirling around the Senate debate as Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pushes toward a vote on legislation rolling back much of former President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. The GOP bill has been facing headwinds since the Congressional Budget Office estimated it would lead to 22 million more uninsured people by 2026.

Administration officials say the nonpartisan budget office has been wrong before about health coverage, and its analytical methods may give too much weight to the current requirement that most people carry health insurance or risk fines. (Republicans would repeal that immediately.) Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price said Trump's goal is more people with health insurance, not fewer.

"Nobody is looking at it in its totality," Price said recently on NBC. "We will bring down premiums, we will increase See GOP Bill, Page 5

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Health plan hinges on the young, but they’re a tough sell

By CARLA K. JOHNSON AP Medical Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Julian Senn-Raemont isn't convinced he needs to buy health insurance when he loses coverage under his dad's plan in a couple of years — no matter what happens in the policy debate in Washington, or how cheap the plans are.

The 24-year-old musician hasn't known a world without a health care safety net. But he hates being forced by law to get coverage, and doesn't think he needs it.

"I'm playing the odds," said Senn-Raemont, who lives in Woodstock, Illinois. He will go without insurance, he said, until he starts a family or gets a job with benefits. "I feel comfortable I could get care if I needed it."

Senn-Raemont's outlook could pose a major problem for Republicans building a replacement for the Affordable Care Act. Insurers need young and healthy enrollees like him to buy insurance because they keep premiums down for everyone. The current law attempts to do that by mandating that everyone get coverage. The Republican plan replaces that mandate with penalties for those who let coverage lapse, and aims to entice young adults by allowing insurance companies to sell barebones coverage that could be cheaper.

But cheap isn't free, which turns off people like SennRaemont. And other young adults worry that opening the door to these bare-bones plans will make the more comprehensive coverage they know now too expensive or even unavailable.

In Houston, 29-year-old Jimmieka Mills pays $15 a month for a government-subsidized "Obamacare" health plan. She fears Congress will weaken the health law's guarantees of free preventive care, so she made an appointment to get a birth control implant that will last for years.

"I'm scared," Mills said. "I'm like a bear getting ready for hibernation. That's how I feel."

Language is still being nailed down in the retooled bill, but it includes a proposal from conservative Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, which would let insurers sell plans with minimal coverage, as long as they also sell policies that meet strict coverage requirements set by the Obama-era health care law.

Insurers could deny the slimmer coverage to people with preexisting conditions or charge them more.

Georgetown University health policy researcher Sabrina Corlette said young adults may find the "Cruz plans" more affordable, but they should "read the fine print."

"You may end up with unexpected costs," Corlette said.

"And if, God forbid, you do end up needing better coverage, you will be blocked from that coverage for six months." To encourage continuous coverage, the GOP plan installs a sixmonth waiting period for anyone with a two-month gap in coverage. The skimpy policies wouldn't qualify as continuous coverage.

The insurance industry also sharply questioned this approach.

In a statement last week, the industry group America's Health Insurance Plans said the proposal would create an "un-level playing field" that would lead to "unstable health insurance markets."

In this July 12, 2017, photo, Julian SennRaemont poses for a portrait in downtown Woodstock, Ill. The 24-year-old writer-musician hasn't known a world without a health care safety net and hates being forced by law to get coverage. Insurers need young, healthy enrollees like him to keep premiums down for everyone something Republicans building a replacement for the Affordable Care Act have addressed with gapin-coverage penalties and lower prices for some young adults. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Other features of the proposal aimed at young adults include allowing them to stay on their parents' insurance until they turn 26, as they can now, and shifting costs to older enrollees.

Current law restricts how much insurers can charge for insurance based on age. "Obamacare" limits the ratio to 3-to-1, meaning a 50-year-old can be charged only three times as much as a 20-year-old. The Republican plan shifts that ratio to 5-to-1.

More flexible pricing could attract young adults, the Congressional Budget Office said in a review of a previous draft of the Senate plan. But other provisions, including cuts to Medicaid, would result in 22 million people losing insurance over the next decade. All ages and income levels would have higher uninsured rates. For low-income young adults, CBO said, the uninsured rate would double.

A CBO analysis of the new proposal is expected this week.

"On the whole, the bill is bad for young people," said Jen Mishory, executive director of the youth advocacy group Young Invincibles. "It is particularly concerning for the most vulnerable young people, those who are low-income and folks with pre-existing conditions."

Young Americans, ages 18-34, remain more likely to be uninsured than older age groups, but the rate of uninsured young Americans dropped under "Obamacare" to 16 percent from 29 percent.

Obama's health law also gives them job flexibility because good health insurance was no longer tied to employment, said Republican labor economist Craig Garthwaite of Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

"That gives young adults the opportunity to find a first job that's right for their talents," Garthwaite said.

Alexandra Flores, 29, works as a library assistant at University of South Florida in St. Petersburg while pursuing a master's degree in library science. She credits the Obama health law for her decision to go back to school rather than be locked into her previous office job. She pays $77 a month for her "Obamacare" health plan. The government kicks in about $100.

"Without health care, I wouldn't feel comfortable growing my career the way I have," Flores said.

Republican proposals to ban federal funding of Planned Parenthood for a year would affect 34-year-old Renee Wsol of Chicago. A Medicaid beneficiary, she received a free IUD for long-acting birth control from the organization this year.

Planned Parenthood is now her regular source of women's health care, including cancer screenings.

"I feel comfortable and safe at Planned Parenthood," she said. "It makes no sense to pluck that care away from people who already have limited choices."

Jackie Todd, 28, of Chicago, feels hemmed in by the health care debate because she would like to pursue a master's in filmmaking, but doesn't want to risk losing the insurance she has through her job. She has an implanted device for a heart rhythm problem, which will need to be replaced in two years, "and I cannot be uninsured when that happens."

"The GOP doesn't think I deserve a shot at an even playing field because being sick is somehow my fault," she said.

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Pittsfield man dies in Lake Champlain drowning CHARLOTTE, Vt. (AP) — Vermont State Police troopers are continuing to investigate the drowning of a 64-year-old man who fell into the waters of Lake Champlain at a Charlotte marina.

The body of 64-year-old David Clement, Pittsfield, Massachusetts, was found Saturday evening after someone reported an abandoned, idling boat near the dock at the Point Bay Marina.

First responders later located a body in the water about 30 feet from shore, in the same area where the boat was located.

The Investigation determined that Clement was returning to his slip at the marina when he fell into the water and drowned.

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WESTFIELD Major crime and incident report Saturday, July 8, 2017 11:34 a.m.: Larceny, Woodsong Road. Police received a report of an alleged theft of a ring valued at $50,000.

According to police, it was reported that the suspect is known to the family. Police are investigating.

12:32 p.m.: Disturbance and arrest, Elm Street. Police received a report of a woman who had allegedly appeared to be intoxicated who struck another person on the arm while inside of a business. Police were told that the woman then reportedly left the business and entered a vehicle. Police stopped the vehicle and reported that Annmarie Died, 54, of Becket, had failed field sobriety tests and was arrested for operating under the influence of liquor and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

9:25 p.m.: Attempted fraud, Walgreens Main Street. Police received a report of a male who allegedly attempted to pay for items using a fraudulent $100 bill. The male left the store prior to police arrival. The incident is under investigation.

10:23 p.m.: Disturbance, Thomas Street. Police reported a disturbance that occurred on Thomas Street. Police reported that this was allegedly in relation to the previous incident at Walgreens. This is also under investigation.

Sunday, July 9, 2017 11:53 a.m.: Accident, hit-and-run, Main Street. Police received a report of a silver Ford pick-up truck that had reportedly struck a light pole in a parking lot, then left. The truck was reported to have heavy front-end damage but no plate number was retrieved. According to the log, a citation was given to a driver.

Police officer, woman injured in collision CHICOPEE, Mass. (AP) — Officials say both a Massachusetts police officer and female driver were hospitalized after their cars collided.

The crash happened around 4 p.m. in a Chicopee intersection as the officer was responding to a medical call.

Officer Michael Wilks says emergency crews freed the woman after she was trapped in her car. Wilks says both the officer and the woman were conscious as they were transported to the hospital.

Both are being treated for injuries that aren't life-threatening.

The crash is currently under investigation, and Wilks says it is unclear who is at fault.

In this Wednesday June 7, 2017 photo, activist Rocky Morrison, of the "Clean River Project" uses a rake to reach for a discarded hypodermic needle while examining a boom filled with waste collected from a recovery boat on the Merrimack River in Chelmsford, Mass. In Portland, Maine, officials have collected more than 700 needles so far this year, putting them on track to handily exceed the nearly 900 gathered in all of 2016. In March alone, San Francisco collected more than 13,000 syringes, compared with only about 2,900 the same month in 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

‘IT’S RAINING NEEDLES’

Drug crisis creates pollution threat

By MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press LOWELL, Mass. (AP) — They hide in weeds along hiking trails and in playground grass. They wash into rivers and float downstream to land on beaches. They pepper baseball dugouts, sidewalks and streets. Syringes left by drug users amid the heroin crisis are turning up everywhere.

In Portland, Maine, officials have collected more than 700 needles so far this year, putting them on track to handily exceed the nearly 900 gathered in all of 2016. In March alone, San Francisco collected more than 13,000 syringes, compared with only about 2,900 the same month in 2016.

People, often children, risk getting stuck by discarded needles, raising the prospect they could contract blood-borne diseases such as hepatitis or HIV or be exposed to remnants of heroin or other drugs.

It's unclear whether anyone has gotten sick, but the reports of children finding the needles can be sickening in their own right. One 6-year-old girl in California mistook a discarded syringe for a thermometer and put it in her mouth; she was unharmed.

"I just want more awareness that this is happening," said Nancy Holmes, whose 11-year-old daughter stepped on a needle in Santa Cruz, California, while swimming.

"You would hear stories about finding needles at the beach or being poked at the beach. But you think that it wouldn't happen to you. Sure enough."

They are a growing problem in New Hampshire and Massachusetts — two states that have seen many overdose deaths in recent years.

"We would certainly characterize this as a health hazard," said Tim Soucy, health director in Manchester, New Hampshire's largest city, which collected 570 needles in 2016, the

first year it began tracking the problem. It has found 247 needles so far this year.

Needles turn up in places like parks, baseball diamonds, trails and beaches — isolated spots where drug users can gather and attract little attention, and often the same spots used by the public for recreation. The needles are tossed out of carelessness or the fear of being prosecuted for possessing them.

One child was poked by a needle left on the grounds of a Utah elementary school. Another youngster stepped on one while playing on a beach in New Hampshire.

Even if adults or children don't get sick, they still must endure an unsettling battery of tests to make sure they didn't catch anything.

The girl who put a syringe in her mouth was not poked but had to be tested for hepatitis B and C, her mother said.

Some community advocates are trying to sweep up the pollution.

Rocky Morrison leads a cleanup effort along the Merrimack River, which winds through the old milling city of Lowell, and has recovered hundreds of needles in abandoned homeless camps that dot the banks, as well as in piles of debris that collect in floating booms he recently started setting.

He has a collection of several hundred needles in a fishbowl, a prop he uses to illustrate that the problem is real and that towns must do more to combat it.

"We started seeing it last year here and there. But now, it's just raining needles everywhere we go," said Morrison, a burly, tattooed construction worker whose Clean River Project has six boats working parts of the 117-mile (188-kilometer) river.

Among the oldest tracking programs is in Santa Cruz, California, where the community group Take Back Santa Cruz has reported See Needles, Page 8

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coverage, we'll increase choices. And I believe we'll increase the quality of care provided in this nation."

There's not much debate about the negative consequences of being uninsured.

Studies by the National Academies have found that the uninsured are more likely to receive too little care, and too late; be sicker and die sooner; and receive poorer care in the hospital.

But surprisingly, there are questions about whether gaining coverage produces tangible health benefits.

Major government surveys have documented clear improvements to family finances associated with Obama's coverage expansion. On health itself, the evidence is mixed.

Medicaid expansions in New York, Maine and Arizona in the early 2000s were associated with a 6 percent decline in death rates in those states, compared with neighboring states that did not expand coverage for low-income people. A study of Massachusetts found a similar trend.

But in Oregon a Medicaid expansion study that found a marked reduction in depression failed to detect significant improvement in blood sugars, blood pressure and cholesterol levels — risk factors for heart disease and diabetes.

Dr. Cyrus Hamidi, a solo family medicine practitioner in Sparks, Maryland, said having insurance is a start, reducing barriers to access for patients.

"If you have to pay to go to the doctor, then you worry about payment instead of what you need to do to reduce the risk of dropping dead," he said.

Gaywin Day, a union electrician from Austin, Texas, said being able to get coverage under Obama's law in the aftermath of a medical crisis has been "a lifesaver."

Day, in his early 60s, was between jobs and uninsured when he had a stroke in March. A couple of months later, a "special enrollment period" enabled him to get subsidized coverage through HealthCare.gov, opening doors to physical therapy and follow-up medical care.

Now, Day no longer uses a walker or cane. He's thinking about returning to work.

"Nobody wants anybody dying in the streets, but if I hadn't got this. ... I could just be shriveling up in my bed," he said.

He didn't cast a ballot last year. "I don't vote," said Day. "I do a lot of praying."

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Sarah Jordan joins PNCU as Marketing Specialist CHICOPEE — James P. Kelly, president and CEO of Polish National Credit Union (PNCU), announced today that Sarah Jordan of Suffield, CT has joined the credit union as a marketing specialist.

In her new position, Jordan’s responsibilities include internal and external communications, marketing and public relations campaigns, community relations, and website management.

She comes to PNCU from Westfield Bank/Chicopee Savings Bank, where she served as marketing coordinator. She is a graduate of the University of Hartford with a bachelor’s degree in marketing, and has held marketing SARAH JORDAN and communication assignments with the Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce, where she is a member of the marketing committee; the Barney School of Business Leadership Council; and the National Society of Leadership and Success–Sigma Alpha Pi. She has also been an active volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, the Spaulding After School Program, and Loaves and Fishes.

“We look forward to Sarah’s success in promoting Polish National Credit Union and its products and services to both current and future members,’’ said Kelly. “We are pleased to welcome her to our team.”

Headquartered in Chicopee, Polish National Credit Union is a full-service credit union with a full suite of consumer and business products. The Credit Union has eight branches located in Chicopee, Granby, Westfield, Southampton, Hamden, and Wilbraham, online services at www.pncu.com, and maintains a Facebook presence at facebook.com/PolishNationalCreditUnion.

Deposits are federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and also by the Massachusetts Credit Union Share Insurance Corporation (MSIC). Polish National Credit Union’s NMLS number is 439259.

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Park Square Realty Top Producers for Second Quarter 2017 West Springfield and Westfield Ted Cassell, President of Park Square Realty and manager of the Park Square West Springfield office, is very pleased to announce the West Springfield office’s top producing agents for the Second quarter of 2017. The agents to gain this recognition for the months of April, May and June are Tim

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Coughlen, Ericca Herbert & Carol Whitman.

Barry Boccasile, Director of Growth & Development and manager of the Westfield Park Square office is pleased to announce the Park Square Westfield office’s top producers for the same time period.

The 2017 Second quarter standouts

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These special agents above can be reached at 413-737-3600 in West Springfield or 413-568-9226 in Westfield. They can also be contacted via the Park Square web page at www.parksquarerealty. com.

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Global stocks tepid after Wall Street record close The Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Global stock markets were mixed Monday as a dearth of marketmoving news kept many investors on the sidelines following recent strong gains, which saw major Wall Street indexes hit new highs.

Earnings statements out of the U.S. will likely be the main driver this week.

KEEPING SCORE: In Europe, London's FTSE 100 index rose 0.5 percent to 7,420, while France's CAC 40 was up 0.1 percent at 5,242. Germany's DAX was 0.1 percent lower at 12,621. Wall Street was poised for a pretty uninspiring open, with Dow futures and the broader S&P 500 futures up 0.1 percent.

WALL STREET: Both the Dow and the S&P indexes closed out last week at record highs as traders cheered suggestions from U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen that the central bank may not raise interest rates as fast as markets had been pricing in. Softer than anticipated inflation data reinforced that view. The focus this week could well be more on the U.S. second-quarter earnings report.

It's a slow start this week, the main ones due Monday from Netflix and BlackRock.

ANALYST TAKE: "Looking to the U.S. open and Monday's inertia seems set to con-

tinue, with the Dow Jones futures promising a slight 30 point increase after the bell," said Connor Campbell, financial analyst at Spreadex. "That would still, however, help the Dow hit a fresh record peak, the index benefiting greatly from the Federal Reserve's newfound rate hike reticence."

CHINESE GROWTH: The main economic news Monday was China's economic growth holding steady at 6.9 percent in the second quarter. That was higher than most forecasts.

Growth was boosted by unexpectedly strong retail sales and trade, which offset softer investment. Forecasters warned that strength was unlikely to last because tighter controls on bank lending aimed at cooling a surge in debt will weigh on investment, a major component in growth.

ASIA'S DAY: Hong Kong's Hang Seng gained 0.3 percent to 26,470.58 and Seoul's Kospi added 0.4 percent to 2,425.10. The Shanghai Composite Index was off 1.4 percent at 3,176.46, while Japanese markets were closed for a holiday. India's Sensex advanced 0.3 percent to 32,104.77 and Australia's S&P ASX 200 shed 0.2 percent to 5,755.50.

Benchmarks in Singapore and Manila rose while Bangkok and Jakarta declined.

A man walks past an electronic board showing Hong Kong share index outside a local bank in Hong Kong, Wednesday, June 28, 2017. A global stock market selloff extended to Asia on Wednesday as investors grew cautious following losses on Wall Street sparked by a delayed healthcare vote and in Europe over hints that stimulus would be reduced. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu) ENERGY: Oil prices were subdued, with benchmark U.S. crude down 9 cents at $46.46 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude, used to price international oils, was a cent lower at

Brexit talks begin in earnest with citizens’ rights in focus BRUSSELS (AP) — Talks to extricate Britain from the European Union began in earnest Monday with both sides still seemingly far apart on citizens’ rights after Brexit officially takes place in less than two years.

After an initial meeting last month where the structure of the talks was determined, Britain’s Brexit minister, David Davis, met up with the EU’s chief Brexit negotiator in Brussels ahead of four-days of discussions.

Progress on citizens’ rights is one of the three main issues that have to be resolved before the two sides can start talking about a wide-ranging free trade deal, the others being the bill Britain has to pay to meet existing commitments and the border issue in Ireland.

The British proposal offers EU nationals who have lived in Britain for at least five years — as of an unspecified cutoff date — the right to live, work and access benefits.

The estimated 3 million EU nationals in Britain would all have to apply individually for permission to stay, and it’s unclear what the plan would mean for those who have been in the U.K. for a shorter time or what rights family members will have.

European officials have said the British proposal to give EU citizens “settled status” does not go far enough. The European Parliament warned last week it could veto the final deal if Britain doesn’t give EU citizens more rights if they choose to stay in Britain after Brexit, which is due to take place in March 2019.

The issue is the first to be tackled at four days of talks that started Monday. Whatever emerges will likely be replicated for the 1 million or so British citizens who currently live in EU countries.

“It is incredibly important we now make good progress,” Britain’s Brexit minister David Davis said after launching the talks with chief EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier.

Civil servants will do the bulk of the negotiating. After opening the talks with Barnier Monday, Davis returned to London and is due back in Brussels Thursday for a press conference with the EU negotiator.

At a separate meeting of foreign ministers, British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson insisted that a recent offer by Prime Minister Theresa May for EU citizens in Britain is “a very fair, serious offer.”

“I hope very much that people can look at that offer in the spirit it deserves,” he told reporters. “It’s a great offer.”

$48.90 a barrel.

CURRENCIES: Foreign exchange markets were similarly subdued, with euro down 0.1 percent to $1.1464 and the dollar 0.1 percent lower at 112.45 yen.

Comic Book Creation with Jack Purcellfor Teens at the Southwick Public Library Jack will be teaching basic drawing techniques and the process in which a comic book is created, using traditional and easily available supplies, such as fine-line sharpies, pen, pencil, ruler, copy paper and Bristol board. This program will take place on July 18th at 1 PM at the Southwick Public Library and all materials will be provided! This program requires registration, so call 413-569-1221 ext. 3 or stop by the library to sign up. Funding provided by the Southwick Cultural Council.

Upcycling with Lou’s Upcycles for Teens at the Southwick Public Library This workshop will teach teens how to turn regular plastic bags into a new and functional upcycled material using just the heat and pressure of an iron. It will begin with a brief overview of environmental issues associated with plastic bags including which bags can be recycled at stores and which can instead be fused into fun, graphically appealing textiles! This program will take place on July 20th at 1:30 PM at the Southwick Public Library and all materials will be provided! This program requires registration, so call 413569-1221 ext. 3 or stop by the library to sign up. Funding provided by Friends of the Southwick Public Library.

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Kevin Green Joins Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank As An LPL Financial Registered Representative

Tom Curtin Joins Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank as an LPL Investment Advisor Representative

WESTFIELD — Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank, a division of Westfield Bank, is pleased to announce that Kevin Green has joined as an LPL Financial Registered Representative. Mr. Green previously represented Charter Oak Insurance and Financial Services/Mass Mutual.

Mr. Green comes to Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, including 19 years with the Variable Annuity KEVIN GREEN Life Insurance Company (VALIC). His experience includes working with both individual clients and pension plans. A graduate of Westfield State University with a degree in business administration, he holds various FINRA securities registrations including Series 6 and Series 63 through LPL, as well as Massachusetts and Connecticut Life and Variable Insurance licenses. Mr. Green, a native of Westfield, currently resides in Blandford. He is an avid golfer, hiker, and enjoys outdoor activities.

Mr. Green will be based out of Westfield Bank’s 141 Elm Street office in Westfield and will be covering the Bank’s four Westfield offices (141 Elm Street, 26 Arnold Street, 560 East Main Street, and 300 Southampton Road) as well as branch offices in Southwick and Granby, Connecticut.

WESTFIELD — Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank, a division of Westfield Bank, is pleased to announce that Tom Curtin has joined as an LPL Investment Advisor Representative. Mr. Curtin previously served as Vice President of Institutional Sales at Wellesley Asset Management in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

With more than 25 years of experience in the financial services industry, Mr. Curtin has held several sales manTOM CURTIN agement positions with major life insurance companies and has 15 years of experience as a bond trader, portfolio manager, and operations analyst with Aetna and the Knights of Columbus. He is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. He holds a Chartered Mutual Fund Counselor (CMFC) designation, various FINRA securities registrations, including Series 7 and Series 66 through LPL, and his life insurance license.

Mr. Curtin will be based out of Westfield Bank’s 39 Morgan Road office in West Springfield and will cover the Bank’s branch offices in Holyoke, South Hadley, Springfield (Tower Square) and West Springfield (39 Morgan Road and 206 Park Street).

About Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank Westfield Financial Management Services (WFMS) is a division of Westfield Bank and offers investment, insurance, education, retirement and business planning solutions for clients via LPL Financial, the nation’s largest independent broker/dealer as reported in Financial Planning Magazine June 1996-2016, based on total revenue. Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank and Westfield Bank are not registered Brokers/Dealers and are not affiliated with LPL Financial.

About Westfield Bank Westfield Bank is a federally chartered stock savings bank that is insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Founded in 1853, the Bank has twenty-one full-service offices in Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Feeding Hills, Holyoke, Ludlow, South Hadley, Southwick, Springfield, Ware, Westfield, and West Springfield, Massachusetts; and Enfield and Granby, Connecticut.

Securities offered through LPL Financial, member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance products offered through LPL Financial or its licensed affiliates. The investment products sold through LPL Financial are not insured Westfield Bank deposits and are not FDIC insured. These products are not obligations of the Westfield Bank and are not endorsed, recommended or guaranteed by Westfield Bank or any government agency. The value of the investment may fluctuate, the return on the investment is not guaranteed, and loss of principal is possible. Westfield Bank and Westfield Financial Management Services at Westfield Bank are not registered broker/dealers and are separate entities from LPL Financial.

BFMC teach the skills necessary to work on film sets.

The Posh Picnic at Tanglewood will also honor acclaimed feature film, commercial and theatrical Production Designer/Art Director, Carl Sprague.

Carl is a Berkshire resident who has worked with such illustrious directors as Wes Anderson, Woody Allen, Martin Scorsese and Stephen Spielberg. Carl

Continued from Page 1 was recently made a new member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Tanglewood is the major sponsor of The Posh Picnic. Other sponsors include Berkshire Mountain Distillers and Blue Q. Tickets for the Posh Picnic at Tanglewood are $160.00 per person and available through the Berkshire Film

and Media Collaborative. For tickets and more information: www.berkshirefilm.org Since 2009, the Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative (BFMC) has created educational, workforce and production opportunities in Western Massachusetts as a creative economic engine for the region. BFMC is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization.

‘War for the Planet of the Apes’ roars past ‘Spider-Man’

By JAKE COYLE AP Film Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Monkey business still pays. "War for the Planet of the Apes" took down "Spider-Man: Homecoming" at the North American box office, opening with an estimated $56.5 million in ticket sales.

Though some initially expected a closer race, "Spider-Man" dropped to second with $45.2 million after its $117 million debut last weekend. But director Matt Reeves' "War for the Planet of the Apes" pulled away thanks to strong reviews for the third installment of the rebooted "Apes" franchise. Led by Andy Serkis' celebrated motion-capture performance as the ape leader Caesar, "War for the Planet of the Apes" won a 94 percent fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Fox's "Apes" led something of a summer anomaly: There is an unusual confluence of acclaimed films in release.

Five of the top six at the box office ("Apes," ''Homecoming," ''Baby Driver," ''The Big Sick" and "Wonder Woman") boast Rotten Tomatoes rankings of 92 or better, and the sixth ("Despicable Me 3") was largely received as a solid enough family release.

Summer, rarely a critics' paradise, is suddenly flush with good movies.

"What I think sets the 'Planet of the Apes,' these three films, apart from other franchise films, is that it's not gratuitous sequel-itis," said Chris Aronson, Fox's This image released by Twentieth Century Fox shows a scene from, "War for the Planet of the Apes."

(Twentieth Century Fox via AP)

distribution chief. "This is storytelling, and it's episodic storytelling. It's not 'Well, let's put the band back together.' " But there were also hints of franchise fatigue for the "Planet of the Apes" series. Reeves' latest edition came in closer to 2012's "Rise of the Planet of the Planet of the Apes," and well below the $72.6 million debut of 2014's "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." The film, which cost about $150 million to produce, added $46 million from overseas. ("Spider-Man: Homecoming" was still king overseas, where it added $72.3 million to bring its global haul to nearly $500 million.)

Aronson believes the good word-ofmouth will carry "War for the Planet of the Apes." ''At the end of the day, we're going to have a terrific multiple and it will be a lot closer to 'Dawn' than it will be 'Rise,' " he said.

Universal's family sequel "Despicable Me 3" pulled in $18.9 million in its third week, bringing its cumulative total to $188 million domestically. Sony's Edgar Wright action comedy "Baby Driver" followed behind with $8.8 million; its three week gross is $73.2 million.

The weekend's other most notable new entrant was Kumail Nanjiani's acclaimed romantic comedy "The Big Sick," which expanded to about 2,600 theaters after three weeks of limited release. The Lionsgate-Amazon Studios film, produced by Judd Apatow, made $7.6 mil-

lion — a rare success for a comedy in a summer full of disappointment .

The horror film "Wish Upon," from Broad Green Pictures, was the weekend's only other new release. It opened with $5.5 million and a dismal C CinemaScore from audiences.

Next weekend may well continue the streak of well-reviewed summer releases. Christopher Nolan's World War II thriller "Dunkirk" lands in theaters following rapturous early reactions.

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

1. "War for the Planet of the Apes," $56.5 million ($46 million international).

2. "Spider-Man: Homecoming," $45.2 million ($72.3 million international).

3. "Despicable Me 3," $18.9 million ($71 million international).

4. "Baby Driver," $8.8 million ($6.2 million international).

5. "The Big Sick," $7.6 million.

6. "Wonder Woman," $6.9 million ($3.3 million international).

7. "Wish Upon," $5.6 million.

8. "Cars 3," $3.2 million ($20.1 million international).

9. "Transformers: The Last Knight," $2.8 million ($6.7 million international).

10. "The House," $1.8 million.

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Trian’s Peltz seeks a seat on board at Procter & Gamble NEW YORK (AP) — Activist investor Nelson Peltz is attempting to secure a seat on the board at Procter & Gamble, seeking faster changes at the consumer products company.

Peltz's Trian Fund Management LP, which owns about $3.3 billion worth of shares at Procter & Gamble, said Monday that it's interested in helping Procter & Gamble improve its performance, saying that its financial performance over the last 10 years has been disappointing.

David Taylor was named CEO of the company two years ago and P&G under his lead has attempted to transform the company, focusing on its bigger brands with growth potential. The company has already shed some of the smaller brands it says collectively contribute little to its operating profit.

But that has hurt sales, which have declined over the past three years, and the company's share price.

Shares of P&G are up less than 4 percent this year. Shares of rival Johnson & Johnson are up 15 percent in the same period, Colgate-Palmolive Co. is up 11 percent and KimberlyClark Corp. is up 9 percent.

Trian said that it's not looking to break up P&G, replace Taylor or remove other board members.

The Procter & Gamble Co., based in Cincinnati, said in a release that it's maintained an active dialogue with Trian, but that it's sticking with strategy.

California lawmakers to decide fate of landmark climate law

By JONATHAN J. COOPER Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California lawmakers are nearing a high-stakes decision that will decide the fate of a climate initiative that Gov. Jerry Brown holds up as a model to be replicated around the world to confront rising global temperatures.

The vote Monday on whether to give another decade of life to California's cap-and-trade program has global implications as the largest U.S. state moves to be a leader in reducing carbon emissions at a time when President Donald Trump is pulling back from fighting global warming.

Brown portrays the initiative as essential for the survival of civilization, but critics say it fails to aggressively combat pollution. It is one of his highest priorities as he nears the end of his fourth term, but he's struggled to line up support from twothirds of lawmakers that he will need to pass the extension.

The program expires in 2020 if lawmakers don't renew it.

Brown sounded an apocalyptic tone in a rare personal appeal before a Senate committee last week, telling lawmakers that failing to pass his bill would lead to fires, disease and mass migration, not to mention higher costs for food and gasoline.

The idea is supported by national environmental groups and business interests, which echo Brown's refrain that cap and trade is the most affordable way for California to meet its ambitious climate goals.

But his plan has mobilized intense opposition from conservatives who say it will raise costs in an already expensive state as well as from liberals who say it's too timid for progressive California.

Cap and trade puts a limit on carbon emissions and requires polluters to obtain permits to release greenhouse gases. Some permits, known as allowances, are given away while others are auctioned, generating billions of dollars in revenue for the state.

Lawmakers are considering a two-measure package, one to renew cap and trade through 2030 and another aimed at improving local air quality.

State law requires California to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent from 1990 levels by 2030 — among the most aggressive mandates for carbon reduction in the world.

Without cap and trade, state regulators will be forced to enact restrictive mandates on polluters that would be burdensome for businesses and significantly more expensive for consumers, Brown said.

The legislation shows the divisions between environmentalists who work nationally, focusing on reducing global carbon emissions and creating a policy that can be replicated elsewhere, and environmental justice advocates who work locally.

The latter group says cap and trade allows polluters to keep fouling the air around major sources of pollution like refineries.

Environmental justice advocates object to concessions Brown made to the oil industry and other polluters in a bid to win support from Republicans and moderate Democrats.

Some lawmakers have questioned why Brown so urgently wants to extend a program that doesn't expire for another 2½ years. Brown says extending it now would give businesses the certainty they need to plan.

A quick extension would also bolster Brown's global advocacy for climate action. He made a high-profile trip to China last month, plans to attend a climate summit in Germany in November and will host a climate conference next year in San Francisco.

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visitors, like “Start Here,” “Come to this Restaurant,” or “Go to the River.” She’s also building a day visit to the towns, with recommendations on where to stay, and places to buy post cards.

Even though she has encountered some resistance from residents to the idea of tourists, she believes promoting the assets in the towns will also help locals, who may never have visited them. It will also help businesses who are interested in the area. Previously, LeClair said they had to track down the town websites and select board members, or hear about opportunities through word of mouth. She said there was no centralized person to connect someone looking to relocate or invest in the area. Now, she said, if someone does get in touch, she will know who to point them to.

Her first day on the job, last Monday, LeClair sent out 40 emails to people she wanted to connect with, telling them she had started. Replies started flooding back, and now her meeting calendar is filling up. She encourages people to contact her with ideas, observations, gripes, questions, or concerns.

“Our approach with this whole project – enthusiasm is welcome in any form,” LeClair said.

To contact her, email Jeanne@gatewayhilltowns.org, or call 413-636-3476. Leave a message, and she’ll get back to you.

This Wednesday June 7, 2017 photo shows a discarded hypodermic needle retrieved from a boom filled with waste collected on the Merrimack River in Chelmsford, Mass. In Portland, Maine, officials have collected more than 700 needles so far this year, putting them on track to handily exceed the nearly 900 gathered in all of 2016. In March alone, San Francisco collected more than 13,000 syringes, compared with only about 2,900 the same month in 2016. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

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finding more than 14,500 needles in the county over the past 4 1/2 years. It says it has gotten reports of 12 people getting stuck, half of them children.

"It's become pretty commonplace to find them. We call it a rite of passage for a child to find their first needle," said Gabrielle Korte, a member of the group's needle team. "It's very depressing.

It's infuriating. It's just gross."

Some experts say the problem will ease only when more users get treatment and more funding is directed to treatment programs.

Others are counting on needle exchange programs, now present in more than 30 states, or the creation of safe spaces to shoot up — already introduced in Canada and proposed by U.S. state and city officials from New York to Seattle.

Studies have found that needle exchange programs can reduce pollution, said Don Des Jarlais, a researcher at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai hospital in New York.

But Morrison and Korte complain poor supervision at needle exchanges will simply put more syringes in the hands of people who may not

In this Wednesday June 7, 2017 photo, activist Rocky Morrison, of the "Clean River Project", holds up a fish bowl filled with hypodermic needles, that were recovered during 2016, on the Merrimack River next to their facility in Methuen, Mass. Morrison leads a cleanup effort along the Merrimack River, which winds through the old milling city of Lowell, and has recovered hundreds of needles in abandoned homeless camps that dot the banks, as well as in piles of debris that collect in floating booms he recently started setting.

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dispose of them properly.

After complaints of discarded needles, Santa Cruz County took over its exchange from a nonprofit in 2013 and implemented changes. It did away with mobile exchanges and stopped allowing drug users to get needles without turning in an equal number of

used ones, said Jason Hoppin, a spokesman for the Santa Cruz County.

Along the Merrimack, nearly three dozen riverfront towns are debating how to stem the flow of needles. Two regional planning commissions are drafting a request for proposals for a cleanup

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plan. They hope to have it ready by the end of July.

"We are all trying to get a grip on the problem," said Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini. "The stuff comes from somewhere. If we can work together to stop it at the source, I am all for it."

Top officials veterans hospital removed BOSTON (AP) — Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin has removed two top officials at New Hampshire's only veterans hospital and has ordered a review of the facility amid allegations of "dangerously substandard care."

The Boston Globe reported that 11 physicians and medical employees alleged the Manchester VA Medical Center was endangering patients. They described a flyinfested operating room and surgical instruments that weren't always sterilized.

The Office of the Special Counsel, a federal whistleblower agency, found "substantial likelihood" the allegations were true and ordered an investigation, which began in January.

Following the newspaper report Sunday, Shulkin removed hospital Director Danielle Ocker and Chief of Staff James Schlosser. He ordered a more thorough review.

A VA spokesman told the newspaper Ocker and Schlosser would be assigned other duties in the interim.

One end of the trail that Jeremy Trottier is building a braille-based trail.

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rope, as well as 18 inch by 24 inch fiberglass polymer resin placards. The placards will display short paragraphs of what the scenery is like at each spot, written in both braille and English lettering. The trail will also feature a bench, as well as some modifications to the path.

And while Trottier is spearheading the project but he won’t be taking it on alone. He has had assistance through his family, the boy scouts, including a former and current headmaster, and according to Bob McKean, director of Stanley Park, the facility will be donating some supplies and handiwork, as well.

“We are donating some of the material they need,” McKean said. This mostly consists of brackets and other fasteners.

“Our carpenter will be working with him to assist, or at least oversee,” he added.

This, in part, is to make sure that the project is safe and well-constructed.

Still, Trottier is doing the bulk of the organizing, from start to finish, and will be assisting with the installation, along with the boy scouts and others.

“It really touches home for him, he‘s done an amazing job organizing it,” Joe Muto, former scoutmaster for Trottier, said.

Muto is also assisting Trottier with the oversight on the project.

According to McKean, there are many people of many disabilities and impairments who use the park each year, and this new addition will allow for even more to utilize its many different locations.

“One of the things about this is it’s unique, it’s needed,” McKean said. “The trail can help a lot of people.”

The trail is expected to debut Sept. 9 and 10, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Lunch and refreshments are expected to be provided but further information will follow as the event comes closer. To finish the project though, the family said that they are seeking about $1,700 in donations to purchase supplies, including the signage. If you would like to donate, Jeremy’s mother Heidi said that checks, made payable to Troop 821 with “Jeremy Trottier Eagle Project” in the memo, can be mailed to 16 Yeoman Ave., Westfield, MA, 01085.

Tuesday’s on the Trail WESTFIELD — Join the Friends of the Columbia Greenway for a casual ride on the trail. Riders will meet at 6pm at the Main St. trail ramp (Stop & Shop) for a ride to Shaker Farms and back. If riders prefer a shorter distance, they may turn around at any point and head back. Similarly, if riders prefer a longer distance, they may continue further south on the trail. These rides will occur each Tuesday evening during July and August.

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PITTSFIELD VS. WESTFIELD BABE RUTH 14-YEAR-OLD ALL-STARS

Paul Shibley of the Westfield Babe Ruth 14 dives back to first base before the pickoff attempt.

Raphael Morganelli ducks under the high throw to land safely at first.

Stranger things

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer WESTFIELD – It was a strange Babe Ruth Baseball 14-Year-Old All-Stars state championship game Saturday morning at Bullens Field. And no, unfortunately for Westfield, the “W” did not go to their ace, Brian.

Pittsfield took advantage of some Westfield wildness on defense and put together some timely hits en route to beating Westfield 5-2, and claiming the state title.

Early on, the challenge presented itself to the Whip City’s great group of 14-year-old ball players. In time, they responded.

Westfield was in danger of stranding three base runners and coming away with no runs through the first two innings, but Niko Kapsanis turned on a two-out, 3-2 pitch in the second inning, driving it to center field for a 1-0 lead. Brody Zabielski extended the inning with a bloop single to left field. An error on the third baseman made it 2-0.

Westfield also threatened earlier in the first inning when Paul Shibley smacked a lead-off line drive single up the middle. Shibley was gunned down trying to steal though.

Pittsfield stranded a base runner of its own in the first inning. Anton Lazits drove a double to deep left field with two outs, but starter Brian Strange came back to strike out the No. 4 batter Christian Marchbank.

In the second inning, Pittsfield cut the lead in half.

Caden Frazier got things started for Pittsfield in the second with a single through the right side. A stolen base, a Leo Arnee single, and a catcher error resulted in the team’s first run.

Pittsfield threatened again in the third, putting runners at second and third but a strikeout from Strange ended the inning.

Westfield threatened in the top of the fourth.

In the fourth, Raphael Morganelli and Kapsanis hit consecutive one-out singles, knocking Pittsfield starter Frazier from the mound. Frazier was lifted for reliever Marchbank. Both runners advanced on a wild pitch, but Marchbank came back to force a ground out to end the inning.

In a somewhat bizarre half inning later, Pittsfield rallied.

Arnee walked to begin the fourth. Pinch runner Wayne Moore stole second base, advanced on an error and scored on a wild pitch. With two outs, Jake Risley walked. Mike Mansfield bunted for a single. An error on a pickoff throw by the catcher resulted in the go-ahead run.

The weirdness, or rather the long lost art of small ball, continued in the fifth.

Marchbank led off the fifth inning with a double, and advanced on a ground out. Kyle McDonald followed with a successful suicide squeeze to take a two-run advantage.

Westfield flirted with the game-tying and potential go-ahead

Luis Enchantegui strokes a double to the outfield.

Joe Dekarski a Westfield relief pitcher came off the mound to throw to first baseman David Tirell for the out.

Pitcher Brian Strange starts the game for Westfield. runs in the sixth when David Tirrell singled and Kapsanis walked, but reliever Lazits came back to force a third out on a grounder.

Pittsfield tacked on an insurance run in the sixth with some more small ball. Eddie Mullin came off the bench to draw a

lead-off walk. Sub Heyward Eurquhart laid down a sac-bunt.

Risley singled. A delayed double steal made it 5-2.

Strange finished a solid outing on the mound, allowing six hits with eight strikeouts, and three runs (two earned) through five complete innings.

Nico Kapsanis hits the ball on the button to drive in Luis Enchantegui for a Westfield run.

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New Hampshire vs. Rhode Island, 4:30 p.m.

Connecticut vs. Westfield, 7 p.m.

Mon., July 17 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS (Best-of-3) Westfield vs. Charlton (District 5), Sadie Knox, 7 p.m.

Sat., July 22 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) New Hampshire vs. Maine, 11:30 a.m.

Vermont vs. Rhode Island, 2 p.m.

Western Mass vs. Connecticut, 4:30 p.m.

Westfield vs. Eastern Mass, 7 p.m.

Tues., July 18 LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS (Best-of-3) Westfield at Charlton (District 5), (Behind Charlton Public Library), 5:30 p.m.

Wed., July 19 LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL 12-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS Westfield American at Pittsfield National, Clapp Park, 5:30 p.m.

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Thurs., July 20 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) Eastern Mass vs. Connecticut, 11:30 a.m.

Rhode Island vs. Maine, 2 p.m.

Vermont vs. New Hampshire, 4:30 p.m.

Westfield vs. Western Mass, 7 p.m.

LITTLE LEAGUE SOFTBALL 10-YEAR-OLDS SECTIONALS (Best-of-3) If needed, TBD

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Fri., July 21 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) Maine vs. Vermont, 11:30 a.m.

Sun., July 23 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) No. 1 Seed (Pool A) vs. No. 4 Seed (Pool B), 11:30 a.m.

No. 2 Seed (Pool B) vs. No. 3 Seed (Pool A), 2 p.m.

No. 1 Seed (Pool B) vs. No. 4 Seed (Pool A), 4:30 p.m.

No. 2 Seed (Pool A) vs. No. 3 Seed (Pool B), 7 p.m.

Mon., July 24 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) Semifinals, 3:30 p.m./6 p.m.

Tues., July 25 BABE RUTH BASEBALL 13-YEAR-OLDS NEW ENGLAND REGIONALS (at Bullens Field) Championship, 6 p.m.

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Grueling climb ends

Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts, center, celebrates his two-run home run during the third inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Yankees in Boston, Sunday, July 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Red Sox win for split after Yankees take first game

By JIMMY GOLEN and KEN POWTAK Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Major league home run leader Aaron Judge hit a towering fly ball toward the triangle in Fenway Park's center field, and Jackie Bradley Jr. began drifting over toward the bullpen wall.

That's when Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts knew.

"Jackie does this little thing where, midway, while the ball is in the air, he starts timing it," said Betts, who hit a two-run homer and also scored Boston's third run on Sunday night to help the Red Sox win 3-0 and split their doubleheader with the New York Yankees.

"Once I saw him start timing it, I figured he had a chance to catch it. He made it look easy," said Betts, who had three hits in the night game but was happy to join the cheers for Bradley. "It made the hair stand up on my arms."

David Price (5-2) struck out eight in eight innings, and Bradley went over the bullpen wall to rob Judge and send the Yankees to their first shutout of the season.

A day after the teams played 16 innings over 5 hours, 50 minutes, they spent another long day at Fenway Park and ended the fourgame series the way they started: with the Yankees trailing the first-place Red Sox by 3 1/2 games in the AL East.

CC Sabathia allowed two hits over six innings in the opener, and Didi Gregorius hit a solo home run to give New York a 3-0 victory.

It was also 3-0 in the nightcap when Judge, the winner of the All-Star Home Run Derby, came up with a runner on first and launched one toward the 420-foot marker in center.

Bradley stalked it, and at the last moment leaped against the wall that juts out from right-center to pull the ball in.

"I just hit it to the wrong part of the park and the wrong center fielder," said Judge, who failed to reach base for the first time in 43 games. "Jackie's been making plays like that for a long time."

The sold-out crowd gave a huge cheer, and another after Matt Holliday struck out to end the inning. The Red Sox gathered at the edge of the dugout steps to congratulate Betts — with Price pushing his way through to thank him.

"It was special," Bradley said. "It was electric. It was just a fun moment to be a part of."

Price allowed seven hits. One night after giving up a tying homer in the ninth to send the game into extra innings, Craig Kimbrel pitched the ninth for his 24th save.

Masahiro Tanaka (7-9) gave up three runs on eight hits in 7 2/3 innings, striking out nine. The Yankees are the last team in the majors to be shut out.

"We probably gave one away and we stole

one," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.

"They got one off our closer, and we got one off their closer."

Betts homered over the billboard above the Green Monster, his 17th of the year, with one out in the third inning to end Boston's scoreless streak at 24 innings. He made it 3-0 when he singled to lead off the sixth, took second on an error by second baseman Starlin Castro, third on a groundout and scored on Dustin Pedroia's second hit of the game.

EARLY GAME Sabathia (8-3) made his second start since a stint on the disabled list (strained left hamstring). He walked five and struck out three to improve to 4-0 in his last five road starts.

Judge, who has 30 homers, got an infield single on a dribbler to the pitcher in the seventh, ending a 0-for-15 slide. Aroldis Chapman tossed a one-hit ninth for his ninth save.

In the makeup of an April 25 postponement, the Red Sox hit just four balls out of the infield and extended their scoreless streak to 22 innings.

Rick Porcello (4-12) gave up three runs — one earned — and nine hits in six innings.

The 2016 AL Cy Young winner leads the major leagues in losses despite making his 17th consecutive start of six innings or more.

CAN I GET A WITNESS? "Highlight-reel catch against probably the most notarized power guy in the game, and timely. A big catch to the deepest part of the ballpark preserved the shutout at that point.

He came up big." — Red Sox manager John Farrell.

WINNING STREAK New York had not won back-to-back games since a season-high, six-game spurt from June 7-12, going 7-19 before winning Saturday and in the first game Sunday.

SLEEPY BATS The Red Sox stranded 10 runners and went 0 for 11 with runners in scoring position in the opener. They went 1 for 7 in the late game, leaving them 3 for 38 with RISP in series and 3 for 58 against the Yankees this season.

TRAINER'S ROOM Yankees: RHP Michael Pineda was transferred to the 60-day DL while he seeks a second opinion on whether he needs Tommy John surgery.

Red Sox: RHP Blaine Boyer was put on the 10-day DL with a strained right elbow. He left Saturday after pitching an inning and warming up the next.

UP NEXT Yankees: Open a three-game series against Minnesota. Adalberto Mejia (4-4) starts for the Twins, against RHP Bryan Mitchell (1-1).

Red Sox: LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (4-2) starts against Toronto's Marcus Stroman (9-5) on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.

Boston Red Sox's David Price pitches during the first inning of the second game of a baseball doubleheader against the New York Yankees in Boston, Sunday, July 16, 2017. (AP Photo/ Michael Dwyer)

FLORENCE – Westfield’s heroic run through the loser’s bracket of the 2017 American Legion playoffs came to an end late Sunday afternoon with a 5-3 loss to topseeded Northampton Post 28. The loss came in Westfield’s fifth game in three days, and second trip to Arcanum Field in 24 hours.

Two rainouts after losing its first playoff game Tuesday in the double-elimination tournament forced the tournament to resort to doubleheaders on both Saturday and Sunday.

Westfield stayed alive with an easy Friday night win over Monson, then had to go on the road to win twice on Saturday, first at Greenfield and next at Northampton.

Remember, every game after its openinggame loss was an elimination game for Westfield – win and you get to keep on playing, lose and you’re done.

On Sunday, Westfield had to win a hotly contested rematch with Agawam at noon to reach the bracket final against Northampton at dinnertime.

After having won four straight and eliminated three teams, Westfield couldn’t beat Northampton a second time in two days, giving up single runs in the third and fifth to fall 5-3.

Westfield scored first, with two outs in the first. J.D. Huntley walked and moved to second on Stefan Krol’s single through the right side. Huntley scored on Jack Blake’s single to center for the 1-0 lead.

After Northampton touched starter Devin Baker for three in the bottom of the first, Post 124 tied the game with a pair of runs in the third. With two outs, Krol and Blake put together back-to-back singles. Anthony Riga next grounded hard up the middle and Blake beat the tag at second to load the bases. Steve McKenna’s second of three hits, a deep flyball single to left-center, scored Krol and Blake. (For the day, Westfield scored all seven of its runs with two outs.)

Westfield threatened in the fourth after Colin Burns doubled to left and was bunted to second, but a ground out and strikeout left him stranded at third.

Baker allowed six hits, struck out three and was responsible for all five Northampton runs. Krol relieved Baker in the fifth and gave up a double on his first pitch before settling in to shut down Northampton the rest of the way.

Westfield 4, Agawam 2 BULLENS FIELD, WESTFIELD – Agawam Post 185 had knocked Westfield Post 124 into the loser’s bracket five days ago at the start of the double-elimination American Legion playoffs, so it was only poetic that Post 124 knock Agawam out of the playoffs on Sunday.

In a testy rematch at Bullens Field, Post 124 scored early and never relinquished the lead, beating Agawam 4-2. The win moved Westfield into the bracket championship game against top-seeded Northampton, and sent Agawam home for the 2017 season. Post 185 opted to get a start on its off-season by skipping the traditional post-game handshake.

After two quick outs in the first, J.D. Huntley reached on an error and Stefan Krol singled. Jack Blke hit the first pitch he saw through the hole at second, scoring Huntley.

Krol scored on Anthony Riga’s line drive to left.

In second, Westfield again scored with two outs. Matt Hastings was hit by a pitch and scored on three pitches. First he stole second.

Next, he moved to third on a wild pitch. And finally he scored when the return throw from the catcher got away from the pitcher.

Westfield added one more run in the fifth, again with two outs. Krol doubled to leftcenter and scored when Blake blooped a sin-

gle to left.

Adam Kearing gave up only three hits – the first coming on the game’s very first pitch – before giving way to Cam Niemiec for the save in the seventh.

Westfield 9, Northampton 7 Westfield pieced together a starting lineup from a depleted roster to hand No. 1 seed Northampton only its second loss in 21 games on Saturday night. Only hours after knocking out Greenfield, Post 124 scored five times in the sixth to erase a 7-4 Northampton lead.

Matt Hastings led off the sixth with a double and scored on the next pitch, a Jacob Colapietro double. J.D. Huntley singled and Colapietro scored on Stefan Krol’s fielder’s choice. Krol moved up on a pair of wild pitches before scoring on Adam Kearing’s single. Jacob Butler’s double scored Kearing, and Butler scored on a Nick Clegg single.

Westfield knocked around four Northampton pitchers for 13 hits and scored in the in the first, second, third and sixth.

Ari Schwartz and Cam Niemiec shared the mound for Westfield. Schwartz started and went 4.2 innings, allowing all seven of Northampton’s runs while striking out six.

Niemiec got the final out of the fifth on three pitches, and allowed only two hits over the final two innings.

Hastings reached base four times for Westfield, with three hits and a walk, scoring twice. Krol had a pair of hits and scored twice. Anthony Riga and Nick Clegg both finished with two hits.

Westfield 3, Greenfield 2 Through five innings against Greenfield Post 81 on Saturday, Westfield Post 124 starter Stefan Krol had an easy no hitter going. Only two runners – both walks – had reached second base for Greenfield and in both instances Krol managed to get out trouble, usually with the help of one of his five strikeouts.

Krol then got himself in trouble in the bottom of the sixth, allowing three hits and throwing a wild pitch to help Greenfield tie the game 2-2.

In the seventh, however, Krol got himself back out of trouble and moved Westfield onto the next round of the American Legion double-elimination playoffs. With two outs in the inning, J.D. Huntley walked on a full count before Krol launched a double to right-center.

Huntley scored all the way from first for the 3-2 lead.

In the bottom of the inning, fittingly, Krol finished off Greenfield himself, making the final out of a 1-2-3 inning on a come-backer to the mound.

Both teams came into the game facing elimination. Both teams also remembered that Greenfield had won a recent meeting between the two teams back in Westfield. But Krol would have nothing of history repeating itself.

He struck out the first batter he faced and retired the first six batters he faced. A lead-off walk in the bottom of the third was stranded at second to end the inning. Krol walked the leadoff hitter in the fourth, but the runner was wiped out on a fielder’s choice. Two walks in the middle of the fifth gave Greenfield runners at first and second with one out, but Krol struck out the next batter and induced a ground ball out to end the inning.

Westfield scored its first two runs in the sixth when Krol (him again!) reached on an error, moved to second on a wild pitch, to third on a walk and infield error. He scored on Adam Kearing’s ground out to first. Jack Blake, who had walked after Krol, scored on the inning’s second error. – Courtesy of John Blake/Westfield Post 124

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Boston 52 41 .559 — — 4-6 W-1 27-16 25-25 Tampa Bay 49 44 .527 3 — 6-4 L-1 27-19 22-25 New York 47 43 .522 3½ — 4-6 L-1 26-17 21-26 Toronto 42 49 .462 9 5½ 5-5 L-2 22-24 20-25 Baltimore 42 49 .462 9 5½ 2-8 L-3 25-19 17-30 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Cleveland 47 43 .522 — — 4-6 L-4 21-24 26-19 Minnesota 46 45 .505 1½ 1½ 5-5 L-1 20-28 26-17 Kansas City 45 45 .500 2 2 5-5 W-1 25-21 20-24 Detroit 41 49 .456 6 6 5-5 W-2 25-21 16-28 Chicago 38 52 .422 9 9 3-7 L-4 19-21 19-31 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Houston 62 30 .674 — — 7-3 W-1 29-19 33-11 Seattle 46 47 .495 16½ 2½ 5-5 W-4 27-22 19-25 Texas 45 46 .495 16½ 2½ 5-5 L-1 25-20 20-26 Los Angeles 46 49 .484 17½ 3½ 3-7 W-1 24-21 22-28 Oakland 42 50 .457 20 6 7-3 W-3 27-21 15-29 NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Washington 55 36 .604 — — 8-2 W-4 26-19 29-17 Atlanta 45 45 .500 9½ 6 6-4 W-3 23-22 22-23 New York 41 48 .461 13 9½ 4-6 L-1 21-25 20-23 Miami 41 49 .456 13½ 10 5-5 L-3 21-24 20-25 Philadelphia 30 60 .333 24½ 21 3-7 W-1 16-25 14-35 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 52 42 .553 — — 8-2 L-1 28-24 24-18 Chicago 46 45 .505 4½ 5½ 6-4 W-3 24-20 22-25 St. Louis 44 47 .484 6½ 7½ 5-5 L-1 26-24 18-23 Pittsburgh 44 48 .478 7 8 7-3 W-1 23-23 21-25 Cincinnati 39 52 .429 11½ 12½ 4-6 L-3 23-23 16-29 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Los Angeles 64 29 .688 — — 9-1 W-9 39-11 25-18 Arizona 53 39 .576 10½ — 2-8 L-5 33-15 20-24 Colorado 53 41 .564 11½ — 5-5 W-1 26-18 27-23 San Diego 40 51 .440 23 11½ 7-3 W-2 24-23 16-28 San Francisco 35 58 .376 29 17½ 3-7 L-2 17-24

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Divulging Mental Illness in a New Relationship Dear Annie: It’s no secret that there is a stigma when it comes to mental health in today’s society. I’ve struggled with anxiety and depression for several years now, and I’m fortunate to have it “under control,” so to speak, thanks to therapy and medication. I like to think that I am in charge of my illness rather than the other way around, and I don’t want to be shy about it, because it is part of who I am. However, I’m now not sure when it’s appropriate to share this information with someone.

I am in a happy, healthy new relationship, and I care about my boyfriend very much. I feel that this is something he needs to know about me, but I’m scared to bring it up, because I don’t want to scare him off. I’m sure that he will be very understanding once he knows, and I really do want him to know, but I don’t know how realistic it is for me to wait for this subject to come up naturally. It is a hard thing to say out loud. The thought of telling him overwhelms me, but I am even more overwhelmed knowing that he doesn’t know this huge thing about me. Should I just go ahead and bring it up to him out of the blue and get it over with, or should I wait? -- Smitten and Scared Dear Smitten and Scared: There is no set timeline for divulging mental health issues to a new partner. The right time is whenever it feels right for you. That means when you trust him, when you’re sure the relationship is serious and when the fact that you haven’t told him is really bugging you. If you’re at that point, then you’re ready to have the conversation. Decide ahead of time just how much you want to divulge. A short, simple explanation like the one you gave me would be perfectly acceptable, and you can reveal more as your relationship progresses. He will not break up with you over this, and if he does, you’re better off without him.

Dear Annie: In my local newspaper this past weekend, there was a wonderful column in which you provided information about Al-Anon (the support group for friends and family members troubled by someone else’s drinking). I just wanted to thank you for putting the word out there. Many people don’t know about Al-Anon. They say that for every alcoholic in a family, at least 10 others are affected by his/her behavior and are unaware of it. I know that Al-Anon has helped many people learn to live and even love their alcoholic family members.

Thank you. -- Lori H. Dear Lori: Alcoholism truly is a family disease, and I believe it’s as important for loved ones to seek help as it is for the problem drinkers to do so. For more information and to find a meeting near you, visit http://al-anon.org or call 888-4252666.

Send your questions for Annie Lane to dearannie@creators. com. To find out more about Annie Lane and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate website at www.creators.com.

HINTS FROM HELOISE Dear Readers: Today’s SOUND OFF is about recycling: “Dear Heloise: We all live on one planet with dwindling resources and a growing population. So why don’t more people recycle as much as they can? I would encourage folks who think it’s too much trouble to recycle to reconsider. Got an empty can or glass bottle? Just a quick rinse under the tap and into a recycle bin or bag it goes. My husband and I don’t have kids yet, but we feel that we are merely custodians of the planet, not owners. Let’s all recycle our paper, plastic, glass and metal, and leave this world in better shape than we found it, for generations to come.” -- Charlotte M., Green Bay, Wis. Charlotte, I couldn’t agree more! My staff and I recycle everything we can, both in the office and at home. -- Heloise SEND A GREAT HINT TO: Heloise P.O. Box 795000 San Antonio, TX 78279-5000 Fax: 1-210-HELOISE Email: Heloise(at)Heloise.com WHEN LESS IS MORE Dear Heloise: I clean houses for a living, and more often than not, I have to clean windows. Most people think using newspaper is the best way to get streak-free windows, but it’s not. It used to be, but the newspapers changed the ink formulation, and that made all the difference. Instead, use a soft cloth (microfiber is best) and a little vinegar (1/2 cup) in a gallon of water. Don’t use too much liquid, or you’ll get lots of streaks. Spray and wipe. -Lynn G., South Gate, Calif.

FAST FACTS Dear Readers: Here are some other uses for cat litter: * Use to absorb fresh oil and grease on the driveway or garage floor. * Use under tires on icy streets. * Use to reduce odors and moisture in a basement.

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Monday, July 17 BASKETBALL 8 p.m.

FS1 — Big3 games, at Philadelphia (taped) MLB BASEBALL 12:30 p.m.

MLB — Washington at Cincinnati 7 p.m.

ESPN — Toronto at Boston 10 p.m.

MLB — Regional coverage, Cleveland at San Francisco OR San Diego at Colorado (joined in progress)

10 p.m.

ESPN — Summer League, championship, Portland-Memphis winner vs. Dallas-L.A. Lakers winner, at Las Vegas POKER 7 p.m.

ESPN2 — World Series of Poker, Main event, at Las Vegas SOCCER 10 p.m.

ESPN2 — International friendly, Real Salt Lake vs. Manchester United, at Salt Lake City

On The Tube In this file photo dated Monday, Jan. 27, 2014, British actress Jodie Whittaker, who starred in TV series Broadchurch, arrives for South Bank Sky Arts Awards 2014, held at the Dorchester hotel in central London. The BBC has announced Sunday July 16, 2017, Jodie Whittaker is the next star of the long-running science fiction TV series “Doctor Who” set to become the first woman to take the leading title role. (Photo by Joel Ryan/Invision/AP)

Who’s next: Jodie Whittaker

By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British actress Jodie Whittaker was announced Sunday as the next star of the long-running science fiction series "Doctor Who" — the first woman to take a role that has been played by a dozen men over six decades.

Whittaker, best known for playing the mother of a murdered boy in detective drama "Broadchurch," will replace Scottish actor Peter Capaldi at the end of the year, the BBC said.

Whittaker is the 13th official incarnation of the Doctor, a galaxy-hopping Time Lord from the planet Gallifrey who travels in the Tardis, a time machine shaped like an old-fashioned British

police telephone booth.

In a testament to the place "Doctor Who" holds in Britain's cultural life, the revelation was made on live television after the Wimbledon men's tennis final.

A film clip showed a mysterious hooded figure — revealed to be Whittaker — walking through the woods.

"Doctor Who" ran from 1963 to 1989, and was revived to acclaim in 2005. Its longevity is partly due to its flexible premise. The central character, known only as the Doctor, can travel across space and time and can regenerate into new bodies — allowing for endless recasting of the role.

Speculation had been mounting that a woman would get the role, generating

excitement from some fans and opposition from others who feel that the character has been established as male.

Whittaker, 35, has worked extensively in British television and film. On the big screen, she played Anne Hathaway's best friend in romantic drama "One Day" and battled aliens in "Attack the Block."

She said that becoming the first female Doctor "feels completely overwhelming, as a feminist, as a woman, as an actor, as a human."

"I want to tell the fans not to be scared by my gender," she said. "Because this is a really exciting time, and 'Doctor Who' represents everything that's exciting about change."

Museum: John Waters film fest hails part of collector’s gift

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Museum of Art is about to begin a John Waters film festival to celebrate a gift of photographs and a sculpture by the movie maker.

Waters’ pieces include “Pig Latin,” a 6½-foot-long (2-meter) strip of photos showing eight movie scenes with a pig Latinized line from seven of them, starting with Marlon Brando in “On the Waterfront” and “I-way oulda-cay eenbay a-way ontender-cay.” Then there’s “Toilet Training,” a 5½-foot (1.7-meter) strip of photographs showing toilet scenes from nine movies including John Travolta in “Pulp Fiction” and Nicole Kidman in “Eyes Wide Shut.”

Waters’ pieces, which also include an 18-inch (46-centimeter) sculpture of a spilled drug “popper,” are among more than 80 paintings, drawings, photographs and sculptures donated by Arthur Roger , whom the museum describes as a pioneer in bringing contemporary art to New Orleans. He began collecting art after opening the Arthur Roger Gallery 39 years ago.

“If three people said, ‘I couldn’t live with that,’ I started to care for it and took it home,” he said in a Facetime interview from England, where he was vacationing.

It turned out well: “The things people sort of were afraid of or were rejecting tend to be, a lot of times, the best work,” he said.

Roger said he loves living with art, and keeps it everywhere. “Pig Latin” was in his TV room. In the bathroom, he hung “Arthur as Sampson,” a portrait by Louisiana artist Douglas Bourgeois. The portrait shows Roger, well-muscled and in bodybuilder’s briefs, as columns crumble behind him.

“It’s me when I was competing in the Gay Games a long time ago,” Roger said. He joked that Bourgeois’ paintings are in such demand that “the only way

I’d have one is something no one else wanted.”

Two other Bourgeois pieces are in the show. Other work includes New Orleans artists John T. Scott, Ida Kohlmeyer and Robert Gordy; and early works by artists who later became nationally known, including photographer Catherine Opie, glass sculptor Dale Chihuly, and Robert Mapplethorpe.

Opie’s “Self-Portrait/Cutting,” is “one of her most iconic images now. And Arthur was one of the first galleries to exhibit it before people knew about her work,” said Allison Young, a curatorial fellow who worked on the exhibition.

Roger said New Orleans turned out to be an artistic draw. In most cities, he said, suggesting a gallery show would bring questions like “How well do you think it would do? Do you have a market?” But, he said, “In New Orleans, they say, ‘Yeah! Let’s do a show!’”

He said he met Mapplethorpe when the artist was being mentored by another client, painter and photographer George Dureau, who is represented in the exhibit with six photographs.

Roger said Waters’ movies had been important in his own development, and not just because he’s gay.

“Being young and trying to see where you fit in and realizing there was something very different about you, it was very exciting to see someone who celebrated people’s differences,” he said.

So when he heard that Waters was having his first art exhibit in New York, Roger queried about a show in New Orleans.

“He immediately responded. We became friends and started working with his art work from the beginning of his art career,” Roger said.

Waters interviewed Roger for the show; the interview, plus illustrations — including one of them together outside a club called One-Eyed Jack’s — takes 17 pages of the show’s 143-page catalog.

The exhibit of Roger’s donations, titled “Pride of Place: The Making of Contemporary Art in New Orleans,” opened last month and runs through Sept. 3.

The five-movie film festival begins July 21 with “Pink Flamingos” and continues with “Polyester,” ‘’Hairspray” — which brought Waters into the mainstream — followed by “Cry-Baby” and “Pecker.”

So many people want to see “Pink Flamingos,” Waters’ 1972 breakout film, that the museum scheduled two showings, said Erin Greenwald, the museum’s curator of programs.

Greenwald said “For the screening of Pink Flamingos, we’re going to have a drag impersonator as Divine,” who starred in four of Waters’ films before his death in 1988. For Cry-Baby, there will be a 1950s tribute band, and a local DJ will play 1960s rhythm and blues and rock and roll for “Hairspray.”

This undated image provided by the New Orleans Museum of Art shows Ida Kohlmeyer's mixed media on canvas, titled "Synthesis BB," 1983. The New Orleans Museum of Art is about to begin a John Waters film festival to celebrate a gift of photographs and a sculpture by the movie maker. The fivemovie film festival begins July 28, 2017.

(New Orleans Museum of Art via AP)

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DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Monday, July 17, 2017: This year you are very intuitive. You also sense that problems and hassles appear for a karmic reason. You will be learning how to break out of the status quo by tapping into an enormous reserve of creativity. As you open up to new thinking, your life seems to flow more easily. If you are single, the type of person you are attracted to could change radically. Enjoy dating, but avoid making commitments until you are sure of your desires. If you are attached, your sweetie could be taken aback by how much you are changing.

TAURUS might not reveal his or her real feelings to you.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult

SCARY GARY

Mark Buford

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You have a tendency to go overboard, as you might not be getting a clear reading of what is going on around you.

Do not lose your temper out of frustration.

Know that others also will be dealing with the innate chaos of the day. Tonight: Run some errands on the way home.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You are all smiles, no matter what you decide to do. You have a friend who serves as a muse for you. At times, you might feel as though this person seems otherworldly. Inspiration flows from your very active imagination right now. Tonight: Have dinner with some close pals.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You might feel a little off. You have been running on high lately, and suddenly boredom with your routine sets in.

You generally know how to liven up a situation like this, but you could find it difficult right now. Allow yourself the space to do what you want. Tonight: Early to bed.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Note how you feel much more open when in the company of friends.

Zero in on what you want. You could feel as if you have no choice but to pursue a particular goal. Listen to your instincts, and you will make the correct decision.

Tonight: Find an excuse to celebrate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH When a plan backfires, you’ll be called upon to use your imagination.

You need to find a way to break past selfimposed limitations. The instinct to conform might arise, but the solution to finding your own way lies in your dynamic thinking. Tonight: Head to the gym first.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHH Many people could be acting out. If you can manage to avoid being triggered, you’ll be amazed by what happens. Don’t handle any money negotiations today, as the results probably won’t be to your liking. Add more humor to your interactions. Tonight: Act as if it is Friday.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH What seems like an opportune time to have an important one-on-one discussion with a loved one actually might prove to be otherwise. Take your time, see how the other party feels and then decide whether to act. Tension electrifies the moment. Tonight: Join a friend for dinner.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHH You might be strong-willed, but you aren’t dumb -- you know when to defer to others. Bumps in the road seem inevitable today. Minimize any obstacles that result from not-well-thought-out plans. You will know when to charge right in. Tonight: Accept an offer graciously.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Emotions intensify. Caring feelings might be overshadowed by insecurity or unrealistic expectations. You easily could be hurt by what seems like an innocent comment. The more you refuse to act on these feelings, the better off you will be. Tonight: Focus on one task at a time.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH Others attempting to walk in your shoes might be left speechless.

Given a moment or two, you’ll come up with some suggestions. Your creativity surges to unprecedented levels. Those around you might want to tap into your ingenuity. Tonight: Make the most of the moment.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH If you feel inclined to stay home, do. Whether you realize it or not, you are likely to flourish in this situation. You might feel off-kilter and wonder what would be best for you to do. Don’t allow yourself to be triggered by an insignificant comment. Tonight: Make it an easy night.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHH You might feel as if you are being diplomatic, but based on someone else’s reaction, you are likely to discover otherwise. Looking at the situation openly could be particularly revealing. Touch base with a dear friend or loved one.

Tonight: Keep conversations open.

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LEGAL NOTICES July 17, 2017 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS (SEAL) LAND COURT DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT

LEGAL NOTICES

17 SM 003167 ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Darryl J. Lamagdeleine AKA Darryl Lamagdeleine and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 §3901 (et seq): The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificate holders CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-19CB, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-19CB, claiming to have an interest in a Mortgage covering real property in Westfield, numbered 91 Orange Street, given by , Darryl J. Lamagdeleine to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., its successors and assigns, dated May 10, 2006, and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds in Book 15892, Page 114, and now held by plaintiff by assignment has/have filed with this court a complaint for determination of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Servicemembers status.

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

July 17, 2017

July 3, 10, 17, 2017

July 17, 2017

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

MORTGAGEE’S NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT

By virtue and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a certain Mortgage given by Mariano C. Cruz and Bernice C. Cruz to James B. Nutter & Company, dated July 7, 2009 and recorded with the Hampden County Registry of Deeds at Book 17882, Page 242;of which Mortgage the undersigned is the present holder for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing same will be sold at Public Auction at 12:00 PM on July 24, 2017 at 8 Sibley Avenue, Westfield, MA, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit:

Hampden Probate and Family Court 50 State Street Springfield, MA 01103 (413)748-7758 Docket No. HD17P1230EA CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION Estate of: Doris Tomasini Date of Death: 03/15/2017

(SEAL) LAND COURT

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DEPARTMENT OF THE TRIAL COURT 17 SM 003162

HELP WANTED

ORDER OF NOTICE TO: Angelo Rivera; Lisa Rivera and to all persons entitled to the benefit of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act:, 50 U.S.C.c. 50 §3901(et seq):

Wilmington Savings Fund SoCertain real estate situate in ciety, FSB, as Trustee for Westfield, Hampden County, S t a n w i c h M o r t g a g e L o a n Massachusetts, bounded and T r u s t A To all interested persons: described as follows: claiming to have an interest in a A Petition for Formal Appoint- NORTH by land now or formerly Mortgage covering real property ment of Personal Representat- of Welcome Avery; in Westfield, numbered 27 ive has been filed by: Patricia Noble Avenue, given by AnStephens of Westfield, MA EAST on Sibley Avenue; gelo Rivera and Lisa Rivera to Mortgage Electronic Registrarequesting that the Court enter a SOUTH by land of owner un- tion Systems, Inc. as nominee formal Decree and Order and for known, formerly of Sarah Sibley; for MetLife Home Loans, a division of MetLife Bank, N.A., such other relief as requested in If you now are, or recently have the Petition. and WEST on land formerly of its successors and assigns., been, in the active military serEdwin Warner Being the same dated April 27, 2011, and recorvice of the United States of premises described in the Deed ded with the Hampden County America, then you may be en- The Petitioner requests that: recorded with the Hampden Registry of Deeds in Book titled to the benefits of the SerCounty Registry of Deeds at 18751, Page 527, and now held vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Patricia Stephens of Westfield, Book 2707, Page 594. by plaintiff by assignment you object to a foreclosure of the MA be appointed as Personal has/have filed with this court a above-mentioned property on Representative(s) of said estate The premises are to be sold complaint for determination of that basis, then you or your at- to serve Without surety on the subject to and with the benefit of Defendant’s/Defendants’ Sertorney must file a written appear- bond an unsupervised admin- all easements, restrictions, build- vicemembers status. ance and answer in this court at istration. ing and zoning laws, liens, attorThree Pemberton Square, Boney’s fees and costs pursuant to If you now are, or recently have ston, MA 02108 on or before IMPORTANT NOTICE: M.G.L.Ch.183A, unpaid taxes, been, in the active military serAugust 7, 2017 or you will be tax titles, water bills, municipal li- vice of the United States of You have the right to obtain a forever barred from claiming that ens and assessments, rights of America, then you may be enyou are entitled to the benefits of copy of the Petition from the tenants and parties in posses- titled to the benefits of the SerPetitioner or at the Court.

You said Act. sion. vicemembers Civil Relief Act. If have a right to object to this you object to a foreclosure of the proceeding. To do so, you or TERMS OF SALE: Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER above-mentioned property on Chief Justice of this Court your attorney must file a writ- A deposit of FIVE THOUSAND that basis, then you or your aton June 20, 2017 ten appearance and objection DOLLARS AND 00 CENTS torney must file a written appearat this Court before: 10:00 ($5,000.00) in the form of a certi- ance and answer in this court at Attest: a.m. on 07/25/2017. fied check, bank treasurer’s check or money order will be re- Three Pemberton Square, BoDeborah J. Patterson quired to be delivered at or be- ston, MA 02108 on or before Recorder This is NOT a hearing date, fore the time the bid is offered. August 7, 2017 or you will be but a deadline by which you The successful bidder will be re- forever barred from claiming that must file a written appear- quired to execute a Foreclosure you are entitled to the benefits of (16-011781 Orlans) ance and objection if you ob- Sale Agreement immediately said Act. ject to this proceeding. If you after the close of the bidding. fail to file a timely written ap- The balance of the purchase Witness, JUDITH C. CUTLER pearance and objection fol- price shall be paid within thirty Chief Justice of this Court Town of Southwick lowed by an Affidavit of Ob- (30) days from the sale date in on June 20, 2017 jections within thirty (30) days the form of a certified check, Attest: Backflow Cross of the return date, action may bank treasurer’s check or other Connection Inspector check satisfactory to be taken without further noDeborah J. Patterson Southwick Water Department Mortgagee’s attorney. The Morttice to you.

Recorder gagee reserves the right to bid The Town is seeking interat the sale, to reject any and all UNSUPERVISED ADMINIS- bids, to continue the sale and to ested candidates for a posi(16-007962 Orlans) tion primarily responsible for TRATION UNDER THE MAS- amend the terms of the sale by administration of the Town’s SACHUSETTS UNIFORM PRO- written or oral announcement Cross Connection Control BATE CODE (MUPC) made before or during the foreProgram. The Program shall closure sale. If the sale is set AUTO FOR SALE be carried out in accordance A Personal Representative ap- aside for any reason, the Purwith 310 CMR 22.00: Maspointed under the MUPC in an chaser at the sale shall be en- TIMOTHY'S AUTO SALES. sachusetts Drinking Water unsupervised administration titled only to a return of the de- Stop by and see us! We might Regulations. Job description is not required to file an in- posit paid. The purchaser shall have exactly what you're lookand an employment applicano further recourse against ventory or annual accounts have tion can be obtained by conthe Mortgagor, the Mortgagee or ing for, if not, let us find it for with the Court. Persons inter- the Mortgagee’s attorney. The you! Bartlett Street, Westfield. tacting the DPW Department @ 569-6772 or the Select ested in the estate are en- description of the premises con- (413)568-2261. Specializing in Board’s Office @ 569-5995 titled to notice regarding the tained in said mortgage shall vehicles under $4,000. for position description and administration directly from control in the event of an error in application. The rate of pay is the Personal Representative this publication. TIME WILL BE $20.00 per inspection. This is and may petition the Court in OF THE ESSENCE. a part-time position. Applicaany matter relating to the estions must be submitted to: tate, including the distribu- Other terms if any, to be antion of assets and expenses of nounced at the sale.

Town Hall, administration.

Select Board Office James B. Nutter & Company 454 College Highway WITNESS, Southwick, MA 01077 Present Holder of rbrown@southwickma.net Hon. Anne M Geoffrion, said Mortgage, First Justice of this Court

By Its Attorneys, Applications will remain open ORLANS PC until filled. The Town of PO Box 540540 Date: June 27, 2017 Southwick is an Waltham, MA 02454 ADA/EOE/AA employer.

Phone: (781) 790-7800 Suzanne T. Seguin 16-013124 Register of Probate

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Butler Company is accepting applications for: CONSTRUCTION: Site / Utility Construction Company is continuing to grow. We are accepting applications for: Site Work & Utility Estimator Site Work & Utility Foreman Equipment Operators Skilled Pipe Laborers Requirements:

Must have experience. Benefits and 401K. Must have or obtain OSHA 10 hr card.

Apply at: BCI, INC. 848 Marshall Phelps Road Windsor, CT 06095 or Call HR 860-640-6935 fax 860-683-2585 AA/EOE/DFW

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

Burr Hand 2nd Shift: Ability to use hand/motorized Deburr equip. & work to fine finishes required by customers. Must be able to work independently w/minor supervision. 5+ yrs. exp. deburring complex aerospace parts.

Bridgeport Dept. 2nd shift: Honing/lapping and General Bridgeport. 5+ yrs. exp.

Assembly 2nd Shift: Must be able to assemble products w/established standards using hand & assembly tools, follow instructions from work orders, prints and verbal orders. 5+ yrs. exp.

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

Final Inspector 2nd Shift: Quality Inspector – Responsible for conducting final inspection of complex aerospace parts. DSQR certification a plus.

EDM: 1ST SHIFT: Operator with 2 to 3 years’ experience setting up and running die sinker machines on aerospace parts. Agie machine exp. Preferred.

Please complete your application on-line at: www.cadenceaerospace.com

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Part time Position Available Outdoor yard and maintenance work. 10 -20 hours a week with flexible schedule. Must be energetic and self motivated call Denise at 568-6964

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But, day in and day out, The Westfield News provides consistant coverage of the stories you need to know about, that are important to your city, town, neighborhood and home.

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Our community, Armbrook Village, is seeking a part time utility person to join our team. Walk-in applicants are welcome.

To Advertise Call 413-562-4181

Registered Nurse ($25.97/hr-$26.75/hr) Per Diem Responsibilities include medication administration, treatments, staff training, medical case management and acting as a liaison with medical professionals coordinating care for individuals with disabilities.

Be able to lift 60 pounds and operate equipment safely.

Have a flexible schedule, including availability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Licensed Mental Health Worker ($20.62/hr-$21.24/hr) Full time

Please come in to fill out an application at Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield, MA 01085.

FARM HELP WANTED to harvest broadleaf tobacco.

Must be 14 or older and have own transportation to Westfield/Southwick area. Call Tom (413)569-6340.

Butler Company is accepting applications for: LANDSCAPE: Landscape Foreman Hardscape Foreman Tree Climbers & Bucket Truck Operators CDL Drivers

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All positions require a valid US Driver’s license, CORI and National Fingerprint Background Check. We offer an excellent benefit package and generous paid time off.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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Qualified candidates will also have excellent problem-solving skills and a strong work ethic.

So shoot us an email at melissahartman@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com or write to us at 62 School St, Westfield, MA 01085 and tell us what your carrier has done to make your day just a little bit better. (If you don’t have their name, that’s fine– we can always look it up by your address.)

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Call Kelly in Southwick 413-569-1420

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Trim work.

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

LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE

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

Ceilings, walls and Light carpentry.

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

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

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

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

Call anytime: 860-216-8768

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

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

413-835-5491

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

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

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

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

413-862-4749

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

PAINTING & WALLPAPERING

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

Rental Property Management, Turnovers and Repair Services.

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

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

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

Green Meadow Lumber 568-0056

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

SAWMILL DIRECT BEST QUALITY

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

RAIN GUTTERS 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)

CANOE FOR SALE Mint, 18 ft. 1950's Ole Town Canoe.

New trailer & accessories included. $1,000.

413-562-2910

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

1st/Last rent. 413-562-2295

STUMP GRINDING K & B STUMP GRINDING Serving the Westfield Area Since 1988.

Clean-up Available.

Fully Insured; Reliable; Experienced & Professional.

(413) 562-9128 TRUCK SERVICE TOP TRUCK SERVICES CORP. Family Owned Servicing Western Mass since 1998

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

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

WESTFIELD: 1 Room efficiency, No pets, $650 p/month includes utilities. First/last/security.

413-250-4811

WESTFIELD: 2 bedroom townhouse apartment with 1 bath in quiet neighborhood near park.

Recently renovated kitchen and floors. Private basement with washer/dryer hookups. Private driveway. $975, no utilities. NO SMOKING! Available 8/1/17.

1st/Last/Security deposit required. Background Checks.

Call 413-454-7593

ROOMS

HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and microwave included. $110 p/week.

Call (413)531-2197

165 Bliss St. West Springfield, MA

413-788-6787 top-truck.com

TREE SERVICE 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

WESTFIELD: LARGE PARTIALLY FURNISHED ROOM: Heat, hot water, electricity, and cable included. Central location.

Parking, bus route. Nonsmoking. Male preferred. $95/weekly. 413-562-1973

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

413-568-1957

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.

Call Paul NOW for your SPRING appointment.

413-237-2053

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

Handy-Man services plus painting.

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

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