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Solar farm lease to go to Council

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – City officials are finalizing the language of a 20-year solar array lease package which will soon be submitted to the City Council for review.

The lease would authorize Citizens Energy Corporation to construct a 2.5-megawatt solar array on the former Twiss Street landfill which has been closed and capped.

Mayor Daniel M. Knapik said Thursday that the Boston-based Citizens Energy, which is operating two similar solar farms in Agawam, was selected as the vendor for the project because of its experience in the field of renewable energy.

Citizens Energy was one of three firms which responded to a request for proposals released by the city last summer after Axio Power Inc. withdrew from a previous lease agreement for a solar array at Twiss Street.

“This is a project we’ve been trying to do since I came into office,” Knapik said.

Health Director Joseph Rouse reported Wednesday to the Board of Health that Citizens Energy will assume responsibility of maintaining the 10 acres of leased property on the capped landfill.

“There will be cost avoidance to the city because (Citizens Energy) has to maintain that leased area under terms of the agreement,” Rouse said. “They are aware of the restrictions of and conditions for maintaining the landfill cap.”

Knapik said that the city is anticipating revenue of $75,000 a year for the lease and an additional $7,500 in lieu of tax payment annually to the city. The city will purchase the solar power which will reduce energy consumption at the Twiss Street Transfer Station by an estimated 43 percent.

“This project will provide a new source of revenue for operations and allow us to diversify our energy portfolio and build some certainty as it relates to our energy costs going forward,” Knapik said in a prepared text released in October.

City Purchaser Tammy Tefft said the lease agreement is still being finalized, but that it may be ready to submit to the City Council shortly.

“I’m hoping to get it to the (City) Council for their next meeting (on April 17), and if it’s not ready then, for their May 1 meeting,” Tefft said.

“The Law Department is still reviewing the lease contract language and is preparing the resolution which will be submitted to the Council.”

The City Council has to approve any lease agreement longer than three years.

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Munger Hill second grade student Mackenzie Burnette, shows off her gymnastic skills by portraying gymnast Jordyn Wieber as part of a special history project Friday. Wieber was a member of the gold medal-winning US women’s gymnastics teams at the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 Summer Olympics. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Ashley Kane, a second grade student at Munger Hill Elementary School, portrays the popular television chef Julia Child as part of a special history project. See additional photos Page 8. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Deedy family gives back with benefit breakfasts

By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The Deedy family, owners of Moolicious Farm on Feeding Hills Road, believes in giving back.

Joseph Deedy said it’s just what they do.

“I grew up on welfare,” Deedy said. “Giving wasn’t something we did, but I think it’s what we should do.”

Deedy and his wife Kristi, and his sister Betz and her husband Kelly Magni, all believe in giving back and paying it forward.

“Isn’t that what you’re supposed to do?” said Deedy. “When you see someone who needs help, you help.”

Last year Deedy took his idea of giving and extended it to several nonprofit groups and organizations fundraising for charities and youth.

“People wold come to me and ask for a donation for their fundraiser and they got a T-shirt and gift certificate, but we wanted to do more,” Deedy said. “A lot of people can’t pay to rent a hall for a fundriaser and I figured everybody eats breakfast and we have the space, so I started doing fundriaisng pancake breakfasts here.”

Last year, the Deedys helped raise $6,000 for local groups, including Team Justice Racing, Ryan’s Rally For Autism, Westfield Youth Football and others.

Moolicious kicked-off its fundraising season last week with a Relay For Life team breakfast. This Sunday from 8 a.m. – noon, Ryan’s Rally For Autism will hold its second annual fundraising breakfast.

The group is a Western New England Walk Now

‘Grab and go’ larceny reported

By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – City officers investigating a reported robbery at knifepoint found that the incident was actually a ‘grab and go’ larceny which occurred during an illegal commercial transaction – two young men the “victim” thought were customers fled with the marijuana he thought he was going to sell them.

A Russell Road resident came to the police station at 7:55 p.m. Wednesday and told Officer Michael Csekovsky that he had been robbed by new friends.

The man told Csekovsky that two young men he said he had met recently sent him a text message asking for a ride and he agreed to pick them up at the Munger Hill School parking lot.

The 19-year-old man said that he first picked up his 15-year-old girlfriend and then met his two new friends, who he identified by name, at the school.

He said that after they got into the back seat, one of them pricked the back of his neck with a knife and he surrendered his wallet – which contained his driver’s license, his food stamp card and $300 in cash – and the two robbers fled into the woods.

Det. Brian Freeman had been interviewing the victim’s girlfriend and, after the two officers compared notes, Csekovsky returned to the putative victim and told him that his account conflicted with his girlfriend’s story.

The man then told Csekovsky that he See Larceny, Page 8

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Patrick unveils development plan

By STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Gov. Deval Patrick has unveiled a $100 million proposal he says will spur economic growth by improving job opportunities, expanding the state’s international marketing efforts and ending barriers to high-tech workers who want to change jobs.

Patrick’s plan released Thursday would eliminate so-called noncompete agreements designed to discourage workers in high-tech companies from quitting and taking their skills to a competitor.

Patrick said the agreements stifle

competition. He said tougher protections for trade secrets is a better solution.

Patrick’s plan would also step up investments in the state’s older, financially strapped municipalities known as Gateway Cities.

Patrick wants to promote marketrate housing in the cities, speed the cleanup of old manufacturing properties for reuse, and give cities and towns greater control over the number of liquor licenses in their communities by ending existing statutory limits.

“I welcome this news,” said Westfield Mayor Daniel M. Knapik

Friday morning. “Like many older cities, known as Gateway Cities, Westfield has struggled with financial cost and complexity of cleaning up former industrial sites.”

“Fortunately, we have very few, and presently we have been successful in addressing the contamination at the Elm Street site with state assistance,” Knapik said. “A key to slowing suburban sprawl and preserving our open space is to better utilize the space in city centers.”

“This, of course, costs money, as there are a variety of obstacles in See Development, Page 8

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CPC: Funding for Boardman Field approved

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Community Preservation Commission voted to send a funding recommendation to the City Council to release additional funding to upgrade facilities at the newly constructed Boardman Field.

Park and Recreation supervisor James Blascak requested the CPC to authorize use of $14,497 to purchase and install equipment not installed under the initial construction of the field.

The CPC voted last year, and the City Council appropriated, $426,000 for the athletic field, located next to Westfield High School, construction. Principal Planner Jay Vinskey said that the facility was actually constructed for $329,000.

“There is $96,000 sitting in that construction account,” Vinskey said.

“The request is to use some of those remaining funds for enhancements to the same project.”

Blascak said that he is seeking to purchase four benches for players and coaches; 2,000 feet of protective

netting; four lacrosse goals and nets; two 4-inch Classic Alumagoals and two sets of transport wheels to move those goals; and two signs identifying the facility as Boardman Athletic Field.

“Currently there is no place for the athletes to sit,” Blascak said.

“Last fall they had to sit on the ground.”

The Westfield Gas & Electric Department installed several utility poles along the Montgomery Road end of the field to support the protective netting intended to stop balls

from going into the road, but the black HIPP netting was not purchased during the initial field construction.

Blascak said the Alumagoals can be configured for several different field sports and will be positioned in different areas of the field with the transport wheels.

The Boardman Athletic Field will be erected near Montgomery Road on the west side of the field and near the Westfield High School parking lot on the southeast portion of the field.

Blascak said the total cost of the improvements is $14,497. Boardman Field is used by Westfield High School and St. Mary’s High School girls teams.

CPC Commissioner Dan Kelly made the motion to approve the $14,497 funding request, which also has to be appropriated by the City Council, with the condition that the remaining $80,000 be returned to the Community Preservation Act account. The motion was approved by a 4-0 vote.

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Pancake Breakfast SOUTHWICK - The Southwick Lions Club is hosting their annual Pancake Breakfast where you can enjoy a full breakfast, take photos with the Easter Bunny and participate in a children’s raffle. The cost for the breakfast is $7 per adult and $5 for children under 12 years of age. A donation to the Southwick Lions Club is appreciated for posing with the Easter Bunny. This year’s event will take place on Sunday, April 13 at the Southwick Recreation Center. The breakfast starts at 8 a.m. and continues until noontime.

Russell COA guest speaker RUSSELL- On April 14 at 1 p.m. the Russell Council on Aging is hosting guest speaker Milagros S. Johnson from the Springfield Mayor’s Office of Consumer Information. Johnson is the Director of consumer information and will give a S.E.N.I.O.R. Patrol presentation concentrating on elder fraud and identity theft. Following the presentation, there will be opportunity for questions & answers. This event will take place at the Russell Senior Center, at 65 Main Street in Russell. It is open to all seniors in Russell and neighboring communities and is free of charge. To make reservations please leave a message on the reservation/information line at (413) 862-6205 to ensure adequate seating and refreshments.

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Horgan retires Left to r ight: Sr. Elizabeth Oleksak, Elizabeth Walz, Sr. Mary Horgan, Sr. Ruth McGoldrick, Sr. Ann Horgan - Celebrating and remembering years of memories, laughter and joy at Sr. Mary Horgan’s retirement lunch at Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center in Westfield on March 27. (Photo submitted)

SOUTHWICK - Celebrate National Library Week from April 14 to April 19 at Southwick Public Library by finding the storybook characters hidden around the Children’s Room. You will match the characters you find to the character list available at the Librarian’s desk. When you get them all correct, you may enter to win a $10 Summer House gift certificate. One prize will be awarded, and the winner’s name will be posted in the Children’s Room on Tuesday, April 22. For more information, visit or call the Children’s Room at 413-569-1221x4.

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Sewage plant invites weddings

Mostly sunny. Warm!

WOODINVILLE, Wash. (AP) — A sewage treatment plant near Seattle is advertising its availability as a wedding venue.

The Brightwater Wastewater Treatment Center says on Facebook it has a full catering kitchen, audio-video equipment, dance floor and ample parking.

You could even hold the wedding outside.

The director of the Brightwater Environmental Education and Community Center, Susan Tallarico, tells KIRO (http://bit.ly/1lNmrmk ) that receptions would take place just steps away from where raw sewage is processed. She says there’s no odor because all the processing is contained.

The King County plant was finished three years ago but has been available for rent for about seven months.

It costs $2,000 to rent the center for eight hours. One couple has already booked the sewage plant for their nuptials.

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Today will be sunny with highs in the mid 60s.

Saturday evening will be mostly clear then become partly cloudy. Lows around 40. Expect Sunday to be partly sunny with highs around 70. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday night will be partly cloudy with lows around 50. Monday will be sunny. Highs in the lower 70s.

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100 right whales feeding off Cape Cod PROVINCETOWN, Mass. (AP) — The Center for Coastal Studies reports that a large cluster of endangered right whales is feeding in the Cape Cod Bay. The Provincetown-based nonprofit group reported Friday that about 100 whales are concentrated near the western shore of Cape Cod Bay and near the entrance to the Cape Cod Canal . The animals are feeding below the surface of the water and aren’t easily visible to boaters. The center advises that the animals are vulnerable to collisions with ships and asks that boaters take precautions.

Charles “Stormy” Mayo, senior scientist with the center, called the whale cluster “an exceptional concentration of an extremely rare animal.”

The North Atlantic right whale population is about 500.

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

By JEANETTE FLECK WSU Intern Two weeks ago, on April 1, 2014, Democrat John Velis won his seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, in the special election. He is the first Democrat since 1979 to represent the 4th Hampden District – that other was John F. Coffey, who held the seat from 1974 through ’76, but had spent longer in the Massachusetts legislature. Sometime in the mid-’70′s, the districts were redrawn, cutting the total number of Representatives by half. The 4th Hampden District then encompassed all of Westfield on its own, when previously two districts had included parts of Westfield.

The Massachusetts State Legislature is one of the oldest continually-sitting forms of government in the world – first established in 1630, while Massachusetts was still a colony of England. Westfield was founded in 1669, and so would have had some form of representation in the State Legislature since its founding. The current State Constitution was enacted in October 1780, though all almanacs up through 1812 list Westfield and Springfield as a part of Hampshire County. In that first House, though, Westfield was represented by Captain David Mosely and Major Warham Parks, both of whom had served under General Washington in the Revolution.

Hampden County, and, with it, the official 4th Hampden District, was first acknowledged in 1813, with Westfield as the second largest town (Springfield being the largest), and incidentally, the westernmost town in Massachusetts. It is unclear whether the 4th Hampden District existed as such at that time, as Hampden County contained only about 17 towns at the time, none of which had more than three representatives. In that year, three men represented the town: DONALD Benjamin Hastings, Jedidiah Taylor, HUMASON JR. and Azariah Mosely. These were the

John C. Velis, of Westfield, center, candidate for state representative in the Fourth Hampden District, is surrounded by friends, family and supporters during a press conference at the Westfield Athenaeum. (Photo by Frederick Gore) first to represent Westfield as part of Hampden County.

More recently, after a very long line of Representatives, Republican Don Humason, Jr. was one of the people, if not the person, to represent the 4th Hampden district the longest. He

held the seat for just under eleven years, from 2002 until November 2013, when he left the House to take his newly elected seat in the Senate. Now, it is John Velis’s turn to represent our town in this very historic legislature.

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Councilor Hoose: Dear Neighbors First of all I want to let the people on Chestnut St. know, after such a long time, that home that burned will be torn down.

I want to thank Jon Flagg, our Building inspector, the Mayor, BRIAN and City HOOSE Solicitor for all their help. According to the owner there is a buyer who will have the house torn down, and that closing will be happening soon.

Warmer weather has now enabled the DPW to take on the enormous task of pot holes with hot patch application, and plans for resurfacing roads. But, until this happens, I call upon you to continue to be patient and vigilant while driving. Please put down your electronic devices, and pay attention, or pay the price of not doing so. For until this, seemingly monumental task, is done it is still dangerous to you, your vehicles, and others as we try to navigate our roads. Not only to avoid the pot holes, but not to hit others doing likewise.

Be a responsible citizen and watch your city council meetings on Ch. 15. At the March 20th City Council meeting was able to make my first two motions, and have them pass unanimously. They were in regard to a Finance Committee report seeking funds to pay for properties to be taken for the Rail Trail from the Ch. 90 account. I, as well as, other members wanted to preserve as much of that account as possible to pay for the enormous task of road repair. So after some discussion about what to do, I moved to send this appropriation back to the committee, thus back to the Mayor to seek alternative funding. Let’s keep in simple and civil, after all you hired us to use our smarts to solve problems.

Another issue of concern was the upcoming contract with Comcast. Remember we had 2 public hearings to get consumer feed back. This process is pretty limited as we pay through our Comcast bill for any changes, not through our taxes, and by regulations set by the FCC. Lastly, I want you to know that I have retired from my Human Services State job, See Hoose, Page 8

Government Meetings MONDAY, APRIL 14 WESTFIELD Council on Aging 1 p.m.

Police Commission 5:30 p.m.

License Commission 7 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Commission 7 p.m.

TOLLAND Selectmen 5 p.m.

BLANDFORD Driveway Subcommittee 7 p.m.

BLANDFORD Council on Aging 7 p.m.

Zoning Board 7 p.m.

Councilor Harris: Guarding your tax dollars/straight talk & common sense During my campaign I promised you that I would guard your tax dollars.

I voted “NO” at the City Council meeting when asked to approve the addition of $80,000 of YOUR city tax dollars to $1,375,000 of YOUR state tax dollars for the construction of 11 efficiency units on Broad St.–another NO-BID Domus project.

A replication of Domus’ Hotel Westfield Meadow St. project was not Cindy C. Harris possible because residential units are zoned out of first floors on Broad St. – unless there is an “educational” component. News articles indicate that the project will house young people between 17 and 25.

We’ll never know if another contractor and “Soft Cost” specialists could have done the work for less because this project, unlike so many other construction projects, is a NO-BID, no request for proposals contract-similar to the $339,000 per apartment Prospect Hill project for low income families. [A 5.7 Million Dollar project].

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, Having read the recent letters regarding the Westfield BID I am affected by the level of resentment and anger expressed by some as well as many of the interpretations that are circulating in regard to the changing political process of the BID and the voting rights of those who previously opted out of the BID but that is another letter entirely.

In this letter, I would like to offer my understanding of the frustration felt by many of our property owners but I am also offering another point of view that includes hope and a vision for the future of our severely disadvantaged downtown.

As a struggling business owner located within the “district”, I am at the mercy of any and all efforts to help our downtown thrive. For all of the businesses downtown, it really does take a village and more. Many of our citizens are discouraged and pessimistic about our future because they have witnessed the struggle and failure of so many businesses over the last 30 years and because change can be a slow, frustrating process.

These repeated disappointments appear to have lead to a “wait and see” approach to supporting downtown while our people spend elsewhere. It is impossible to ignore the great strides that have been made downtown over the last six years.

This includes the BID’s daunting task of lending support to landlords, the city and businesses alike throughout our construction and rebuilding and seeking out brave entrepreneurs who would make a difference here. That said, we have a long way to go and the prospect of embarking on a new phase of construction without the BID to help negotiate the countless details that will affect our businesses certainly gives me pause.

To be quite clear here, I really do understand the burden that our landlords feel and know first hand that my business would not have a chance were it not for the patience my own landlord has shown me as some other landlords have their tenants in this process and therein lies the dilemma; we can go round and round but if we can’t find a way to help each other, make some sacrifices and be affective in realizing the success that could be Westfield, our businesses, our landlords and our city as a whole will continue to wallow in self pity with low wages and low rents while failing to be the shining example of working together that elevates every successful community. It is my hope that the BID will continue to serve downtown Westfield and assist businesses and property owners alike as we reach for success in a brighter, more lucrative and sustainable future.

“Maybe I am a dreamer, but I’m not the only one.”

Lou Sirois Ezra’s Mercantile

To the Editor Another step forward for transformative development At a summit in Newton yesterday, Governor Patrick unveiled new comprehensive economic development legislation. We were excited to see that the Governor’s package includes tools for transformative development in Gateway Cities which closely mirror provisions contained in H. 311. The two most significant features are the creation of a new fund at MassDevelopment and enhancements to the Housing Development Incentive Program. The Governor’s bill builds on H. 311 with some great new ideas for how we nurture small businesses growth in Gateway Cities with shared work space and technical assistance.

Governor Patrick’s contributions were warmly received by leaders in attendance, including Senate President Therese Murray, whose support will be vital to the passage of economic development legislation at the close of a session with many priorities competing for attention. Speaker DeLeo’s remarks reinforced the urgency. He emphasized that Gateway Cities are not fully participating in our state’s recovery and noted that we need policy solutions tailored to different regional needs and opportunities if we want to grow the economy of our entire Commonwealth.

Massachusetts is ready for legislation that creates transformative redevelopment tools that will help reposition our Gateway Cities to generate growth in regional economies around the state. Gateway Cities are building capacity. Many now have in place very capable real estate teams to oversee complex projects. MassDevelopment has also added real depth to its team, and the state is home to some of the best talent in the nation, from urban planners and designers to real estate developers. We have the know-how today to create real value from existing Gateway City assets.

The question that remains is whether we will give these very able practitioners sufficient tools to get the job done. In our transformative development concept paper, authored with Alan Mallach, a nationally recognized expert on the subject, we suggested an investment fund with $1 to $2 billion. This is a relatively modest figure in contrast to economic development investments that are routine in Boston (e.g., see this week’s debate on expansion of the Boston Convention Center).

H. 311 falls at the bottom of this range. The Governor’s bill is several orders of magnitude lower-the MassDevelopment Transformative Redevelopment Fund receives a capitalization of just $11 million; the Housing Development Incentive Program grows from $5 million to $10 million. At these levels we might have sufficient funding to plan for compelling transformative projects, but we could never build them.

It is apt that this conversation comes to the fore as we face yet another difficult state budget. Funding for transformative development must be approached as a long-term capital investment amortized over decades. The longer we put off these critical investments, the longer regional economies outside of Greater Boston will sputter. And without these economies contributing sustainably to the state’s coffers, we will continue to face structural imbalances. With $2 billion in state capital spending annually, surely we can find a way to carve out resources for a serious investment in transformative Gateway City projects.

- Ben Forman MASSInc.org

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New calls for Vance McAllister’s resignation

By Kyle Cheney Politico.com The reaction of GOP lawmakers to news of HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius’s resignation played on a very narrow band Thursday evening: Muted thanks to outright disdain.

Capitol Hill Republicans have long bludgeoned Sebelius for her role overseeing the failed rollout of Obamacare’s enrollment website, HealthCare.gov. Their response to her exit started coming in immediately.

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor said she had an “impossible” job — defending Obamacare. “I thank Secretary Sebelius for her service. She had an impossible task: nobody can make Obamacare work,” he quickly tweeted.

That job now falls to Sylvia Mathews Burwell, who’s been President Barack Obama’s budget chief. Sen. John McCain was the first prominent Republican to throw his support behind her, calling her an “excellent choice” to be the department’s next leader.

Sebelius’s departure removes a favorite GOP target from a prominent role and disrupts opponents’ attempts to use her as a political bogeyman during the 2014 midterm campaign. And in the midst of noticeable silence from Democrats, the Republicans piled on.

“Secretary Sebelius may be gone, but the problems with this law and the impact it’s having on our constituents aren’t.

Obamacare has to go too,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Other Republicans wondered why she hadn’t after HealthCare.gov collapsed upon launch last fall.

“It’s about time,” tweeted Rep. Tim Huelskamp, who hails from Sebelius’s home state of Kansas.

“She should have done this six months ago,” added Louisiana Rep. John Fleming.

Sen. Lamar Alexander said the burden of defending the health care law now falls on Sebelius’s successor.

“This is the right decision,” Alexander said. “The challenge for Ms. Burwell, or any other successor, is to help Congress find the right way to repair the damage Obamacare has done to American families.”

Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) asked her Twitter followers whether they’d be breaking out “red solo cups” or “crystal stemware” to celebrate Sebelius’s departure. The comment

By John Bresnahan, Jake Sherman, and James Hohmann Politico.com Prominent Republicans began deserting embattled Louisiana Rep. Vance McAllister on Thursday, as the freshman congressman’s prognosis for political survival became increasingly bleak.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal (R) joined the chairman of the state’s Republican Party in calling for McAllister’s immediate resignation. Speaker John Boehner offered no support when asked about the so-called “kissing congressman” at a press conference. And former Rep. Rodney Alexander, who previously held the seat, told a local paper that he is open to coming back.

McAllister, meanwhile, stayed in the bunker, skipping another day of important votes on the budget sponsored by Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).

“Congressman McAllister’s behavior is an embarrassment and he should resign,” said Jindal. “He says he wants privacy to work on his issues with his family. The best way to get privacy and work on putting his family back together is to resign from Congress.”

“Mr. McAllister’s extreme hypocrisy is an example of why ordinary people are fed up with politics,” Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Roger Villere Jr. said a few hours earlier. “A breach of trust of this magnitude can only be rectified by an immediate resignation. He has embarrassed our party, our state and the institution of Congress. A video showing him engaged in conduct unbecoming a member of Congress, on public time, in a public office, with one of his employees, was the focus of the national press for days. I call on Mr. McAllister to put the interests of his nation, state and party above his own and step aside.”

Boehner told reporters Thursday that McAllister has “decisions he has to make.”

McAllister has become embroiled in scandal after a video surfaced this week showing him in a romantic encounter with a staffer. The aide, Melissa Hixon Peacock, no longer works for McAllister, and the congressman has apologized. But that has done little to stabilize his political career.

The News-Stae in Monroe, La., quoted former Rep. Rodney Alexander (R-La.) — whose resignation paved the way for McAllister’s arrival in Congress — saying he might want his job in Washington back.

“I would never say anything is off of the table,” Alexander told the paper. “If I felt like the people of Louisiana and the 5th District wanted me for a particular purpose or office, I am willing to serve them.”

He added: “I don’t miss what you have to do to stay in Congress, but I miss being able to have an impact for the overall betterment of the 5th District.”

McAllister began calling members of the Louisiana delegation late Wednesday and Thursday and also spoke to Boehner (R-Ohio).

“I expect all members to be held to the highest ethical standards,” Boehner said Thursday.

Louisiana Republicans don’t appear willing to give McAllister — who was elected in November — a chance to ride this scandal out. The state Republican party couldn’t reach McAllister for most of Wednesday, sources said. When Villere left a message for McAllister, he heard back from the congressman’s chief of staff, Adam Terry. A source familiar with the call said it was “heated” and that the chairman hung up.

Some D.C. Republicans say they think McAllister’s congressional career is over. The Louisiana Republican delegation is sounding sharply skeptical tones about the congressman’s future.

“This is a serious situation. It’s a very serious situation that needs to be looked into,” said Rep. Charles Boustany (R-La.), the longest-serving Louisiana House member.

Boustany added: “This is just horrible behavior unbecoming of a member of Congress. He’s got to come clean.”

Top GOP officials have become increasingly frustrated with how McAllister is handling the situation. Early Wednesday, his staff indicated they would ask for an FBI investigation, saying the release of surveillance footage was a “serious breach.”

Later in the day, they dropped that request.

“Congressman McAllister’s office will not pursue an FBI investigation at this time regarding the distribution of a video filmed in leased federal office space,” his staff said.

“Congressman McAllister is focused on earning back the trust of those he has disappointed, and he reiterates his request for privacy for his family during this difficult period.”

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What is the penalty for people who are deliberately driving too fast through a school zone area, when the light is blinking for 20MPH? Because, this morning, a state trooper heading into town on Franklin St, was going 35MPH through the blinking school zone light, and so were a lot of other people. Also, on Southampton Rd, people are not slowing down for the 20MPH speed zone when the light is flashing. Tractor trailers don’t slow down, nobody slows down. How is this protecting the kids if it’s not enforced? And police officers are allowed to break the laws that they will give you a ticket for? Also, on the way by the Turnpike, people are using the arrow for going straight from the Turnpike to Friendly’s to turn right to go on N Elm, into town.

There’s no arrow that says you can make that righthand turn, once you go through the light. Or is that legal to do so, because you’re cutting the corner?

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Obituaries Barbara Donnachie SOUTHWICK - Barbara (Nolan) Donnachie of Southwick, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 after a long illness with Alzheimers Disease at Birch Manor Nursing Home. She was born in Springfield on November 2, 1929.

After graduating from high school, she was employed by Mass Mutual and also worked at Monarch Life and Kelly Girls. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren play hockey, painting, and knitting.

She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Edward and by a brother, David Nolan. Barbara leaves her son, Edward ”Mickey” Donnachie and his wife Beverly; 2 grandchildren, Michael Donnachie of Estes Park, CO and Jason Donnachie of Salt Lake City, UT. and two sisters-in-law, Frances Nolan of New Port Richey, FL. and Dorothy Ferrel of Reno, NV. The family would like to thank the staff at both Birch Manor and Western Mass Hospital for the loving care provided to Barbara during her illness.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 at 10:30 a.m.from the Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA. Burial will follow in New Cemetery Southwick. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472. www.firtionadams.com

Alta H. Rhodes BLANDFORD - Alta Harmony (Robbins) Rhodes, 92, of Blandford, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014.

She was born in Westfield on October 21, 1921 to the late Philip L. Robbins and Sarah Harmony (Healy) Robbins.

She grew up in Blandford, attended the Blandford School and graduated from Westfield High School.

Alta graduated from the Franklin County Public Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She spent her career as a Registered Nurse at Franklin Medical Center. She was loved by those who knew her, especially by the patients she cared for at the hospital. After retirement, she worked as a volunteer at the hospital for over 3500 hours. She lived most of her life in Greenfield. Alta found her greatest enjoyment devoting her life to being the consummate nurse, and helping and caring for others.

Her last job in nursing was providing part time care for Dr. Higgins of Turners Falls. She was a member of The Franklin County Public Hospital Alumni Association and the Greenfield Senior Action Group.

She was predeceased by her son, Sherman P. Rhodes of Brattleboro, VT, her former husband, Ralph Rhode; a brother, Wilfred Robbins, and a sister; Sarah L. “Sally” Robbins. She is survived by a brother, Sumner W. Robbins and 4 cousins. Thanks must be given to the staff at Renaissance Manor Westfield for the loving care they provided Alta.

The funeral will be Monday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at Firtion-Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad Street, Westfield. Calling hours will precede the service at the funeral home from Monday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Burial in North Blandford Cemetery will take place at a later date. Donations in Alta’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. www. firtionadams.com

Wendy B. Wiltsie WESTFIELD - Wendy Beth Wiltsie, 63, of Franklin Street died Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Born in Pittsfield, she lived many years in Westfield. She worked several years at the Work Opportunity Center in West Springfield and Agawam. She was the daughter of the late David and Winnifred Wiltsie.

She leaves her sister, Bonnie Arbuckle of Bradenton, FL.; her niece, Lisa Perrott of West Springfield; her nephew, Ronald Perrott of Westfield, and her great niece, Sarah Perrott of Amherst. She also leaves her roommates, friends, and caring supporters from ACL. Her funeral service will be Monday, April 14th at 2:00 p.m. at the Robert E Cusack Funeral Home, 94 Main Street (Route 20), Westfield. A calling hour will precede the funeral service from 1:00-2:00 p.m.

A private burial will follow at a later date in Pine Hill Cemetery in Chester.

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Court: Police can enter homes to save animals

By BOB SALSBERG Associated Press BOSTON (AP) — Police officers can enter a person’s property without a warrant to provide emergency help to an animal, the state’s highest court ruled on Friday.

At issue was whether the emergency aid exception to the search warrant requirement in the U.S. and state constitutions, which normally applies only to people, can also apply to animals in need of immediate assistance.

The Supreme Judicial Court ruling stemmed from a January 2011 case in which Lynn police went to a home after someone reported seeing two dead dogs behind a fence on a neighbor’s property.

When officers arrived, according to the court, they climbed a snowbank and saw two motionless dogs behind the fence along with a third dog that was barking weakly and appeared to be in distress.

The officers did not see any food or water for the dogs.

After unsuccessful attempts to reach the homeowner,

police called firefighters to cut a padlock off the fence so animal officers could retrieve the dogs, two of which had died and a third was severely malnourished, authorities said.

Police later charged Heather Duncan with three counts of animal cruelty. The judge hearing her case asked the SJC to rule whether the warrantless search was constitutional.

“In agreement with a number of courts in other jurisdictions that have considered the issue, we conclude that, in appropriate circumstances, animals, like humans, should be afforded the protection of the emergency aid exception,” Justice Barbara Lenk wrote in the court’s unanimous decision.

The justices noted that there could be a range of different emergency aid scenarios involving animals in the future and that each case would have to be determined on its own merits.

Aaron Green, a staff attorney for The Humane Society of the United States, which filed a brief in the case, said the ruling makes clear the exception applies in cases when animals are desperately in need of care.

“It’s clear going forward in Massachusetts that this is the law and that animals in need will be able to receive the care they are entitled,” said Green.

Courts in 13 other states, including Rhode Island, Vermont and New York, had previously ruled the emergency exception applied to animals, according to the humane society.

“Dating back to colonial times, animal cruelty and neglect have been prohibited,” said Essex County District Attorney Jonathan

Blodgett, whose office is prosecuting Duncan.

He said the decision will allow police officers to act without violating Fourth Amendment rights against unreasonable search and seizure.

A message left with Travis Jacobs, the attorney who represented Duncan in the high court review, was not immediately returned.

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LOST AND FOUND Lost:11-year old “Zoe Wright”, missing since 3-22-14 ... Westfield.

Please call 824-9035.

Found: South Maple Street-set of keys with coins attached on key ring.

Call 562-6559. (2/27/14)

Zoe Wright

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

(508)685-7949.

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RELIGIOUS LISTINGS The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Sundays - Holy Eucharist at 8 am & 10 am Wednesdays - Holy Eucharist & Healing at Noon 6 pm Bible Discussion The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sunday, April 13 The Sunday of the Passion: Palm Sunday 8 am Holy Eucharist 9:30 am Blessing & Procession on Town Green 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Wed., April 16 Noon Healing & Holy Eucharist 6 pm Bible Discussion Thursday, April 17 MAUNDY THURSDAY 5:30 pm Parish Supper & Footwashing 7 pm Holy Eucharist & Stripping of the Altar Friday, April 18 GOOD FRIDAY Noon Liturgy in the Church Saturday, April 19 EASTER VIGIL 10:55 am Easter Egg Hunt (Front Lawn)

7 pm Easter Vigil, Holy Eucharist, Baptism Sunday, April 20 EASTER DAY: The Day of the Resurrection 8 am Holy Eucharist with choir 10 am Festal Choral Eucharist

7:30 pm - AA 7:30 pm - Al-Anon Saturday, April 19 4:00 pm - AA

UCC Second Congregational Church Sunday, April 13 9:00 am - Choir Rehearsal 10:00 am - Palm Sunday Worship and Sunday School 11:00 am - Coffee Fellowship 11:15 am - Lenten Study Monday, April 14 Office Closed 5:00 pm - Hebrew School Tuesday, April 15 10:00 am - TOPS 4:00 pm - Congregation Ahavas Achim 6:00 pm - Girl Scouts Wednesday, April 16 4:00 pm - Community Table 6:30 pm - Choir Rehearsal Thursday, April 17 7:00 pm - Maundy Thursday Service Friday, April 18 Noon - Good Friday Service at Church of the Atonement

First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street Westfield MA 01085 Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Director of Children and Family Ministries Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 –1 568-2833 Email:Office@churchonthegreen.org www.churchonthegreen.org Worship Service: Sundays 10 AM Fellowship Hour 11:00 AM Childcare Available -Handicap Accessible This Week at First Church Sunday, April 13, 2014 9:00 AM Senior Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15 AM Senior Choir Rehearsal 11:15AM World Service Meeting/Parlor 11:15AM-11:45AM Junior Choir Rehearsal 11:15AM-2:00PM Quarter Auction Monday, April 14, 2014 7:00 PM Line Dancing

Wednesday April 16, 2014 1:00PM Bible Study 7:00PM Rehearsal Maundy Thursday Thursday, April 17, 2014 10:00-11:30AM Trauma Mama Meeting 7:30PM Maundy Thursday Service Friday April 18, 2014 9:30AM No Play Group 10:00AM-11:00AM Easter Flower Delivery

Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 – Southwick, MA 01077- 413-569-6362 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister APRIL 13, 2014 - 10:00 AM – Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister, Music – Voice Choir; Nursery Available; 10:15 AM Sunday school; 11:00 AM Coffee Hour; 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting; 7:00 PM Bible Study: APRIL 15, TUESDAY – 11:00 AM Bible Study, 6:30 PM Bell Choir, 7:00 PM Boy Scouts; - APRIL 16, WEDNESDAY – 9-1:00 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open.; 7:00 PM Adult Choir; APRIL 17, THURSDAY – Food Co-op A.M. ; 7:00 PM T.O.P.S.; 8:00 PM Maundy Thursday Service; APRIL 18 FRIDAY: 9-1:00 PM – Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open; 6:00 PM O.A. Meeting, 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting; APRIL 19 - SATURDAY: Thrift Store Open 9 – 1:00 PM.

Montgomery Community Church Main Rd PO Box 309 Montgomery,MA 01085 Pastor Howard R. Noe Email your notices of religious events and listings to pressrelease@thewestfieldnews.com Ph. # 413-862-3284 Church starts at 9 a.m. with 7 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Luncheon & Meeting Wednesday 7 p.m.

Thursday Fourth Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Adult Study Program Penance/confession: Saturdays 4:15-4:45; Wed. before 7 fellowship following with cof6:30 PM T.O.P.S. led by Rev. Patrick McMahon. p.m. Mass and by appointment. fee and whatever is brought in Friday Baptisms: Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Arrange with Pastor and 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open Holy Family Parish a pre- Baptism meeting is scheduled. by the people. Sunday the topic 6 PM O.A. Meeting 5 Main Street Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor prior 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting Russell, MA 01071 to any reception arrangements as early as one year in is; “God’s plan fulfilled” Saturday 9-1 PM Rectory Phone: 413-862-4418 advance A Good Friday service will Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open Office Phone: 413-667-3350 Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: 9 AM Zumba Rev. Ronald F. Sadlowski, Pastor 1st Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. be held at the Montgomery Deacon David Baillargeon Marian Cenacle of Prayer: St. Joseph’s Polish Mass Schedule: Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Town Hall on Friday, the 18th National Catholic Church Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.

Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 p.m. of April at 6 pm. We will have 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Sunday 8:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

St. Jude Novena after Social Center: Clinton Avenue Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Wednesday 7 p.m. Mass a covered dish supper with Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Friday Miraculous Medal Novena after Phone - (413) 562-4403 Communion Prayer Service: 8 a.m. Thursday Tuesday morning Mass communion and a service all Email - Soltysiak@comcast.net Confession: Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 to Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, held in the Town Hall. All are Fax - (413) 562-4403 8 a.m.

Friday 3-3:34 Sunday Masses - 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Handicapped accessible Home and hospital visits. Please call rectory invited to come as we celebrate Summer Schedule - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Anointing of the Sick. Please call the pastor Sunday School - 9 a.m., social center Holy Trinity Roman Prayer Line: for special intentions. the commitment of Jesus to Catechism Classes: Monday evenings Catholic Church Call Marian at 569-6244 meet with His disciples for Daily and Holy Day Masses as announced 335 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 a.m.

For more information & links: PNCC.org Rev. Rene Parent, M.S., Pastor at rectory meeting room their final instructions before Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S., Assistant St. Mary’s Church Phone - (413) 568-1506 Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church His death and resurrection.

30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Weekend Masses - Saturday - 4 p.m.

605 Salmon Brook Street, Come and break bread with us Phone - (413) 562-5477 Sunday - 7 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. (Polish), Route 10 and 202, Granby, CT 06035 http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com and 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Dennis Anderson, Pastor on this special day.

Rev. Brian F. McGrath, pastor Weekday Masses - Monday-Friday, 12:10 p.m.

Phone: (860) 653-3800 Rev. Robert Miskell, Parochial Vicar Also First Friday - 7 p.m.

Women’s study will meet at Fax: (860) 653-9984 Deacon Pedro Rivera Holy Hour of Adoration Handicap Accessible. the pastor’s home Tuesday Deacon Roger Carrier Thursday, 6 pm.

Schedule: Sunday School - 9 am, Adult - Youth - Children.

Weekday Mass - Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays Sunday Praise and Worship - 10:30 a.m., Infant and toddler morning at 10 am. The women Holy Day Masses 4 p.m. on the eve before, 8:30 a.m. & - 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment care available. are studying the book of 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions Baptisms by appointment, Men’s Group Fellowship Breakfast - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (lower church) please call the office.

2nd Saturday of each month.

Exodus.

Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

Call for a Youth Group schedule of events.

Sunday Mass - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Hope Community Church You can visit us on the web at: Men’s Bible study will be at and 11:30 a.m.

152 South Westfield Street http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org. the pastor’s home at 1126 All Masses are in the upper church, Feeding Hills, MA. 01030 the 11:30 a.m. is in Spanish 413.786.2445 Pioneer Valley Assembly of God Huntington Rd. Russell, MA. Handicapped accessible, elevator located Pastor Brad Peterson Huntington, MA 01050 to the right of the main entrance.

Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m.

Rev. Toby Quirk (Crescent Mills) The study will Adoration and Benediction - Wednesdays, Contemporary worship, life oriented messages, from the Phone - (413) 667-3196 be Wednesday evening at 6:30 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Bible, nursery and children’s church available, classes for all Sunday - 10 a.m. - Service of Worship St. Mary’s Elementary School (Pre-K-8) ages. Weekly home groups and Bible studies, Weekly Bible Study. Call for information.

PM. We challenge men to be a (413) 568-2388 active youth group, special St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 activities for families, men, women, spiritual leader in their homes Office of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 and children.

Pioneer Valley Baptist Church and all Christians to be a growSt. Vincent de Paul outreach to the poor For more information, call the church office 413-786-2445, 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, MA 01085 and needy - (413) 568-5619 weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Please leave a message (corner of Tannery and Shaker Road) ing Christian through the love any other time.

Phone - (413) 562-3376 St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish Valley Community Church and Agawam Church of The Pastor James Montoro of Christ. God has called each 22 State Street Bible merged May 2010 to become Hope Community Church Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m. of us, have you heard His call?

Westfield, MA 01085 and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service – 7 p.m. We provide bus

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Interim Minister: Rev. George Karl Phone - (413) 568-1020 Sunday - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School for all ages; 11 a.m. Praise and Worship Service.

Thursday - 7 p.m. - Bible Study & Prayer.

All services open to the public, church is handicap accessible.

Baha’i Community of Westfield Sundays - 10 a.m. to 12 noon worship and study classes for children and adults at Daniel Jordan Baha’i School in March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Open to the public.

The second and fourth Fridays of every month at 7 p.m.

Westfield study and discussion meetings Call 568-3403.

Central Baptist Church 115 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-0429 Email:cbcabc@comcast.net website: http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com The Rev. Tom Rice, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.

Sunday - Worship Hour - 10-11a.m.

Christ Church United Methodist 222 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Pastor Rev. Valerie Roberts-Toler Phone - (413) 569-5206 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Air conditioned. Nursery available.

Christ Lutheran Church 568 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Rev. Jeff King, Pastor Phone - (413) 569-5151 Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship with Children’s Hour and CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare available.

Thursday evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m.

Christ The King Evangelical Presbyterian Church 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jason S. Steele, Pastor Office Phone - (413) 572-0676 ctkwestfield.org Weekly Calendar of Events: Sunday - Worship Service - 9:15 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages - 11 a.m.

Monday - Men’s Group - Sons of Thunder - 7 p.m.

Tuesday - Women’s Bible Study Wednesday - Beginners Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Childcare is available.

The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 642-3835 http://www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am Christian Formation for all ages following 10 am Wednesdays: Bible Study 9:30 am-10:30 am Holy Eucharist and Healing at Noon Congregation Ahavas Achim Interfaith Center at Westfield State University 577 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 334, Westfield, MA 01086 Rabbi Joyce Galaski Phone - (413) 562-2942 Friday Sabbath Services - 7:15 p.m. - 2 times/month and Holiday Services.

Call for dates. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and new members are always welcome.

Monday Hebrew School - 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday School Adult Study Group.

Faith Bible Church 370 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA 01001 Phone - 413-786-1681 Pastor: Rick Donofrio Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Worship Services 10:30am Children’s Service 10:30am Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 6:30 pm First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-2833 Fax - (413) 568-2835 Website: churchonthegreen.org Email :office@churchonthegreen.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-2p.m.

Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Church School Coordinator Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 AM Church School Sunday 10 AM Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible Fellowship Hour 11 AM First Spiritual Church 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, MA 01105 Rev. John Sullivan, Pastor Phone - (413) 238-4495 Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m., Sermon, Healing Service, Spirit Communication.

First United Methodist Church (A Stephen’s Ministry Church) 16 Court Street Westfield MA 01085 413-568-5818 Rev. Valerie Roberts-Toler Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 a.m.

Sunday School: Sunday 10 a.m.

Coffee Hour: every Sunday after the 10 a.m. Worship Service.

Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible Grace Lutheran Church 1552 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - 413-734-9268 Website http://www.gracelutheranonline.com The Rev. John Marquis, Pastor E-Mail -pastorwhite@ gracelutheranonline.com Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant mmikuski@gracelutheranonline.com Sunday service - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesday – 9 a.m. - Bible Study Wednesday service - 6 p.m.

Granville Federated Church American Baptist & United Church of Christ 16 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034 Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 a.m. - Worship Service, Sunday School to run concurrently with Worship Service. Childcare available 11 a.m. - Coffee Hour Monday - 8 p.m. - AA Meeting Thursday - 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice First Saturday - 6 p.m. - Potluck Supper in Fellowship Hall Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast Served in Fellowship Hall Third Wednesday - 12 noon - Ladies Aid Potluck

Huntington Evangelical Church 22 Russell Road, Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Charles Cinelli Phone - (413) 667-5774 Sundays - Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m., Sanctuary; Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.; Sanctuary; Children’s Church 10:15 a.m., (downstairs during second half service).

Mondays - Ladies Bible Study - 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays - Women’s Guild, the 2nd Tuesday of every month in Chapel on the Green; Ladies Bible Study, (all but second Tuesday), 7 p.m., Chapel on the Green.

Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone (413) 568-1780 English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Sunday 10-11:46 a.m. & 12:30-2:15 p.m.

Russian: Thursday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Saturday 4-5:45 p.m.

Montgomery Community Church Main Road-Montgomery, MA Pastor Howard R. Noe Phone - (413) 862-3284 Office Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., with Coffee Fellowship following all services.

Weekly Men and Women’s Bible Studies available.

Mountain View Baptist Church 310 Apremont Way Holyoke, MA 01040 Pastor Chad E. Correia 413-532-0381 Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com Sunday Morning Worship - 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday School & Adult Study - 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study - 7 p.m.

Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning - 6:30 p.m.

Saturday - Buss Calling & Soul Winning - 10 a.m.

New Life Christian Center of the Westfield Assemblies of God 157 Dartmouth Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Wayne Hartsgrove, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-1588 Sunday - 9:30 a.m., Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

Adult Bible Study and activities for youth of all ages,Wednesday - 6:30 p.m.

Sunday Evening Service - 6 p.m.

New Life Worship Center 118 Meadow Street Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-0344 http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Sundays - 10 a.m. - Worship and Sunday School.

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Men’s and Ladies prayer groups (call for schedules) Changed Into His Image Class (call for schedules) Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish 127 Holyoke Road Westfield, MA 01085 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 489 Westfield, MA 01086-0489 Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. Pacholec Parochial Vicar: Rev. Steven G. Montesanti Deacon Paul Federici Deacon Paul Briere Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Parish Fax: (413) 562-9875 www.diospringfield.org/olbs Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Monday- Friday: 7 a.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Confession: Saturday 3:15- 3:45 p.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Our Lady of the Lake Church Sheep Pasture Road Southwick, MA 01077 Parish Pastoral/Administrative Staff Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch 569-0161 Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Religious Education: Lynda Daniele 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Joanne Campagnari - 569-0161 Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30 - 3:30; Thurs. 8:30-noon Office, household assistant and Sacristan: Stella Onyski MASS SCHEDULE Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m.

transportation for those in need of transportation.

Just call us at 562-3376.

Pioneer Valley Baptist Church 265 Ponders Hollow Road, Westfield, MA 01085 (corner of Tannery and Shaker Road) Phone - (413) 562-3376 Pastor James Montoro Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday Service – 7 p.m. We provide bus transportation for those in need of transportation. Just call us at 562-3376.

Psalms Springs Deliverance Ministries 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-1612 Pastor Sharon Ingram Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Wednesdays - Childrens reading hour, 5 to 6 p.m. with Pastor, 4 to 10 years old.

Wednesday Evening - 7 p.m. - Bible Study & Deliverance Service Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old and up.

Russell Community Church Main Street, Russell 01071 Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday School, all ages - Fellowship, parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth Fellowship, parsonage.

Tuesday - 7 p.m. - AA Meeting; Family Bible Class, parsonage.

Wednesday - 9 a.m. - Women’s Prayer Fellowship, parsonage.

Friday - 7:30 p.m. - AA Meeting.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 60 Broad Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-1417 http://stjohnswestfield.com Pastor Christopher A. Hazzard Sunday - Adult Bible Study and Summer Sunday School (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Sunday Worship 10 A.M. Tune in to the taped broadcast of our Worship Service over WHYN (.560 on your AM radio dial) at 7:30 on Sunday morning.

Southwick Assembly Of God 267 College Highway Southwick,Ma 01077 (413) 569-1882 E-mailsouthwick_ag@verizon.net Pastor Dan Valeri Sunday morning worship - 9:30 a.m. (featuring contemporary worship, children’s church and nursery) Thursday night family night - 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. (featuring Adult Bible Study, Faithgirlz! a girls club for ages 5-13, Royal Rangers - a scouting program for boys age 5-18, and preschool for infants - 4 yrs. old) Nursing Home ministry - 3:15 p.m. at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Granby, CT. Southwick Community Episcopal Church 660 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 Phone: 569-9650 http://www.southwickchurch.com Rev. J. Taylor Albright, Pastor Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

Sundays 9:30 AM, Service that blend contemporary worship with traditional liturgy and a family-friendly atmosphere KidZone: Childcare and children’s ministry during the service Sign Language Interpreted Handicapped Accessible Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30 to 11 a.m.

Good coffee, fellowship and light-weight discussion of faith issues.

Childcare provided.

Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway, P.O. Box 260, Southwick, MA 01077 Administrative Assistant: Barbara Koivisto Phone - (413) 569-6362 email:swkucc@verizon.net Sunday 10 AM Worship Service – Open Pantry Sunday Minister – Rev. Bart D. Cochran.

Music – The Voice Choir Nursery Available 10:15 AM Church School 11 AM Coffee Hour 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting Tuesday 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Boy Scouts Wednesday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 6 PM Zumba

Rev. William H. Wallis, Pastor Parish Office - 413-568-5421 Mass schedule Daily Mon.-Thurs. - 7:15 a.m.

Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

Saturday Confessions - 3 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sunday Mass- 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Temple Beth El Worship Services Sunday - Thursday Evening, 7 p.m.

Friday evening, 6 p.m.

Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday morning, 7 a.m.

Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m.

Sunday and Holiday morning, 8 a.m. Ongoing Monday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), 3:15 p.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew High School) 6:30 p.m.; Parshat ha Shove study group, 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), 3:15 p.m.; Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.

Thursday evenings - Boy Scout Troop #32 meets at 7:30 p.m.

Friday mornings - “Exploring our Prayers” with Rabbi, 7 a.m.

Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 Rev. Georganne Greene, Minister http://www.uuspringfield.orgPhone (413) 736-2324 Handicap accessible.

Sunday - 9 AM First Hour Forum Sunday - 10:30 AM Worship Service, religious education and nursery for children Thursday - 7:30 PM Choir Rehearsal Monthly UNI Coffeehouse Concerts. Check uNicoffeehouse. org United Church of Christ Second Congregational Church 487 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 814, Westfield, MA 01086 http://www.secondchurchwestfield.org E-mail: office@secondchurchwestfield.org Office hours: Tuesday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 noon, Closed Monday.

Rev. Kimberly Murphy, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-7557 Sunday - 10 a.m., Worship Service and Sunday School for preschool through high school.

Sunday evening - Youth Program.

Westfield Alliance Church 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jordan Greeley, Pastor Phone - (413) 568-3572 Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Bible Life a.m. for all ages, nursery care provided; 11 a.m. - Worship and the Word; 6 p.m - evening service.

Word of Grace Church of Pioneer Valley 848 North Road, Route 202 Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 572-3054 Email:office@wordgrace.us http://www.wordgrace.us Chet Marshall, Senior Pastor Sunday Morning Service: 10 a.m.

Sunday evening, 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.

Westfield Evangelical Free Church 568 Southwick Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. David K. Young, Pastor Phone - (413) 562-1504 Sunday – 10 a.m. - Morning Worship, childcare available; 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School.

Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Friday - 6:30 p.m. Awana Children’s Program.

West Springfield Church of Christ 61 Upper Church Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - (413) 736-1006 Sunday - 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m., Worship Service; 9:30 a.m. - Bible Study.

Wednesday - 7 p.m., Bible Study.

Wyben Union Church An Interdenominational Church 678 Montgomery Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-6473 Rev. David L. Cooper, Pastor Sunday Worship and Sunday School at 10 a.m.

Summer Worship at 9:30am Nursery Available Bible Studies in both Church and in Members’ homes. wybenunionchurch.com

Easter basket and bake sale HUNTINGTON - The First Congregational Church of Huntington will hold a fundraiser today from 10a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be over 25 Easter baskets, lots of dessert pies, breads, fudge and other homemade goodies. The event will be held at the church on 6 Searle Road, Norwich Hill Huntington, MA (Via Routes 66 & 112). For more information call Dianne (413)6670140.

Holy Trinity Fundraiser WESTFIELD - The Rosary Society of Holy Trinity Church will be holding their annual fundraiser Bake, Food Sale and Chinese Raffle in the Parish Center at 331 Elm St. today from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and tomorrow from 7 a.m. to noon.

We will have delicious homemade pies, cakes, cookies, breads and other desserts.

Breads made by the Felician Sisters of Enfield, CT will be available. Also available will be homemade chicken soup, kapusta and chili take-out. Our Chinese Raffle will include gift certificates, gift baskets, Red Sox tickets for May 18 against the Detroit Tigers and other great prizes for all ages. For more information please call 562-4514. The public is invited. We hope to see you there!

Quarter Auction WESTFIELD - First Congregational Church of Westfield invites you to A Quarter Auction Sunday.

Doors Open at 11:15 a.m.

Auction Starts at noon. What is it you ask? Well…it’s a cross between an Auction, a Raffle & a Home Party all wrapped into one!! New & Discontinued Items from local Direct Sales Vendors will be auctioned off for 1~4 Quarters per item!

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Religion your first paddle) Additional paddles can be purchased for $1.00 each There will be over 30 items to bid on at the auction!

Please bring your quarters as each item will cost between 1 and 3 quarters to bid. Lunch will be available for purchase. First Congregational Church of Westfield is on18 Broad Street in Westfield.

Divine Mercy Service on Sunday, April 27 at Holy Trinity Church, 335 Elm St. , Westfield.

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A.A. Meeting WESTFIELD - Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are from Monday to Friday at noon to 1 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church. The meetings are open and all are welcome.

Community Passover Seder

WESTFIELD - Congregation Ahavas Achim will hold a community Passover Seder on the second night of Passover on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church, next to Westfield State University. Passover is a holiday of Eucharistic Adoration & Confessions at 1 liberation, celebrating the liberation of our pm, Mass at 2 pm and the Chaplet at 3 pm. Jewish ancestors from slavery in Egypt Please come and pray with us for the more than 3000 years ago. It is a time to rededicate ourselves to the struggle against mercy of God in our lives.

This special feast was started by Pope oppression, for Jews and for all people, here John Paul II based on the visions of St. and around the world.

There will be an interactive Seder led by Faustina of Poland.

Rabbi Joyce Galaski. The cost is $18 for adult members, $12 for teens, $8 for chil-

dren ages 5 to 12 and children under 5 years of age are free. The cost for nonmembers is $25. Please make your reservations by April 10 with Fran at 575-8465 or volleyfran@comcast.net . All members of the community who are interested in attending are welcome to join us.

Holy Week Services at Christ Church United Methodist, 222 College Hwy, Southwick. (We are near CVS and Big Y) 4/17 – Holy (Maundy) Thursday 7:00 pm 4/18 – Good Friday 7:00 pm 4/20 – Easter Sunrise 6:00 am with special music. A buffet breakfast follows at Edgewood Country Club. $9.50 for adults We are handicap accessible.

The Rummage Sale is Coming!

FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH 18 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Preview: Friday April 25 4-7 p.m. — 50 cents entrance fee Sale: Saturday April 26 9-3 No entrance fee.

Vendors Wanted!

SOUTHWICK - Christ Church United Methodist in Southwick will be having a Tag & Craft Fair on May 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve an inside table for $25 (nonrefundable) by calling (413) 569-5206 or (413) 569-5206 for an application, or, email cdltfl@msn.com. We are the little white church at Gillette Corners near the Big Y. There will be a lunch menu and we are handicap accessible.

Senior Options 2014 WESTFIELD On Thursday April 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the South Middle School cafeteria will be transformed with over thirty exhibitors participating in the Westfield Council On Aging’s annual “Senior Options 2014” event. Seniors and their family members will have a unique opportunity to discover the multitude of services available to them regarding physical and emotional health, overall wellness and safety, housing options, and active lifestyle opportunities for older adults. A homemade lunch prepared by the Senior Center cooking crew will be available for a nominal fee.

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Benefit Continued from Page 1 For Autism Speaks team that raises funds and “We put a notification on our website as well awareness. That breakfast is $8 for adults and $6 as our Facebook page,” he added. for children and includes a raffle drawing and a Deedy said he does have some personal conBlue Photobooth fundraiser by Rzescotti nections to some of the charities he supports Photography, both at additional costs. through the breakfasts. His own mother is a canDeedy said Moolicious splits the profits of the cer survivor, for example, and his nephew has breakfast with the organization, keeping 25 per- autism. cent to cover his costs and giving 75 percent to Following the autism breakfast, the Policeman’s the hosting group.

Association/Team Justice will host a breakfast “I think this is a way we can give more back, April 19, including an Easter egg hunt. Westfield but it’s up to the group having the breakfast to get Youth Football is planning its second breakfast, people in the seats,” said Deedy. and Westfield Youth Lacrosse will host a breakDeedy credited his wife for helping him help fast later this year. others.

“We like to do the breakfasts in spring and “I couldn’t do this without her support,” he fall,” Deedy said. said.

Moolicious is open daily for lunch and iceThe Deedys and their staff volunteer their time cream at 11 a.m. Ryan’s Rally For Autism’s at the breakfast, and the host group also provides breakfast is Sunday from 8 a.m. – noon and volunteers to take orders, serve and collect includes pancakes, sausage or bacon, and a bevmoney. erage. All proceeds benefit the 2014 Western Moolicious helps promote the events, putting New England Walk Now For Autism Speaks, set up flyers that the non-profit provides. for Sept. 20 at Stanley Park.

Development Continued from Page 1 converting older downtown properties national marketing efforts to increase tax into housing,” he said. “These obstacles can revenue related to foreign travel and busiinclude, structural, environmental, accessi- ness for tourism-related industries.

The plan also calls for a global entreprebility issues, and parking, all of which we have seen our local property owners struggle neur-in-residence program, which Patrick said would retain and attract entrepreneurs with.”

“A renewed and real effort by the state to dedicated to creating jobs in Massachusetts.

The program would allow qualified, highaddress these costly issues, will go a long international students in way in providing additional attractive hous- skilled, ing opportunities downtown which will in Massachusetts to stay after graduation if turn allow for additional customer base for they are starting or growing a business, the governor said. the local merchants,” he said.

The program, to be administered by the Patrick defended the push to eliminate non-compete agreements, despite what he Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, characterized as “some resistance to it in the would place selected students who are eligible for special work visas but unable to get tech community.”

He said the best way to ease that resis- one due to a federal cap as entrepreneurs-intance is to bulk up the state’s existing protec- residence at public and private institutions.

Patrick said the plan would be paid for tions against the sharing of intellectual propthrough a combination of capital budget and erty.

“In California, another tech hub, they general fund expenditures.

For members of Boston’s minority caudon’t have non-competes and they’re doing pretty well,” Patrick said during his monthly cus, however, Patrick’s proposal is a classic radio show on WGBH-FM. “We want to case of “too little too late.”

“The cynic in me asks why you’re proposenable that same free flow of talent in an innovation hub here in Massachusetts which ing this now rather than the last few years,” is booming and it ought to have as few said State Senator Don Humason, Jr. (R-Westfield). “I’m all about promoting the restraints on it as possible.”

Chris Anderson, president of the Commonwealth, but I don’t like it when Massachusetts High Tech Council, said government picks winners, because thats employers who spend money training and when a solar company takes $50 million of educating employees have legitimate con- state money, and then goes out of business.”

THe idea of eliminating the state’s nocerns if an employee opts to work for a compete agreement is something Humason competitor.

“The appropriate place to address con- said he needs to research more, but that it cerns of the large employers is to strengthen concerns business owners that he’s spoken to. trade secrets protections,” he said.

“I was approached by a business owner Anderson said the focus on intellectual property protections rather than non-com- who said they train people for specific serpete agreements is in part an acknowledge- vices, and if the agreement is eliminated, ment of the fast-moving nature of the tech- what’s stopping them from taking our secrets and knowledge, starting their own business, nology landscape in Massachusetts.

He said there are about 400 technology and taking our customers?” he said.

Humason said he is willing to listen to firms headquartered in Massachusetts with revenues over $20 million compared with Patrick’s proposal, but with the House and over 10,000 firms with revenues under $20 Senate now firmly entrenched in the budget million, with most under $5 million. The process, he fears whatever positives the prodiverse nature of that landscape is a power- posal has won’t receive their due dilligence.

“It’s the right issue (promoting ful economic engine for Massachusetts, he Massachusetts) but the wrong time,” he said. said.

Patrick unveiled his package at an eco- “It would’ve been most appropriate to bring this up when he rolled out his budget. But nomic development summit in Newton.

Patrick says he wants to revamp the state’s we should promote a climate that supports research and development tax credit pro- anyone who hires someone, makes somegram, encourage more high-tech companies thing or provides a service (in to hire interns, and expand the state’s inter- Massachusetts).”

Larceny Continued from Page 1 had actually gone to the parking lot to buy marijuana from his new friends but again changed his story when Csekovsky told him that there were still discrepancies between his story and the girl’s account.

Finally, the man told Csekovsky that he would tell

the truth and said that he had gone to meet the two young met to sell them marijuana.

He said that no robbery had really occurred and said that he had called police because “he had been swindled out of a $10 bag of weed.”

The man told Csekovsky that what actually had trans-

pired was that, when he handed the bag of marijuana to his customers, they exited his car and ran into the woods.

The “victim” told Csekovsky that, upon reflection, he had decided not to pursue criminal charges against the two thieves.

Devin Schetzel, a second grade student at Munger Hill Elementary School, portrays Abraham Lincoln, during a special history project at the school Friday. Students presented themselves as wax figures of famous people. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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Frozen in time

Munger Hill Elementary School Zachary Ellis is dressed as King Tut during a special history project at the school Friday. Students were required to dress and research a “person of interest” and present their findings to the public. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Munger Hill second grade student Joseph Roselli portrays Milton Hershey of the Hershey Candy Company during a history lesson in the school cafeteria Friday. Visitors were treated to Hershey Kisses during the one-hour project. (Photo

by Frederick Gore)

State eyes ‘functional’ health exchange BOSTON (AP) — The board another state with a successful overseeing the state’s health health exchange. care exchange was told “The clock is ticking and we Thursday that a long-term fix have a lot of work to do,” Iselin for its troubled website was still told reporters after the meeting. months away, even while “We don’t think that not having Massachusetts reported proga functional (system) is an ress in clearing the backlog of option, and in order to achieve applicants for subsidized insurthat goal we just have to be ance. really practical and pragmatic “We are not going to have about what has to be done for everything we want for the that transition.” fall,” said Sarah Iselin, the The federal government granthealth care executive who was ed Massachusetts a three-month SARAH ISELIN tapped by Gov. Deval Patrick to extension until June 30 from the oversee a fix to the problems that caused federal government’s original March 31 enrollMassachusetts — the pioneering state in uni- ment deadline. The state plans to seek an addiversal health insurance — to become one of the tional three-month extension until the end of lowest-performing states in transitioning to the September, Iselin said. federal health insurance overhaul law.

The website glitches had forced the connecIselin said she would present the board with tor to adopt a series of manual workarounds, recommendations next month for how to creating a backlog of 50,000 paper applications achieve a functional website by the start of the that has since been alleviated, officials said. next open enrollment period that is scheduled New figures released by the connector to begin Nov. 15, with the goal of achieving Thursday showed that the state had enrolled “minimal compliance” with the law’s require- 234,000 people in subsidized insurance during ments by that time. A more robust system the first federal open enrollment period, though would not likely be available until sometime about 159,000 of those has been placed in temnext year. porary Medicaid coverage so they would not be Iselin announced last month that the state without health care while their long-term eligiwas cutting ties with its website vendor CGI bility was determined.

Group, which had received a $69 million conIselin, meanwhile, is nearing the end of her tract last year to help facilitate the transition planned four-month appointment and said she from the state’s first-in-the-nation health insur- planned to return to her former job at Blue ance system to the new federal program.

Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, likely in Still to be determined, Iselin said, is whether late May or early June. It was not immediately the state will sign on with a new vendor to rede- clear whether the administration would name a sign the website or import technology from replacement.

Hoose

Harris

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Continued from Page 3 Domus has been involved in over 20 million dollars of NO-BID contracts in our city.

An $8.3 million dollar NO BID low income family project (28 units) has been sitting in a drawer in City Hall since July 6, 2010. Hopefully it stays there.

My focus is not on having my picture taken, nor on writing items just to be in the newspaper. I promised the thousands of people who voted for me that I will not vote for any unnecessary items. I truly am trying to guard your tax dollars–no unnecessary jobs–no unnecessary expenditures–and no fluff.

I believe that the Domus Broad Street project could be completed without the additional $80,000 of your tax money by cutting from such items as: Architectural & Engineering $92,441 Closing Costs/legal $33,800 Construction Contingency

Samantha Fuller, a second grade student at Munger Hill Elementary School, portrays Helen Keller, during a special history project Friday. (Photo by Frederick

$81,096 Development Consultant $39,450 Capitalized Reserves $50,000 Developer Overhead $80,000 Developer Fee $40,000 The purchase price was $165,000. (All the figures are on file at the Community Development).

I was a partner in converting 33 Broad Street from a church into 11 one bedroom apartments, including the addition of a third floor. I am familiar with construction, and construction costs.

Regarding some other important matters— The non-functioning elevator at City Hall has denied our citizens with disabilities their right to do business and to participate in meetings at our newly renovated seat of government. This situation is inexcusable, arrogant and in need of immediate remedial action.

While the area between

Elm Street and Franklin Street – like so many other downtowns – continues to struggle, our East Main St. / Springfield Road corridor continues to be extremely successful. There is too little publicity of this fact. Our citizens love to do business in this section of the city.

We’re approaching Patriots Day and Memorial Day. As the daughter of a Korean War casualty, I’ll simply say THANK YOU to all who serve or have served and their families–you are heroes.

To those who have lost family members,-”Our Fallen Heroes”, I simply say that I understand your loss, yet I smile and say “I am proud to be an American.”

Cindy Harris City Councilor At Large 413-562-9197 courtnell@hotmail.com Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not the staff, editor, or publisher of this publication.

and with the weather (hopefully) improving, I will be able to take Ollie for walks through more parts of our Ward. So, if you see this guy with a large brindle dog (that’s Ollie) walking down your street do not hesitate to say hi. Also I will be using this time to canvass you about your issues and concerns. Thank you, and especially, now that I have been elected, thank you to all those who just stop me to say hi, or who are already letting me know of your concerns, and to wish me well in the City Council. Best way to contact me: brhoose@comcast.net.

Brian Hoose, your neighbor, and Ward 3 City Councilor.

Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not the staff, editor, or publisher of this publication.

Sebelius Continued from Page 4 drew a sarcastic rebuttal from White House adviser Dan Pfeiffer, who tweeted “All class in the GOP.” Senate Finance Committee ranking member Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) offered a hint of praise for Sebelius.

“While we haven’t always agreed, Secretary Sebelius did the best she could during the tumultuous and volatile rollout of the law,” he said in a statement. “I thank her for her service and wish her and her family all the best in

their future endeavors.”

But it was a rare positive note from that side of the aisle. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, said in a statement that the secretary’s resignation “will do nothing to protect them from Obamacare’s canceled coverage, skyrocketing costs and fewer choices. ObamaCare is fundamentally flawed and a personnel change at HHS won’t change that ugly reality.”

McAllister Continued from Page 4 The Ouachita Citizen, another local newspaper in Louisiana, first published the video of McAllister in a romantic encounter with his staffer.

Bill Land, who owns the building where McAllister’s office is located, told POLITICO that neither he nor his employees leaked the video. Land said the leak probably came from someone on McAllister’s staff.

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Southwick’s Vinnie Fortini, right, slides safely back to first during yesterday’s game against visiting Greenfield. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Southwick starting pitcher Nick Massarelli delivers to a Greenfield batter during the second inning of yesterday’s rain-soaked game in Southwick. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Lachtara no-no, again

By Chris Putz Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The competition sure does seem to be in a mound of trouble when it faces the Southwick-Tolland Regional High School softball team.

Southwick freshman pitcher Emily Lachtara pitched her second no-hitter of the young season, and the Rams’ hitters once again came alive in the team’s 16-0 mercy-shortened shutout of Gateway Friday.

Lachtara struck out 12 batters, walked two, and allowed no hits and no runs through five innings, before the game was halted.

The young pitching phenom was helped along by another strong offensive effort.

Sidney Rogers (2-for-4, double, 2 RBIs, run scored), Sam Brozinski (2-3, 2 runs, RBI), Alyssa Kelleher (2-3, triple, 2 RBIs, 2 runs), Southwick’s Dan McClellan, left, fails to make the run home during yesterday’s game against Morgan Harriman (3-3, dou- visiting Greenfield. (Photo by Frederick Gore) ble, triple, 4 RBIs, 2 runs), and Jen Yellin (2-4, double, tere four hits, and walked runs, and two RBIs. Her the mound for Pathfinder. career hits total now stands at Maska recorded 15 strikeouts run) provided the bulk of the one. in a one-hitter.

Mastello’s four-run homer 110.

Southwick offense.

Katie Nesmelova had the Bombers’ Vicki Camp had lifted Westfield from a 3-1 Westfield 8, Taconic 4 lone hit for Westfield Voca hit and a run scored. deficit.

Karly Mastello hit a grand Pathfinder 18, Westfield Tech, a screaming line-drive Maddy Atkocaitis, who slam, and pitcher Taylor St. down the first base line in the Jacques (6 Ks) earned the vic- entered the season with 100 Voc-Tech 0 (5 inn.)

Jenna Maska delivered a bottom of the first inning. tory on the mound for career hits, went 2-for-4 for Tigers’ Catherine Oleksak Westfield. St. Jacques scat- Westfield with a double, two dominating performance on

Tigers’ third baseman Amber Lindsay gets into position to field the ball with Pathfinder Jenna Maska standing on third base Friday. (Photo by Chris Putz)

off, two-run base hit in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift Southwick-Tolland to the come-from-behind victory.

Vinnie Fortini (2 hits), Andrew Mitchell (RBI), Bob Hamel (RBI), and Brian Sheil (RBI) also contributed to Southwick’s offensive output.

Rams’ pitcher Nick Maserelli was solid on the mound, recording 11 strikeouts over six innings. He allowed just four hits and four runs (two earned).

BOYS’ VOLLEYBALL WHS def. Sci-Tech 25-9, 25-11, 25-20 SPRINGFIELD – Ivan Zuev made 16 digs, Nick Hall recorded five kills and one ace, and Ruslan Kontsimal finished with 8 kills and three digs for Westfield (4-1).

Bombers’ Chris Paradis and Ian Canty combined for 22 assists and eight digs.

“It was a good effort for us today,” Westfield coach Tyler Wingate said. “We were very effective out of the middle.”

GIRLS’ LACROSSE Northampton 17, Westfield 6 Vicki Whalen scored three goals, and Brittany Hutchinson had three assists for Westfield.

Westfield Voc-Tech’s Katie Nesmelova stands on first base after ripping a screaming liner down the first base line for a single during the bottom of the first inning against Pathfinder Friday at Whitney Field. (Photo by

It’s all hands on deck as Westfield Voc-Tech softball players work hard to record an out against Pathfinder Friday at Whitney Field.

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pitched the first two innings, and Katie Nesmelova (in her first action of the season) returned from injury to provide relief duty.

BASEBALL Gateway 16, Sci-Tech 5 Gateway (2-0) continued its offensive explosion, totaling 30 hits during a two-day span.

Justin Edinger (2-for-3, RBI), Geoff Sobotka (hit, 2 RBIs), Curtis Dowers (2-5, 2 walks, 2 RBIs), Willis Pollard (2-2, double, triple, 3 walks, 3 RBIs), Calvin Dowers (3-5, double, RBI), Everett Warren (2-3, 3 RBIs), and Tom Ruffo (2-3, double, 3 RBIs) contributed offensively for Gateway.

“It’s nice that the bats are where they are at,” Gateway coach Gary St. Peter said.

“We knew we would have to put up runs early in the season (with little practice and questionable weather).”

The Gators’ pitching also proved to be solid as Calvin Dowers scattered five hits and three walks through five innings, while striking out 11 batters.

Said Gary St. Peter: “So far so good.”

Southwick-Tolland 5, Greenfield 4 Eddie Martinez hit a walk-

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES SATURDAY APRIL 12

MONDAY April 14

TUESDAY April 15

WEDNESDAY April 16

THURSDAY April 17

FRIDAY April 18

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL at Rhody Invitational, Time TBA

BASEBALL vs. Longmeadow, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V TENNIS vs. West Springfield, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Hampshire, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Longmeadow, WHS, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V LACROSSE at South Hadley, S.H. Middle School, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V LACROSSE vs. St. Mary’s, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE at South Hadley, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV VOLLEYBALL at Minnechaug, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V VOLLEYBALL at Minnechaug, 5:15 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV LACROSSE vs. St. Mary’s, 5:30 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Central, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V TENNIS vs.

Northampton, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Central, WHS, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V TENNIS vs. Sabis, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Holyoke, John Young Softball Field, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Holyoke, Crosier Field, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V TRACK & FIELD at Holyoke, Roberts Sports Complex, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ V TENNIS at Amherst, Amherst Regional Middle School, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Minnechaug, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Minnechaug, WHS, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ V LACROSSE vs. Agawam, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ JV LACROSSE vs.

Agawam, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL at Pittsfield, Doyle Field, 4:30 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL at Pittsfield, 4:30 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ V LACROSSE at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled

SOFTBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled

SOFTBALL at Palmer, 4 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Granby, 4 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL vs.

Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. Smith Academy, 4 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ TRACK & FIELD at Hampshire, 3:30 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

JV SOFTBALL vs. McCann Tech, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Monson, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Monson, 4 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Sabis, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Sabis, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL at Holyoke Catholic, Sarah Jane Field, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Holyoke Catholic, Anniversary Field, 4 p.m.

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Westfield, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ TENNIS vs. Sabis, Municipal Tennis Courts, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL at Granby, 4 p.m.

BOYS’ LACROSSE at Belchertown, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Cathedral, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ TENNIS at Palmer, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ LACROSSE at Monson, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, 4 p.m.

JV BASEBALL vs. Holyoke Catholic, Site TBD, 4 p.m.

WESTFIELD VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL at Dean Tech, Springdale Baseball Field, 4:15 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES Men’s Golf 2014 Spring Schedule Day DATE OPPONENT TIME April 15 MASCAC Championships Tuesday

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Thursday April 17 Western New England University Invitational

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SOFTBALL at Commerce, Marshall Roy, 4 p.m.

BASEBALL vs. Pioneer Valley Christian School, Bullens Field, 4 p.m.

SOFTBALL vs. Putnam, Whitney Field, 4 p.m.

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QUESTIONS & ATTITUDE Compelling questions ... and maybe a few actual answers

HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ

SPEED FREAKS

TONY’S TIGERS

A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

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Even NAPA has hitched up to Chase.

Where do you rank Darlington on your alltime favorite tracks?

GODSPEAK: The track “too tough to tame” has a special place in my heart.

KEN’S CALL: Behind Augusta National, ahead of Churchill Downs. In modern NASCAR, I’m torn between Darlington and Richmond.

Are you on that Chase Elliott bandwagon yet?

GODSPEAK: I’ve been on the “Chasewagon” ever since he tested at Daytona with his daddy in January.

KEN’S CALL: Good grief, even Kevin Harvick was happy for him.

I thought he didn’t like “privileged” kids.

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FEEDBACK Do you have questions or comments about NASCAR This Week? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@newsjrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken. willis@news-jrnl.com

Remember way back, when Tony Stewart was worried about adding a fourth Sprint Cup team to the Stewart-Haas Racing stable in 2014?

Those fears and doubts must have abated in recent weeks, since the team has notched two wins, and Stewart surprised even himself by winning the pole at Texas.

Stewart’s hire, Kevin Harvick, won at Phoenix the week after the Daytona 500, while co-owner Gene Haas’ hire, Kurt Busch, grabbed the checkered flag at Martinsville.

Two wins over the first six Cup races have everybody at Stewart-Haas whistling, including Stewart, the team worrywart.

“The whole organization has been doing an awesome job,” Stewart said. “This is the first time I have been able to do something impressive for the team, so I’m excited about that. We have got a good year started. To get two of our cars wins already … for us to get a pole … that is something that we are pretty proud of right now.”

Stewart is still on the mend after pulverizing his right leg in a sprint-car crash in August. After numerous surgeries and countless hours of rehab, the three-time Cup champion has an optimistic outlook for ’14.

“The good thing is it’s not just one team,” Stewart said. “I don’t know that we can really point to one thing, to be truthful.

I think it is early in the year. I think the atmosphere at our shop is really good right now.”

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Junior’s hot start to 2014 got even hotter at Texas, but not by design.

He flamed out on the first greenflag lap.

Is Junior blind?

TINY VICTORIES It seems like eons ago that 20-year-old Trevor Bayne won the 2011 Daytona 500 in the No. 21 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing. Bayne, who is competing in a Roush Fenway Ford for the Nationwide Series championship, qualified seventh and finished 19th at Texas. Bayne runs a part-time Cup schedule with Len and Eddie Wood’s operation. “That was cool,” he said of his time-trial run. “It’s great that the Wood Brothers can bring cars like this when we don’t run full time and be able to come out here and contend with these guys.” Ironically, Bayne lost ground from the start to finish of NASCAR’s new qualifying system. “It was really cool to be in the top two the first round, sixth in the second round and seventh in the third round. We didn’t go the right way directionally, but to be in contention in every round was really cool.”

Well, not technically, but when Junior Earnhardt straps into the cockpit of his No. 88 racecar, there’s most definitely a blind spot. He admitted as much Monday when he inadvertently ran off the track at Texas, nipped a little sod and was shot into the outside wall on the first green-flag lap. That’s when his car caught fire and, like the TV ratings to follow, was doused.

Can blindness be labeled an unintended consequence?

If not unintended, certainly unfortunate. All of the advances in cockpit and chassis safety have resulted in the prescribed safety advances, but not without some visibility issues. Running so closely behind Aric Almirola, Junior took a little look to the inside to consider a pass, but instead hit the grass and then the wall. We’ve heard drivers complain in recent years about a loss of peripheral vision due to new seat technology, but this is the first time the A-pillar has been blamed for such a thing.

Lessons learned?

Probably nothing Junior doesn’t already know, but here are a few to consider: 1. Become a little more familiar with the track; the arrival of a grass field shouldn’t be a surprise; 2.

If there’s any doubt whatsoever, don’t pass on the inside when there’s grass; and 3. Next time, qualify ahead of Aric Almirola.

Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach NewsJournal for 27 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com

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Kyle and Kurt Busch have a footnote in the Cup record book as the brothers with the most back-to-back victories in the history of NASCAR’s marquee tour. When Kyle won at Fontana, Calif., and Kurt finished first at Martinsville it was the sixth time they had turned the brother double.

They lead the Flock brothers, Tim, Fonty and Bob, by one win. The Flocks had five back-to-back triumphs back in the day.

Tim was involved in all those sibling pairings.

DALE EARNHARDT JR.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. vs. Jamie McMurray: Yes, the Odd Couple when it comes to feuding and such, but McMurray is still fuming about Junior wrecking him at Martinsville.

Godwin Kelly gives his take: “NASCAR’s new emphasis on winning has turned up the heat for all drivers, including these mild-mannered stockcar jockeys.”

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Was that a “rally cap” Tony Stewart used Friday to win the pole at Texas Motor Speedway?

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GODWIN’S DARLINGTON PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com

JAMIE MCMURRAY

Winner: Matt Kenseth Rest of the top five: Greg Biffle, Denny Hamlin, Joey Logano, Kurt Busch Dark horse: Marcos Ambrose

Disappointment: Jeff Gordon First one out: David Gilliland Don’t be surprised if: Kenseth wins based on race strategy and not speed.

SPRINT CUP: Bojangles’ Southern 500 SITE: Darlington Raceway SCHEDULE: Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 2 p.m.), practice (Fox Sports 1, 6:05 p.m.). Sunday, race (Fox, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m., green flag at 7:16 p.m.)

NATIONWIDE: VFW Sport Clips Help A Hero 300 SITE: Darlington Raceway SCHEDULE: Saturday, race (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m.)

WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JOEY LOGANO Made it look easy at Texas

MATT KENSETH Gathering points, not trophies

JEFF GORDON Getting closer

JUNIOR EARNHARDT Opened a new Texas barbecue

KYLE BUSCH Will finish fourth at Darlington

BRAD KESELOWSKI Speed-trap victim

TONY STEWART Limping back to form

CARL EDWARDS Big lead in Roush Cup

JIMMIE JOHNSON The win finally comes at Darlington

KYLE LARSON First Darlington stripe coming soon

TEXAS REWIND

Dale Junior talks about Elliott family’s racing future, past You might see two Elliotts competing in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway on May 3. NASCAR rookie Chase Elliott might be racing against his father, 1988 Cup Series champion Bill Elliott, at the 2.66mile tri-oval.

Both would be in cars supplied by JR Motorsports, owned in part by Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose father battled Elliott for nearly two decades in Cup racing. Earnhardt talked about his new driver after Chase Elliott won at Texas.

Talk about how proud you are to see Chase in Victory Lane.

“Yeah, it’s pretty awesome to see him succeed. I knew it was just a matter of time. He’s got so much ability and composure, and he’s just years ahead of guys of that age, and he’s learning so fast on the fly.

People ask me if I talked to him or tutored him or anything, but he’s learning faster than you can teach him what’s going on.”

Does Chase remind you of anyone out there?

“His daddy. You know, they’re similar in personality. You had to really work him over to get him upset. He was normally just concerned with his car, getting his car faster.

“Back in the mid-’80s when Bill and his brothers just focused on what they were doing, they would show up and whup everybody. They weren’t arrogant and cocky, they just showed up and ran.”

Do you feel like you have something to offer

Chase in dealing with the pressure of being the son of a legendary racer?

“Yeah, I think I can help him out if I see him encountering a situation and it’s making him uncomfortable. But I don’t know whether he will have a problem with it. He’s going to become the next best thing, you know, the fans are going to latch right on. I was thinking to myself, ‘It ain’t going to be long until he’s going to be swarmed with attention.’ I think he will handle it well.”

PAGE 12 - SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2014

Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

What can I do?

Dear Annie: I’ve been married for 20 years. My husband had a great job that allowed him to support me while I completed my education. Our financial situation diminished, but as long as we could share responsibilities, it was OK with me.

When I entered the job force, there was a radical shift. I became responsible for every single bill. There were periods when my husband didn’t work because no job paid as well as his old one, but mostly it was because he couldn’t make the job last. Twelve years ago, we decided that a real estate career would suit his personality, but we have yet to see even modest returns.

I have been patient, but when times get tough, I expect my husband to take a side job to help make ends meet. This enrages him. He’ll get the job, but he’s extremely unpleasant to me.

He has pushed our lifestyle beyond our means, saying that a real estate agent must own a nice home and drive an expensive car. He refuses to look at a budget and tells me I am always talking about money. When I offer advice, he accuses me of implying he’s an idiot and then claims it’s verbal abuse.

We are so heavily in debt, I see no way out unless he takes a steady job and sticks to a budget. But he insists that real estate is our best option and blames me for allocating money to pay bills instead of reinvesting it in marketing himself.

I worry incessantly. Every dime goes toward our debt or his real estate fees. I buy nothing for myself. But worse is how awful he makes me feel. I have lost friends, and my self-esteem is gone. But I love him, and I know he loves and needs me. I am the only one who has not given up on him. What can I do to restore balance in our lives without making him feel that I’m the aggressor? -- Wife Dear Wife: There is some subtle emotional abuse and definite manipulation going on, but not from you. And because you are convinced that your husband can’t manage without you, you keep bucking him up even though he takes advantage and belittles you. This is called enabling.

Speak to a financial adviser at your bank, and then consider some low-cost counseling, with or without your husband, and figure out how to break this dysfunctional pattern.

Dear Annie: When you receive an email stating you’ve inherited a large sum of money, do you believe it’s legit? I recently received an email from an attorney stating that I have inherited money. Could it be a scam? -- Could Use the Cash Dear Could: Yes. If you actually had inherited money, you likely would receive notification from the executor by regular mail. If you are familiar with the bank, call them directly and find out whether there is any substance to this. And while sometimes inheritance money is left unclaimed, you’d have to search for it through your state treasurer’s office.

Here are a few guidelines: If the email is asking for money for any reason, it is a scam. If it is asking for personal banking information, it is a scam. If it asks you to click on a link, it is a scam.

Dear Annie: I can’t believe the advice you gave to “Lynn in Sunny Florida,” who isn’t interested in the old friends who moved nearby and constantly call and email. You told her to allow limited contact until they find new friends. Why? There’s absolutely no reason for her to have any contact with them if she chooses not to. -- Wouldn’t Do It Dear Wouldn’t: Ignoring the calls and emails isn’t working.

When “Lynn” told us she didn’t want to create hurt feelings, and there was a chance she would run into these people in public places, we recommended letting them down easy. We see no reason to be harsh.

Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net.

HINTS FROM HELOISE Clarifying a Pet Request Dear Heloise: I enjoy reading your column in The Birmingham (Ala.) News. “Heartbroken in Texas” broke my heart with her request that her older PETS be euthanized after her death. While I don’t want to see her pets placed in a shelter to live out their lives, arranging for their comfort and care with other family members or friends is preferable to ending what could be many more quality, happy years for those pets. -- Animal Lover in Alabama As a human who has been “owned” by many, many animals, birds, ferrets, dogs and a cat or two, I understand your concern.

But, in my reader’s eyes, I don’t think she meant that they should be put down right away. I think she just meant that when and if something happened to her, her pets would be taken care of.

This is especially true about many pets, like parrots that can live 50 years or more and house cats that can have a long and happy life. -- Heloise P.S.: “Woof, woof ” from our new dog, Chammy, whom we found at the Humane Society here in San Antonio. She is sweet and mischievous, but a real lovebug to cuddle with while watching TV or reading a book.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, April 12, 2014: This year you enter a period where you want to accomplish a lot. You often could be challenged or distracted by those in your daily life. Keep in mind that they enjoy their time with you. If you are single, it is impossible for a relationship to blossom when you are focused on other matters. Come summertime, you might want to become less focused on your goals and a little more aware of what is going on around you.

Someone quite special could meander into your life during this period. If you are attached, the two of you need to make fun plans for the summer. You might want go to the beach often or choose a different pastime you both enjoy. VIRGO sometimes irritates you with details.

The Stars Show the Kind of Day You’ll Have: 5-Dynamic; 4-Positive; 3-Average; 2-So-so; 1-Difficult ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Your intuition does not match up with what you are seeing. You could go back and forth when deciding which view to follow. A partner will offer several options that could change your perspective, but you still might be uneasy. Tonight: Do not push too hard.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH Your ingenuity will take you down an interesting path, if you decide to go. A partner or loved one might present a different view -- perhaps one that is not as bold as yours. You could be at a standstill because of the disparity between both of your views.

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH You will want to make a decision regarding a domestic or personal issue. You might realize that the timing is not right for a discussion at this point.

More information will be coming forward. How you see a situation could change as a result. Tonight: Order in.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH Wherever you go, you could end up in a lengthy conversation. You even might irritate a child or loved one with your socializing. This person will want to have your attention, so make that a high priority. Tonight: A special evening.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You could feel pushed by a money matter. You know your limits, and you understand what needs to happen. Unfortunately, a family member might not see eye to eye with you. A discussion needs to occur about your home and an investment. Tonight: Your treat.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You might be more determined than you realize, and that attitude could be pushing others away. Try to loosen up and be more open to others’ suggestions. Not everything needs to happen your way. You could be delighted by what someone offers. Tonight: Go along with plans.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH You still could be overreacting to someone you care about. Be aware of what another person needs, and be willing to respond appropriately. Still, you might need to take a personal day far away from the daily grind as soon as you can. Tonight: Not to be found.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH A loved one is so charming that you might feel inclined to bend to his or her will. Though you might have other plans, you probably should cancel them. Sometimes a person needs to follow his or her heart; you are no different.

Tonight: Where the party is.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You might feel pressured once more to visit with a family member.

Consider what would happen if you were to do what you wanted. You can’t keep giving without having some “you” time. Someone will let you know how much he or she cares. Tonight: A force to be dealt with.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH What might seem like an excellent plan could have its faults. Pull back and look at the pros and cons of having someone from a distance visit you. Make a choice that you feel comfortable with, and it will work out for the best. Tonight: Go to the movies. Be entertained.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH You’ll have a chance to really enjoy a close friend. Screen your calls, and make this day just for the two

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This person is very important to you; time together means a lot to both of you. Tonight: Keep it a duo.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Be more forthright in sharing what you feel. A friend might feel as if he or she is in control. An offer could take you away from your normal life. Take a lot of time to think through a decision that could have implications. Tonight: Go along with someone else’s plans.

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

WESTFIELD 2 bedroom apartments, large closets, free heat and hot water included, laundry, parking. Possible pet. $895/month. (413)562-2266.

WESTFIELD 2nd floor apartment, walking distance to center of Westfield and park. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, washer/dryer hookup, gas heat. $1,000/month plus utilities. No pets. Off street parking. First, last, security. Call for appointment (413)210-1059.

0320 Craft Fairs

EASTER BASKETS & BAKE SALE First Congregational Church of Huntington will hold a Fundraiser Saturday, April 12th 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Ove r 25 E aster baskets.

Dessert pies, breads, fudge and other goodies.

6 Searle Road on Norwich Hill Huntington, MA (Via Routes 66 & 112) For information call Dianne (413)667-0140

0339 Landlord Services DASHE-INTEL Comprehensive Landlord Services Tenant screening including criminal background and credit checks. Call Steve or Kate (413) 579-1754 www.DasheIntel.com

0340 Apartment WESTFIELD 3rd floor efficiency apartment. Recently remodeled, kitchen with lots of cabinet space, appliances included. Dining room, living room, laundry hookups in basement, quiet neighborhood, off street parking.

No pets. Non smoker. $525/month plus utilities.

(413)374-8803.

PARK SQUARE TOWNHOUSES WESTFIELD

$840-$860/month with $40. heat discount * Deluxe 2 bedroom townhouses, 1 1/2 baths, spacious, closets * Dishwasher, wall/wall carpeting * Air conditioning, laundry facilities, 900 sq.ft.. private entrances FREE HOT WATER Convenient to Mass Pike & 10/202

140 Union Street, #4 Westfield, MA For more information call (413)568-1444

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0340 Apartment

0390 Homes For Sale

0355 House Rental SINGLE FAMILY 3 bedroom Cape style home for rent. Hardwood in bedrooms. Located in quiet/private neighborhood a mile from Stanley Park, Westfield. $1,250. Dianna (413)5307136.

RUSSELL, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Updated plumbing, electric. Town utilities. 155 Main Street. $104,000. (508) 2591856.

0410 Mobile Homes

WARREN family country park.

1984, 3 bedroom, 14'x66', new heat, deck, private yard. All apW E S T F I E L D 8 2 B R O A D pliances. $19,900. DASAP STREET. 850sq.ft. 4 room of- (413)593-9961. dasap.mhvillage fice suite available. Utilities in- .com cluded. Call (413)562-2295.

0370 Office Space

0440 Services

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.

LAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, hedge trimming and all your landscaping needs.

(413)626-6122 or visit: www.haggerscape.com

D I R E C T O R Y

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

SEPTIC SYSTEMS, house sites, demolition, land clearing, driveways, stumping, patios, retaining walls, walkways. CORMIER LANDSCAPING, (413)822-0739.

Home Improvement

DAVE DAVIDSON BATHROOM & KITCHEN REMODELING. “GET IT RIGHT THIS TIME” Complete Bath Renovations. Mass. License #072233, Mass. Registration #144831. CT. HIC. #0609568. Now serving CT. Insured.

Quality Work on Time on Budget Flooring/Floor Sanding Since 1984. (413)569-9973.

WAGNER RUG & FLOORING, LLC. 95 www.davedavidsonremodeling.com MAINLINE DRIVE, WESTFIELD. A RON JOHNSON’S FLOOR SAND(413)568-0520. One stop shopping for ING. Installation, repairs, 3 coats all your floors. Over 40 years in busi- polyurethane. Free estimates. (413) 569-3066. ness. www.wagnerrug.com

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

Quality work from a business you can trust. (413)848-0100, 1-800-793-3706.

Drywall T-BEST DRYWALL. Complete professional drywall at amateur prices. Our ceilings are tops! Call Mike 413-8218971. Free estimates.

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

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

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

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

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HUNTINGTON 1 room with heat, hot water, cable TV, air conditioning, refrigerator and mi- 0375 Business Property WESTFIELD, 1st floor, 1 bed- c r o w a v e i n c l u d e d . C a l l room, kitchen and bath. No pets. ( 4 1 3 ) 5 3 1 - 2 1 9 7 .

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 3 fam$595/month plus electric. First, ily house on 0.47ac Business A last, security. Call (413)250zoned in downtown Westfield.

4811.

Excellent potential for a variety ROOM TO RENT in a quiet of businesses. Price negotiable. neighborhood. Kitchen and laun- F o r m o r e i n f o r m a t i o n c a l l dry privilege. Heat, A/C, utilities. ( 4 1 3 ) 4 5 4 - 3 2 6 0 .

WESTFIELD, 2nd floor, 2 bed- Available now to non-smoker. room, kitchen, living room, bath, $ 6 0 0 / m o n t h , W e s t f i e l d . e n c l o s e d p o r c h . N o p e t s . (413)355-2338 or (413)562- MONTGOMERY 5 miles from Westfield. Spacious office in$795/month plus utilities. First, 7341. cludes utilities and WiFi. last, security. (413)250-4811. $350/month. Call (413)9776277.

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WESTFIELD. AVAILABLE JUNE 1ST. Large 2nd floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Newly remodeled. Washer/dryer hookups. Hardwood floors & ceramic tile. Private yard, off street parking and garage. $950/month. Pet free, smoke free. Applications being taken. Looking for long WESTFIELD SPACIOUS 1 bed- term tenants. (413)562-9117. room efficiency apartment.

Basement with washer/dryer, off street parking. $650/month plus utilities. Close to WSU. Sorry no pets. First, last, security. Greg or 0345 Rooms Paula (413)572-2652.

Carpet

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

(413)214-4149.

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Business & Professional Services

PLEASANT STREET, Westfield.

4 room, 1 bedroom apartment.

Stove, refrigerator, storage. $725/month plus utilities.

(413)562-2295.

ESTATE

WESTFIELD large, 1st floor, 2 bedroom apartment. Hardwood floors, washer/dryer hookups.

Across the street from church, playground, school. Available May 1st. $900/month. First, last, security required. Call (860)3358377.

THE WESTFIELD NEWS

MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices.

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

Gutter Cleaning

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

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

RAIN GUTTERS CLEANED, REPAIRED. Antennas removed, chimneys repaired and chimney caps installed. Roof leaks repaired, vent areas sealed. Sr. citizen discount. Insured. Free estimates. H.I. Johnson TOM DISANTO Home Improvements Services. (413)596-8859 before 9p.m. The best choice for all interior and exterior building and remodeling. Specializing Hauling in the design and building of residential additions, since 1985. Kitchens, baths, #1 PHIL'S DUMP RUNS/DEMOLITION. siding, windows, decks, porches, sunRemoval of any items in cellars, attics, rooms, garages. License #069144. MA etc... Also brush removal and small dem- Reg. #110710. FREE ESTIMATES, olition (sheds, decks, fences, one car REFERENCES, FULLY INSURED. Call garages). Fully insured. Free esti- Tom (413)568-7036. mates. Phil (413)525-2892, (413)265PAUL MAYNARD CONSTRUCTION. 6380.

All your carpentry needs. (413)386A DUMP TRUCK. Attic, cellars, yard, 4606. Did your windows fail with the scrap metal removal. Seasoned Fire- cold weather? Don't wait another year! wood. (413)569-1611, (413)374-5377. Call Paul for replacement windows.

Many new features available. Windows A.R.A. JUNK REMOVAL SERVICE. are built in CT. All windows installed by Furniture, trash, appliances. Full house Paul, owner of Paul Maynard Concleanouts, basements, attics, yards. struction. My name is on my work.

Furnace and hot water heater removal.

24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. Free estimate on phone. Senior dis- R.J. FENNYERY HOME IMPROVEcount. Call Pete (413)433-0356. MENT'S. Professional roofing & siding contractor. All types of home www.arajunkremoval.com. repairs. Expert emergency leak repair. Reasonable rates. MA Lic. Home & Office Cleaning #CS066849. MA Reg. #149909. Call Bob (413)736-0276. RJFennyery.

CLEANING SERVICE. VERY REA- com SONABLE - 8 years experience. We can help you keep your house in perfect condition. Satisfaction guaranteed. Home Maintenance Free estimates. Excellent references.

Call (413)455-9633.

HANDYMAN/CARPENTER. All home repairs: Honey to do list, bathroom reHome Improvement modeling, tile work, sheetrock repairs, winterization. No job too small. 35 years profressional experience. (413)519BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING RE- 3251.

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House Painting

Landscaping/Lawn Care

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

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

S.E. LANDSCAPING. Lawn mowing, mulch, spring cleanups, gutter cleaning, pressure washing. Call (413)977-1105.

At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now.

We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141.

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

Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.

KELSO FAMILY PAINTING. Filling summer schedule for exterior painting, interior painting anytime. Call Kyle (413)667-3395.

Landscaping/Lawn Care A SPRING CLEANUP. Commercial, residential. Weekly mowing and maintenance, tree removal, dethatching, mulch, gutter cleaning, etc. Shea Landscaping, (413)569-2909.

CORMIER LANDSCAPING. Spring cleanups, lawn service, mulching, retaining walls, excavating, decks, driveways, patios, tree work, stone work. Call (413)822-0739.

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)5691611. (413)374-5377.

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

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

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

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

10% senior discount. Free estimates.

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

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

AMERICAN TREE & SHRUB. ProfesLAWN MOWING, Spring/Fall cleanups, sional fertilizing, planting, pruning, cahedge trimming and all your landscaping needs.(413)626-6122 or visit: www.hag- bling and removals. Free estimates, fully insured. Please call Ken 569gerscape.com 0469.

PLUMLEY LANDSCAPE, INC. Call us today for all your landscape needs.

Landscape design and planting, irriga- CONRAD TREE SERVICE. Expert tion installation and repair, and complete tree removal. Prompt estimates. yard renovations. Drainage problems, Crane work. Insured. “After 34 stump grinding, chipper service, bobcat service, gravel driveways, excavation years, we still work hard at being and demolition, including getting rid of #1.” (413)562-3395. that unwanted pool. (413)862-4749.

MODELING.Kitchens, additions, decks, rec rooms, more. Prompt, reliable service, free estimates. Mass JOSEPH’S HANDYMAN COMPANY. T&S LANDSCAPING. Highest quality, Upholstery Registered #106263, licensed & in- Carpentry, remodeling, kitchen, baths, lowest prices. Lawn mowing. Residenbasements, drywall, tile, floors, sus- tial\commercial. No lawns to small. KEITH'S UPHOLSTERY & REPAIRS. sured. Call Bruno, (413)562-9561.

pended ceilings, restoration services, doors, windows, decks, stairs, C&N CARPENTRY. Suspended ceil- interior/exterior painting, plumbing. ings, home improvements and remod- Small jobs ok. All types of professional eling. Licensed and insured. Call work done since 1985. Call Joe, (413)364-7038.

(413)262-9314.

Weekly, biweekly. (413)330-3917.

30+ years experience for home or business. Discount off all fabrics. Get quality YARD CLEANUP, thatching, leaf brush workmanship at a great price. Free removal, hedge/tree trimming, pickup and delivery. Call (413)562mulch/stone, mowing. Call Accurate 6639.

Lawncare, (413)579-1639.