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City of Westfield unveils new website

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD–While snow delayed and hindered businesses, schools and travel Friday, the city’s new website was able to come to life earlier than expected.

The city of Westfield debuted the new website Friday morning, around 10 a.m., with the promise of better user interface and mobile abilities. The new site was created through CivicPlus, a municipal website design company that the city has contracted for the past several years.

“We’re very very happy with the way it turned out,” Lenore Bernashe, information technology manager for the city, said. “I’m very thankful for the people who worked on this, everyone was very helpful in all their contributions to getting it up and running.”

Bernashe said that the design of the website was spearheaded by a group of

individuals from the information technology department in the city, but they also worked with several others from various city departments for input and design and function suggestions. From there, CivicPlus created the website.

The update was part of the city’s contract with CivicPlus, who was obligated to create a new website after four years.

The site took about six months to complete, which Bernashe said is the average timeframe for a municipal site. The website’s official unveiling was delayed due to glitches but they were fixed and the website debuted after just a nineday delay.

The website now features improved access to a variety of functions, including reporting problems within the city, figuring out which department and forms to fill out for a number of functions and eventually a photo gallery, which will display user-submitted A screenshot of the city’s new website. works for visitors to see.

Town officials discuss North Pond property

What makes a snow day a snow day

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – An discussion regarding the fate of North Pond took place at this week’s Select Board meeting. Along with the Select Board and town counsel, the Conservation Commission, Community Preservation Committee, and the Franklin Land Trust were all present for the meeting.

Alain Peteroy and Rich Hubbard of the Franklin Land Trust stated that the company is planning on purchasing the 146acre parcel on North Pond.

But, before that can occur, all of the parties at the table had to discuss who would own certain parts of the property, if the right amount of money is raised to purchase it.

Peteroy pointed out that the town of Southwick would own the western part of the North Pond property and the Fish and Wildlife would own the eastern portion, which abuts the Southwick wildlife management area.

The Franklin Land Trust created a map that laid out the various options of the property that the town and the Fish and Wildlife could own. Peteroy explained why it was a benefit for the town to work with someone else on owning the land.

“I think Fish and Game would be a really great partner because they’re right next door, they have a vested interest,” said Peteroy.

By DAN DESROCHERS Correspondent WESTFIELD—While snow days can be fun for some, filled with snowball fights, sledding and snowman building, for those who make the decision to have a snow day it can be difficult.

Superintendent of Westfield Public Schools Stefan Czaporowski has to take many factors into consideration when determining to cancel school for weather. Of course, the inclemency of conditions play a role, but Czaporowski also has to take into consideration feedback from local municipal departments, transportation issues and most importantly, safety.

“We want to be safer, we have 5,558 students to worry about,” Czaporowski said. “It’s not just people on the buses, but it’s walkers and teenage drivers who aren’t the most experienced.”

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Middle Pond, on Congamond Lake, is one area that has had large portions of open water this winter. (WNG File Photo)

Southwick Fire Department to train on Congamond Lake

By GREG FITZPATRICK Correspondent SOUTHWICK – Despite the fact that Winter Storm Niko trudged its way through Western Massachusetts on Thursday morning, the area has still dealt with a somewhat mild winter thus far.

While the winter has brought in some periods of cold temperatures, there has also been inconsistency that has brought in warm temperatures.

This inconsistency has caused open water to appear throughout certain parts of Congamond Lake.

Anyone who wishes to snowmobile, skate, or do any other activity on the body of water, is at their own risk as no town officials ever tell the community that the lake is ever safe.

In order to become more prepared for any situations that could occur on Congamond Lake, the Southwick Fire Department is doing a rescue on the lake this upcoming Monday evening.

According to Chief Russ Anderson, firefighters and EMT’s in his department will conduct ice rescues after sunset. They will be using a sled device as one tool and makeshift aids like ladders will also be used.

Anderson says that the rescue team will focus on the areas that have open water.

“We’ll practice in an area that gives us the best situation of open water,” said Anderson.

The firefighters and EMT’s will also review the medical side of cold water exposure and the situations involving near drowning that can occur.

“We go through all aspects from patient rescue to patient care,” said Anderson. “It’s just something that is important to us.”

The Southwick Fire Department conducts this rescue every year. The rescue will be moved to another day if any weather could possibly disrupt them.

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A photo of Shaker Road after Thursday’s storm, which caused cancellation of schools and municipal offices.

Grants Supporting Student Assemblies

The shoreline of North Pond is part of the 146 acre property that the Franklin Land Trust is planning on purchasing. (WNG File Photo)

By LORI SZEPELAK Correspondent WESTFIELD-In the coming weeks, students at Highland Elementary School will be enlightened by two unique assemblies made possible from grants through the Westfield Cultural Council.

Melanie McNamara, Highland PTO’s treasurer, noted that PTO members participated in a grant writing workshop last September hosted by the Westfield Cultural Council.

“When the application process opened up for the annual grant cycle, Kim Chisholm-Godshalk, PTO copresident, put forth two proposals,” said McNamara, adding both were approved. Grants totaling $1,275 will fund both programs.

“The Westfield Cultural Council saw fit to award Highland with two grants, one for The Rainforest Reptile Show which fell under the See Grants, Page 7

The Westfield Cultural Council is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council Program.

Whip City Fiber connects Westfield.

Welcome to the service, savings, and reliability of Whip City Fiber, your local high-speed internet provider! Customers in the East Mountain Road area from Holyoke Road west to Deepwood Drive, the Ridgecrest Drive area north of Bigwood Drive, Montgomery Road area from Edgewood Street to Belleview Drive, and the Meadow Street area between Lewis and Otis Streets can complete an application online today. Installations will be starting this spring.

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ALL WELCOME!

Whip City Fiber Info Session Wednesday, February 15 | 5-7 pm Westfield High School Cafeteria Drop in Event—questions answered, raffle, refreshments served!

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What’s new with Whip City Fiber?

Submitted by DANIEL HOWARD General Manager, WG+E and WCF If you haven’t already heard, we are starting February off with a big announcement. The $15M bond which we requested from the City Council passed unanimously through both the Finance Committee and the first reading with the entire Council last Thursday, February 2nd. We’re hopeful the Council will give their final approval at the next meeting on February 16th. We regularly hear from customers who can’t wait for us to come to their neighborhood. Approval of the bond would be great news for the community, allowing us to bring Whip City Fiber to an additional 10,000 households in Westfield by the end of 2018.

The financing that a bond offers typically covers a two-year construction project and this expansion won’t be able to cover all of Westfield in this period of time. I thought this would be a good opportunity to spell out how the

decisions about where we build are made.

The first thing to keep in mind is that, as a resident of Westfield, Whip City Fiber (just like Westfield Gas + Electric) is actually your business. From day one, we have developed a business plan with a focus on adhering to good industry practices and, more importantly, being responsible to the people of Westfield.

While it might be well received to bring high speed internet to every corner of the city right away, we need to take into account the construction limitations and timelines of what can be completed in this initial period. We also look at what can be financially sustained during the same time frame.

You may remember that we began with a small pilot in October of 2015. That area was selected to challenge us with different technical issues including various types of installations and a mixed demographic of customers. The success of the pilot showed us that we could move ahead incrementally, proving the

success of our business plan at each step along the way. Since that time we’ve constructed an additional nine “fiberhoods” and now pass by 2,000 homes and businesses. It’s not an exaggeration to say that the service has been very well received. Highspeed internet that can support modern technologies is no longer just “nice to have”. Households are using an unprecedented amount of bandwidth and have more internet-dependent devices than ever.

So, how do we decide where to bring Whip City Fiber next?

Many factors go into the decision. It makes sense to build where residents have shown high interest through our website (whipcityfiber.com). Added to that are seasonal considerations—it’s impractical to install underground services during a New England winter. Then there are other engineering considerations including where the infrastructure is already in place and sufficient to support the interest in those areas. Taken together, these factors point us toward a

solid plan for bringing fiber to more customers and maintaining a successful business model for going forward. Beyond this initial build out we plan to continue expansion to those other areas not included in the initial design.

We recently announced the next four areas that will receive Whip City Fiber in the next few months. The lucky fiberhoods are the East Mountain Road area from Holyoke Road west to Deepwood Drive, the Ridgecrest Drive area north of Bigwood Drive, Montgomery Road area from Edgewood Street to Belleview Drive, and the Meadow Street area between Lewis and Otis Streets. Customers in these areas can complete an application at www.whipcityfiber.com today. We expect to start installing overhead services starting in March and underground services as soon as the ground thaws. Welcome to the service, savings, and reliability of Whip City Fiber, your local high-speed internet provider!

Next month’s column will cover the many ways we are

DANIEL HOWARD ready help you make the most of your service— including one-on-one consultations to help you “cut the cord” from cable. For more information about Whip City Fiber, check out our website at www.whipcityfiber.com.

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Museum ends Shia LaBeouf project, citing safety concerns NEW YORK (AP) — The Museum of the Moving Image announced Friday it has closed a performance art project involving Shia LaBeouf, citing “serious public safety hazards.”

The project involved the actor and others chanting “He will not divide us” in front of a camera outside the museum since Donald Trump’s first day as president three weeks ago. It was scheduled to last for four years.

The public was invited by LaBeouf and two collaborators to participate and the performances were live streamed around the clock.

But the museum said in a statement that the installation had become “a flashpoint for violence and was disrupted from its original intent.” Museum officials added that they were proud the museum had launched the “engaging and thought-provoking digital art installation.”

Last month, LaBeouf was arrested after an altercation. And a 21-year-old was arrested last week on assault charges after a participant said the man threw eggs on him and ran.

Police officers were assigned to the location 24 hours a day and, at one point, police filed a report after threats were made through the city’s 311 non-emergency line that people were going to be shot.

On Friday, the hewillnotdivide.us website said the museum had “abandoned the project.

The artists, however, have not.” They did not elaborate on the site.

The scenes in front of the camera varied, sometimes scores of young people danced and clapped. Other times, the stream was quieter, capturing dog walkers checking out the camera up close or people showing up to play music.

LaBeouf and his performance art partners Nastja Säde Rönkkö and Luke Turner said on the project website that the meaning of the mantra “He will not divide us” should be “guided by the spirit of each individual participant.”

Tax-exempt public charities, like the museum, are prohibited from engaging in partisan political activity.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Saturday, Feb. 11, the 42nd day of 2017. There are 323 days left in the year.

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n Feb. 11, 1929, the Lateran Treaty was signed, with Italy recognizing the independence and sovereignty of Vatican City.

ON THIS DATE:

In 660 B.C., tradition holds that Japan was founded as Jimmu ascended the throne as the country’s first emperor.

In 1812, Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry signed a redistricting law favoring his Democratic-Republican Party — giving rise to the term “gerrymandering.”

In 1858, a French girl, Bernadette Soubirous (soo-beeROO’), reported the first of 18 visions of a lady dressed in white in a grotto near Lourdes. (The Catholic Church later accepted that the visions were of the Virgin Mary.)

In 1862, the Civil War Battle of Fort Donelson began in Tennessee. (Union forces led by Brig. Gen. Ulysses S. Grant captured the fort five days later.)

In 1937, a six-week-old sit-down strike against General Motors ended, with the company agreeing to recognize the United Automobile Workers Union.

In 1972, McGraw-Hill Publishing Co. and Life magazine canceled plans to publish what turned out to be a fake autobiography of reclusive billionaire Howard Hughes.

In 1986, Soviet dissident Natan Sharansky was released by the Soviet Union after nine years of captivity as part of an East-West prisoner exchange.

In 1990, South African black activist Nelson Mandela was freed after 27 years in captivity.

In 2011, Egypt exploded with joy after pro-democracy protesters brought down President Hosni Mubarak, whose resignation ended three decades of authoritarian rule.

In 2013, Pope Benedict XVI announced his resignation during a routine morning meeting of Vatican cardinals.

(The 85-year-old pontiff was succeeded by Pope Francis.)

TEN YEARS AGO:

In 1945, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Soviet leader Josef Stalin signed the Yalta Agreement, in which Stalin agreed to declare war against Imperial Japan following Nazi Germany’s capitulation.

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, marking the 28th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, vowed his country would not give up uranium enrichment. The Dixie Chicks won five Grammys, including Album of the Year for “Taking the Long Way” and Record and Song of the Year for “Not Ready to Make Nice,” in a defiant comeback after being shunned over their anti-President George W. Bush comments about the Iraq war. Harvard University named historian Drew Gilpin Faust its first female president.

In 1963, American author and poet Sylvia Plath was found dead in her London flat, a suicide; she was 30.

Whitney Houston, 48, who ruled as pop music’s queen until

FIVE YEARS AGO:

her majestic voice was ravaged by drug use and her regal image was tarnished by erratic behavior and a tumultuous marriage to singer Bobby Brown, was found dead in a hotel room in Beverly Hills, California. Mitt Romney eked out a narrow win in Maine’s Republican caucuses.

ONE YEAR AGO:

Surrounded by FBI agents in armored vehicles, the last four occupiers of a national nature preserve in Oregon surrendered, ending a 41-day standoff that left one man dead.

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders battled for the crucial backing of black and Hispanic voters during a Democratic debate in Milwaukee. The White House announced that President Barack Obama would nominate Dr. John B. King Jr. to lead the Education Department.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS:

Actor Conrad Janis is 89. Fashion designer Mary Quant is 83. Actor Burt Reynolds is 81. Actress Tina Louise is 79.

Actor Sonny Landham is 76. Bandleader Sergio Mendes is 76. Actor Philip Anglim is 65. Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is 64. Actress Catherine Hickland is 61. Rock musician David Uosikkinen (aw-SIK’-ken-ihn) (The Hooters) is 61. Actress Carey Lowell is 56. Singer Sheryl Crow is 55. Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is 53. Actress Jennifer Aniston is 48. Actor Damian Lewis is 46. Actress Marisa Petroro is 45. Singer D’Angelo is 43. Actor Brice Beckham is 41. Rock M-C/vocalist Mike Shinoda (Linkin Park) is 40.

Singer-actress Brandy is 38. Country musician Jon Jones (The Eli Young Band) is 37. Actor Matthew Lawrence is 37. Rhythm-and-blues singer Kelly Rowland is 36. Actress Natalie Dormer is 35. Singer Aubrey O’Day is 33. Actress Q’orianka Kilcher is 27. Actor Taylor Lautner is 25.

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Rep. Velis’ Weekly Update

Hello Westfield! Hope you all are few weeks ago- now it’s the legishaving a great weekend and survivlature’s turn to add their priorities ing the snowstorms well. Although and come to a consensus between the whole Statehouse had a snow both chambers. Once this happens, day on Thursday, we still had a very it is sent back to the Governor, who busy week. can veto line items he doesn’t agree Currently, the House of with. Then, it will go back to the Representatives is in a state of great legislature and repeat this process anticipation. Although the 190th until a budget can be decided on.

General Court was sworn in on Although it is a long process, it is January 3rd, the legislative process one of the most important things is still in the very beginning phases. that will happen in the legislature The first four weeks of the session this year- it’s the one bill that are a time for filing bills and adding always needs to be passed!

REP. JOHN co-sponsors. With the filing phase In the meantime, I am using my VELIS passed, we are now awaiting our comtime to meet with constituents about mittee assignments so that we can begin to many different issues. Just this week, I was hold hearings on the thousands of bills that able to meet with several of you regarding were filed for the new session. New legislators veteran’s programs, Western Massachusetts will be getting their office assignments, and tourism, and budget priorities. I look forward seasoned legislators may be moving offices or to meeting even more of you in the coming committees. I am very excited to find out what weeks, and as always, if there is an issue that I will be working on this session, and will is important to you, I want to hear about it. keep you updated as soon as I find out.

Feel free to contact my office at (413) 572We are also beginning the budget process. 3920 or john.velis@mahouse.gov!

Governor Baker published his budget draft a

Southwick seeks volunteer SOUTHWICK — The Board of Selectmen is soliciting members of the community to volunteer for a sub-committee in charge of researching and developing zoning restrictions for both medical and recreational marijuana. These citizens will join representatives from the Select Board, Planning Board, Public Safety and the Board of Health in this effort. Interested citizens are asked to submit their letter of interest and resume by February 17, 2017 to the Select Boards Office, Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077. Or email to cpendleton@southwickma.net.

City Councilor Mary Ann Babinski - Ward 1 Office Hours On Monday, February 13, 2017, Councilor Babinski will hold evening office hours from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Hampton Ponds Association Hall located at the corner of 39 Old Stage Rd and North Road. Ward residents are encouraged to stop by to share their concerns, ask questions and give feedback regarding ward and city issues. Your voice matters! Contact: m.babinski@cityofwestfield.org or 413-568-8562

Warren pressing Trump administration on cost of border wall BOSTON (AP) — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is pressing the Trump administration on how they plan to pay for a wall on the U.S. and Mexico border.

The Massachusetts Democrat and five other Democratic senators have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly raising concerns about what they said was the potential diversion of funds from key agency priorities.

Warren said Friday Trump's executive order requires the Department of Homeland Security, to "allocate all sources of federal funds" for the planning, designing and construction of the wall to the extent allowed by law.

Warren said the order could divert money from other department priorities like cybersecurity, disaster preparedness and terrorism prevention.

New Mexico Sens. Tom Udall and Martin Heinrich, Hawaii Sen. Brian Schatz, and California Sen. Kamala Harris also signed the letter.

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13

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

TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Board of Selectmen at 2:30 pm

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

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14

BLANDFORD Assessor’s Meeting at 5 pm

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City Hall donates to Athenaeum City hall employees met to present their donations from their dress down day to Director Dan Paquette for the Love your library challenge. They will be challenging their friends and family to make a donation as well. To donate on line go to Westath.org.

GranvilleTolland Lions Club 17th Annual Edward Gogal Memorial Scholarship Dinner The Granville-Tolland Lions Club will be holding its 17th Annual Edward Gogal Memorial Scholarship Dinner on Saturday, February 25, - 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Dinner (all you can eat) includes the following: spaghetti, meatballs &sauce, garlic bread, salad, soft drinks, and desert. This event will be held at the Granville Federated Church - 16 Granby Road, Granville,, Ma. Donations: Adults $9, Seniors $7, Kids 6 to 14 $6, Kids 5 and under Free

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

WESTFIELD Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm

HUNTINGTON Finance Committee at 6:30 pm

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15

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

CHESTER Municipal Electric Light Meeting at 7 pm

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Pilgrim Candle Artist Introduction On Saturday, February 11, please join Pilgrim Candle in Westfield (36 Union St.) for their Artist Introduction for their newest local Westfield artist Mr. Christopher Lyons.

He will be showing his beautiful photographic and stained glass work from 10am till 5pm and will answer any questions about his images, techniques and methods. He will also be giving a free 45 minute presentation at 2pm covering the following 3 topics: a) provide an overview of the different printing mediums available today for digital images (i.e. paper, canvas, metal, and acrylic), b) introduction of a new stained glass art piece/lamp (piece will be presented and a quick talk given about its construction), and c) look at a few of his upcoming digital images and discuss the types of medium(s) that are being considered. Your votes will be very helpful to determine what the buying public likes the best for these images! All presentation attendees will have a chance at winning one of Mr. Lyons’ art pieces! And all of his art will be 10% OFF from February 11-14. Check out the Pilgrim Candle Facebook page for more information. Please stop by to see some beautiful art and meet the artist!

The Singing Trooper WESTFIELD — The Singing Trooper Performs at Can You Help Sarah?

Armbrook Village February 14, 2017, 3:30 pm at Armbrook Village Senior Living and Memory Support Community, 551 North Road, Westfield. Sergeant Dan Clark, “The Singing Trooper” will swoonwww.sarahgillett.org us with songs of romance for his Valentine’s Day program. He will be joined by his wife and renowned soprano, Mary Colarusso.

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The Russell COA will host a February Social, Sunday, February 26th from noon 3:00 p.m. at the Russell Senior Center, 65 Main St., Russell, MA. The COA will hold a Chinese Raffle and Bake Sale, and sell Lunch fares to help support the Russell Senior Center Programming. The lunch menu will include hot dogs, LOST:Poinsettia Christmas pin. Lost 12/3/16 chips, soups, chili, beveragpossibly in Big Y or CVS on E Main St or WS house Sarah Helps Seniors es, and more. The prices for tour.

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The people that are fighting against everything President Trump tries to do, are NOT THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED HIM. He was elected by THE HEART OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE in the hope that he would do what he said he would (and is trying ) to do. So….all you politicians, judges, congressmen, and other elected officials, need to get behind him and help him do what he was elected to do. You are supposed to work for us. NONE OF YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO STOP HIM FROM DOING WHAT HE WAS ELECTED TO DO. Just a thought….If it was November 12th 2001, would he still be up against so much resistance? Do we really need a reminder?

Democrats seek investigation into national security adviser

By KEN THOMAS and JULIE PACE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Democrats on Friday called for an investigation into whether White House National Security Adviser Michael Flynn discussed U.S. sanctions in phone calls with Russia's ambassador while President Barack Obama was still in office, conversations that may have broken U.S. law aimed at barring private citizens from conducting diplomacy.

The White House said President Donald Trump had "full confidence" in Flynn, a show of support coming as the administration scrambled to manage the fallout from reports that Flynn addressed U.S. sanctions against Russia in a phone call late last year. The report contradicted both Flynn's previous denials, as well as those made by Vice President Mike Pence in a televised interview.

Democratic Sens. Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Chris Murphy of Connecticut called for an investigation of Flynn.

Other Democrats demanded that Trump fire the retired U.S. Army lieutenant general.

"He lied — repeatedly and egregiously — about his actions," Reps. Ruben Gallego of Arizona and Ted Lieu of California said.

Two other Democrats, Sens. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire, sent a letter to U.S. intelligence officials requesting a review of Flynn's security clearance. They said the reports of his calls to the Russian ambassador contribute to "questions concerning his suitability for continued access to classified information."

A Trump administration official told The Associated Press Friday that Flynn "can't be certain" sanctions did not come up on the call. The official said Flynn has "no recollection" of discussing the sanctions, but left open the possibility that the issue did come up when he spoke with Ambassador Sergey Kislyak during the transition.

The Kremlin denied Friday that Flynn and Kislyak discussed the sanctions before Trump took office.

The Washington Post, citing several current and former U.S. officials, reported late Thursday that Flynn made explicit references to election-related sanctions imposed by the Obama administration in his conversations with Kislyak.

The report immediately put pressure on the vice president, who had defended Flynn in television after news of the phone call first broke earlier this year.

A second administration official said Friday said Pence was relying on information from Flynn. A Pence official said the vice president and Flynn had a conversation in person on Friday morning.

The officials were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and insisted on anonymity.

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Protesters, including Ari Schwartz, center, gather outside Jefferson Middle School in Washington, Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, where Education Secretary Betsy DeVos paid her first visit as education secretary in a bid to mend fences with educators after a bruising confirmation battle. (AP Photo/Maria Danilova)

Protest marks public school visit by new education secretary WASHINGTON (AP) — Angry activists shouted "stand up, fight back" and one protester was arrested, as Betsy DeVos made her first visit to a public school Friday as education secretary.

Several dozen protesters, some with small children, gathered at Jefferson Middle School, a predominantly AfricanAmerican school in the nation's capital. At one point, when DeVos tried to enter the school, two protesters blocked her path, forcing her to return to her car. D.C. police said one man was detained for assaulting a police officer.

DeVos eventually made it inside the school, in a visit that was designed to help her mend fences with teachers and parents across the country following a contentious confirmation battle.

DeVos praised the school for its hard work and innovative approaches to teaching and vowed to strengthen public education. But she also had some tough words for the protesters.

"I respect peaceful protest, and I will not be deterred in executing the vital mission of the Department of Education," DeVos said in a statement. "No school door in America will be blocked from those seeking to help our nation's school children."

DeVos, 59, is a billionaire Republican donor who spent more than two decades promoting charter schools and school voucher programs in her home state of Michigan and other states. She faced fierce opposition during the confirmation process from teachers unions who fear that she intends to defund traditional public schools. Two Republican senators from rural states that rely heavily on public schools opposed the nomination and Vice President Mike Pence had to cast a tie-breaking vote Tuesday.

DeVos' visit itself was not advertised by the Education Department and was closed to the news media. Besides the arrest, police were investigating an allegation of assault on Secretary DeVos. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, one of the groups that vigorously opposed DeVos' nomination, condemned the incident.

"Just heard a protester blocked & almost knocked Secy @ BetsyDeVos down at Jefferson," she wrote on Twitter. "We don't condone such acts."

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser also stressed on Twitter that protests should be peaceful. "We welcome Betsy DeVos & anyone who wants to learn more about our schools," she wrote.

DeVos' visit to the school was not announced by the Education Department.

Jennifer Ibrahim, 34, a humanitarian worker, brought her toddler son in a stroller to the protest.

"I want to support our local public schools, make sure that everybody gets fair treatment under the system and I don't feel like that's where we are headed with our new education person," Ibrahim said. "Charter schools aren't necessarily better than public schools."

Ari Schwartz, 26, a nonprofit worker, held a poster in which a picture of a teddy bear was juxtaposed with a photo of Devos. "This is a bear. This is a threat to students," the caption read.

During her confirmation hearings, DeVos suggested that schools should have guns on campus to protect students against grizzly bears.

Public schools are "the foundation of our society, that's how everybody learns what's right and wrong," Schwartz said.

"We need to keep it that way."

Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers Union said teachers will continue to fight for good public education and hope DeVos will listen to them.

"We want quality public schools ... for all of our children in every zip code in D.C.," Davis told The Associated Press ahead of the protest. "We do not want to continue a trend of starving, punishing and closing our public schools to make way for privatization and more charter schools and vouchers."

But former Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who served under President Barack Obama, tweeted: "Agree or disagree w @Betsy DeVos on any issue, but let's all agree she really needs to be in public schools. Please let her in."

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WESTFIELD Friday, Feb. 3, 2017 9:54 a.m.: Accident, Meadow Street and Hanover Street.

Police received a report of a two-vehicle crash involving a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe and a 2004 Nissan Altima. Police reported that airbags were deployed and one person was injured. Both vehicles were towed and Westfield Fire paramedics transported one person to Baystate Noble Hospital for treatment.

1:19 p.m.: Accident, Southampton Road. Police received a report of a hit-and-run accident involving a 2013 Ford Focus and an unknown second vehicle. Police had a witness but no further information was provided by police at the time of the report.

5:35 p.m.: Motor vehicle violation and arrest, North Road.

Police initially stopped a vehicle after they witnessed it allegedly “roll through a stop sign.” After inputting driver’s information into the police database, it was found that the driver, Daniel CW Loucks, 36, of Otis, also had a suspended license.

Police arrested Loucks and charged him with operating a motor vehicle with a license suspended–subsequent offense, and stop sign violation.

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 7:18 a.m.: Accident, Montgomery Road and North Road.

Police received a report of a vehicle that was rolled over in a wooded area on Montgomery Road by a passerby. When police arrived, they found the vehicle overturned and also reported that the driver of the vehicle was deceased. The police called Westfield Fire paramedics to confirm, which they did. Police reported that they are investigating the crash, along with the Massachusetts State Police. See story in the Monday Feb. 6th Westfield News.

9:21 a.m.: Officer wanted, walk-in. Police received a report from someone at the police station who reported that their wallet and cell phone were missing. Police were investigating and it was uncertain if this was larceny.

Court Logs Westfield District Court

Feb. 3, 2017 No court cases of significance in Westfield, Southwick or the hilltowns.

City Street Snow Parking Ban details WESTFIELD — The City Of Westfield has an On-Street Snow Ban Parking Policy during plowable snowstorms.

Motorists are not allowed to park on the city streets from the beginning of a parking ban announcement until after the storm ceases and the plowing has been completed on the streets.

Announcement of a parking ban is done on the Local Cable Access Channel 15, Westfield News Group Facebook page, as well as, TV Stations WWLP22 And WBGY 40 and finally, local radio stations, WMAS, WHYN, WNNZ. When a parking ban is called motorists must obey the policy or they will be subject to towing and a parking violation.

When a snowstorm is anticipated to begin during the night, motorists who park their vehicles overnight on the street in front of their residence should move their vehicles off the street prior to retiring for the night.

Motorists who use the downtown core streets for business parking during a snow ban must park in on of the city’s offstreet parking lots. the off-street lots are free during snow bans from 9am to 5pm only. this action will allow the streets to be plowed and prvent motorists from being towed and receiving parking violations.

Motorists may call the following offices or go on the city’s website for confirmattion of a parking ban.

• Public Works 572-6267 • Parking Clerk 572-6202 Press 2 • Police Dept 562-5411 Ext 8 • Mayor 572-6201 • City Website – Www.Cityofwestfield.Org Announcement of a parking ban is reported by the following: • Local Cable Access Channel 15 • Tv Stations WWLP22, CMS3, ABC40 & FOX6 • The Local Radio Stations Wmas, Whyn, Wnnz • City Website – Www.Cityofwestfield.Org • Westfield News Group Facebook page

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•••••••• tuesdays ••••••• 6-8 am: WOW, It’s Tuesday, with Bob Plasse 8-10am: Ken’s Den, with Ken Stomski

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••••••• thursdays •••••• 6-8 am: The Westfield News Radio Show, with host Patrick Berry 8-9 am: In The Flow with Rob & Joe: Westfield Tech. Academy’s Rob Ollari & Joe Langone 9-10am: Superintendents’ Spotlight with Stefan Czaporowski ••••••••• fridays •••••••• 6-8 am: JP’s Talk about Town, with Jay Pagluica

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Flynn later traveled with the president to Florida, where Trump was hosting Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Questions about Trump's friendly posture toward Russia deepened after he dismissed the U.S. intelligence agencies' assertions about Russia's role in the hacking. In briefing Trump on their findings, intelligence officials also presented him with unsubstantiated claims that Russia had amassed compromising personal and financial allegations against him.

Members of the Trump administration have maintained that Flynn had spoken to the ambassador during the transition period to wish him a Merry Christmas and offer condolences after a deadly Russian plane crash.

One of the calls took place on Dec. 29, the day the Obama administration hit Moscow with sanctions in response to a U.S. intelligence assessment that the Russian government had interfered in the U.S. presidential election with the goal of helping Trump.

The Post report also raises questions about assertions made by Pence staunchly denying that Flynn's contact with the Russian ambassador had anything to do with sanctions.

"It was strictly coincidental that they had a conversation" as new sanctions were announced, Pence said in an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation" last month. He insisted the discussion did not address the Obama administration's decision to impose sanctions on Russian intelligence services and expel Russian 35 diplomats it said were actually intelligence operatives.

Pence also maintained that the Trump presidential campaign had no contacts with the Russians ahead of the election.

It's not unusual for incoming administrations to have discussions with foreign governments before taking office. But repeated contacts just as Obama was imposing sanctions raise questions about whether Trump's team discussed — or even helped shape — Russia's response.

Russian President Vladimir Putin unexpectedly did not retaliate against the U.S. for the expulsions, a decision Trump quickly praised.

The Post and other news outlets reported that U.S. officials considered whether Flynn's conversation violated the Logan Act, a little-enforced law prohibiting U.S. citizens from correspondence that aims to influence a foreign government in disputes with the United States. The U.S. officials said American intelligence agencies regularly monitor foreign officials' calls within the U.S. After U.S. officials first revealed Flynn's calls last month, Trump aides originally denied that a telephone conversation even took place on Dec. 29. Hours later, an official acknowledged one such call.

Flynn's contact with the Russian ambassador suggests the Trump administration has been laying the groundwork for its promised closer relationship with Moscow. That effort appears to be moving ahead, even as many in Washington, including Republicans, have expressed outrage over the assessment that Putin ordered a hacking operation aimed at meddling in the U.S. election.

The sanctions targeted the GRU and FSB, leading Russian intelligence agencies that the U.S. said were involved in the hacking of the Democratic National Committee and other groups.

Last week, House Democrats called for an investigation of Flynn to determine whether he violated the Constitution by accepting payments from a Kremlin-controlled TV station in Russia. Flynn traveled in 2015 to Moscow, where he joined Putin and other Russian officials in a celebration of the RT network.

Flynn later explained he had been paid for taking part in the event, but brushed aside concerns that he was aiding a Russian propaganda effort.

The Emoluments Clause of the Constitution prohibits federal officeholders from accepting gifts from foreign governments. The Defense Department warns that the prohibition applies to both active-duty and retired military.

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N o P lac e l i k e a H om e WE NEEd A H omE . . .

~ tambourine ~

~ winchester ~

Tambourine, a 2 year old calico, is an independant girl. She likes to be loved on in small doses and does not care to have you smother her with affection. She loves to investigate the area and finds toys amusing.

Tambourine would do well in a home with older, respectful children.

Come into Westfield Animal Shelter and ask to see Tambourine!

Winchester, a 2 year old Olde English Bulldogge, is a happy, social, boy!

Win likes to romp around, go for walks and hang out with his people.

This out-going boy would love a family that will dote on him.

Winchester likes dogs so if you are looking for a companion for your pooch, come in and ask for Winchester!

For more information please call (413) 564-3129 or stop by the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter 178 Apremont Way, Westfield, MA

Teen Valentine’s Day Movieat the Southwick Public Library Grades 7-12 can come to the Southwick Public Library on Tuesday, February 14th at 2:30 to see one of newest young adult novel adaptations (PG-13)!

This movie is based on the popular novel by Ransom Riggs and is about a sixteen year old boy who discovers that the strange stories his grandfather told him as a child may not be just stories after all. Refreshments will be served! For further information, please contact the reference desk at 413-5691221 ex.3.

At The Blue Umbrella Saturday, February 11th 10:00am-6:00pm Valentine Pop-Up Shop Crystal Creations Glass, LIVE! Need a unique gift for your sweetie? Hugh and the crew from Crystal Creations will join us again! They will have a selection of handcrafted glass gifts available or have Hugh make a custom gift for you while you wait!

Saturday, February 11th 6:00pm-8:00pm Ghost Stories, LIVE! Boo, My Valentine If you haven’t a GHOST of a CHANCE for a date on Valentine’s Day, stop by for an evening of Ghost Stories CLASSIC, NEW, and TRUE! ​ Pugsley, supported by author Russell Atwood, and GSL! cast members will be reading NEW Ghost Stories by local authors Susan Buffum, Melissa Volker, and Justin Baillargeon, and the CLASSIC ghost story by M. R. James, “LOST HEARTS.” With original music accompaniment by Arthur Pero. The evening ends with an OPEN MIC of TRUE ghost stories provided by cast members and the audience. And as usual, SURPRISES will manifest themselves.

‘Reiki for Relaxation’ Yankee Village Shops 53 Southwick Rd. (Route 10 & 202)

Westfield, MA (413) 562-9792

Mon-Thur HOURS: Mon-Thur10-6 10-6 10-1 FriFriday 10-310-3 • Sat• Sat Closed and

57 Maple Street East Longmeadow, MA (413) 526-9790 HOURS : Mon-Fri10-6pm 10-6pm Mon-Thur Saturday 9-1pm Fri 10-3 • Sat 9-1pm

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Reiki incorporates the light touch of hands for energy healing. Trained Reiki professional Harlene Simmons will explain the fundamentals of this Japanese technique and answer questions from participants during an informal informational session on Wednesday, February 15 at 11 a.m. at the Westfield Senior Center, 45 Noble Street. For those who wish to experiment with Reiki firsthand, Harlene will return to the Senior Center on Wednesday, February 22 at 9:15 to facilitate a small group Reiki session. Participants will begin with light stretching exercises focusing on breathing techniques and a short meditation. This will be followed by tenminute individual Reiki Therapy for each participant. The fee for the February 22 session is $10 per person, which is paid directly to the instructor on the day of the session. Advance registration for the trial session on February 22 is necessary, but not for the informational discussion on February 15.

Please call the Senior Center at 562-6435 to sign-up.

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Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: (413) 568-1020 Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com www.westfieldadventchristian.com Advent Christian Church Merle Beal 11Pastor Washington Street Sunday: 10:00Westfield, a.m. Sunday MA School 01085 for all ages 11:00 a.m.

Praise and Worship Phone: (413) 568-1020Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com Friday: www.westfieldadventchristian.com 6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group for grades 5-8 Baha’i Community Westfield Pastor MerleofBeal Sundays - 10 a.m.

12 noon worship study Sunday: 10:00toa.m.

Sunday Schooland for all agesclasses for children anda.m. adults at Daniel JordanService Baha’i School 11:00 Praise and Worship in March Memorial Chapel,7:00 Springfield Wednesday: p.m. BibleCollege.

Study Open to Friday: 6:30-8:00 the p.m.public.

Youth Group for grades 5-8 TheCommunity second andoffourth Baha’i Westfield every month at 7 p.m.

Sundays - 10Fridays a.m. toof 12 noon worship and study classWestfield study and discussion meetings es for children and adults at Daniel Jordan Baha’i School Call 568-3403. in March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Open to the public.

Central Baptist The second andChurch fourth 115 Elm St., Westfield, Fridays of every monthMA at 701085 p.m.

Phone (413)discussion 568-0429meetings Westfield study- and Email:cbcabc@comcast.net Call 568-3403. website: http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com Central Baptist Church The Rice, Interim 115Rev. Elm Tom St., Westfield, MA Pastor 01085 AdultPhone Sunday School - 9:00am - (413) 568-0429 Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Email:cbcabc@comcast.net Sunday Hour - 10-11a.m. website:- Worship http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com Christ Church United Methodist The Rev. Tom Rice, Interim Pastor The Rev. Nick Toroni, Pastor 222 College Southwick, MA 01077 AdultHighway, Sunday School - 9:00am Pastors Rev.Sunday Ken Blanchard anda.m.

Ron Jackson School - 10 Phone - (413)Hour 569-5206 Sunday - Worship - 10-11a.m.

Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.

Handicapped accessible.

Christ Church United Methodist Air conditioned. available.

222 College Highway,Nursery Southwick, MA 01077 Pastors Rev. Ken Blanchard and Ron Jackson Christ Lutheran Church Phone - (413) 569-5206 568 College Highway, Southwick, Sunday Worship - 10 a.m.MA 01077 9 a.m.

Rev. Jeff King, Pastor Handicapped accessible.

Phone - (413) 569-5151 Air conditioned.

Nursery available.

Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship with Children’s Hour and Christ Lutheran Church CLC568 LiveCollege with Children’s Hour.

ChildcareMA available.

Highway, Southwick, 01077 Thursday evenings Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m.

Rev. -Jeff King, Pastor Phone - (413) 569-5151 Christ King Sunday - 8:15, 9:15,The 10:15 and 11:15 a.m.

Evangelical Church Hour and 11 a.m. - ContemporaryPresbyterian Worship with Children’s 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare available.

Jason S. Steele, Pastor Thursday Rev. evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m.

Office Phone - (413) 572-0676 ctkwestfield.org Christ The King Weekly Calendar of Events: Evangelical Presbyterian Church Sunday - Worship Service - 9:15 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MAa.m.

01085 Sunday ages Pastor - 11 a.m.

Rev.School Jason for S. all Steele, Monday - Office Men’s Group Thunder - 7 p.m.

Phone- -Sons (413)of572-0676 Tuesdayctkwestfield.org - Women’s Bible Study Wednesday - BeginnersofBible Study Weekly Calendar Events: - 7 p.m.

Sunday - Worship Service - 9:15 a.m. is all available.

SundayChildcare School for ages - 11 a.m.

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

Episcopal Church of Bible the Atonement Atonement The Episcopal of the Tuesday -Church Women’s Study Court St., St.,-Westfield, Westfield, MA 01085 36 Court Wednesday Beginners MA Bible01085 Study (413)- 562-5461 7562-5461 p.m.

(413) http://www.atonementwestfield.net Childcare is available. www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off off Pleasant Pleasant Street Street Parking TheEpiscopal Rev. Nancy Nancy Webbof Stroud, Rector Episcopal Church of the Atonement Atonement The Church the The Rev. Webb Stroud, Rector Sundays: HolySt., Eucharist at88am amand and 10 am Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 36 Court Westfield, MA 01085 Sundays: Holy Eucharist at Christian Formation at 11 am 10 am (413) 562-5461 (413) 562-5461 First Tuesdays of the month: First Tuesdays of the month: http://www.atonementwestfield.net www.atonementwestfield.net 6:00 pm and 6:00Parking pm Healing Healing and Holy Holy Eucharist Eucharist off Pleasant Pleasant Street Parking Street 6:45 pm Tavern Theology 6:45Nancy pmoff Tavern Theology The Rev. Webb Stroud, Rector Rector The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Wednesdays: Sundays: HolyWednesdays: Eucharistatat88am amand and10 10 am Sundays: Holy Eucharist Holy Eucharist and Healing at 12:15 pmam HolyChristian EucharistFormation and Healing Noon at 11at am First Tuesdays of the month: First Tuesdays of the month: 6:00 pm Holy Eucharist Congregation Ahavas 6:00 pm Healing Healing and and HolyAchim Eucharist 6:45 Tavern Interfaith Westfield 6:45 pm pmCenter TavernatTheology Theology Wednesdays: State University Wednesdays: 577 Western Avenue, P.O.atBox 334, Holy Eucharist andand Healing 12:15 pm Holy Eucharist Healing at Noon Westfield, MA 01086 Rabbi Efraim Eisen.Achim Congregation Ahavas Phone -Center (413) 562-2942 Interfaith at Westfield www.congregationahavasachim.org/ State University email: ahavasachiminquiry@gmail.com 577 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 334, Friday or Saturday Westfield, Sabbath Services 10 a.m.or 7:15 p.m. MA 01086 2 times/month and Holiday Services.

Rabbi Efraim Eisen.

Call for dates. AnPhone Oneg -Shabbat follows the service and (413) 572-8570 562-2942 new members are always welcome. www.congregationahavasachim.org/ Monday School - 5 to 7 p.m. email: Hebrew ahavasachiminquiry@gmail.com SundayServices School 10 a.m.or 7:15 p.m. Friday or Saturday Sabbath Adultand Study Group.Services.

2 times/month Holiday Call for dates. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and Faith Bible Church new members are always welcome.

370 Shoemaker Lane,School Agawam, 01001 Monday Hebrew - 5 toMA 7 p.m.

Phone - 413-786-1681 Sunday School Pastor: Adult Rick StudyDonofrio Group.

Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Worship 10:30am FaithServices Bible Church Children’sLane, Service 10:30amMA 01001 370 Shoemaker Agawam, Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am Phone - 413-786-1681 Wednesday Night Prayer and Bible Study 6:30 pm Pastor:Meeting Rick Donofrio Sunday School for all ages 9:30am First Congregational Church of Westfield Worship Services 10:30am 18 Broad Street,Service Westfield, MA 01085 Children’s 10:30am Phone - (413) 568-2833 Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am - (413) 568-2835 Wednesday Night Fax Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 6:30 pm Website: churchonthegreen.org Email :office@churchonthegreen.org First Congregational Church of Westfield Office Hours:Street, Monday-Friday, 18 Broad Westfield,9a.m.-1p.m.

MA 01085 Rev.Phone Elva Merry Pastor - (413)Pawle, 568-2833 Sara Popp, Coordinator FaxChurch - (413)School 568-2835 Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Website: churchonthegreen.org Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 AM Email :office@churchonthegreen.org Sunday 109a.m.-1p.m.

AM OfficeChurch Hours:School Monday-Friday, Childcare - Handicap Accessible Rev.Available Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Fellowship Hour 11 AM Tracy Gervais Sara Popp, Church School Coordinator Allan Taylor, Minister of Music First Spiritual Church 10 AM Worship Service : Sunday’s 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, Church School Sunday 10MA AM01105 Rev.Available John Sullivan, Pastor Childcare - Handicap Accessible Phone - (413) 238-4495 Fellowship Hour 11 AM Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m., Sermon, Healing Service, Spirit Communication.

First Spiritual Church 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, MA 01105 First Church Rev.United John Methodist Sullivan, Pastor (A Stephen’s Ministry Church) Phone - (413) 238-4495 16 Court Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m.,Street Sermon, Healing Service, Westfield MA 01085 Spirit Communication.

413-568-5818 Bruce T. Arbour FirstRev. United Methodist Church Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM (A Stephen’s Ministry Church) Worship Service : Sunday’s 16 Court Street 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Westfield School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

MA 01085 Coffee Hour: 413-568-5818 every Sunday 11:30 a.m.

Childcare Rev. Available-Handicap Accessible Bruce T. Arbour Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM Lutheran Church WorshipGrace Service : Sunday’s 10:30 a.m.

1552 Westfield Street, Sunday School: Sunday 10:30 a.m.

West Springfield, Coffee Hour: every Sunday 11:30 a.m.

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

TheSunday Rev. John Pastor Tuesday – 9-pastorwhite@ a.m. - Bible Study E-Mail Wednesday service - 6 p.m. gracelutheranonline.com Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant Granville Federated Church mmikuski@gracelutheranonline.com American Sunday serviceBaptist - 9:30 a.m. & United– Church Christ Tuesday 9 a.m. - of Bible Study 16 Granby Road, Granville, 01034 Wednesday service - 6MA p.m.

Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 a.m. - Worship Sunday School to run GranvilleService, Federated Church concurrently with Worship Service.

Childcare available American Baptist 11 a.m.Church - CoffeeofHour & United Christ MondayRoad, - 8 p.m.

- AA Meeting 16 Granby 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 Meeting ThursdayLuncheon - 7 p.m. - &Adult Choir Practice Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Supper Adult Study Program Hall FirstFourth Saturday - 6 p.m.

- Potluck in Fellowship led by Rev. Patrick McMahon.

Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast Served in Fellowship Hall Holy-Family Third Wednesday 12 noonParish - Ladies Aid Potluck 5 Main Street Luncheon & Meeting Russell, MA 01071 Fourth Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Adult Study Program Rectory Phone: 413-862-4418 Holy Family Parish led

by Rev. Patrick McMahon.

Office Phone: 413-667-3350 5 Main Street www.holyttrinitywestfield.com PO Box 405 Holy Family Parish Rev. Ronald F. Sadlowski, 5MA Main Street Pastor Russell, 01071-0405 Deacon David Baillargeon Russell, MA 01071 Phone/FAX 413-862-4418 Mass Schedule: Rectory Phone: Holy Family Parish Saturday Vigil at413-862-4418 5 p.m. Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.

Office Phone: 413-667-3350 - 11:15 a.m.

Sunday Mass 5atMain 8:15 Street a.m. and SundayPO 8:15 a.m., 11:15 www.holyttrinitywestfield.com Box 405 a.m.

Daily Mass: 8 a.m.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Rev. Ronald F. Sadlowski, Pastor Russell, MA 01071-0405 Deacon Friday David Baillargeon Phone/FAX 413-862-4418 Communion Prayer Service: a.m. -Thursday MassVigil Schedule: Saturday at 58p.m.

Confession: Saturdayat4:15 to 4:45 p.m.

Sunday 7:30 to p.m.and Sunday MassSaturday 8:15 Vigil a.m.5and 11:15 a.m.

8 a.m.

Sunday 8:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m.

Handicapped accessible Daily HOLY Mass: TRINITY 8 a.m.

Monday, Wednesday ROMANTuesday, CATHOLIC CHURCH and Friday HOLY 335 TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Elm St., Westfield MA 01085 HOLY TRINITY ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Communion Prayer Service: 8 MA a.m.

Thursday 335 Elm St., Westfield 01085 Rev. René L. Parent, M.S., Pastor Elm St., Westfield MA 01085 Rev. René L. Parent, M.S., Pastor Confession:335 Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 to Deacon Charles Wainwright Deacon Wainwright Rev.(413) René568-1506 L.Charles M.S., Pastor 8Parent, a.m. Fax: Phone: (413) 572-2533 Phone:(413) (413) 568-1506Fax: Fax: (413) 572-2533 Phone: 568-1506 (413) 572-2533 Handicapped accessible Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com Weekend Masses: Weekend Masses:Saturday SaturdayVigil Vigil- 4- 4p.m. p.m.

Weekend Masses: Saturday Vigil(Polish) - 4CHURCH p.m.

Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.

(Polish) 10:30 a.m.

HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC Sunday -ROMAN 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m.and Sunday a.m., 8:30 a.m.

Weekday Monday - Thursday - 12:10 p.m.

335 Mass: Elm- 7St., Westfield MA(Polish) 01085 and 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Communion Service: Friday - 12:10 p.m.p.m.

Rev. René L.Monday Parent, Pastor Weekday Mass: - M.S., Friday - 12:10 Weekday Mass:568-1506 Monday - Friday -6:30 12:10 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday - -6:30 toto7:30 p.m.

Eucharistic Adoration: Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

Phone: (413) Fax: (413) 572-2533 Sacrament Reconciliation: Saturday- Sacrament Reconciliation: Saturday Sacrament ofofofReconciliation: Saturday Website: www.holytrinitywestfield.com to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment 3 to 3:45 p.m. orSaturday by appointment Weekend Masses: Vigil - 4 p.m.

Handicapped accessible Handicapped accessible Handicapped accessible Sunday - 7 a.m., 8:30 a.m. (Polish) and 10:30 a.m.

Church WeekdayHope Mass:Community Monday - Friday - 12:10 p.m.

152 South Westfield Street Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday Feeding Hills, MA. 01030 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment 413.786.2445 Handicapped accessible Pastor Brad Peterson Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m.

Hope Community Church Contemporary 152 worship, oriented messages, from the SouthlifeWestfield Street Bible, nursery and children’s churchMA. available, Feeding Hills, 01030 classes for all ages. Weekly home groups and Bible studies, 413.786.2445 active youth group, special Pastor Brad Peterson activities for families, women, Sunday morning worshipmen, begins at 10 a.m. andlifechildren.

Contemporary worship, oriented messages, from the For more information, call the church office Bible, nursery and children’s church available,413-786-2445, classes for all weekdaysages. between 9 a.m. andgroups noon.and Please a message Weekly home Bibleleave studies, any other time. active youth group, special Valley Community and Agawam Church of The activitiesChurch for families, men, women, Bible merged May 2010 toand become Hope Community Church children.

For more information, call the church office 413-786-2445, Huntington Evangelical Church Huntington Church weekdays between 9 a.m.Evangelical and noon. Please leave a message 22 Russell Russell Road, Huntington, 17 Road, Huntington, MA any other time. MA 01050 Rev. Charles 01050 Valley Community Church and Cinelli Agawam Church of The Rev. Charles Cinelli, Phone (413) 667-5774 Bible merged MayL.2010 to -become HopePastor Community Church - (413) 667-5774 Sundays - Phone Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m., Sanctuary; Sunday Worship - 9:00 am during theChurch Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.;Evangelical Sanctuary; Children’s Huntington Church summer months &during 10:00 am following 10:15 a.m., (downstairs second half 01050 service).

22 Russell Road, Huntington, MA Labor Day Mondays - Rev. Ladies Bible Study Charles Cinelli- 9:30 a.m.

Church downstairs TuesdaysChildren's - Women’s Guild, 2nd Tuesday of every Phone -service (413)the667-5774 during the except monthSundays in Chapel on the Green; Ladies (all but - Adult Sunday School - 9Bible a.m.,Study, Sanctuary; during the summer months. second Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.;Tuesday), Sanctuary; Children’s Church 7 p.m., Chapel on the Green.

10:15 a.m., (downstairs during second half service).

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

Kingdom Hall ofGuild, Jehovah’s Tuesdays - Women’s the 2ndWitnesses Tuesday of every Southwick MAStudy, 01085(all but month in117 Chapel on the Road, Green;Westfield, Ladies Bible Phone 568-1780 second(413) Tuesday), English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 7 p.m., Chapel on the Green.p.m.; Sunday 10-11:46 a.m. & 1-2:45 p.m.

Russian: - 7-8:45Witnesses p.m.; Kingdom HallTuesday of Jehovah’s Saturday 4-5:45 p.m. MA 01085 117 Southwick Road, Westfield, Phone (413) 568-1780 Montgomery Community Church English: Wednesday & Thursday - 7-8:45 p.m.; Sunday Main Road-Montgomery, MA 10-11:46 a.m. & 1-2:45 p.m.

Pastor Howard R. Noe Russian: Tuesday - 7-8:45 p.m.; PhoneSaturday - (413) 862-3284 Office 4-5:45 p.m.

Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., with CoffeeCommunity FellowshipChurch Montgomery following all services. MA Main Road-Montgomery, Weekly Men and Women’s Pastor Howard R. NoeBible PhoneStudies - (413) available.

862-3284 Office Nondenominational Services every Sunday 9-10 a.m., Mountain View Fellowship Baptist Church with Coffee 310 Apremont Way following all services.

01040 Bible WeeklyHolyoke, Men andMA Women’s Pastor Chadavailable.

E. Correia Studies 413-532-0381 Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com Mountain View Baptist Church Sunday Morning Worship - Way 8:30 & 11 a.m.

310 Apremont Sunday School & Adult Holyoke, MA Study 01040- 10 a.m.

Wednesday Prayer Pastor Chad E. Meeting Correia & Bible413-532-0381 Study - 7 p.m.

Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning Email: http://www.mvbaptist.com p.m.- 8:30 & 11 a.m.

Sunday Morning- 6:30 Worship Saturday Sunday School -&Buss AdultCalling Study -&10 a.m.

Soul Winning - 10Meeting a.m. & Wednesday Prayer Bible Study - 7 p.m.

New Life Christian Center Thursday - Visitation & Soul Winning 157 Dartmouth - 6:30 p.m.Street Westfield, MA Calling 01085 & Saturday - Buss Senior Pastor.

Wayne Hartsgrove Soul Rev. Winning - 10 D. a.m.

Phone (413) 568-1588 Sunday 9:15Center am New Life School Christian Sunday Service 10:30 am 157 Dartmouth Street Family Night on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Westfield, MA 01085 Youth NightRev. is Fridays 6:30 pm Senior Pastor.

WayneatD. Hartsgrove Life GroupsPhone every other (413)Thursday 568-1588at 6:30 pm and every otherSchool Sunday at am 6:00 pm Sunday 9:15 Sunday Service 10:30 am Center FamilyNew NightLife on Worship Wednesdays at 6:30 pm Street Youth 118 NightMeadow is Fridays at 6:30 pm 01085 at 6:30 pm Life GroupsWestfield, every otherMA Thursday and every 413-562-0344 other Sunday at 6:00 pm http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org Pastor C. Pelkey New LifeGene Worship Center Sundays a.m. - Worship 118- 10 Meadow Street and Sunday School.

Westfield, MA 01085 Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

413-562-0344 Men’s and Ladies prayer groups http://www.nlwcofwestfield.org (call for schedules) Pastor Gene C. Pelkey Changed- Into His Image Class Sundays 10 a.m.

- Worship and (call for schedules) Sunday School.

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

Our Lady of the Sacrament Men’s andBlessed Ladies prayer groupsParish 127 Road (callHolyoke for schedules) Westfield, MAImage 01085Class Changed Into His Mailing Address: (call for schedules) P.O. Box 489 Westfield, MA 01086-0489 Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish Pastor: 127 Rev.Holyoke Daniel S. Pacholec Road Deacon PaulMAFederici Westfield, 01085 Deacon Briere MailingPaul Address: Pastoral Minister: P.O. BoxMary 489 Federici Parish/Religious Education (413) 562-3450 Westfield, MA Office: 01086-0489 ParishRev. Fax: Daniel (413) 562-9875 Pastor: S. Pacholec www.diospringfield.org/olbs Deacon Paul Federici Mass Schedule: Deacon Paul Briere Saturday: 4 p.m.

(Vigil) Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Monday-Wednesday: a.m. (413) Communion Service Thursday Parish7 Fax: 562-9875 & Friday: 7 a.m. www.diospringfield.org/olbs Saturday: 8 a.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena Mass Schedule: Confession: Saturday 3:153:45 p.m.

Saturday: 4 p.m.

(Vigil) Handicapped accessible.

Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m.

Monday-Wednesday: 7 a.m. Communion Service Thursday Our Lady of the7Lake & Friday: a.m. Church Pasture Road Saturday: Sheep 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Southwick, MA 3:15010773:45 p.m.

Confession: Saturday ParishHandicapped Pastoral/Administrative accessible.Staff Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch 569-0161 Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Our Lady of the Lake Church Religious Education: Lynda Daniele Sheep Pasture Road 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Southwick, MA 01077 JoannePastoral/Administrative Campagnari - 569-0161 Parish Staff Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30569-0161 - 3:30; Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch Thurs.

8:30-noon Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Office, household assistant Religious Education: Lynda Danieleand 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 St. Joseph’s Polish Email your notices of religious events listings to pressrelease@thewestfieldnews.com Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., and 8, National Catholic Church 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday 7 p.m.

Sacristan: Stella4:15-4:45; Onyski Wed. before 7 Penance/confession: Saturdays MASS p.m. Mass and SCHEDULE by appointment.

Sat.at511:15 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8,with Pastor and Baptisms: Sundays a.m. Arrange 10 a.m. and 7is p.m. a pre- Baptism meeting scheduled.

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

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor Wednesday 7 p.m. to any reception arrangements as early as one year in Penance/confession: Saturdays advance 4:15-4:45; Wed. before 7 p.m. Mass of andBlessed by appointment.

Exposition Sacrament: Baptisms: Sundays 11:159 a.m.

Arrange 1st atFriday a.m.-5 p.m. with Pastor and a pre- Marian BaptismCenacle meetingofisPrayer: scheduled.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made Saturdays 7:30-8:30 with pastor prior to any reception arrangements as Thursdays early as one year in Charismatic Prayer Meeting: 7 p.m. advance St. Jude Novena after Exposition of Blessed Wednesday 7 p.m.Sacrament: Mass 1st Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Miraculous Medal Novena after Marian Cenacle of Prayer: Tuesday morning Mass Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Friday 3-3:34Thursdays 7 p.m.

St. Judevisits.

Novena aftercall rectory Home and hospital Please 7 p.m. Mass Anointing Wednesday of the Sick. Please call the pastor Miraculous Medal Novena after Prayer Line: for special intentions.

Tuesday morning Mass Call Marian at 569-6244 Chapel DivineTuesdays Mercy, Litany, Rosary, BibleofStudy: 9:15 a.m.

Friday 3-3:34room at rectory meeting Home and hospital visits. Please call rectory Anointing of the Sick. Please call Church the pastor Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Prayer Line: for special intentions.

605 Salmon Street, Call MarianBrook at 569-6244 Route 10 Study: and 202, Granby,9:15 CT a.m.

06035 Bible Tuesdays Rev. atDennis Pastor rectoryAnderson, meeting room Phone: (860) 653-3800 Fax: (860) 653-9984 Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church Handicap 605 SalmonAccessible.

Brook Street, Schedule:Route Sunday10School 9 am, AdultCT - Youth - Children. and 202, Granby, 06035 Sunday PraiseRev. and Dennis WorshipAnderson, - 10:30 a.m., Infant and toddler Pastor care available.

Phone: (860) 653-3800 Men’s Group Fellowship - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the Fax: Breakfast (860) 653-9984 2nd Saturday each month.

HandicapofAccessible.

CallSunday for a Youth Group schedule events.

Schedule: School - 9 am, Adult -ofYouth - Children. visit us- 10:30 on thea.m., web Infant at: and toddler Sunday PraiseYou andcan Worship http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org. care available.

Men’s GroupPioneer Fellowship Breakfast - 7 a.m.

- 8:30 a.m., the Valley Assembly of God Pioneer Valley of Assembly of God 2nd Huntington, Saturday each month.

MA 01050 MA 01050 Call for aHuntington, Youth Group schedule of Rev. Chuck Vanasse events.

Rev. - Toby (413) 667-3196 YouPhone can visit us onQuirk the web at: Phone (413)- Service 667-3196 Sunday - 10:30 -a.m. of Worship http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org.

Sunday - 10Valley a.m.

- Assembly Service Worship Weekly Bible Study.

Call for of information.

Pioneer of God Weekly Bible Study.Assembly Call information.

Pioneer Valley of God Huntington, MAfor01050 Pioneer Valley Baptist Church Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Chuck Vanasse 265 Ponders Hollow Westfield, Rev.-Road, Toby Phone (413) Quirk 667-3196 MA 01085 (corner of Tannery and Shaker Road) -a.m.

(413) 667-3196 Sunday Phone - 10:30 - Service of Worship Phone - (413) 562-3376 Sunday - 10 a.m.

- Service Worship Weekly Bible Study.

Call for of information.

JamesCall Montoro WeeklyPastor Bible Study. for information.

Sunday School – 9:30Valley a.m.; Sunday Pioneer BaptistService Church– 10:30 a.m. and 6265 p.m.; Wednesday Service 7 p.m. We provide bus Ponders Hollow Road,– Westfield, MA 01085 transportation in need of transportation. (cornerfor of those Tannery and Shaker Road) Just call- us(413) at 562-3376.

Phone 562-3376 Pastor James Montoro Psalms Sunday School – 9:30 a.m.; Springs Sunday Service – 10:30 a.m.

Deliverance and 6 p.m.; Wednesday ServiceMinistries – 7 p.m. We provide bus 141 Meadow MA 01085 transportation for Street, those inWestfield, need of transportation.

Phone Just call- (413) us at 568-1612 562-3376.

Pastor Sharon Ingram Sunday School - 10 a.m.

Psalms Springs SundayDeliverance Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

Ministries Wednesdays - Childrens reading hour, MA 5 to 01085 6 p.m. with 141 Meadow Street, Westfield, Pastor, 4 to 10 years old.

Phone - (413) 568-1612 Wednesday Evening 7 p.m.

Bible Study & Deliverance Pastor Sharon Ingram SundayService School - 10 a.m.

Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m. andreading up.

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

Russell-Community Wednesday Evening 7 p.m. - BibleChurch Study & Deliverance Main Street, Russell 01071 Service Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Friday - Y.E.S. - Youth Excellence Services, 13 years old Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday andSchool, up. all ages - Fellowship, parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth Fellowship, parsonage.

Russell Community Church Tuesday - 7 Main p.m. -Street, AA Meeting; RussellFamily 01071Bible Class, parsonage.

Rev. Jimmy Metcalf, Pastor Wednesday - 9- a.m.

- Women’s Sunday - 9 a.m.

Sunday School, Prayer all agesFellowship, - Fellowship, parsonage. parsonage; 10 a.m. - Family Worship; 6 p.m. - Youth Friday - 7:30 p.m.

- AA Meeting.

Fellowship, parsonage.

Tuesday - 7 p.m. - AA Meeting; Family Bible Class, St. John’sparsonage.

Lutheran Church 60 Broad StreetPrayer Fellowship, Wednesday - 9 a.m.

- Women’s Westfield, MA 01085 parsonage.

Phone - (413) Friday - 7:30 p.m. 568-1417 - AA Meeting. http://stjohnswestfield.com Pastor Christopher A. Church Hazzard St. John’s Lutheran Sunday - Adult Bible60Study andStreet Summer Sunday School Broad (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Westfield, MA 01085 Sunday 10 A.M. Phone Worship - (413) 568-1417 Tune in to the taped broadcast of our Worship Service over http://stjohnswestfield.com WHYN (.560 on your AMChristopher radio dial) at 7:30 on Sunday morning.

Pastor A. Hazzard Sunday - Adult Bible Study and Summer Sunday School Living Hope Church (Preschool - High School) 8:45 A.M. Pastor Dan Valeri Sunday Worship 10 A.M. 267 College Highway Tune in to the taped broadcast of our Worship Service over WHYN (.560 on yourSouthwick, AM radio dial)MA at 01077 7:30 on Sunday morning.

413-569-1882 Living Hope Church Hope for everyday living!

Living Hope Church We are a church that proclaims a message of hope and Pastor Dan Valeri healing for the hurts problems of everyday life 267 and College Highway through theSouthwick, message of MAJesus 01077Christ... info@livinghopechurchag.org 413-569-1882 Service -time: Living Hope Church Hope10forAM everyday living!

Thursday Family Night 6:30pm of hope and We are a church that proclaims a message Office hours Mon through Thurs healing for the hurts and problems of9:30am-4pm everyday life through the message of Jesus Christ...

Southwick Community info@livinghopechurchag.org Episcopal Church Service time: 10 AM 660 College Thursday FamilyHighway Night 6:30pm MA 01077 Office hoursSouthwick, - Mon through Thurs 9:30am-4pm Phone: 569-9650 http://www.southwickchurch.com Southwick Community Rev. J.Episcopal Taylor Albright, ChurchPastor Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

660 College Highway SundaysSouthwick, 9:30 AM, Service that blend MA 01077 contemporaryPhone: worship569-9650 with traditional liturgy and a family-friendly atmosphere http://www.southwickchurch.com KidZone: children’s ministry Rev.Childcare J. Taylorand Albright, Pastor during the service Saturday Evening Worship Service 5 p.m.

Sign 9:30 Language Interpreted Sundays AM, Service that blend Handicapped Accessible contemporary worship with traditional liturgy Women’s Thursdaysatmosphere 9:30 to 11 a.m. and Group: a family-friendly Good coffee, and fellowship andministry KidZone: Childcare children’s light-weightduring discussion of faith issues. the service provided.

SignChildcare Language Interpreted Handicapped Accessible Southwick Congregational Women’s Group: Thursdays 9:30Church to 11 a.m.

Southwick Congregational Church, Unitedcoffee, Church of Christ UCC Good fellowship and 488 CollegeHighway, Highway, P.O. Box 260, 488 College P.O. Box 260 light-weight discussion of faith issues.

Southwick, MA 01077 Southwick, 01077 Childcare MA provided.

Phone: 413-569-6362, Administrative Assistant: Minister Bart Cochran email: Southwickucc@gmail.com Phone - (413) 569-6362Church Southwick Congregational Southwick Congregational Church, Website: www.Southwickucc.org email:swkucc@verizon.net United Church UCC of Christ Minister Rev. Bart D. Cochran Sunday 488College CollegeHighway, Highway, P.O. 488 P.O.Box Box260, 260 Music - Roberta Kowal 10 AM Worship Service Southwick, MA 01077 – Southwick, MA 01077 Administrative Assistant - Elaina Lempke Open Pantry Sunday Phone: 413-569-6362, Administrative Assistant: Minister Bart Cochran Sunday Minister – Rev. Bart569-6362 D. Cochran. email: Southwickucc@gmail.com Phone - (413) 10 AM –Worship Service Music The Voice Choir Website: www.Southwickucc.org email:swkucc@verizon.net Nursery Available MinisterNursery - Rev. Bart D. Cochran Available Sunday 10:15 AM Sunday School/Youth Music - Roberta Kowal– 10:15 Church School AMAM Worship Group10 every 2nd andService 4th Sunday Administrative Assistant - Elaina Lempke 11AM AMPantry CoffeeSunday Hour Open 11 Coffee Hour Sunday 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting Minister Rev. Bart D. Cochran.

3:30 –PM O.A. Meeting 10 AM –Worship Service Tuesday Music The Voice Choir Tuesday Nursery Available 6:30 PM Bell Choir Nursery Available 6 PM Scouts 10:15 AM Sunday School/Youth 7 PM Boy Scouts 6:30 AM PMChurch Bell Choir School Group10:15 every 2nd and 4th Sunday Wednesday Wednesday 11AM AMCoffee Coffee Hour Hour 11 9-1 Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 9-1PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop 3:30PM PMO.A. O.A. MeetingOpen 3:30 PM Adult ChoirMeeting Rehearsal 7 7PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Tuesday Tuesday Thursday Thursday 6:30 PMScouts Bell Choir 6 PM Mid-Week Service 6:30 PM T.O.P.S. 7 PM Boy Scouts 6:30 PM Bell Choir Friday Friday Wednesday Wednesday 9-1 Henrietta’s Thrift Shop 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop ––open 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift ShopOpen open 9-1 Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open 6 6PM O.A. Meeting PM O.A. Meeting PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7 7PM Adult Choir Rehearsal 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting Thursday Thursday Saturday Saturday 9-1 PM Mid-Week Service 6:30 PM T.O.P.S. 9-1Henrietta’s Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open Thrift Shop – open Friday Friday 9-1PM Henrietta’s 9-1 Henrietta’sThrift ThriftShop ShopOpen – open 6 6PM PMO.A. O.A.Meeting Meeting 7:30 Meeting 7:30PM PMA.A. A.A.12 12 Step Step Meeting Saturday Saturday 9-1 PM 9-1Henrietta’s Henrietta’s Thrift Shop Open Thrift Shop – open

73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Social Center: Clinton Avenue Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor St.Joseph National Church Phone - (413) 562-4403 St. Joseph’s PolishMA 0185 73Email Main -Street, Westfield, Soltysiak@comcast.net National Catholic Church Social Center: Clinton Avenue Fax - (413) 562-4403 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Sunday Masses 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Social Center: Avenue Phone (413)- Clinton 562-4403 Summer Schedule 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Email Soltysiak@comcast.net SundayPhone School- -(413) 9 a.m., social center 562-4403 Fax (413) 562-4403 Catechism Classes: Monday evenings Email - Soltysiak@comcast.net Mass: 4:00 Daily andSaturday Holy Masses as pm announced Fax Day - (413) 562-4403 Sunday Mass: 9:00 am For more information & links: PNCC.org Sunday Masses - 8 a.m. andSocial 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School: 10am--at the Center Summer Schedule - 8Evening a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Catechism-Monday classes St. Mary’s Church Sunday School 9 a.m., social center Daily and Holy Day Masses as announced 30Catechism Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Classes: evenings For more information &Monday links: PNCC.org - (413) 562-5477 Daily andPhone Holy Day Masses as announced http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com For more information & links: PNCC.org Rev. Frank Lawlor - Administrator Rev. Christopher Parochial Vicar St. Fedoryshyn, Mary’s Church Daniel Brunton, in Residence 30Rev. Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Deacon- (413) Pedro562-5477 Rivera Phone Deacon Roger Carrier http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com Weekday Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Rev. Mass Frank -Lawlor - Administrator p.m.

Holy Day - 64Rev. on the eveParochial before, 8:30 a.m. & Ryan Sliwa Rev.Masses Christopher Fedoryshyn, Vicar 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions Rev. Daniel Brunton, in Residence Saturdays,Deacon 2:30-3:30 p.m.Rivera (lower church) Pedro Saturday Mass - Carrier 4 p.m.

Deacon Roger SundayMass Mass- Monday-Friday, - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m.

Weekday 8:30 a.m. p.m.11:30 a.m.

64and p.m.

Holy Day Masses -6:15 on the eve before, 8:30 a.m. & All Masses are in theConfessions upper church,6:15 p.m. (bilingual) the 11:30 a.m. isp.m. in Spanish Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 (lower church) Handicapped accessible, Saturday Mass -elevator 4 p.m. located to the right of -the mainand entrance.

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

Adoration and and Benediction - Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. a.m.-6 p.m.

All Masses9are in the upper church, St. Mary’s Elementary (Pre-K-8) the 11:30 a.m. isSchool in Spanish 568-2388 Handicapped(413) accessible, elevator located St. Mary’s Highright School (413) 568-5692 to the of the(9-12) main- entrance.

Office of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 Adoration and Benediction Wednesdays, St. Vincent de9Paul outreach a.m.-6 p.m. to the poor and needy - (413)School 568-5619 St. Mary’s Elementary (Pre-K-8) (413) 568-2388 St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 22 State Street- (413) 568-1127 Office of Religious Education Westfield, 01085to the poor St. Vincent de Paul MA outreach Rev. Wallis, Pastor andWilliam needy -H.(413) 568-5619 Parish Office - 413-568-5421 DailyParish St. Mass Peter schedule & St. Casimir Mon.-Thurs.

7:15 a.m.

22 State -Street Saturday Mass 4 p.m.

Westfield, MA- 01085 Saturday - 3 p.m.Pastor - 3:30 p.m.

Rev.Confessions William H. Wallis, Sunday Mass8:30- a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Parish Office 413-568-5421 Mass schedule Daily Temple Beth El a.m.

Mon.-Thurs.

- 7:15 WorshipMass Services Saturday - 4 p.m.

SundayConfessions - Thursday Evening, p.m.p.m.

Saturday - 3 p.m. -73:30 SundayFriday Mass-evening, 8:30 a.m.6 &p.m.

10:30 a.m.

Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday Templemorning, Beth El 7 a.m.

Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m.

Worship Services and Holiday SundaySunday - Thursday Evening, 7 p.m. morning, 8 a.m. Ongoing Friday evening, 6 p.m.

Monday afternoons - Learning Center (Religious School), Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

3:15 p.m.

Monday-Friday morning, 7 a.m.

Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew High School) 6:30 Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m. p.m.;Sunday Parshatand haHoliday Shove study group, 7:30 p.m. morning, 8 a.m.

Ongoing Wednesday afternoons - Learning (Religious Monday afternoons - Learning CenterCenter (Religious School), School), 3:153:15 p.m.p.m.; Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.High School) 6:30 Tuesday afternoons - B’Yachad (Hebrew Thursday BoyShove Scout Troop p.m.;evenings Parshat-ha #32 meets at 7:30 p.m. study group, Friday mornings - “Exploring Prayers” Wednesday afternoons - Learningour Center (Religious with Rabbi, a.m.

School), 3:157p.m.; Youth Chorale, 5:15 p.m.

Unitarian Universalist Society Thursday evenings - Boy Scout Troop of Greater #32 meets Springfield at 7:30 p.m.

245 Friday Portermornings Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 - “Exploring our Prayers” Re. Jason Minister with Seymour, Rabbi, 7 a.m. http://uuspringfield.org phoneUniversalist 413 736-2324 Unitarian Society Handicap of Greateraccessible Springfield Sunday 9:30am and 11am Worship 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, Services, MA 01106 Religious and nursery for children, Re.Education Jason Seymour, Minister Wednesday 5:30 pm Soulful Suppers http://uuspringfield.org Thursday 7PM413 Choir Rehearsals phone 736-2324 Monthly Unity House Concerts.

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Episcopal Church Looking for Strawberry Festival Grant Applicants The Episcopal Church of the Atonement is welcoming grant applications for the proceeds of its 155th Strawberry Festival.

Non-profit organizations serving in the greater Westfield area who sponsor programs that provide help in such areas as food security and educational programs for disadvantaged families with school-aged children, programs that provide assistance to homeless teens, or programs that provide medical needs are encouraged to apply. The purpose of the grant request should cover a particular need between $3000 and $7000, or explain how this amount could make a difference in a larger program.

To request a grant application, please contact the church office by calling 413-562-5461 Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm or sending a request in writing to The Episcopal Church of the Atonement, 36 Court St, Westfield, MA 01085.

The Strawberry Festival has been a community event which is put on by the church each June and will take place this year on Thursday, June 15.

The Church of the Atonement is the Episcopal Church in Westfield, serving the city, as well as the surrounding towns.

The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud welcomes all to Sunday worship services including Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 pm.

Snow Day Czaporowski starts the deliberation early in the morning or even the night before, by first talking with Pam Kotarski, director of transportation of Westfield Public Schools. He and Kotarski gather information from the Westfield Police Department, as well as local departments of public works to determine road safety.

“Usually Pam calls me and she talks to police and [departments of public works], and I say plural because we sometimes have to contact Russell.

That’s a consideration that people don’t think about, that we have school out there,” Czaporowski said.

In addition, Czaporowski and others are watching the weather forecast and models, deliberating on whether the

RELIGIOUS LISTING The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector This Week at Atonement Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:30 am-12:30 pm Sunday, Feb. 12 The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany 8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship Monday, Feb. 13 5:45 pm Guitar Glass 8-9 pm AA Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 14 9:30/10:30 am Music Together

Wednesday, Feb. 15 12:15 pm Healing & Holy Eucharist 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting Thursday, Feb. 16 6:30 pm Evensong 7:30-9:00 pm NA Meeting Friday, Feb. 17 Saturday, Feb. 18 Sunday, Feb. 19 The Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany 8 & 10 am Holy Eucharist 2:00-3:30 pm AA Women’s Fellowship

The Franklin Land Trust prepared a map that shows the boundaries of the different town fee proposals for the North Pond property. (Photo from Dennis Clark)

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It was suggested by Peteroy and Hubbard that the town should look at owning the largest piece of land on the map at 60 acres. An important asset to this is the fact that there is a boundary between this acreage and the water easement, which allows the town to control a good portion of the North Pond area.

Representing the Conservation Commission at the Select Board meeting were Chairman Christopher Pratt and Coordinator Dennis Clark who agreed that this portion of the property was the best option for the town to own.

Pratt believes that the 60 acres would have area left for hiking trails.

“It would give a nice upland area that wouldn’t be touched,” said Pratt. “We feel that would be a great use of land for the townspeople.”

The eastern portion that the Fish and Wildlife would own will return mainly as grassland and for invasive species.

The Franklin Land Trust mentioned to the rest of the people at the table that there was talk that Fish and Wildlife would like to own a portion that measures 50 acres. Owning this land would allow Fish and Wildlife to manage the vernal pools that would be inside that area.

After continued discussion, Select Board members Russ Fox, Doug Moglin, and Joe Deedy all agreed with the Conservation Commission and the Community Preservation Committee that the land along the water easement would be best.

In order to close the meeting, a motion was made for the town to accept the recommendation made by the Franklin Land Trust, for the town to own the property along the water easement.

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Continued from Page 1 conditions when they arrive will be bad enough that they cancel beforehand, or conversely, if they want to institute a delay to allow for conditions to improve. This decision can also be muddied by factors like half-days that are scheduled, such as yesterday, thus Westfield canceling school altogether rather than a delay.

And all this must be determined by 5:30 a.m., so the school system can get the word out in time to families and students.

Of course, this timing can backfire, like when the weather predictions are wrong and students are home with little in the way of inclement weather, but the decision had to be made hours before school starts.

For Czaporowski though, this is acceptable.

“Clearly, our top priority is safety for our students and our staff and that’s why we air on the side of caution,” he said.

This is especially true when it comes to cancelling school for extreme cold.

“We have to realize, as far as the temperature, that not all of our students have appropriate clothing,” he said.

So, rather than risk having children exposed to extreme cold, it may be in the best interest of the school system to cancel the day. Fortunately though, that has not happened yet this school year.

And even with all these factors involved, Czaporowski feels that the amount of canceled school days is accept-

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Westfield Schools Superintendent Stefan Czaporowski (WNG file photo) able. He said that the school calendar has it built in to have five days of cancellation, and the public school system has not reached that amount in several years.

So, maybe school isn’t canceled too much after all.

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Interpretative Sciences category, and Contact Period was awarded under the Humanities umbrella,” said McNamara.

On Feb. 13, Highland students will gather for “Through Eighteenth Century Eyes,” which depicts the Eastern Woodlands Indians and how they lived successfully throughout New England for more than 1,000 years prior to European settlements, according to McNamara. A snow date has been set for Feb. 17.

“Presenter Gail White Usher will bring the Contact Period program to the students exploring how everyday life for New England’s Native American population changed in the first 100 years of contact with European settlers,” said McNamara.

McNamara added that the program will display objects to illustrate the concept and many of these objects will be passed throughout the audience.

“This program also addresses stereotypes about Native Americans,” said McNamara.

The March assembly will feature The Rainforest Reptile Show, a unique program that engages children of all ages at a hands-on level.

“The Highland students will be thrilled and excited to see a herpetologist who gives them facts, and dispels their misconceptions about the rainforest and the reptiles that live around the world,” said McNamara.

In addition to an American alligator, up to 10 snakes, a tortoise and a large lizard will be presented to students.

“The benefit in introducing the students to this program is to show them how to live in unison with Mother Nature and understand through science how we live today can affect tomorrow,” said McNamara, adding, “Even in our community the small steps we take to help the environment can help the earth and its living creatures as a whole.”

Hyper • Local

When it comes to 21st century multimedia platforms, “hyper local” is a term you hear a lot.

It’s not a new idea. In fact, The Westfield News has been providing readers with “hyper local” news coverage of Westfield, Southwick, and the Hilltowns all along. Television, radio and regional newspapers only provide fleeting coverage of local issues you care about. TV stations and big newspaper publishers, after years of cutbacks and mergers, frankly aren’t able to provide in-depth coverage of smaller markets anymore.

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

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Sarah Gillett Services accepting Grant Requests Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, Inc. is currently accepting preliminary Grant Requests from non-profit organizations providing services to the elderly residents of the greater Westfield area. The filing deadline is March 1, 2017. Since the Sarah Gillett Trust was established in 1971, thousands of dollars have been awarded each year to those non-profit organizations in the greater Westfield area that are serving the elderly populations within this location. Preliminary applications should include the specific amount desired, with a brief, one page explanation of the services the organization would provide. No brochures or lengthy descriptions of the organization should be provided at this time. Shortly after the filing date of March 1st, qualifying applicants will be contacted and an appointment for an interview with the trustees will be established. Interviews are generally set for Thursday afternoons between 2:15 PM – 5:00 PM. Preliminary Grant Requests are to be mailed to: The Sarah Gillett Services For The Elderly, Inc. P.O. Box 1871 Westfield, Ma 01086

School Vacation Week At the Boys’ and Girls’ Library at the Westfield Athenaeum February 23, 10-11am: STEAM Program. Learn about animals, their tracks, and other nature signs from a park ranger. We will also have fun animal-themed games and activities. Ages4 and up. Register in the library or call 5626158 x5

Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, right, accompanied by Virginia Solicitor General Stuart Raphael, speaks outside the federal courthouse in Alexandria, Va., Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, following a hearing on President Donald Trump's travel ban. Lawyers for the state of Virginia are challenging President Donald Trump's executive order on immigration, arguing in federal court that his seven-nation travel ban violates the Constitution and is the result of "animus toward Muslims."

(AP Photo/Jessica Gresko)

After a win, travel ban opponents seek another court victory

By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Opponents of President Donald Trump's travel ban sought Friday to rack up another legal victory against the measure, believing they have the administration on the defensive after a federal appeals court refused to reinstate the order.

As government attorneys debated their next move, they faced unsympathetic judges on both coasts.

The San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals sided Thursday with the states of Washington and Minnesota in refusing to reinstate the ban, opening the possibility that the case could advance to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Friday, a federal judge in Virginia also seemed inclined to rule against the administration in a different challenge.

For his part, Trump said Friday that he is considering signing a "brand new order" while the ban is held up in court.

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One as he flew to Florida for the weekend, the president said he expected his administration to win the legal battle over his original directive. But he said the White House was also weighing other alternatives, including making changes to the order, which suspended the nation's refugee program and barred all entries from seven Muslim-majority countries.

In Virginia, a lawyer for the state asked a judge to impose a preliminary injunction barring the government from enforcing a portion of Trump's Jan. 27 executive order that bars anyone from Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen from entering the U.S. for 90 days.

A preliminary injunction would be long-lasting, continuing through the trial in a case. Still, because of the 9th Circuit's decision refusing to reinstate the order, the practical effect of any decision in Virginia may be muted for

now.

Judge Leonie Brinkema, who was appointed to the federal bench by President Bill Clinton in 1993, did not seem satisfied with answers about the executive order from an administration lawyer.

Brinkema said that the order "clearly has all kinds of weaknesses," and she asked the government to explain the justification for the ban, saying courts have been "begging" for that explanation. The president can legally suspend the entry of non-citizens into the country when he "finds" that their entry "would be detrimental to the interests of the United States."

"Finds," she said, doesn't mean just "think."

Virginia's Solicitor General Stuart Raphael said the government has been unable to answer the charge that the ban was targeted at Muslims.

Brinkema, who did not say when she will rule, said that there was strong evidence that the order is harmful to national security. She quoted from a joint declaration filed in the case by former national security, foreign policy and intelligence officials, including former secretaries of state Madeline Albright and John Kerry, former Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and former CIA Director and Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta.

"In our professional opinion, this Order cannot be justified on national security or foreign policy grounds. It does not perform its declared task of 'protecting the nation from foreign terrorist entry into the United States," the declaration states.

The group continued that Trump's executive order "could do long-term damage to our national security and foreign policy interests."

A lawyer for the administration, Erez Reuveni, countered that the group is not in the current administration. But he did not give any additional justification for

the order. Instead, Reuveni argued that Virginia does not have the right to challenge the ban and that Brinkema does not have the power to review the president's executive order.

As for how the government will move forward in the 9th Circuit case, Reuveni said no decisions had been made.

"We may appeal. We may not," Reuveni said. "All options are being considered."

Moments after the ruling Thursday, Trump tweeted, "SEE YOU IN COURT," adding that "THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" But he did not specify what court he meant.

The administration could appeal the ruling to a larger 9th Circuit panel or bypass that step and go straight to the U.S. Supreme Court. That could put the decision over whether to keep the temporary restraining order suspending the ban in the hands of a divided court that has a vacancy. Trump's nominee, Neil Gorsuch, probably could not be confirmed in time to take part in any consideration of the ban, which would expire in 90 days unless it is changed.

In addition to the challenge in Virginia brought by Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, a Democrat, the ban still faces lawsuits around the country, some filed by refugees directly affected by it. The Trump administration did win a legal victory earlier this month in Massachusetts, where a federal judge in Boston declined to extend a temporary injunction against the travel ban. But a separate federal ruling in Seattle later in the day put the ban on hold nationwide. It was the Seattle judge's ruling that was ultimately appealed to the 9th Circuit.

——— Associated Press writers Ken Thomas and Darlene Superville in Washington and Gene Johnson in Seattle contributed to this report.

After midweek wallop, New England prepares for more snow BOSTON (AP) — More snow will likely blanket New England this weekend even as the region shoveled and scraped its way out Friday after the biggest snowstorm this winter hit the Northeast.

The National Weather Service forecast several more inches of snow on Saturday for the region and predicted possible accumulations by Monday of up to 9 inches in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island and up to 18 inches in the northern three states.

"There's going to be a significant event in the states of Maine and New Hampshire, no question about that," said James Brown, a weather service meteorologist in Gray, Maine.

The heaviest snows were expected to begin Sunday.

Nathan Trimble looked around his Providence, Rhode Island, street Friday and said it already looked like a wilderness scene from the Leonardo DiCaprio movie "The Revenant." He did not like the idea of even more snow.

"I'm just not looking forward to digging out," he said. But "I've lived in New England my whole life, so we'll deal with it."

In Thursday's storm, East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and East Hartford, Connecticut, hit the jackpot, each with 19 inches of snow. In New York, Voorheesville and New Scotland got 18 inches.

Friday's cleanup meant turning the lights back on in many places, including Cape Cod, where a wind gust of 70 mph was recorded. Most major highways were cleared and planes began taking off again after thousands of flights were canceled across the region during the storm.

Many school districts, including in Boston, remained closed, however.

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said he would allow people who shovel out parking spots to use makeshift space savers to reserve

those spots, as has been the local tradition, but he would not tolerate the threats that often accompany the practice.

Justin Kates, director of emergency management for Nashua, New Hampshire, where about 14 inches of snow fell Thursday, said crews had cleared major roads overnight and were working on sidewalks and residential side streets. City offices were open, although schools remained closed.

"So far, the winter has been all right," he said, recalling the back-to-back storms of a couple of winters ago that "made me question whether I wanted to live in New England anymore."

The storm came a day after temperatures soared into the 50s and 60s, giving millions of people a taste of spring. But the winter chill was expected to stick around and the region braced for more snow.

Kates said Nashua schools could close a third day Monday because the forecast called for another 5 or 6 inches Sunday night and several more Monday morning.

In Westbrook, Maine, workers hustled to clear about a foot of snow from a restaurant parking lot. Manager Sergio Tamburlini anticipated a big day for people looking to get out before more snow sends them indoors.

"Tonight is a good night — if people are going to be out only one night this weekend, they are going to do it tonight," he said.

In Parsonsfield, Maine, where the only plow truck driver for most of the town quit after a storm dumped 25 inches of snow in December, officials said they had received only one complaint Friday morning and operations were running smoothly.

The storm was blamed for at least one death. A New York City doorman, identified by police as 59-year-old Miguel Angel Gonzalez of Bridgeport, Connecticut, died when he slipped while shoveling and hit a glassed-in vestibule.

School Vacation Week At the Boys’ and Girls’ Library at the Westfield Athenaeum February 23, 3-4pm: Crafternoons at the Library Join our special guest craft person to make beaded bracelets, one for you and one for you to give as a gift for someone special. All materials are provided free of charge. This program is for children ages 4 and up. Please register in the library or call 562-6158 x5

School Vacation Week at the Boys’ and Girls’ Library at the Westfield Athenaeum February 24, 11am-12pm: Sparky’s Puppets presents “Old Favorites” Sparky’s Puppets will perform “Old Favorites” at the Westfield Athenaeum. Mother Goose will share some of her rhymes and will introduce the stories.

Meet Little Red Riding Hood, see the Little Red Hen bake a loaf of bread, offer the Three Little Pigs some building advice, watch the Three Billy Goats Gruff meet the troll, and help the little old lady who’s baking a Gingerbread Man by giving her some make-believe ingredients - and a pinch of magic - for the cookie dough!

Sparky’s Puppets have been dramatizing favorite children’s stories in schools and libraries throughout New England for over 37 years. Each show features colorful hand puppets, lively humor and plenty of audience participation.

Register for this event by telephone 562-6158 x5 or stop by the library. The first 20 families to register will receive a copy of one of these classic stories to take home. This program is generously sponsored by a grant from the CFCE.

Southwick Senior Center Trip 36th Garden & Flower Show Leave the Southwick Senior Center at 10:00am on Thursday February 24, 2017 for the 36th Garden & Flower Show at the CT Convention Center. The individual Cost is $19.00pp. Stop for a later afternoon lunch at GIO’s Pizzeria on your way home (at your own expense).

Portable Planetarium at Grace Hall Memorial Library in Montgomery Springfield Museums bring their portable planetarium StarLab to The Montgomery Town hall on Feb. 20 at 6:30 pm. They will explore the celestial winter sky in two limited seated shows, one at 6:30 pm and then at 7 pm. Please preregister at the library by Feb. 18. You can also contact the library at 413-862-3894 or montgomerylibrary@yahoo.com

School Vacation Week At the Boys’ and Girls’ Library at the Westfield Athenaeum February 21: Craft Table - Stop by the library this week to get creative with our themed craft. Pick up the supplies to make this craft at home or spend time at our table making your creation in the library. While supplies last.

School Vacation Week At the Boys’ and Girls’ Library at the Westfield Athenaeum February 21, 10-11am: Building Blocks Club. Calling all budding engineers! Join us for a fun morning building with Lego and Duplo bricks. Your creations will be put on display in the library. Ages 2 and up. Register by calling 562-6158 x5.

Westfield Athenaeum Young Adult library Presents: T.A.B. Meeting Wednesday, February 15th 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join our Teen Advisory Board meeting. We will be brainstorming, discussing ideas for upcoming programs, collection development, and more. Stop by the Whitney Study to join the discussion.

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SPORTS

Championship run

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer NORTHAMPTON – Westfield senior Ryan Prenosil’s championship run is showing no signs of slowing down.

On Friday night, Westfield’s track star added to his laundry list of accolades, cleaning up with another fantastic finish. Prenosil fought off a rough start to nearly capture gold in the 600 meters, finishing second in 1:22.79 at the Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference indoor track and field championships at Smith College.

Amherst’s Aiden Foucault Etheridge was only six-tenths of a second better in 1:22.73.

Prenosil trailed from the outset, getting stuck behind a small pack of runners.

“I was going ‘uh oh, this isn’t good,’” Prenosil said.

At the first turn though, the Westfield runner sprinted past everyone. Prenosil led the entire field until the last turn when he noticed Etheridge up on his shoulder. The Amherst Hurricane just edged out Prenosil in the final 10 meters of what turned out to be a thrilling race.

“Overall this was a big PR (personal record) for me,” Prenosil said. “I’m excited for D2s and All-States.”

There have been a lot of PRs for Prenosil.

The senior Bomber broke a record for the first time in his high school career when he set a new mark in the 400 meters. Since that time, he has gone on to shatter a total of nine school records in the following events – 300, 400, and 800 meters; 4×100, 4×200, 4×400, and 4×800 relays; the sprint medley relay; and, the distance medley relay.

Also, on Friday night, the boys’ 4×400 relay team took third, recording

the second best time in school history.

The official timed results were not available at press time.

The spotlight not only shone brightly at the PVIAC championships, but wide and far-reaching as several female student-athletes rose to the challenge.

Westfield junior Moira McDonald claimed silver in the 300 meters (43.44), and added a seventh-place finish in the 55 meters.

“It was my first time using blocks (in the 300 meters),” McDonald said, “so I was kind of freaked out.”

Apparently she scared off the competition, only finishing behind repeat champ Kyla Hill, of Minnechaug, who won the race in 43.18.

“I didn’t think I had anything to lose,” McDonald said. “I just had to run.”

And run she did.

McDonald fought to the outside line by the 200 meter mark and stayed on the outside through the home stretch to pass Central’s Damahya Phipps (3rd, 43.37).

In the 55 meter hurdles, an event that Morgan Sanders dominated for three years prior to graduating last spring, another Bomber stepped to the forefront.

Westfield senior McKenzie Chaban emerged from Sanders’ shadow to officially announce her arrival with a third place finish in the 55 meter hurdles Friday night.

Chaban’s 9.51 finish not only earned her a medal, but also a trip to the state championships.

Chaban smacked into the fourth hurdle in the first race of the trials Friday night – conjuring images of Sanders’

Westfield’s Mckenzie Chaban leaps over a hurdle in the girls’ 55 meter hurdle competition. Chaban went on to finish third. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

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Westfield senior Ryan Prenosil runs to a second place finish in the 600 meters during Friday night’s PVIAC Championships at Smith College in Northampton. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

Emily Ciccolo in the Girls 55 meter hurdles.

Jordy Demyon in the girls high jump. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

Andrew Cameron in the Boys 55 meter hurdles. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

Mckenzie Chagan in the girls 55 meter hurdles. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL STANDINGS BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY WESTFIELD 12-5 ST. MARY 5-5-1 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY LONGMEADOW (WHS CO-OP) 7-5-1 BOYS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 5-8 SOUTHWICK 9-6 GATEWAY 3-8 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 2-9 ST. MARY 2-12

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL WESTFIELD 2-14 SOUTHWICK 10-6 GATEWAY 7-9 WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 1-12 ST. MARY 2-10 WRESTLING WESTFIELD 9-2 SOUTHWICK 1-0* GATEWAY 0-1*

BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 7-4 GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING WESTFIELD 9-2 *REPORTS MISSING

WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS WRESTLING WESTFIELD 58, NORTHAMPTON 21

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BOYS’ BASKETBALL SMITH VOCATIONAL 72, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 65 (OT) GATEWAY 51, PIONEER VALLEY CHRISTIAN 46 PALMER 62, SOUTHWICK 57 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL GATORS TOP SAINTS GATEWAY 29, ST. MARY 17 GREENFIELD 62, SOUTHWICK 19 DUGGAN ACADEMY 57, WESTFIELD TECHNICAL ACADEMY 18

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WINTER ’16-17 HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULE GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

*Saturday, Feb. 11* D1 SECTIONAL WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, West Springfield High School, All Day D1 SECTIONAL BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Art Linkletter Natatorium (Springfield College), 9 a.m.

D1 SECTIONAL GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Art Linkletter Natatorium (Springfield College), 4:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Leominster, Amelia Park Arena, 5 p.m. *Sunday, Feb. 12* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 3:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) vs.

Bellerica Memorial, Amelia Park Arena, 5 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 13 ST. MARY HIGH SCHOOL SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at East Longmeadow, *Saturday, Feb. 11* Friday, Feb. 17 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Taconic, Pit sfield Boys’ and JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Girls’ Club, 6:30 p.m.

Westfield Middle School South, 5 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Feb. 14 BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Franklin Tech, Westfield BOYS’/GIRLS’Tuesday, SKIING – PVIAC Individual Monday, Feb. 13 Middle School South, 6:30 p.m.

Championships, Berkshire East (Charlemont), SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m. BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Easthampton, Amelia Park, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 14 8 p.m.

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

SKIING – PVIAC Individual Championships, *Saturday, Feb. 18* Berkshire East (Charlemont), 10:30 a.m. BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at South Hadley, Fitzpatrick Ice BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Westfield Technical Arena, 5:30 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled Academy, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16 BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Westfield Technical Monday, Feb. 20 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

Academy, 7 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 Tuesday, Feb. 21 Friday, Feb. 17 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at East

Monday, Feb. 13 Friday, Feb. 17 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m. JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical School of Science, 5:30 p.m.

Academy, 6:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Hampden Charter School of Tuesday, Feb. 14 Science, 7 p.m.

BOYS’/GIRLS’ SKIING – PVIAC Individual GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Commerce, 7 p.m.

Championships, Berkshire East (Charlemont), Monday, Feb. 20 10:30 a.m.

No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 21 Wednesday, Feb. 15 BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Falcons Winter Classic, No Sports Scheduled Smith Academy High School, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 16 Wednesday, Feb. 22 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Minnechaug, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 6:30 p.m. BOYS’ BASKETBALL @ Falcons Winter Classic, Smith Academy High School, 7:15 p.m.

Catholic, Newington Arena, Time TBA JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m.

D1 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Methuen High School *Saturday, Feb. 18* STATE GIRLS’ SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Boston University, 1:15 p.m.

D1 STATE WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Methuen High School, All Day BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Beverly, Endicott College, 5:20 p.m. *Sunday, Feb. 19* SECTIONAL BOYS’ SWIMMING & DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, Boston University, 2 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 20 BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Amherst, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Longmeadow Co-Op) at Falmouth, 10 a.m.

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

BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 22 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Greenfield, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Greenfield, 7 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 23 GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY at Barnstable, Falmouth Ice Arena, 2:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 8 p.m. *Sunday, Feb. 26* JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center (West Springfield), 4:20 p.m.

School of Science, Westfield Middle School South, Westfield Middle School South, 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Westfield Technical SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Hampden Charter School Academy, Westfield Middle School North, 5:30 p.m. *Saturday, Feb. 11* Friday, Feb. 17 of Science, Westfield Middle School South, 6:30 p.m. BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, WRESTLING D3 WEST SECTIONALS @ Pioneer JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Chicopee Comp, Fitzpatrick Westfield Middle School South, 6:30 p.m.

Valley Regional School, All Day BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Monson, 7 p.m.

Ice Arena, 8 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Greenfield, Amelia Park *Sunday, Feb. 12* *Sunday, Feb. 19* Thursday, Feb. 16 Arena, 2 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Chicopee Comp, Cyr JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY at Minnechaug, Olympia GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

Arena, 5:30 p.m.

Ice Center (West Springfield), 2 p.m.

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Monday, Feb. 13 Monday, Feb. 20 SKIING – PVIAC Race, Berkshire East Ski, 5 p.m.

JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Academy, Friday, Feb. 10 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Smith Vocational, 6 p.m. JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Easthampton, 5:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 5:30 Friday, Feb. 17 JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Mohawk, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Academy, 7 p.m. p.m.

JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Easthampton, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 BOYS’ BASKETBALL at McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

5 p.m.

GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Mohawk, 7 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 14 Wednesday, Feb. 22 Monday, Feb. 13 BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Smith Vocational, No Sports Scheduled No Sports Scheduled GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 15 Thursday, Feb. 23 Tuesday, Feb. 14 Monday, Feb. 20 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian No Sports Scheduled GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian No Sports Scheduled Academy, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24 Academy, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 21 No Sports Scheduled JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 5:30 p.m. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL at St. Mary, Westfield Middle JV GIRLS’ BASKETBALL vs. Commerce, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ BASKETBALL at Pioneer Valley Christian *Sunday, Feb. 26* BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. St. Mary, 7 p.m.

School North, 5:30 p.m.

Academy, 7 p.m.

JV BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. Amherst-Pelham, Cyr Wednesday, Feb. 15 JV BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 5:30 p.m.

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

Arena, 5:30 p.m.

No Sports Scheduled BOYS’ BASKETBALL vs. Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

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freshman year trip (she obviously recovered nicely) – opening a wound in her leg, gushing blood. She got patched up, returned to the track, and smacked the competition just as hard.

Westfield senior Amanda Hall posted her highest finish ever in the shot put, throwing for 31 feet, 10 ¾ inches, good for sixth.

“I got better and better each meet,” said Hall, a self-taught shot putter, who willed herself to a medal with relentless training in the weight room and techniques she discovered on the internet.

Team results were not available as of press time.

COURT SESSION: Elsewhere on Friday night, the Westfield High School girls’ basketball team kept its slim tournament hopes alive with a big win against visiting Minnechaug, 47-45.

Kaela Mochak (17 points) and Olivia Hadla (15) fueled the Bombers’ attack, and Clara Hinck finished with nine points. …The Westfield boys’ hoops team also continued its postseason push with a 71-62 win over West Springfield. Rodney Bernard scored a game-high 24 points for the Bombers, followed by teammates Kam Wells (13), Javy Santos (12), Gabe Piepergerdes (9), and Aidan Dunn (8). …Shane Mastello (22) and Brett Turban (15) led Gateway, a 51-45 loser to Smith Voke. …Jake Butler scored a game-high 31 for St. Mary, which lost to Pathfinder, 72-31.

Mia MCDonald in the girls 1000 meter run.

(Photo by Marc St.Onge)

Olivia White in the girls shot put event. (Photo by Marc St. Onge)

Dermot Walden in the boys shot put event.

Bianca Hiltz in the girls 300 meter run.

Kyle McCaffery in the boys shot put event.

Mckenzie Chagan in the girls 55 meter hurdles. (Photo

by Marc St.Onge)

Moira McDonald in the 300 meter run.

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Dear Annie

By ANNIE LANE

Friend Grows Cold Dear Annie: My good friend Grace and I met Beth about two years ago at a summer camp. We all became fast friends and ended up spending the rest of the summer together. Beth moved away that November, but we continued to see her almost as much as we had before. Now we all attend different schools, and it has been hard. We managed to make it work until about four months ago.

Grace’s father teaches Beth’s basketball team and has told Grace that Beth is always crying at practice. In response, Grace and I baked her cookies and wrote her a note telling her that we are here for her, and then we delivered them via her father.

Later that month, we saw Beth at a dance, and we asked about the cookies. She told us that they were disgusting and that she had fed them to her dog, and then she walked off to join her school friends. That night, I texted her and asked her what was wrong, and she told me that I needed to stop “nagging” her and that I shouldn’t get angry with her for “having a life.” Annie, she is my best friend, and I know there has to be something wrong for her to say that to me, but she won’t open up and tell me. Should I keep pressing for answers? Should I back up and give her space? Or should I just completely give up and tell her to have a good life? -- Confused and Worried Dear Confused: If it helps your own peace of mind, write Beth a letter stating that you’re there to listen whenever she’s ready to talk. Then give her space -- or rather, take some space for yourself. Whatever she might be going through, the things she said were flat-out cruel. You are a sweetheart for wanting to see the best in her in spite of it all. But you deserve nothing less than kindness.

Dear Annie: I would like to add to your response to “I Ain’t No Mr. Moneybags,” the law student on a limited budget dating a young woman who hasn’t offered to chip in for any of the dates.

He should be honest and tell “Laura” that he is on a limited student budget rather than drop hints that she might or might not get. He should ask her whether she can occasionally pay.

If she is driven by how much money he spends on her, then she is the wrong girl for him.

Many years ago, both my now-husband and I were law students. When he was writing his law review article, I was the one working as a law clerk, so I had the money to take us out.

It was simply about who could pay. Of course, we went out for burgers and Chinese food and low-cost movies, not expensive dinners.

Thirty years later, he always talks about how he knew then that I was a caring person who was willing to share; I did not expect fancy things when we could not afford it. Now he earns much more money and is generous with me, and we still share.

After all, relationships are partnerships.

“I Ain’t No Mr. Moneybags” will earn more money when he graduates. Until then, he should take it easy. Share the cost and he will know what kind of person Laura really is. -- Dana Dear Dana: You’re right; directness is better than dropping hints that someone might not even think to pick up.

Congratulations to you and your husband on 30 years of marriage.

HINTS FROM HELOISE CLEANING BUTCHER BLOCKS Dear Heloise: Help! My old butcher block is in dire need of a good cleaning. I don’t want to ruin it. My dad made it for my mom shortly after they got married, and now I have it. What do you suggest? -- Henrietta B., San Clemente, Calif.

Baking soda to the rescue! This will clean and deodorize your block. Make a paste by wetting a sponge and sprinkling on some baking soda. Apply the “magic” paste to the block, and scrub.

Rinse well and, if needed, lightly oil using mineral oil (not vegetable oil). Wipe with a paper towel, and your block will be good to go. For more money-saving, ecologically friendly cleaning hints using baking soda, order my pamphlet by going to www. Heloise.com, or by sending $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/ Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 782795001. Doing this whenever your butcher block needs a good cleaning is a great way to preserve that sentimental block! -Heloise TIRE UPKEEP Dear Heloise: Why am I supposed to get my tires rotated, and how often should I do it? -- Veronica in Shreveport, La. Good question, Veronica! Rotating your tires helps them to wear evenly, improves gas mileage and performance, and makes your tires last longer.

Check your car’s owners manual to see how often the manufacturer recommends rotating your tires. If you cannot find a recommendation, professionals often recommend rotating them about every 6,000 miles, or a good rule of thumb is to rotate your tires every time you get your oil changed. -- Heloise

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TV Sports Tonight Saturday, Feb. 11 COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Noon CBSSN — Seton Hall at St. John’s ESPN — Kansas St. at West Virginia ESPN2 — Texas A&M at Florida ESPNU — Minnesota at Rutgers FOX — Marquette at Georgetown 1 p.m.

CBS — Kentucky at Alabama 2 p.m.

BTN — Penn St. at Illinois CBSSN — Kent St. at Toledo ESPN — Kansas at Texas Tech ESPN2 — Miami at Louisville ESPNU — TCU at Baylor FS1 — Creighton at DePaul 2:30 p.m.

FOX — Villanova at Xavier NBCSN — UMass at Saint Joseph’s 3:30 p.m.

SEC — Vanderbilt at Missouri 4 p.m.

CBSSN — Butler at Providence ESPN — Ohio St. at Maryland ESPN2 — Texas at Oklahoma St. ESPNU — Georgia at Tennessee 4:30 p.m.

FS1 — Washington at Utah NBCSN — St. Bonaventure at George Washington 6 p.m.

BTN — Iowa at Michigan St. CBSSN — UConn at UCF ESPN — Florida St. at Notre Dame ESPN2 — Oklahoma at Iowa St. ESPNU — Houston at Tulsa SEC — Auburn at Mississippi 8 p.m.

CBSSN — Davidson at VCU ESPN2 — South Carolina at Mississippi St. ESPNU — East Carolina at South Florida 8:15 p.m.

ESPN — Gonzaga at Saint Mary’s (Cal) 8:30 p.m.

SEC — Arkansas at LSU 10 p.m.

ESPN2 — California at Arizona ESPNU — Bradley at Illinois St. DRAG RACING 1 p.m.

FS1 — NHRA, Circle K Winternationals, qualifying, at Pomona, Calif.

GOLF 1 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, third round, at Pebble Beach, Calif.

3 p.m.

CBS — PGA Tour, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, third round, at Pebble Beach, Calif.

GOLF — Champions Tour, Allianz Championship, second round, at Boca Raton, Fla. 10 p.m.

GOLF — European PGA Tour, Maybank Championship, final round, at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia MIXED MARTIAL ARTS 8 p.m.

FS1 — UFC 208, prelims, at Brooklyn, N.Y. MOTOR SPORTS 10 p.m.

FS1 — AMA, Monster Energy Supercross, at Arlington, Texas (same-day tape) NBA BASKETBALL 8:30 p.m.

ABC — Golden State at Oklahoma City RUGBY 12:30 p.m.

NBCSN — English Premiership, Worcester Warriors vs. Saracens (same-day tape) SKIING 2:30 p.m.

NBC — FIS Alpine World Championships, World Cup, Men’s Downhill, at St. Moritz, Switzerland (same-day tape) 8 p.m.

NBCSN — FIS Freestyle Skiing World Cup, Moguls, at Bokwang, South Korea (same-day tape) SOCCER 7:30 a.m.

NBCSN — Premier League, Hull City at Arsenal 9:30 a.m.

FS1 — Bundesliga, Ingolstadt vs. Bayern Munich FS2 — Bundesliga, Bayer Leverkusen vs. Eintracht Frankfurt 10 a.m.

CNBC — Premier League, Everton at Middlesbrough NBCSN — Premier League, Watford at Manchester United 12:20 p.m.

FS2 — Bundesliga Soccer, Schalke vs. Hertha BSC 12:30 p.m.

NBC — Premier League, Tottenham at Liverpool

TRACK & FIELD 4 p.m.

NBC — USATF Indoor Championship Series, NYRR Millrose Games, at New York WINTER SPORTS 6:30 p.m.

NBCSN — Speed Skating, ISU World Single Distances Championships, at Gangneung, South Korea (same-day tape) WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon BTN — Northwestern at Indiana 2 p.m.

FSN — Iowa St. at Kansas St. --Sunday, Feb. 12 BEACH VOLLEYBALL 2 p.m.

NBC — FIVB, Swatch Major Series, at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. BOWLING 1 p.m.

ESPN — PBA Players Championship, at Columbus, Ohio COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon CBSSN — Lehigh at Holy Cross 1 p.m.

CBS — Michigan at Indiana 2 p.m.

CBSSN — Temple at Memphis 4 p.m.

CBSSN — Nevada at San Diego St. ESPN — Cincinnati at SMU ESPNU — Wichita St. at Loyola of Chicago 5 p.m.

FS1 — Oregon St. at UCLA 6:30 p.m.

BTN — Northwestern at Wisconsin ESPNU — Virginia at Virginia Tech 8:30 p.m.

ESPNU — Washington St. at Colorado DRAG RACING 4 p.m.

FOX — NHRA, Circle K Winternationals, finals, at Pomona, Calif.

GOLF 1 p.m.

GOLF — PGA Tour, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, final round, at Pebble Beach, Calif.

3 p.m.

CBS — PGA Tour, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, Pebble Beach, final round, at Pebble Beach, Calif.

GOLF — Champions Tour, Allianz Championship, final round, at Boca Raton, Fla. NBA BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m.

ABC — San Antonio at New York 6 p.m.

NBA — Detroit at Toronto 9 p.m.

NBA — New Orleans at Sacramento NHL HOCKEY 3 p.m.

NBC — Detroit at Minnesota 7:30 p.m.

NBCSN — Montreal at Boston RUGBY 2 p.m.

NBCSN — English Premiership, Exeter Chiefs vs. Wasps (taped) SKIING 12:30 p.m.

NBC — FIS Alpine World Championships, Ladies’ Downhill, at St. Moritz, Switzerland (same-day tape) SOCCER 8:30 a.m.

NBCSN — Premier League, Chelsea at Burnley 9:30 a.m.

FS1 — Bundesliga, Wolfsburg vs. Hoffenheim 11 a.m.

NBCSN — Premier League, Leicester City at Swansea City 11:30 a.m.

FS1 — Bundesliga, SC Freiburg vs. FC Koln WINTER SPORTS 5 p.m.

NBCSN — Speed Skating, ISU World Single Distances Championships, at Gangneung, South Korea (same-day tape) WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Noon BTN — Iowa at Ohio St. ESPN2 — Tulane at South Florida ESPNU — Dayton at George Washington 2 p.m.

BTN — Wisconsin at Michigan ESPN2 — Maryland at Michigan St. ESPNU — Texas A&M at Tennessee SEC — Florida at Alabama 4 p.m.

ESPN2 — Baylor at TCU SEC — Mississippi St. at Mississippi 6 p.m.

SEC — Arkansas at Missouri

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ARCHIE Fernando Ruiz and Craig Boldman

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Contract Bridge

By Jaqueline Bigar

DUSTIN By Steve Kelley and Jeff Parker

HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 11, 2016: This year you feel as if you will be able to change the basis of an important relationship. You will make it clear where you are coming from. Others often will have to make choices now that they know you better. You will pursue an interest or do some traveling. If you are single, your interests and diverse personality attract many different people. You need to decide what type of relationship you desire. If you are attached, your inlaws could play a more significant role than in the past. Be more open with your sweetie. VIRGO can be picky and challenging.

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

SCARY GARY

Mark Buford

DOGS of C-KENNEL Mick and Mason Mastroianni

B.C. Mastroianni and Hart

ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ANDY CAPP Mahoney, Goldsmith and Garnett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH You could be slowing down some after a recent surge of activity. You finally might be able to iron out a problem that appears in your daily life and is dragging you down. Your ability to relate to others is high, but your drive to relate might be low. Tonight: Call it a night.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHHH You could be less sure of yourself yet more childlike than you have been in quite a while. Reach out to a loved one in a welcoming way. This person might feel more caring and upbeat than he or she has in a long time. Take advantage of the moment. Tonight: Nurture a romance.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Be willing to call a spade a spade. Someone close to you might be testing you. You are likely to feel scrutinized. Loosen up and make plans that please you as well. Don’t feel as if you must always honor someone else’s constraints. Tonight: In the whirlwind of the moment.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You’ll hit extremes and might be left wondering whether you can stabilize your moods and emotions. You are a sign that is ruled by the Moon, and you will feel the effects of today’s Full Moon.

You are up and down. Use care with spending. Tonight: Hang out at home.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHHH Remain more sensitive to your options. You could feel as if everyone is pushing you very hard to get his or her way. Your need to be more concerned about a loved one. You will see a difference in how this person behaves. Tonight: Curb a need to be possessive.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH You could be feeling your Wheaties and might be enjoying yourself to the max. How you handle a personal situation depends on what time someone approaches you, or vice versa. The later, the better. A conversation needs to be authentic. Tonight: Allow others to see the real you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Someone can be quite whimsical in his or her word choice and description of what he or she needs. Answer to a loved one, and question what needs to happen. Much of what you discuss at present is best kept hush-hush. Tonight: Take a break from your routine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHHH You could be feeling more together than you have as of late. You also are less likely to make a scene about how to approach a difficult misunderstanding. Your ability to relax and grow soars right now. Share more of your ideas with others. Tonight: Let the fun begin.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHHH How you handle an intense situation in the morning could determine the nature of the rest of the day. You might feel empowered if you handle the first issue well. As a result, you can breeze through your plans bypassing any hassles. Tonight: Where the crowds can be found.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH While others might not be able to deal with all the responsibilities of everyday life, you can. Your need to communicate emerges, and you’ll feel much better once you have cleared your mind. Approach a friend who lives at a distance with care. Tonight: In the limelight.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHHH Keep reaching out to a dear friend. This person keeps tossing new information into the mix. You might not know which way to go. Lady Luck is on your shoulder, so trust that you will make a good choice, especially after you have a conversation. Tonight: Let the good times roll.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Your ability to encourage others to take small risks from time to time

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emerges. A partner might seem stressed out and as if he or she needs to clear up a problem. Understanding evolves between you and this person. Be open to the possibilities. Tonight: Keep it fun and light.

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What does it all mean for Danica in 2017?

NASCAR enjoys strong class of rookie drivers

Let’s start with the latest: StewartHaas Racing has filed a $31 million suit against Danica Patrick’s now-former sponsor, Nature’s Bakery, accusing the company of ditching its commitment to sponsor Danica’s race team. Forget all the details and focus on the fact that Danica, one of NASCAR’s top marketing machines, drives a car without a full share of corporate funding. That’s not good for anyone involved with the sport. In older times, and maybe even today, the conspiracy theorists would expect Danica to gather some speed and results, as if magically, in an effort to hopefully attract new funding.

Will that happen?

Listen, if there was any sort of behind-the-scenes help in store for Danica, it would’ve come long before now. A Danica run to the lead pack and maybe even Victory Lane would’ve benefited NASCAR greatly in recent years, and if any shenanigans were considered, they would’ve come by now.

Shouldn’t Regan Smith have a ride?

You’d think. He’s what the oldtimers call a “good little racer,” but modern economics and the current charter system has him left out. For now, anyway. Maybe it’s strictly instinctual, but Regan has the lingo down: “I’m working on stuff. There have been some opportunities here and there. I’m willing to wait until I can get myself in a situation where I’m competitive …” Unemployed racers have been saying that since Barney Oldfield’s salad days.

Daniel Suarez finds himself in the Cup Series and part of a competitive rookie class. GETTY IMAGES NASCAR/CHRIS TROTMAN

By Godwin Kelly godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

T

he Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series should be full of surprises, including a competitive field of rookie drivers.

There are four first-year drivers who will vie for the coveted Rookie of the Year Award, including a late entry

by Daniel Suarez, who will replace departed Carl Edwards in the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

Suarez, the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series champion, will be challenged for the rookie title by Ty Dillon, who is a grandson of Richard Childress; Erik Jones, who has 13 Xfinity and Camping World Truck Series wins since 2013; and Gray Gaulding, who was selected to drive the No. 23 BK Racing entry.

Dillon won’t be campaigning in Richard Childress Racing equipment, per se. The 24-year-old replaced Casey Mears in the No. 13 Germain Racing Chevrolet, which does get its parts and pieces from RCR. Jones will become a teammate to Martin Truex Jr. at Furniture Row Racing. With the help of Joe Gibbs Racing, Truex scored a career-high four victories in 2016.

Suarez has a compelling story.

He was a relatively unknown driver

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of the way, and now we can focus on Daytona.”

Dillon will join his older brother Austin in the Cup Series. Austin drives the No. 3 RCR Chevy.

“It’s a great rookie class, and the thing is all three of us are similar in a lot of ways and the way we approach racing,” Ty Dillon said. “We all have an understanding of each other on the racetrack.

“We go hard every lap, and I think it’s going to be an exciting rookie race.

I kind of feel people put us on the back burner — me and Germain Racing — and I think they’ll be surprised.”

Gaulding is the long-shot member of this group. He’s with a team that has struggled at the Cup level.

“When I first walked into the BK Racing shop I felt at home,” Gaulding said. “It has the perfect mixture of Corporate America and the old-school race-shop feeling.

“Everyone was elbows deep preparing for Daytona, Richmond, Las Vegas and the entire season.”

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

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A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

With that one done, who’ll win NASCAR’s Super Bowl in Daytona?

GODSPEAK: Look at Ford and glance over to Team Penske and take a hard look at Brad Keselowski.

KEN’S CALL: I think we’re due for a Bayne-level surprise again, so I say Joey Gase. OK, maybe Kevin Harvick.

Any surprise that Danica’s

racing in his native Mexico until he caught the eye of car owners in this country. Joe Gibbs nabbed him as a development driver, and he developed rather quickly.

When Edwards announced he was leaving the sport, Gibbs immediately handed the No. 19 Toyota over to Suarez.

“I wasn’t expecting to be in this position right now,” Suárez said. “It’s been an amazing time. This is hard to believe that I’m in this position.

“I know that it won’t be easy. We have a lot to work [on]. I have a lot to learn. It’s just an amazing team. I feel like it’s just a perfect place to be for a rookie like me.”

Jones, who will be driving JGR equipment, may turn out to be the biggest surprise of 2017.

He has the most NASCAR national series wins of any of his challengers and captured the Truck Series crown in 2015 at the age of 19. He got his first taste of Cup racing with his team during a tire test at Phoenix last week.

“Now it’s just a matter of finetuning everything at this point,” Jones said. “But overall, it was nice to get the group together to get everybody in sync, and everybody now has a better feel for exactly what they’re going to be doing at the track. So that’s out

sponsorship went bad?

GODSPEAK: This isn’t the first time a bakery has left a bad taste in somebody’s mouth.

KEN’S CALL: Hate to generalize, but I’d never heard of Nature’s Bakery, and that’s often a bad sign when you’re talking tens of millions in commitments.

Still asking, do you have a better grip on the new points system

yet?

GODSPEAK: I had to get schooled by Jeff Burton the day after the new format was unveiled. Google “Burton helps explain” and he will walk you through it. Do it now.

Read it twice. You’re welcome.

KEN’S CALL: I think it might be similar to the sausage factory.

Just hopefully enjoy the finished product, but don’t dare look inside.

news-journal online.com/nascar facebook.com/ nascardaytona @nascardaytona Questions? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@news-jrnl. com or Ken Willis at ken.willis@ news-jrnl.com

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

2017 CUP SCHEDULE Feb. 18: Advance Auto Parts Clash at Daytona Feb. 23: Can-Am Duels at Daytona Feb. 26: Daytona 500 March 5: Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta March 12: Kobalt 400 at Las Vegas March 19: Good Sam 500k at Phoenix March 26: Auto Club 400 at Fontana April 2: STP 500 at Martinsville April 9: O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas April 23: Food City 500 at Bristol April 30: Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond May 7: Geico 500 at Talladega May 13: GoBowling.com 400 at Kansas May 20: All-Star Race at Charlotte May 28: Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte June 4: AAA 400 Drive for Autism at Dover June 11: Axalta “We Paint Winners” 400 at Pocono June 18: FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan June 25: Toyota/Save Mart 250 at Sonoma July 1: Coke Zero 400 at Daytona July 8: Quaker State 400 at Kentucky July 16: New Hampshire 301 at Loudon July 23: Crown Royal 400 at Indianapolis July 30: Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono Aug. 6: TBA at Watkins Glen Aug. 13: Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan Aug. 19: Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Sept. 3: Southern 500 at Darlington Sept. 9: Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Sept. 17: Chicagoland 400 Sept. 24: New England 300 at New Hampshire Oct. 1: Delaware 400 at Dover Oct. 7: Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Oct. 15: Hellman’s 500 at Talladega Oct. 22: Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Oct. 29: Goody’s Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Nov. 5: AAA Texas 500 at Texas Nov. 12: Can-Am 500k at Phoenix Nov. 19: Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead

NASCAR NEWS AND NOTES

Kahne ready to win Kasey Kahne, who has been at the wheel of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports car since 2012, has not won a race since 2014.

Over the past three years, he has posted three top-five finishes, compared with 23 in his first two years with Hendrick.

Hendrick’s other three teams have won races and made the NASCAR playoffs. Jimmie Johnson, Kahne’s teammate in the No. 48 Chevy, captured his seventh career Cup championship in 2016.

“I think it’s more optimism and just feeling good about where we went last year,” Kahne said. “Where we started, consistent 18th to 20th, was not anything that we wanted, and after the last 12 to 14 races, we were eighth to 10th, so that jump, that consistency that we showed throughout the whole season for the speed of the car I thought was good.”

Larson goes Down Under

Kyle Larson, who drives the No. 42 Chevy in NASCAR Cup, went to Australia and New Zealand during the NASCAR offseason.

“Australia was a lot of fun,” he said.

“I got to go down there and race at Sydney Speedway, which is somewhere I’ve wanted to race for a long time now.

It was a good time. We stayed in Parramatta. I got to go to the Sydney Zoo and Bondi Beach near Sydney, which was a lot of fun.”

Larson said his whole family went on the adventure.

“I had a blast,” he said. “At least for the Australia part our whole family was there. So, it was fun. We all got to hang out and had a good time. It was a fun offseason.”

Ganassi to Le Mans The ACO (Automobile Club de

Kasey Kahne poses with his No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet at Daytona International Speedway. Kahne hopes for more performance in 2017. NASCAR PHOTO

l’Ouest) announced that the full squad of four Ford GTs will compete at the 2017 Le Mans 24 Hours, one year after the marque’s triumphant return to the endurance race last year. Ganassi campaigns two Chevrolets in the NASCAR Cup Series, but most recently won class in the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

The Ford Chip Ganassi Racing team’s 2016 victory in France came 50 years after a historic 1-2-3 finish for Ford at the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours. Ford also won the race in 1967 when Dan Gurney and A. J. Foyt piloted the Ford GT40 to victory.

“When we came to Le Mans last year there was a lot of pressure on the team to deliver a win to commemorate the Ford GT40 1-2-3 finish in 1966,” said Raj Nair, executive vice president of Global Product Development and chief technical officer at Ford. “It was fantastic to win, but we will not rest on our laurels. We return to Le Mans in June with another year of experience racing the Ford GT behind us.”

— Godwin Kelly, godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

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