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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2014

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Power diversity blowin’ in the wind

A Woodland Elementary School fourth-grade student smiles while carrying the Germany flag during Parade of Flags Olympic event at the school yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

A fourth-grade student from Woodland Elementary School in Southwick carries a Russian flag as part of an Olympic Ceremony at the school Friday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Woodland transforms for Olympics

By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – As the world began watching the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia today, students at Woodland Elementary School had a celebration of their own.

The school has been transformed to Sochiland thanks to joint efforts by staff. Students in all grades will begin “competing” in Olympic-style events Monday and the fourth grade kicked it off with an opening ceremony today.

Physical Education teacher Shawn Ofterfund has been conducting the Woodland Olympiad for two decades and said it is something the entire school looks forward to every four years.

“Each class is divided into four countries and each has a representative See Olympics, Page 7

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield Gas & Electric Department has pursued a policy of power supply diversity as a means of buffering ratepayers against the vagaries of the price volatiles of both the natural gas and electric market which have become linked to a greater degree than in the past because of reliance on natural gas-driven electrical generation.

When gas prices soar, as they have for the past two years, those increases are now directly reflected in higher electricity costs because of the regional reliance on gas powered generation.

One strategy the municipal utility has adopted to protect customers from energy price spikes is to acquire a power supply portfolio that is not heavily reliant on one source of power generation.

WG&E General Manager Dan Howard said the utility assesses opportunities to diversify that energy portfolio, and in some instances to consider “renewable” energy sources.

“The Department of Public Utilities encourages utilities to investigate clean energy, but in has to be in the interest of not only the environment, but also our rate payers,” Howard said Friday.

See Power Diversity, Page 7

Hannah Burke, a fourth-grade student at Woodland Elementary School, reads the Olympic Creed. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

The United States was well represented by students of the Woodland Elementary School fourth-grade during an Olympic Ceremony at the school yesterday. (Photo by

Woodland Elementary School fourthgrade student Dylan Kelleher reads the Olympic Oth during an Olympic Ceremony at the school Friday. (Photo

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Financial education for seniors offered

By Peter Francis of the checkbook,” she said. “We’ll work with them on Staff Writer basic financial skills, because things that many of us WESTFIELD – State Treasurer Steven Grossman consider basic may not really be (for some seniors).” threw down the gauntlet this summer when he proParticipants in the workshop will begin with a financlaimed that “senior citizens are one of the most undercial self-assessment, in which they’ll identify realistic served populations when it comes to financial educafinancial goals, their own net worth, and learn budgettion,” and that “proactive steps to help them preserve and ing. They will also learn the ins and outs of managing protect their savings are critical”. credit cards, which Gorman says can be a serious probIn August, Grossman announced that the Financial lem for many elderly residents.

Literacy Trust Fund, a non-profit board which he chairs, “We’re seeing more seniors that are getting into was going to be awarding $10,000 in the form of a grant credit card debt to pay for their food and medicine, and to the Florence-based Highland Valley Elder Services now they’re trying to navigate their way out,” she said.

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TINA GORMAN “The course is also for those on the proactive side on Well, the time for the fund’s implementation has how to stay out of credit card debt.” arrived.

The course will help differentiate between good and bad debt, Starting in March, the Westfield Senior Center will serve as a understanding credit reports, building and protecting assets, methhost site for a three-week workshop series on personal financial ods to reduce spending and increase income, and avoiding scams. literacy for seniors and older adults.

Following the three sessions, which will be held on the According to Tina Gorman, the executive director of the City of Mondays March 3, 10, and 17 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., a “developWestfield’s Council on Aging, this unique program is going to be ment of a personal action plan” will tie all three sessions together, of major benefit to seniors in the city. along with “financial mentors” who will be available to assist “It’s a fabulous opportunity for seniors to get information, especially for someone who has been widowed and was not in charge See Workshop, Page 5

New water storage tank construction set

By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer SOUTHWICK – The new water storage tank should be in place this summer.

Department of Public Works (DPW) Director Randy Brown told the Water Commission this week that DN Tank will begin tearing down the old tank in early March.

“As soon as that is done they’ll be grading the area,” said Brown. “It should be up and running by late summer.”

Brown said the old tank will be drained so water is not wasted.

The cost of the tank is $1.36 million, of which the town received a $408,000 grant and borrowed the rest.

Brown said the commission needs to decide if the 39-year RANDAL loan will be paid with a level BROWN yearly payment of $40,000, or a level principal payment, which would vary but could save money.

“For budgeting purposes, it is probably easier to go with the level payment, but if you go with the principal payment, the cost is less,” Brown said.

During the same meeting, Brown alerted the Commission to a situation on Berkshire Avenue where a very small triangular lot was purchased recently.

“Someone purchased it with the intent to build,” said Brown. “It’s a very small lot – about 5,000 square-feet – and it has a water easement on the widest side of the triangle.”

Brown said the owner petitioned the Zoning Board of Appeals but them withdrew. Town Counsel Benjamin Coyle is working with the property owner’s attorney on the matter.

“This is just an FYI,” Brown said.

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GRANVILLE – Brighten up the bleak mid-winter gray with some red clothes, hats, scarves or whatever you have and come to the Granville Federated Church for a Valentine’s Party on Saturday, February 8 at 6 p.m. We will begin with a potluck supper and then play “Conversation Hearts”, make a valentine and end with cards, or you can bring your favorite board game. We will have the board game “The Ungame” for the young people to play.

Defending our Faith SOUTHWICK - Southwick Public Library is pleased to once again offer a hands-on pastel workshop for adults with Gregory Maichack, an award-winning pastel artist. On Wednesday, February 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Greg will welcome 15 students to the library’s Community Room to take part in his workshop: “Sublime Sunflowers: How to Pastel Paint Like the Masters.” All pastel paints and papers will be provided by Maichack, and the students will take their work home. However, space is limited, and registration is required.

Interested patrons in good standing should sign up at the Circulation Desk or call the library at 569-1221 to secure their spot.

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WESTFIELD - Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Why do we do the things we do? Do people question the why of our beliefs and you do not know the answers?

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once said “There are not a hundred people in America who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church.” Fr. Brian McGrath will be leading informal discussions on various topics once a month in the parish center to help answer some questions and dispel some misinformation. The next talk will be on February 11 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 86 Mechanic St. in Westfield. Fr. Brian will address the topic of the Bible: the history, mystery and interpretation. Come with questions, your faith, and an open heart and mind.

All are welcome. Any questions may be directed to Joanne at 568-1127.

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WEATHER DISCUSSION Tonight will be mostly cloudy. Not as cool with lows around 12. Expect Sunday to be mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Highs in the upper 20s. Sunday night will be cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Lows around 14. Monday and Monday Night will be Partly cloudy.

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THIS WEEK IN WESTFIELD HISTORY

The Old Post Office

By JEANETTE FLACK WSU Intern Around 1975, Westfield saw the construction and opening of a brand new, modern post office on West Silver Street. That was therefore the last year that the Old Post Office, downtown on the corner of Main and Broad Streets, filled that function.

The Old Post Office, in its turn, was built circa 1912, under the architectural supervision of James Knox Taylor, who at the time was Supervising Architect of the U.S. Treasury. Taylor is also known for designing multiple other post offices across the United States, and as Taylor retired from this post around the same time, that makes the Westfield Post Office one of the last he designed for the government. Soon after the initial construction, because the advent of parcel post, a new addition had to be connected to the Southwest portion of the building, and this addition was completed circa 1930.

When the U.S. Postal Service moved into their current location, they left the landmark building free for other uses, though it appears that USPS maintained a smaller presence, with only their main offices in the building, until about 1986. The Old Post Office hosted various small businesses in the remainder of the 20th century, including the Main Sail Gift Shop, The Mulberry Tree, an Antique Marketplace, and a short-lived but memorable restaurant called Benjamin’s, hidden in the basement. None of those businesses lasted into the New Millennium. According to the building’s current owner, John Bonavita, The Old Post Office sat vacant for about 15 years, throughout all of the 1990s.

Finally, in 2004, the building changed hands a final time and was converted into the now-famous Tavern Restaurant. Converting the entire building, rather than just the cellar, into a restaurant took extensive renovations. A Mezzanine had been added sometime in the small-business period, and this was removed, bringing the Old Post Office closer to its original state. At the same time, the utilities were modernized, and the building was made handicap-accessible. A brand-new kitchen was built as well, on the first floor this time.

The Tavern has only been open for the last ten years or so, but already it seems the restaurant has been here forever. Technically, the building has been there for the last hundred years, and no one can say it isn’t being put to good use. It’s truly amazing how much a place can change in a hundred years.

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Spaghetti Dinner WESTFIELD - The West of the River Chapter of PV-MCFL will hold their first Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 60 Broad Street on Saturday, February 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $7 for adults $5 for students and children and under 5 are free.

Enter the building from the rear parking lot.

A bake sale will also be held and full proceeds will go to the Chapter. Contributions to the bake sale are warmly appreciated. Please join us! Call Monica Butler at 413-746-0655 for tickets.

Partner Yoga WESTFIELD - On February 15 you are invited to a day of ease that includes nonintimidating self-care yoga postures practiced in pairs and individually. Learn to support yourself and your relationship with calmness and connection; create flexibility, increase energy, and ease body aches; enhance physical, mental and emotional balance to release stress and build health. Please bring a partner, a yoga mat and any yoga props you may have. There will be a few mats on site if needed. The session runs from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The fee is $140 per couple. For more information or to register, please call 413-562-3627, register online at GenesisSpiritualCenter.org/registration/ or visit GenesisSpiritualCenter.org. Preregistration is required. The Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center is located at 53 Mill Street, Westfield.

Thai Yoga Massage WESTFIELD - Too often in the role of facilitator, counselor, healer, we find ourselves depleted in a physical and/or emotional capacity, sacrificing ourselves on behalf of our work or relationships. What if our “paradigm of giving” shifted and we discovered that when we give from a place of ease we allow for a more transformative experience? On February 16, using the practice of Thai Yoga Massage, this workshop explores a new way of giving: One that starts from, and continuously returns to a place of ease. This session runs from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The fee is $30. For more information or to register, please call 413562-3627, register online at GenesisSpiritualCenter.org/registration/ or visit GenesisSpiritualCenter.org. Preregistration is required. The Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center is located at 53 Mill Street, Westfield.

New Scripture Course RUSSELL - The Book of Revelation will be the topic of the new eight week Scripture course that will begin on Monday, February 24. Presented by Fr. Ron Sadlowski, sessions will be held in the Parish Hall at 5 Main Street, Russell from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Course donation: $12 per person; pre-registration is required. For more information or to register call the rectory at 413-862-4418.

Odds & Ends K-9 dog fired from one job, may get another GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) — Fred the K-9 didn’t cut it with the Gulfport, Miss., Police Department but he may still find respectable employment elsewhere.

The Sun Herald reports (http://bit.ly/N9oqFB ) that Fred did fine on patrols and sniffing out drugs, but sometimes got distracted, stopping to play with a soda can he spied on a floor while searching a building, for example.

US K-9 Unlimited in Kaplan, La., agreed to take Fred back, but the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office in Mississippi has expressed interest in him.

K-9 Unlimited owner Roger Abshire says the 3-year-old Belgian Malinois he bought in the Netherlands was selected out of hundreds of dogs, so his talent is not an issue.

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Gulfport handler took medical leave and Fred didn’t

bond the quite same with the second partner.

This undated photo provided by the Gulfport Police Department shows Fred, its police K-9. The Gulfport Police Department has pink-slipped Fred. Police Chief Leonard Papania tells The Sun Herald that Fred can sniff out drugs.

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Councilor Figy: Ward 2 happenings I am pleased to have been asked to write this article for the Westfield News. The Westfield News has been and still is a vital component in keeping the citizens of Westfield informed. I would like to thank the voters in Ward 2 for their support and confidence placed in me as their Ward 2 City Councilor.

It is a responsibility that I will take seriously.

Numerous things are going on in Ward 2 that should make residents excited. Several items are nearing completion, some are continuing, and some are just beginning. I am excited to report the progress is finally happening for the completion of the Gazebo on the Town Green. The engineers working on the project have finally agreed on a hanger to connect the rafters to the main truss to support the roof.

This process has taken an extraordinary amount of time.

I have been discussing this issue with the City Engineer and the Construction Instructor at Westfield Vocational School, in order to facilitate this process. I am hopeful that the progress started will continue and we will have a Gazebo by the end of this school year. Once completed, the Gazebo will have taken three years to construct.

The construction of a new senior center is progressing on the fast track. If all goes as planned, construction is scheduled to begin in the fall of 2014. Completion is scheduled for the fall of 2015. This project has been long over do and is coming to fruition due to the hard work of many people. The Friends of the Senior Center is holding a fund raiser at Shaker Farms Country Club on March 1.

Please support this organization as all of the money they raise will go to furnishing the new senior center. For more information and for tickets, please call the senior center at 562-6435.

A new project that is proposed by the Domus Agency is for a homeless shelter for teenagers here in Westfield.

This project has been in the design phase for quite some time as the need continues to grow. Currently there are thirty plus teens that are attending one of our three high schools that are homeless. This is not an issue particular to Westfield. State wide it is estimated that there are 6,000 homeless teens. Domus is proposing to purchase the Red Cross building on Broad Street and to completely rehab the historical building. They will staff the program full time and provide a myriad of services to assist the teens in staying in school. The ultimate goal is to help the teen to become self sufficient and to lead a productive life after graduation.

Just a reminder, Abner Gibb’s 100th Anniversary Pasta Dinner will be held at the school from 5-7 on Thursday February 13.

The alumni will be in the kitchen.

There are other projects that I will discuss in future articles as well as to keep you updated on those discussed in this article. I hope that you are as excited as I am with the positive changes that are happening in Ward 2.I can be reached at 413-5689954 or by email at r.figy@ cityofwestfield.org . Thank you for taking the time to read this article and your comments are

RALPH FIGY welcomed.

Ralph J Figy Ward 2 Councilor

Government Meetings NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGs

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8 SOUTHWICK Budget Hearings Day 1 at 8 am Finance Committee at 11:30 am

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10

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WESTFIELD Council on Aging at 2:30 pm License Commission at 6 pm Park & Rec at 7 pm

TOLLAND Men’s Coffee at PSC Building at 7:45 am Council on Aging Meeting at 9 am Board of Selectmen at 5 pm

CHESTER Selectmen at 6 pm

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11 TOLLAND Conserv Comm Open Office Hours & Business Meeting at 12 pm

SOUTHWICK Planning Board Public Hearing - 809 College Hwy at 7:15 pm

WESTFIELD Housing Authority at 6 pm Conservation Commission at 6:30 pm Department of Public Works at 7 pm

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On April 1st there will be a special election in the City of Westfield for the vacant seat of the Fourth Hampden District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. As many of you know, I declared my intentions to seek this office last November.

I believe there is no greater commitment than that of public service, whether it’s serving in the military, teaching our children, holding public office, caring for our elderly, protecting our community with excellent police and fire departments, caring for our community’s health with our community hospital and the support of local healthcare professionals, or simply serving as good role models for our children. We all must do our part in “Putting Westfield First” to keep our community strong.

This election is not about party politics. It is about who can get things done for Westfield. It’s about electing the right candidate who will have a voice in Boston that will be heard. It’s about having an open mind, a willingness to listen to all sides, knowing what’s important to our community and having the ability to sit down with the House leadership in Boston to ensure that our city always gets its fair share. It’s never productive in America to be negative or divisive. We need to achieve consensus through constant dialogue and compromise. Unfortunately, we need only look at Washington today to understand what happens when our leaders don’t work together.

Most importantly, this election should be about who will prioritize “Putting Westfield First” when debating bills and making decisions on Beacon Hill.

That is why my only pledge this campaign will be to the voters and residents of Westfield to “Put Westfield First”.

Over the next few weeks you will hear more of my position on key issues facing Westfield and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

We may not always agree, but I will always listen and do what I believe is in the best interest of our city. In remaining true to my pledge of “Putting Westfield First”, issues such as state spending, taxation, education, public safety and economic development will not get my vote without a firm commitment that Western Massachusetts in general, and Westfield in particular, will be treated as equitably as Eastern Massachusetts.

On day one I will seek to change the unfair distribution of our sales tax revenue throughout the Commonwealth. The MBTA, which only operates in Boston and the vicinity, receives a penny on every dollar we spend in sales tax that only a small portion of our citizens utilize. Sixteen percent of the sales tax revenue should no longer be earmarked directly for an agency that only serves residents of Greater Boston. We have footed their bill long enough.

I returned recently from a tour of duty in Zabul Province, Afghanistan as a JAG Officer in the United States Army. As the lead Rule of Law Officer in that Province it was my responsibility to bring together warring factions while independently coordinating critical communications between Afghan Justice Leaders in Zabul and U.S. Military Justice Officials. Amidst the strife in Zabul Province I truly realized the importance of working together and honed my skills for reaching a consensus on critical issues. The skills I acquired in the war zone are the same skills I will use in the Massachusetts House of Representatives where together we will work to “Put Westfield First”!

Please contact my campaign at velisforwestfield@gmail.com to share with me what “Putting Westfield First” means to you. I always welcome any questions or concerns voters may have with my campaign and I encourage you to contact us. Thank you.

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In the front page article Wed, Funding debate may define new City Council, Chris Crean states that, “ part of me is very cautious because this is a very costly program”. This is for the Domus project and it does look excessively expensive. I guess it was the other part of him that made a motion to give the project a positive recommendation from the Finance Committee.

I think that there would be a city council debate if he was the only one in the room.

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Mayors: Immigration should address citizenship

By Seung Min Kim Politico.com A coalition of 15 mayors across the country urged Congress on Friday to pass a sweeping overhaul of the nation’s immigration laws – and pressed lawmakers to include an “opportunity to earn eventual citizenship” for millions of undocumented immigrants.

In the two-page letter sent Friday afternoon, the mayors said they “keenly understand the need for significant reform,” observing “up close the shortcomings” of current U.S. laws for immigrants, employers and national security. The letter’s signers include mayors from some of the country’s largest cities, including Philadelphia, Boston and Los Angeles.

Among other things, the mayors argued that current undocumented immigrants should eventually obtain citizenship after meeting a series of requirements like background checks and paying back taxes. Current undocumented immigrants should also wait after those who are “already in line” to obtain green cards and citizenship, the mayors wrote.

The treatment of undocumented workers is one of the biggest challenges to passing immigration legislation, with many Republicans opposed to anything that could be deemed amnesty.

“We want to encourage the full integration of all newcomers and thus, any legalization program should include an opportunity to earn eventual citizenship,” the mayors wrote in the letter, which was addressed to Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and provided to POLITICO. The letter also stressed family reunification and said young documented immigrants, commonly known as “Dreamers,” should have a “clear” pathway to citizenship.

The U.S. Conference of Mayors, a broader coalition, penned a Jan. 31 letter conveying a similar message to lawmakers. But Friday’s missive to Capitol Hill was explicit on the need to ensure that a way to obtain citizenship is included in any immigration overhaul.

In its principles released last week, House Republican leaders endorsed legalization for current undocumented immigrants but stopped short at explicitly calling for citizenship.

Still, Boehner has dialed back predictions doing immigration reform this year, telling reporters on Thursday that it would be “difficult” to do an overhaul because of the GOP distrust of the Obama administration.

“The nation’s mayors deal with this problem every day,” said Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, who spearheaded the letter. “We know how critical it is that we see immigration reform that includes a pathway to earned citizenship enacted this year.”

Mayors who signed the letter include Stanton; Eric Garcetti of Los Angeles; Marty Walsh of Boston; Kevin Johnson of Sacramento; Ed Lee of San Francisco; Frank Cownie of Des Moines, Iowa; Michael Nutter of Philadelphia; Michael Brennan of Portland, Maine; Bill Harrison of Fremont, Calif.; Charlie Hales of Portland, Ore.; Todd Gloria of San Diego; Jonathan Rothschild of Tucson, Ariz.; Marie Lopez Rogers of Avondale, Ariz.; Betsy Hodges of Minneapolis; and Pedro Segarra of Hartford, Conn. All are Democrats.

Clinton to campaign with Alison Lundergan Grimes

By Lucy McCalmont Politico.com Bill Clinton will be dropping by the Bluegrass State to campaign for Kentucky Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes in her attempt to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

“We are very excited to have President Clinton coming into town to make his first campaign stop of this election cycle,” Grimes said Friday, according to the Courier-Journal.

“I was elated when he called and said he wanted to make this race his top priority,” Grimes said.

Grimes, who is currently Kentucky’s secretary of state and facing a tough senate campaign against McConnell, will be joined by the former president in Louisville on Feb. 25, according to a press release.

Clinton has been a supporter of Grimes and counseled her on launching her senatorial bid last year, POLITICO has reported.

The latest poll of the race released Thursday, puts Grimes 4 points ahead of McConnell.

Another disappointing jobs report

By MJ Lee Politico.com The economy added fewer jobs than expected last month, once again raising concerns about the health of the labor market amid a tepid economic recovery.

The Labor Department on Friday reported that the economy added 113,000 jobs in January while the unemployment rate dropped slightly to 6.6 percent.

The jobs figure fell short of expectations — analysts had projected job growth of around 181,000, according to a Bloomberg survey.

“Today’s report is another reminder of both the progress that has been made and the challenges that remain,” Jason Furman, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said in a statement. “Businesses have now added 8.5 million jobs over the last 47 months and the unemployment rate ticked down to its lowest level in more than five years. But the economy is still healing from the Great Recession and steps are still needed to expand economic opportunity.”

Friday’s data will be read closely by officials at the Federal Reserve, which is determining how quickly to scale back its quantitative easing stimulus program where the central banks buys a set amount of assets each month. One more monthly jobs report will be released before the Fed’s policy setting committee meets again in March to consider the issue.

“Payroll growth appears to have slowed but, given the strength of economic growth in the second half of last year, we expect to see a rebound in the monthly gains over the next few months,” Capital Economics U.S. chief economist Paul Ashworth wrote in a research note. “Moreover, with the unemployment rate down to only 6.6%, the Fed should continue to wind down its asset purchases.”

The stock market was not rattled by the weak report, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average up 165.5 points at the end of the day.

Investors and economists have recently pointed to one bright spot in the economic recovery: a greater amount of certainty surrounding fiscal policy after a bipartisan deal struck last year put an end — at least temporarily — to the congressional budget wars.

But the economy could soon be hit with another round of Washington gridlock if lawmakers struggle to reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling. The Treasury Department is set to run out of borrowing authority on Friday and will have to resort to accounting maneuvers known as“extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s bills.

New Hampshire Dems hit Scott Brown over mail list

By Tal Kopan Politico.como The New Hampshire Democratic Party says former Sen. Scott Brown’s decision to sever ties with Newsmax is not enough and is calling for him to return any money he made in letting them email a controversial article to his supporters.

The former Massachusetts senator announced Thursday he was cutting ties with the conservative website after it emailed an article under his letterhead to his campaign mailing list titled “5 Signs You’ll Get Alzheimer’s Disease,” written by a controversial doctor whose claims have been refuted by most scientists.

Brown said he rents his mailing list to a handful of vendors and was exploring a deal with Newsmax, but he decided to sever the relationship after the email went out.

On Friday, the New Hampshire Democratic Party called on Brown to return whatever money he made from Newsmax.

“Scott Brown should be ashamed of himself, for profiting from this breach of the public trust, and for spreading misleading and dangerous information about lifesaving vaccines and serious chronic illnesses,” said New Hampshire Democratic Party Communications Director Harrell Kirstein. “Scott Brown should immediately return every cent he was paid by Newsmax to send emails.”

Brown has been flirting with a run for the Senate in New Hampshire, selling his home in Massachusetts and moving primarily to a home he owns in the Granite State, but has yet to declare whether he will challenge Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in November. Democrats in New Hampshire have been treating him as a candidate, however, slamming him as a “carpetbagger” and “snake oil salesman” on Friday.

The New Hampshire Republican Party responded that the Democrats were trying to distract from Shaheen’s record on Obamacare.

“The Democrats’ increasingly pathetic and flailing attacks are an implicit admission that they realize Shaheen will lose if voters focus on her abysmal record and failed leadership,” New Hampshire GOP Chairman Jennifer Horn said in a statement.

Right now there appears to be less drama surrounding lifting the debt limit than over the past few years, but the contours of a potential deal between Republicans and Democrats are still unclear.

“There’s no reason to drag this out any longer,” Senate Budget Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said in a statement. “Republicans should accept that they’re not getting a ransom out of their brinkmanship and agree to do the right thing for our economy by allowing the United States to pay its bills on time.”

As in most months, Republicans were quick to blame the weak jobs numbers on the president and call on him to accept parts of the GOP agenda.

“It’s time for the president and his party’s leaders to listen to the American people, and work with Republicans to help grow our economy and expand opportunity for all Americans,” Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said in a statement.

The report released on Friday also updated the number of jobs created in December from 74,000 to 75,000 — a discouraging result as many analysts had anticipated a significant upward revision. The revision to the number of jobs added in November — from 241,000 to 274,000 —was more promising.

Economists had cautioned prior to Friday that several wild cards – such as the weather and the expiration of unemployment benefits at the end of December – could complicate the jobs data for the first month of 2014.

Many treated the surprisingly weak payroll employment figures from December as an anomaly, created in part by disruptive weather which can hurt hiring in sectors like construction. In January 48,000 construction jobs were added – a welcome reversal from the previous month when the sector had shaved 22,000. Manufacturing, wholesale trade and mining also added jobs.

Meanwhile, federal government jobs fell by 12,000 in January, with the bulk of the loss — 9,000 — coming from the U.S. Postal Service.

One detail in the jobs data that will continue to be closely monitored is the labor force participation rate. The expiration of emergency jobless benefits at the end of 2013 could skew the participation rate, since individuals must be actively searching for work to be eligible for the benefits. Without that enticement, some people looking for work could give up their search. Democrats have so far been unsuccessful in their attempts to extend the program.

The labor rate participation rate in January was 63 percent as 499,000 people entered the work force last month — up slightly from 62.8 percent in December.

This increase serves as a silver lining in the report, suggesting that people who were previously discouraged about finding work are feeling more confident about their prospects and jumping back into the labor force.

“Given that the economy is improving and the labor market is improving, I think that we are likely to see over the next few months people who have dropped out of the labor force coming back in,” said PNC senior economist Gus Faucher. “That being said, I think there is the potential that some of the people who were getting unemployment benefits could drop out of the labor force.”

Another positive detail in the jobs data was a drop in the number of involuntary part-time workers in January by 514,000.

The part-time work force has been monitored closely by economists as politicians in Washington debate the economic effects of the Affordable Care Act. Critics of the health care law have said that Obamacare could result in a rise in part-time workers as employers try to avoid the costs associated with providing employees health care benefits.

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Police Logs Obituaries WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014 5:38 a.m.: harassment, Montgomery Road, a caller reports her daughter has been receiving threatening and harassing phone calls from a fellow student who has threatened to kill her and has said that he will bring a firearm to school, the school resource officer reports he scheduled a meeting with the pupils in question to defuse the situation; 7:19 a.m.: disorderly conduct, Union Street, a patrol officer reports he encountered a male party in the roadway who refused his repeated instructions to move to the sidewalk and created a disturbance drawing the attention of passers by and motorists, Edwin Guzman, 32, of 565 Plainfield St., Springfield, was arrested for disorderly conduct; 7:36 a.m.: assist citizen, Riverbend Condos, 555 Russell Road, a caller reports she has locked her keys inside her running vehicle, the responding firefighters report entry was made; 8:27 a.m.: larceny, Greenwood Street, a caller reports a tire was stolen from her car, the responding officer reports the victim said that between 1-3 a.m. a tire and rim with a replacement value of about $250 were stolen and her car was left on a milk crate, an unsuccessful attempt was made to remove a second tire; 9:29 a.m.: animal complaint, Franklin Street, a caller reports a female party was bitten by a pit bulldog, which has been secured, the responding officer reports he was told that the caller and the victim had adopted the pit bull dog cross in October and it has twice bitten the woman, the woman said that she was hugging the dog when it bit her nose and it had bitten her arm on a previous occasion but no injury was done because of the clothing she had been wearing, the animal control officer advised the couple that the dog would have to be quarantined for 10 days and, when advised that they planned to execute the dog, told them that they will be required to perform a post mortem exam to test for rabies; 10:48 a.m.: assist citizen, Southampton Road, a caller reports he has locked her keys and her child inside her vehicle, the responding firefighters report entry was made; 1:33 p.m.: larceny, Winding Ridge Lane, a caller reports a can of gasoline was stolen, the responding officer reports the complainant said that he had last seen a full two a and a-half gallon red plastic gas can outside his garage on Saturday and noticed it was gone when he returned on Thursday; 12:09 p.m.: recovered property, East Hartland (Connecticut) State Forest, recovered motor vehicle , Connecticut State Pole report the recovery of two snowmobiles previously reported to have been stolen in the city, the responding detective reports the case remains under investigation; You disturbance, Help Sarah? Forest Glen Apartments, 100 2:27 Can p.m.: Lockhouse Road, a caller reports his adult son is out-of-control and struck his wife but did not injure her, the responding officer reports when he arrived an older man holding up a younger man called to him, the younger man appeared to be unable to stand without assistance and displayed the classic symptoms of alcohol intoxication, the older man told the officer that he and his wife returned home to find their son arguing with workers at the complex and had assaulted them when www.sarahgillett.org they tried to assist him, the incident was witnessed by the suspect’s 7-year-old daughter, the Department of Children and Families was notified and Jose Montalvo, 33, of 100 Lockhouse Road, was arrested on two charges of assault and battery in a domestic relationship; 9:11 p.m.: suspicious person, East Mountain Road, a caller reports an unknown vehicle is in her driveway and an unknown male party knocked on her door, the woman said that she did not answer the door and later saw a second vehicle in her driveway, the responding officer reports that he spoke with the operator who approached the door and was told that the man had run out Tof gas and had knocked on the door to ask for Want o Know A Secret? permission toAsk waitSarah. in the driveway until his father arrived with a can of gas, the vehicle left when more gas was delivered; 11:06www.sarahgillett.org p.m.: liquor law violations, Chapel Street at Monroe Street, a community policing officer reports he and his supervisor were on patrol when they observed two young men place cans of something in their respective pockets, the officers approached the young men and after being told that both men were 21-years-old asked what was in their pockets, each answered that he had an open can of beer in his pocket and produced it when asked, city ordinance violation citation for possession of an open container of alcohol in public were issued.

Joseph Knapik WESTFIELD - Joseph (Gunner) Curran Knapik, 79, passed away peacefully at the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. A lifelong resident of Westfield, MA, Joseph was born on January 9, 1935. He was the son of the late Helen Rose (Curran) and Joseph John Knapik.

Joseph and his younger brother, John, grew up in the Lozierville section of Westfield in the same house as his father and grandparents. His early life was strongly influenced by his Slovak and Irish heritage. He had many enduring friendships and close associations with a large extended family. Joseph was wed to Alice Jane (nee Roberts) of Southwick, MA on June 25, 1960. He was a 1952 graduate of Westfield High School and a member of the 1949 Peanut Bowl Championship Team coached by the legendary Bill Moge.

He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at the age of seventeen and served his country during the Korean War as an Aviation Ordnanceman aboard the USS Coral Sea (CV43) of the United States Sixth Fleet. Honorably discharged in 1956, Joseph joined the United States Marine Corps Reserve (Rifle Company C, 1/25) in Springfield, MA and later at Westover Air Force Reserve Base, retiring in 1990 as a “Marine Gunner”, Chief Warrant Officer 4th Class. Joseph graduated from American International College in 1962 and was hired as a teacher in the Westfield Public Schools in 1964. He earned a Master’s Degree in Education and a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from Westfield State College. He retired from the WPS in 1998 having spent most of his career as a middle school Guidance Counselor. He was also a Hampden County Deputy Sheriff and served as a Westfield Board of Public Works Commissioner.

Joseph is fondly recalled for playing a significant role in many memorable civic events and for providing invaluable mentorship to many people and his Marines. He was involved

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Thank You! The Amelia Park Children’s Museum wishes to express their gratitude to the following businesses and individuals who made the 10th Anniversary Penguin Plunge on January 25th – “Be Bold, Get Cold” an overwhelming success.

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Night of Chocolate RUSSELL With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking of great sweets for your great sweet! On Saturday, February 8 at 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Parish in Russell will be hosting a Chocolate Infusion evening in the parish hall! The evening promises you the opportunity to sample, taste, savor and delight in some of the finest chocolate from the hilltowns and beyond! The ultimate chocolate happy hour!

We have spaces for 10 people to show off their talents by making their favorite chocolate recipe and entering it into a taste contest!

Our 1st place winner will receive $50, 2nd place $25 and 3rd place $10. The only rule is that chocolate has to be included somewhere in your recipe. Admission ticket prices are $5 and will include a chocolate beverage of your choice, a chocolate treat and taste samplings. To purchase tickets, for additional information or if you are interested in entering your recipe in the contest, please contact Jo-Anne Auclair at 848-2029.

in veteran’s affairs, celebrations of his Slovak and Irish heritage, the support of youth education and the preservation of the Second Amendment. He was an active member of American Legion Post 124, the Marine Corps League Westfield River Valley Detachment 141, the St. Stephen’s Society and Slovak Citizens Club, St. Peter’s Parish Council, the Sons of Erin, the Knights of Columbus, the Westfield Sportsman’s Club, a National Rifle Association Life Member, and a member of Gun Owner’s Action League.

Joseph is survived by Alice; his four sons, Joseph and wife Rose of Holyoke, Michael and wife Kathleen of Westfield, Daniel and wife Tricia of Westfield and Neil and wife Debra of Natick; his brother, John and wife Joanne, also of Westfield.

Among his proudest achievements was that of “Papa” to his seven beautiful grandchildren, Katherine, James, Joseph, Thomas, Anna, John, and Allison. Joseph was also beloved as “Uncle Joe” to many nieces, nephews and young cousins, including Mary, Johanna, Olivia and Julia, James, Priscilla, Glenda, Bruce, Douglas, Jane, Marian, Debra, Robert, Anthony, Amy, Emily and Luke. His love, memory and generosity will live on in each.

The family would like to thank Pioneer Valley Urology, the D’Amour Center for Cancer, the Westfield Fire Department, the Emergency Dept. at Baystate Medical Center, the Westover Marines, the Hampden County Sheriff’s Dept., Firtion Adams Funeral Home and especially, the veterans and staff of the Soldiers’ Home in Holyoke.

A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish, 22 State Street, Westfield at 11:30 a.m. and then will proceed through Lozierville to the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Agawam for a burial service at 1:00 p.m. Calling hours will be Monday, February 10, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Firtion Adams Funeral Home, 76 Broad Street, Westfield, MA. Memorial contributions may be made to the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Westfield in the name of the Rose Curran Knapik Memorial Scholarship in care of CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 382, Westfield, MA 01086. firtionadams.com

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RELIGIOUS LISTINGS Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 Southwick, MA 01077 - 413-569-6362 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henrietta’s Thrift Shop The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector

FEBRUARY 9, SUNDAY 10 a.m. Music - Bell Choir; Nursery Available 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Youth Group Valentine’s Day Bake Sale and Coffee Hour 3:30 p.m. O.A. Meeting FEBRUARY 11, TUESDAY 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir 7 p.m. Boy Scouts FEBRUARY 12, WEDNESDAY 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henrietta’s Thrift Shop 7 p.m. Adult Choir 7 p.m. T.O.P.S. FEBRUARY 13, THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Annual Meeting FEBRUARY 14 - FRIDAY 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Henrietta’s Thrift Shop 6 p.m. O.A. Meeting 7:30 p.m. A.A. Meeting February 15, SATURDAY -

Sunday, Feb. 9 The Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cribbery 3:30 p.m. Tea and Evensong at St. Andrew’s, Longmeadow Monday, Feb. 10 8 p.m. to 9 pm AA Meeting Tuesday, Feb. 11 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Music Together Wednesday, Feb. 12 Noon Healing & Holy Eucharist 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Bible Discussion 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Westfield Girls’ Lacrosse 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. OA Meeting Thursday, Feb. 13 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. WW Meeting 7:30 to 9 p.m. NA Meeting Friday, Feb. 14 4:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Music Together Saturday, Feb. 15 10 a.m. Prayer Shawl Ministry 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. AA Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Feb. 16 The Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Upcoming: Monday, Feb. 17 Parish Office Closed Tuesday, Feb. 18 5:30 p.m. Potluck Supper Sunday, Feb. 23 3 p.m. Inquirers’ Tea Montgomery Community Church Main Rd. PO Box 309 Montgomery, MA 01085 Pastor Howard R. Noe Phone 413-862-3284 Church starts at 9 a.m. with fellowship following with coffee and whatever is brought in by the people. Sunday’s topic is “God lives in Christians” from Ephesians 2:19-22.

Men’s Bible study will be at 6:30 p.m. at the pastor’s home at 1126 Huntington Rd., Russell. (Crescent Mills) The study is on Wednesday evenings. We will have a spaghetti supper at 6:30 p.m. and then our study. We are going through the theology of God. R.C. Sproul presents a 12 part series and we will discuss each part every study night until we are done and have a better understanding of God. We challenge men to be spiritual leaders in their homes and all Christians to be growing Christians through the love of Christ. God has called each of us, have you heard His call?

Women’s study will not resume until February 25. The women have started a study of Exodus.

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

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

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

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

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

Westfield study and discussion meetings Call 568-3403.

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

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

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

Handicapped accessible.

Air conditioned. Nursery available.

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

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

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

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

Sunday School for all ages - 11 a.m.

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

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

Childcare is available.

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

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

Monday Hebrew School - 5 to 7 p.m.

Sunday School Adult Study Group.

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

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

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

Sunday School: Sunday 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

Fourth Sunday - 11:15 a.m. - Adult Study Program led by Rev. Patrick McMahon.

Holy Family Parish 5 Main Street Russell, MA 01071 Rectory Phone: 413-862-4418 Office Phone: 413-667-3350 Rev. Ronald F. Sadlowski, Pastor Deacon David Baillargeon Mass Schedule: Saturday Vigil 5 p.m.

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

Daily Mass: 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Communion Prayer Service: 8 a.m. Thursday Confession: Saturday 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. and Sunday 7:30 to 8 a.m.

Handicapped accessible Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church 335 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Rene Parent, M.S., Pastor Rev. Luke Krzanowski, M.S., Assistant Phone - (413) 568-1506 Weekend Masses - Saturday - 4 p.m.

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

Weekday Masses - Monday-Friday, 12:10 p.m.

Also First Friday - 7 p.m.

Holy Hour of Adoration Thursday, 6 pm.

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Saturdays - 3 to 3:45 p.m. or by appointment Baptisms by appointment, please call the office.

Hope Community Church 152 South Westfield Street Feeding Hills, MA. 01030 413.786.2445 Pastor Brad Peterson Sunday morning worship begins at 10 a.m.

Contemporary worship, life oriented messages, from the Bible, nursery and children’s church available, classes for all ages. Weekly home groups and Bible studies, active youth group, special activities for families, men, women, and children.

For more information, call the church office 413-786-2445, weekdays between 9 a.m. and noon. Please leave a message any other time.

Valley Community Church and Agawam Church of The Bible merged May 2010 to become Hope Community Church Huntington Evangelical Church 22 Russell Road, Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Charles Cinelli Phone - (413) 667-5774 Sundays - Adult Sunday School - 9 a.m., Sanctuary; Worship Service - 10:15 a.m.; Sanctuary; Children’s Church 10:15 a.m., (downstairs during second half service).

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly Men and Women’s Bible Studies available.

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

Sunday School & Adult Study - 10 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday Evening Service - 6 p.m.

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

Wednesdays - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

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

Mon, Tues, Wed: 7 a.m.

Saturday: 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Communion Services: Thur: 9 a.m.

Fri: 7 a.m.

Holy Day Masses: 7 p.m.

(Vigil) 7 a.m., 9 a.m.

Confession: Saturday 3:15-3:45 p.m.

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

Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday 7 p.m.

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

Baptisms: Sundays at 11:15 a.m. Arrange with Pastor and a pre- Baptism meeting is scheduled.

Marriage: Arrangements should be made with pastor prior to any reception arrangements as early as one year in advance Exposition of Blessed Sacrament: 1st Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Marian Cenacle of Prayer: Saturdays 7:30-8:30 Charismatic Prayer Meeting: Thursdays 7 p.m.

St. Jude Novena after Wednesday 7 p.m. Mass Miraculous Medal Novena after Tuesday morning Mass Chapel of Divine Mercy, Litany, Rosary, Friday 3-3:34 Home and hospital visits. Please call rectory Anointing of the Sick. Please call the pastor Prayer Line: for special intentions.

Call Marian at 569-6244 Bible Study: Tuesdays 9:15 a.m. at rectory meeting room Pilgrim Evangelical Covenant Church 605 Salmon Brook Street, Route 10 and 202, Granby, CT 06035 Rev. Dennis Anderson, Pastor Phone: (860) 653-3800 Fax: (860) 653-9984 Handicap Accessible.

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

Sunday Praise and Worship - 10:30 a.m., Infant and toddler care available.

Men’s Group Fellowship Breakfast - 7 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the 2nd Saturday of each month.

Call for a Youth Group schedule of events.

You can visit us on the web at: http://www.pilgrimcovenantchurch.org.

Pioneer Valley Assembly of God Huntington, MA 01050 Rev. Toby Quirk Phone - (413) 667-3196 Sunday - 10 a.m. - Service of Worship Weekly Bible Study. Call for information.

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

Just call us at 562-3376.

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

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

Sunday Morning Worship - 11 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Childcare provided.

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

Music – The Voice Choir Nursery Available 10:15 AM Church School 11 AM Coffee Hour 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting Tuesday 6:30 PM Bell Choir 7 PM Boy Scouts Wednesday

9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 6 PM Zumba 7 PM Adult Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:30 PM T.O.P.S. Friday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 6 PM O.A. Meeting 7:30 PM A.A. 12 Step Meeting Saturday 9-1 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – open 9 AM Zumba St. Joseph’s Polish National Catholic Church 73 Main Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Social Center: Clinton Avenue Father Sr. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor Phone - (413) 562-4403 Email - Soltysiak@comcast.net Fax - (413) 562-4403 Sunday Masses - 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Summer Schedule - 8 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School - 9 a.m., social center Catechism Classes: Monday evenings Daily and Holy Day Masses as announced For more information & links: PNCC.org St. Mary’s Church 30 Bartlett Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 562-5477 http://www.St.MarysofWestfield.com Rev. Brian F. McGrath, pastor Rev. Robert Miskell, Parochial Vicar Deacon Pedro Rivera Deacon Roger Carrier Weekday Mass - Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.

Holy Day Masses - 4 p.m. on the eve before, 8:30 a.m. & 6:15 p.m. (bilingual) Confessions Saturdays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. (lower church) Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 7, 8:30 and 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

All Masses are in the upper church, the 11:30 a.m. is in Spanish Handicapped accessible, elevator located to the right of the main entrance.

Adoration and Benediction - Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

St. Mary’s Elementary School (Pre-K-8) (413) 568-2388 St. Mary’s High School (9-12) - (413) 568-5692 Office of Religious Education - (413) 568-1127 St. Vincent de Paul outreach to the poor and needy - (413) 568-5619 St. Peter & St. Casimir Parish 22 State Street Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. William H. Wallis, Pastor Parish Office - 413-568-5421 Mass schedule Daily Mon.-Thurs. - 7:15 a.m.

Saturday Mass - 4 p.m.

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

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

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

Friday evening, 6 p.m.

Saturday evening, 5 p.m.

Monday-Friday morning, 7 a.m.

Saturday morning, 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sunday evening - Youth Program.

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

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

Sunday evening, 6 p.m.

Wednesday evening, 7 p.m.

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

Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Bible Study.

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

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

Wednesday - 7 p.m., Bible Study.

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

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

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A student from Woodland Elementary School carries a Denmark flag during an Olympic Games ceremony at the school Friday. (Photo by Frederick Gore) Woodland Elementary School fourth-grade student Danella Protsun, of Jamaica, reads a welcome statement in her native language of Russian during yesterday’s Olympic Ceremony at the school yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Canada was well represented as a group of fourth-grade students of Woodland Elementary School re-enact an opening ceremony of the Olympic Games. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Woodland Elementary fourth-grade students, Hailey Tullo, left, representing Canada, and Alivia Glenn, representing Puerto Rico, raise the Olympic Flag. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Woodland Elementary School fourth-grade students display the Sweden flag during an Olympic Ceremony at the school yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore) Seth Doe, from the United States, lights the Olympic cauldron as he announces the Olympic proclamation. (Photo by

Olympics Continued from Page 1

Megan Hoxha, a fourth-grade student at Woodland Elementary School, carries the Olympic Torch during a brief ceremony at the school yesterday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

for their country holding a flag,” said Ofterfund.

To prepare for the five-week Olympic games at Woodland, Ofterfund has been teaching students about the history of the Olympics, from its origins in ancient Greece to the modern event.

“It is the largest sporting event in the world,” said Ofterfund. “We’re talking about the events, the city, the culture and more.”

Because of their age, Ofterfund said most students do not know a lot about the Olympics. She is changing that with help from the rest of the staff and students are engaged in the lessons.

“They have started bringing posters to their classrooms representing their country and everyone is excited,” said Ofterfund.

Competition among students in grades three and four will be tracked and the winning country will receive medals. There

N o P lac e l i k e a H om e . . .

THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:

sadie Our beautiful Sadie came to the shelter at about 7 months old & was adopted almost immediately. However, her owner fell on hard times & had to move & the only place they could find, the landlord said no dogs. They were heart broken when they had to bring their Sadie to our shelter, Sadie was very sad for quite some time. She has adjusted pretty good but she was always “part of the family”, she misses that. Here is a wonderful, loving, beautiful girl, who has now been at the shelter for a while. Sadie is about 2 1/2 yrs old. In the summer she loves water & will play in a small children’s pool, or with the hose all day if you let her. Sadie is fun & funny & needs to be a part of a family again as she knows that role really well. She is a warm, cuddly, housebroken Staffordshire terrier with a good background & temperament.

We hope you find it in your heart to come & visit Sadie, maybe take her home where once again she can be where she belongs as the family dog.

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

bubba Hello from Bubba, here at the shelter, sometimes they call me cuddles cuz that is what I love to do the most; cuddle. I hear them say that I am very affectionate; I don’t know what that means but they smile at me when they say it so I know it is something good. I am about 2 1/2 yrs old, I am a Staffordshire terrier that just loves to play outdoors anytime of the year, & run in the snow, this winter I got to do that a lot. I can also lay on the couch with you & we could be the very best of friends. I would really love that. I love people, they think I would do really good in a house where there were no children under 10, simply because of my size. I am not fat or anything, it is just that I am solidly built & would feel terrible if I ever knocked a small child down by mistake, I would never do that on purpose. I hear we are getting more snow, I would so love to get out, run & play in it. I have all my snow gear packed & ready to go; actually I am all packed & ready to go at any time. I hope you come by and visit, I will be waiting for you.

With the winter months here, we are in need of canned dog food for all our canine guests. Thank you from all of us at the Westfield Regional Animal Shelter; a Shelter that Westfield can be very proud of.

Frederick Gore)

Annette St. Jacques, served as a translator during Woodland Elementary School Olympic Celebration Friday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

will also be awards for good sportsmanship.

“We had a great opening ceremony and one of our students from Russia gave a statement with a translator – it was a lot of fun,” said Ofterlund.

Sochiland has 104 athletes representing 24 countries at its Olympics.

A pair of Woodland Elementary School students carry the flag of Poland during yesterday’s Olympic Games celebration ceremony in the school’s gymnasium. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Power Diversity Continued from Page 1 The WG&E is participating, through the power at a flat fee with no escalation function Massachusetts Municipal Wholesale Electric during the term of the 25-year contract. The Company (MMWEC) in a wind generation third is that we only pay for the power it generproject that will be constructed in the near ates, and not fronting capital for it.” future and begin to generate electrical power in “We will only pay for output, so it is a pretty June of 2015. attractive deal for us to get involved with,” “It gives us some diversity which deflects Howard said. our ratepayers from the (energy) market volaMMWEC is comprised of 21 municipal tility,” Howard said. “It seems like a good fit utilities with 17 of the member utilities opting for us.” to participate.

The project, First Wind, an independent Westfield is also evaluating its participation Boston-based company, will erect 17 turbines in a joint wind turbine project with the Russell with a capacity to generate three megawatts of and Chicopee municipal utilities. Russell initipower each for a total of 51 megawatts. First ated the project with a potential to generate Wind currently operates five wind generation between four to six megawatts of power. The projects in Main and Vermont and is building turbines would be located on a 256 acre site, four solar projects in Massachusetts. called Holiday Hill, off Pine Hill Road in Howard said that MMWEC is purchasing Russell.

37.5 megawatts of the total generation, while Howard said the Russell Holiday Hill project Burlington Electric in Vermont is purchasing is still under review as wind speed data is colthe remaining 13.5 megawatts. Westfield is lected to allow the utilities to determine if it is purchasing 4.5 megawatts of generation. a viable wind generation project.

“There are several points we looked at. One “The First Wind is a more favorable project was that it is renewable power,” Howard said. for us at this time because it has gone through “The second is that we’re purchasing that that review before it became a viable project.”

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FEBRUARY EDITION: OLYMPIC SECURITY In the buildup to the 2014 Winter Olympics, there have been many large security issues. Many of these concerns have caused Americans to have to reconsider if they are willing to attend, in case it is not safe. The Russian government assures the Olympics are safe, but are they? If anyone who is high school aged is interested in writing, please have them email the Student Coordinator, Devon Kurtz, at wnstudentthinktank@gmail.com.

Devon Kurtz 10th Grade Westfield High School The Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia are supposedly completely protected, despite worries of terrorists who have already infiltrated the area. While it is important we realize the major threat of a terrorist attack, I think the damage of such an attack would be minimal in damage compared to the Russian response.

The post-Soviet Russian government began with promises of peace and democracy, but has evolved into a tyrannical and borderline fascist regime. Russian “counter terrorism” consists of detaining innocent people, murdering suspected terrorists, and using military styled weaponry on anyone in the area around Sochi.

Although Russia has been battling with rebels in these areas since they were ruled by the Czars, this is still quite drastic. Even this, however, is not the main worry. The real thing that Americans should be worried about is what happens after a terrorist attack would occur. In October of 2002, Chechen terrorists took 900 hostages in a Moscow Theater. The armed rebels did it by the book; making demands in exchange for the lives of the hostages. The Russian military and police, who are still living in the Stalinist era, where regard for human life is a joke, threw a plan together that involved releasing gas into the theater, knocking out, and in some cases killing, people inside.

When the raid was over, 130 hostages suffocated and died. Another example of Russian incompetence to handle any situation that involves public harm is the Beslan School Massacre. Once again, the Chechens take hostages, but this time they take over 1000 hostages in a school.

Once again, the Russian soldiers come up with a genius plan to raid, and fired RPO incendiary grenades at the gymnasium holding the hostages, killing 160, and then raided the school with support from T-72 armored vehicles, which fired aimlessly at the school. In all, Russian soldiers caused most of the 400 deaths and 700 injuries to hostages. With the amount of publicity the Olympic security crisis has received, an attack by Islamic extremists in Dagestan and other terrorist hubs is probably inevitable.

This sad reality means that Americans should stay as far away as possible, because even if the magnitude of the original attack is small, the response to it from Russian soldiers or police will be a hundred times worse. I hope nothing happens at the Olympics, because the Russians have a tendency to only worsen the bloodshed, which is exactly what the terrorists would want. A deadly reaction

by Russian forces would enrage the rest of the world, vilifying them with the West.

Billy Cordes 10th Grade Suffield Academy The upcoming 2014 Winter Olympics will be held in Sochi, Russia. I enjoy watching the Summer Olympics, but I have to say, the Winter Olympics are more exciting to watch. So, as strong enthusiasts for these upcoming Games, having a tragedy or disaster occur at the games would be catastrophic for me and for the world. The Olympics are a time when all the countries put aside their differences to come together to adore the finest athletes that represent each nation. Having each country put their best athletes in a possibly worrisome position due to security is not pleasing.

This is exactly what is happening around the world. People are wondering, will these athletes be safe and secure?

Russia has realized this, and the whole

THINK TANK As part of our mission to provide readers with varying thoughts on key topics, we reached out to local students in our area to create this column we call the Student Think Tank. Each month local students from our area will share with you their thoughts on a wide variety of topics. If you are a student, or know one, who would like to be involved please e-mail patrickberry@thewestfieldnewsgroup.com

country has gone into extreme preparation for safety precautions. Russia does not only want to keep the athletes representing Russia protected, but other countries’ athletes too. From what I have read and heard on the news, I am pleased in how precautions are being made. In Moscow, all the airports have banned carry-on liquids. It doesn’t just apply to medicine, personal hygiene items, and cosmetics, but artist materials such as paint too. Other provisions that have been made are street restrictions. A “forbidden zone” has been made that denies all access with roads to the scenes of the Games. If you have a special permit, you will be let in, but only if you have this permit. Also, the police force that will be used will be easily visible to the outside world, and also the inside. As great as this is, a possible problem that I think could occur would be the athletes not performing their best due to all the visible protection. That will play a big part in each competitor’s psychological preparation. However, I am looking forward to the Winter Olympic Games and hope that each event runs smoothly without interruption from a tragic incidence.

Ellen Dufraine 10th Grade Westfield High School At the 2014 Winter Olympics, hoards of people, following the ancient Greek tradition, will flock to Sochi Russia to watch the world’s greatest athletes compete against one another. The Olympics have a long, rich history of athletic triumphs and failures; however sporting events of this massive caliber have repeatedly fallen prey to disastrous terrorist attacks. If adequate safety precautions were employed, hundreds of people watching and competing at the Munich Olympics of 1972, the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and even last year’s Boston Marathon could have been spared emotional trauma, injury and death.

It is crucial to employ the strictest safety measures at the Sochi Olympics in order to keep both athletes and spectators safe and comfortable during the games.

Terrorist attacks are often triggered by political, social, or religious upset in or between nations. Recently Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, encouraged the passage of a series of laws banning homosexual propaganda in Russia. Although he has attempted to ameliorate the harshness of these laws by redefining them as mere preventative measures, Putin is still facing the outcry of Russian citizens and world leaders as a result. This social disturbance, along with the threat of Chechen terrorists, could prove a lethal combination during the Olympics and is certainly not a risk Putin should simply brush aside. At the 2014 Sochi Olympics and all large-scale sporting events in the future, the sternest safety precautions must be utilized in order to ensure the well-being of the people involved. The Olympics are an exciting event and should be kept entertaining; therefore security officials must be constantly on their toes to keep everybody safe.

Marissa Katsounakis 10th Grade Westfield High School During an event as sizable as the Olympics, which is taking place in Sochi, Russia this year, it is a common fear of Americans that their safety will not be secured. Both inside the Olympic venue and outside the Olympic venue gives opportunities for bombing, explosives, and terrorism if security is not

available at the extents it is needed. In my opinion, Russia has reasonable security inside the venue to secure the safety of everyone who is attending the Olympics; however, I believe security measures need to improve in the perimeter area of the venue. Regardless of the cost it will be to secure the outside of the venue, Russia needs to take further measures to provide security in this area. This area is a target spot for terrorism to occur because its security is not as tight as it should be, and there is quite a bit of area for terrorists to make their way into this proximity and place down explosives. If security outside the venue was as confined as the security inside the venue, it would not be as much of a target for attacks to occur. Inside of the venue, Russia is using security tactics including security gates, deploying technology suitable for militaries, and monitoring social media and networking. If this level of security was extended to the region laying outside the venue, the likelihood of threats and casualties would not be as great. Many may argue it is not necessary for Americans to worry about their safety at Olympic events, especially with the level of security available. I feel Americans have a sensible reason to question their safety, due to what has occurred at Olympic events in the past.

With Russia knowing the amount of casualties and attacks that have happened at previous Olympic events, it is important for them to provide enough security to prevent casualties and threats from happening again.

Ben Jury 10th Grade Westfield High School For well over a century, the Olympic Games have symbolized countries coming together to celebrate the triumph of the human spirit; however, one of the main focuses of the Sochi Olympics has been the security issues. This not only takes away from the true purpose of the games, but also creates a sense of uncertainty and fear; however, this publicity is necessary; and I believed that the whole situation has been handled relatively well. Any terrorist cannot be taken lightly, and it was not, Russia proceeded to improve upon their security plan; and even announced an outline of these plans to the public for reassurance.

At times there will be over seventy thousand security personnel on duty; all of which will be patrolling and checking documents and bags. Russia is also working closely with other countries in order to track and eliminate any threats that are present.

Russia’s next step was to create a safe environment without it feeling like a military camp, which they have successfully done. Instead of guards wearing urban camouflage with assault rifles, they are wearing simple plum-colored uniforms with concealed weapons. They are also not the stereotypical, crass, Russian soldier; they are low-key and seem to blend in. They have been trained to be polite and they appear like an airport security guard. The combination between Putin’s “Ring of Steel” and the unaggressive guards, I believe that these Olympic Games will prove to be as safe as promised; however, these precautions will not take away from the Olympic spirit and excitement that is a part of every Olympics.

Alexei Gearing 10th Grade Westfield High School With the Winter Olympics being held in the Russian City of Sochi more than half of Americans believe that a terrorist attack on the games will occur according to a poll taken by CNN. Vladimir Putin Russia’s president is also highly dis-

liked in many places as well as by a lot of terrorist groups who have threatened an attack. This has caused the Russian government to increase security greatly in the city of Sochi. Personally I believe that President Putin is right by increasing security and has every right to do so. The security crackdown have made the games feel more dangerous and have caused many to reconsider going. This has also caused President Obama to send war ships into the Black Sea in-case of a terrorist attack in the area. This in my opinion is also a good move if the show of force that the Russians are displaying is not enough to deter terrorist acts than I think that US ships will be able to do so, or at least evacuate any Americans in the area.

Eileen Fitzgerald 10th Grade Westfield High School There has been mounting concern with the safety of the upcoming winter Olympic Games in Sochi. Though there have been terror attacks in nearby city Volgograd, most of the worry has been created by media fear mongering. The Russian police as well as the International Olympic Committee have done almost everything possible to ensure the safety of those in Sochi. There will be 30,000 police officers in Sochi at the time of the Olympics and an estimated 2 million dollars has been spent solely on security. Of course there is some risk of a terror attack, however, that risk exists almost everywhere where there are big crowds.

Big cities, amusement parks, and other places with a high concentration of people could be seen as potential targets for acts of terrorism. The Olympics in Sochi are no different. So despite the risk factor involved, there has been proper precautions taken and I personally see no major safety issues in the games.

James Sabatino 10th Grade Wilbraham Monson Academy The Sochi Olympics are susceptible to terrorist attacks, but the Russians have installed many preventive measures to combat the threat of terrorism.

Surrounding towns have been closed to public use, only admitting military vehicles. All railways that pass through Sochi have been closed, further preventing the possibility of attack. The Russians have also planned against attacks from the air, by setting up surface-to-air missiles. One of Russia’s and America’s biggest fears regarding terrorist threats is from the Islamic extremists attacking the games in the form of suicide bombers. Suicide bombers are hard to detect because of innovations in explosive technology. Today, explosives are small enough to be strapped to the human body and are undetectable by a metal detector, making suicide bombing an easy form of terrorism.

One tactic used by the US to prevent US casualties is that American athletes have been asked to not wear any appeal that flaunts the American flag, or any other American symbol or phrase. This is being encouraged so that any terrorists that manage to slip between the cracks of Russian security will not target an American citizen. The US government is not as concerned with the actual Olympic stadium as the small towns that the athletes and athletes’ families will be staying in, surrounding the stadium. The bulk of security will be placed in and around the Olympic stadium, while the rest of the security will be placed in the surrounding towns where the athletes will be staying.

Even though security will be tight in Sochi, the threat of a terrorist attack will still be a possibility. We can only hope that the games remain safe.

REMINDER: If anyone who is of high school age and has an interest in writing, please email the Student Coordinator, Devon Kurtz, at wnstudentthinktank@gmail.com.

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Westfield’s Jessie Pratt competes in the 55-meter trials during last night’s meet at Smith College. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Westfield’s Isaiah Headley attempts to shake off an Amherst player during last night’s home game. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield’s Zane Collier (11) passes the puck to a teammate last night against Ludlow at Amelia Park Ice Arena. (Photo

by Chris Putz)

WHS overcomes hurdle

By CHRIS PUTZ Staff Writer NORTHAMPTON – One year ago, Westfield senior Jessie Pratt took a tumble when she got tangled up and fell during the 55 meter hurdles at the Pioneer Valley Interscholastic Athletic Conference Championship Meet.

On Friday night, Pratt put that nightmarish chain of events to rest when she claimed second place in the same event with a time of 9.25 at the same championship event at Smith College in Northampton. Westfield’s sensational sophomore, Morgan Sanders (8.99), won the event, and fellow teammate Emily Andrews was eighth (9.70).

Sanders entered the night with the best time in the event in the entire state. For Andrews, it was a personal best.

“When I started this year, it was not as good as before,” said Pratt, who admitted seeing herself fall over and over every time she stepped out onto the track during the regular season.

“I didn’t want to fall,” she said.

Finally, when the stakes were at their highest, Pratt stepped out of her nightmarish past and posted her best time of the season.

Pratt also claimed a second-place finish in the 300-meter run (43.50), and finished third in the 55-meter dash (7.67).

Westfield’s Aly Morin finished 13th in the one-mile (5:52.07).

MacKenzi Millikan was poised for a top three finish in the 1000 meters but stumbled. Still, Millikan managed to finish 10th in 3:31.36.

As a team, the Westfield girls were sixth (33 points). Amherst won the event with 72. The Bombers’ boys claimed fourth place with 33 points. The Hurricanes also won, scoring 95.

Westfield junior Cheyenne Grabiec won the 1000 meters in 2:38.41, and Bombers’ Nick Jacques took second in the 300 meters (36.75). Teammate Ben Doiron captured first in the 2-mile (10:00.23).

Westfield’s Jordanio Oqeundo (6.82) and Jacques (6.86) placed fifth and sixth, respectively, in the 55-meter dash.

BOYS’ HOOPS Westfield 61, Amherst 58 Isaiah Headley (24 points) hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer at the end of regulation to lift Westfield to a thrilling victory Friday night. The Bombers rallied from a 35-20 halftime deficit.

Richard Barnett had 13 points for Westfield.

Easthampton 52, Southwick-Tolland 41 Matt Olson scored a game-high 19 points for Southwick.

Easthampton’s top two scorers had 12 apiece.

Franklin Tech 90, St. Mary 51 Sam Thresher had 21 points for St. Mary, and Jake Butler finished with 10.

GIRLS’ HOOPS Westfield 35, Minnechaug 29 Alicia Arnold scored 11 points and hauled in nine rebounds for Westfield. Bombers’ Karly Mastello had 10 points.

Sci-Tech 43, St. Mary 18 Lauren Chapdelaine scored four points to lead St. Mary.

Westfield’s Benjamin Doiron competes in the 2-mile run during last night’s meet at Smith College. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES SATURDAY February 8

MONDAY February 10

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY February 11 February 12 WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

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

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

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

BOYS’ JV ICE HOCKEY vs. Simbsury, Amelia Park, 6 p.m. ***Sunday, February 9*** GIRLS’ SWIMMING SECTIONALS – Springfield College, Art Linkletter Natatorium, 9 a.m.

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

Monday, February 10 BOYS’ HOOPS vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

SKIING – INDIVIDUALS, Berkshire East, Charlemont, 9 a.m.

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

WRESTLING vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ ICE HOCKEY vs. South Hadley, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ ICE HOCKEY (Cath./Long./ WHS) at Austin Prep, Stoneham Arena, 6 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY February 13 BOYS’ HOOPS at Northampton, 7 p.m.

FRIDAY February 14 WRESTLING vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ HOOPS vs. Agawam, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Westfield Voc-Tech, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Westfield Voc-Tech, 6:30 p.m.

SKIING – INDIVIDUALS, Berkshire East, Charlemont, All Day GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Franklin Tech, 6:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Gateway, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Gateway, 6:30 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Dean Tech, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Ware, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Ware, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING – SECTIONALS, Holyoke High School, All Evening

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING at Franklin Tech Quad, All Day

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Southwick-Tolland, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Southwick-Tolland, 6:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Pathfinder, 5 p.m.

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

WRESTLING – SECTIONALS, Holyoke High School, All Evening

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Mohawk, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Mohawk, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Mohawk, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Pathfinder, 7 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Hampden County Charter School, 5:30 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Hampden County Charter School, 5:30 p.m.

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

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, Westfield Middle School South, 5:30 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, Westfield Middle School South, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V ICE HOCKEY at Chicopee, Fitzpatrick Arena, 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES New app spreads spirit of 2014 Boston Marathon ICE HOCKEY

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BOSTON (AP) — The Boston Athletic Association has launched an app that allows runners around the world to be a part of the 2014 Boston Marathon experience.

The Boston Marathon World Run app, available for free on Apple and Android phones, is designed to make the exclusive event more inclusive to people of all abilities, locations and ages. Users are encouraged to set fitness goals they hope to accomplish by the April 21st race day, even if they’re not in Boston or running a full 26.2 miles.

After the 2013 marathon bombing, there was an insatiable outpouring of people wanting to participate in the iconic race, said T.K. Skenderian, marketing and sponsorship manager for the BAA, which organizes the marathon.

“This year we are all Boston Marathoners,” Skenderian said. “Whether you can run a 3:30 marathon or are from Southern Cambodia, everyone can take part.” Even if you don’t run, sign up and cheer on your friends and family, he said.

The app and corresponding website allow runners to share photos, post their mileage and connect with amateur and elite athletes around the globe. People on six continents have already signed up to take part in the virtual running community.

Users can set individual goals, group target mileage or run their own 26.2-mile course on Marathon Monday. By next year, the app is set to have GPS mileage tracking and route map-

ping, said Al Silvestri, senior vice president of marketing and new media at Lagardere, who helped design the app.

Participants who reach their goals will receive a printable bib number, a finisher’s certificate and a Facebook medal that they can show off to friends, Silvestri said.

Kelly Lynch, 31, of California, said she will use the app to stay in touch with friends and family back home even as she does her mileage on the other side of the country.

“We are all affected by what happened last year,” said Lynch, who grew up in Winchester, Mass., and graduated from Boston College. “I used to cheer people on during the race while I was at B.C. Now, I can still be a part of it.”

Lynch said she hopes to run six miles without stopping on April 21.

When people sign up to participate, they can also donate to One Fund Boston, the charity to aid victims of last year’s bombings and their families.

Another former Boston resident, 30-year-old Kayla Gorski, said running 26.2 miles sounds daunting to her but she still wants to be involved that day.

“I just registered to run 10 miles on Patriots Day,” said Gorski, who now lives in California.

“Having this virtual running community is going to keep me honest and motivated even though I’m miles away.”

The 118th edition of the race will have a field of 36,000 runners, a 9,000 increase from last year.

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

2014 SEASON PREVIEW

SPEED FREAKS

HE’S BACK — AGAIN

A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

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Kerry Earnhardt, Hall of Famer? OK, maybe not.

If the change in Chase format, with its manufactured drama, isn’t a hit, what’s next?

GODSPEAK: Whichever driver gets the most mentions on social media during the last race is crowned champion.

KEN’S CALL: I’m holding out hope for a Figure-eight race to end the season, or cut out the middleman and go right to a demolition derby.

Would you like a rotating season finale, or one particular track every year?

GODSPEAK: For now, keep it at Homestead-Miami Speedway, then start the focus-group testing.

Who knows, maybe Eldora will someday host the finale.

KEN’S CALL: Is Churchill Downs off the table? Charlotte would probably be best, but don’t bet on that happening. Homestead, Phoenix and Fort Worth would be a nice rotation.

Could Dale Earnhardt Jr. ever join Dale Jarrett and Richard Petty as second-generation Hall of Famer?

GODSPEAK: Dale Jr. has enough wins to get him through the front door, but a championship would seal the deal.

KEN’S CALL: If they keep inducting five a year, trust me, EVERYONE will get in. Maybe even KERRY Earnhardt.

By GODWIN KELLY

godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com

Maybe they should call Brian Vickers the “Comeback Kid,” because over the last four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series seasons he has faced tough situations and beat back adversity from two sides.

It started in 2010 when the young driver had to sit out 25 Cup Series races when blood clots were discovered lodged in his legs and a small hole was found in his heart.

He had surgery and was put on blood thinners, which made him a no-go for racing.

When Vickers returned in 2011, he found out his big-dollar team — Red Bull Racing — would be closing its doors because the owner/sponsor felt the money could be best spent in other areas.

Red Bull has long supported extreme sports and decided NASCAR was not a good fit for the product. It didn’t help that its Cup Series team underperformed while the Red Bull Formula One operation was winning races and championships.

Vickers is a big-league driver, and he didn’t want to drive for a Grade B team in 2012. He took the best option available — an eight-race deal with Michael Waltrip Racing.

He made the most of the opportunity, scoring three top-five and five top-10 finishes.

He got 17 starts in 2013, which included three races for Joe Gibbs Racing as a sub for injured Denny Hamlin.

Again, he put numbers on the board, including a victory at New Hampshire.

By the middle of the season, he was announced as the 2014 full-time driver of the No. 55 Waltrip Racing Toyota. No more sharing seat time with Mark Martin and Waltrip.

But in October, doctors found another blood clot and again Vickers was forced out of

the car.

“Our concern is for Brian’s health,” MWR coowner Rob Kauffman said back in October. “Anything else will be worked out in due course.”

The 30-year-old driver was cleared for duty by his doctors last week and taken off the bloodthinner drug. Now it’s time to get back into racing shape.

“I’ve been through this once before,” Vickers said last week during the NASCAR media tour. “I went through it the first time, I was out of the car for over six months, and when I got back in it just felt right at home.”

Vickers’ attention has shifted from his health concerns to the health of his race team. Waltrip and Kauffman have turned MWR into a championship-caliber operation, and Vickers wants to make the most of this opportunity.

“We want to win races and win a championship,” Vickers said. “Really, not to make it sound too simple, because it’s certainly not simple. We want to go out and try to win multiple races, we want to try to sit on poles, and we want to try to win a championship.

“I think the No. 55 team can do that. I think we have a great group of guys. Most of it is the same group of guys (from last year).”

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Nothing has ever come easy for Brian Vickers in the Cup Series. This year, with clearance from the doctors, he goes full-time racing with Michael Waltrip’s organization.

Given the blow that team took last year, it remains to be seen how good of a break this is for Vickers.

KEY DATES

What do Junior and Jeb have in common?

In their own ways, Junior Earnhardt and Jeb Burton are showing us that NASCAR is far from out of the economic weeds that have slowed the roll of many of its teams — teams at all levels.

Here we are, on the eve of a new season, and Junior’s No. 88 — NASCAR’s biggest sales tool — is currently without a primary sponsor for 13 races this season. Granted, the price tag probably isn’t very low, but still, it’s very telling. We’re surprised it wasn’t a topic of last week’s State of the Union speech — “My administration won’t stop working until every Cup Series team can feed all of its engineers and still buy wind-tunnel time. You shouldn’t have to choose.”

And Jeb? Oh, Jeb. Listen to my story ’bout a man named Jeb. Jeb Burton, son of Ward, was primed to run the full-time Truck Series schedule this year for Turner Scott Motorsports. Jeb’s truck was going to tout something called Arrowhead, a brand of electronic cigarette sold by a Virginia company. E-cigarettes, as you may know, deliver the nicotine but not the smoke. Arrowhead, it seems, was willing to offer its support to Jeb but, according to reports, didn’t deliver the money.

For Junior, it probably only means some reshuffling of the books and priorities back at Hendrick Motorsports in order to make sure Junior stays up to speed. For Jeb, it might mean a year ahead in some Late Model series.

Speaking of money, will NASCAR lighten Kyle Busch’s wallet?

Doubtful. Kyle wasn’t “bad-mouthing the product” directly, which is what got Denny Hamlin fined last year when he offered criticism (mild criticism, actually) about the new Gen-6 car.

Kyle was simply bad-mouthing the theory behind the latest changes in the Chase.

“We race a hundred percent every time we’re out there,” Kyle said, responding to Brian France’s desire to put more emphasis on winning races.

“We try to win every single week.

You’re kidding yourself. It fries me that NASCAR, in itself, can tell you that you don’t race hard every week.”

Kyle isn’t likely to be fined, but it would be entertaining to see a driver react to being fined for defending his desire to win every week.

Homestead on the outs?

Feb. 14: First day on the track for Cup Series cars during Daytona Speedweeks (only for teams entered in the Sprint Unlimited).

Feb. 15: First day on the track for all Cup Series cars during Daytona Speedweeks.

Feb. 15: The Sprint Unlimited Feb. 16: Daytona 500 qualifying Feb. 18: UNOH Battle at the Beach (K&N Pro East, Whelen Modifieds) Feb. 20: Budweiser Duel Feb. 21: NextEra Energy Resources 250 Feb. 22: DRIVE4COPD 300 Feb. 23: Daytona 500 Do you have questions or comments about NASCAR This Week? Contact Godwin Kelly at godwin.kelly@news-jrnl.com or Ken Willis at ken.willis@news-jrnl. com

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Jeb Burton’s funding woes are a bit more dire than Junior’s.

The chatter has started regarding where NASCAR should hold its season finale now that the new Chase system guarantees last-race drama. Let’s rule out Daytona Beach, because Daytona will remain the place where NASCAR begins its season, and the Novemberto-February window is way too narrow to prepare for the Daytona 500 (from a business standpoint, of course).

Putting aside all politics and business interests, Charlotte would be the most logical place, given its size, history, fast track and all those surrounding areas where the residents never lost NASCAR fever. But, of course, you can’t put aside all politics and business interests.

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

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Kyle Busch doesn’t mean to be ‘Debbie Downer,’ but …

Kyle Busch and the rest of Joe Gibbs Racing participated in last week’s NASCAR “Media Tour” in Charlotte.

Kyle Busch with a microphone is rarely dull, largely because he rarely adheres to the company line. Here are some of his comments on topics of the day.

Team strategy for the new Chase format “Essentially your best way of going throughout the Chase is to win a race in every three races — that obviously gets you locked into the next round. Being able to do that is key.

“Separating those three races out … can you go test at those tracks? Are there tracks like it you can go test at without wasting a test at those tracks? Those are the things that everybody is going to be looking at and trying to figure out …”

NASCAR’s reasoning for the new Chase format “One of them is that you want to reward winning. Well, I don’t know if any media member has done it yet, but last year the

champion would have been Dale Earnhardt Jr., who didn’t win a race. How does that reward winning? “(Joe Gibbs’) thought was, so when you have every reset, let’s reset with the guy who has the most wins in the season. So if it’s Matt Kenseth who has seven wins or even a Jimmie Johnson who has five wins, they automatically get a seed into the next seeding all the way through the Chase unless you get beat.

“That way, at least the guy that has the most wins can be considered all the way through and you’re rewarding the guy with wins.

“That was the only thing we asked for them (NASCAR) to look at and re-do and change, because then you would have had a different champion besides a guy that didn’t have any wins at Homestead.”

Taking risks to win races “You take some risks, for sure. There’s obviously times where you stay out and let’s say you’re on your second-from-the-last run of the race — do you stay out and not pit or do you short-pit, do you grab tires now and wait for everybody else to pit and

kind of jump over them?

“There’s so many different things that you weigh every single minute of the race — that the crew chiefs weigh and sometimes the crew chiefs even ask the driver, ‘What do you want to do?’ There’s going to be a lot more risk-takers with this strategy than maybe what there had been in the past, but you’re also going to have to weigh that risk and know what consequences it has for you too.”

The new qualifying procedure “I don’t know that it does anything. Again, I hate to be ‘Debbie Downer,’ but I think there’s going to be a lot of downtime. You might see a car or two out on the race track here or there, but it’s not going to be like 15 cars out on the race track making something exciting. Restrictor-plate races, you’ll see that.

“When you’ve got 30 minutes, let’s say at Martinsville — you go out and make a lap and then you’re going to sit there for 30 minutes because you’re not going to go out and make another lap on your tires.

You’re not going to heat up your motor again.”

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When Kyle Busch loosens the tie and steps behind a microphone, it’s time to start paying attention, because he doesn’t employ a filter.

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Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

Frustrated Dear Annie: I am a live-in caregiver for my grandmother, who is in failing health. She has five children (including my father) who do absolutely nothing for her because they say Grandma is a mean, nasty person, which she is. Grandma feeds off of negativity and gossip. Nothing is ever good enough, and she blames everyone else for her own failings.

I go out of my way to do things to make Grandma’s life easier, and it is either never good enough or she just doesn’t care. It has brought me to tears. I have threatened to move out numerous times, but then Grandma walks on eggshells until the dust settles, and everything goes back to the way it was.

I am at the end of my rope. But I also have a conscience and am afraid that if I move out, her children will rip her out of her home and slam her into an assisted living center, and that would be the end because no one else would step up to take care of her.

-- Frustrated Charles Dear Charles: You are a caring grandson, but please don’t let Grandma blackmail you into a situation that is no longer tenable.

Does Grandma have money to pay a caregiver? Would your aunts and uncles be willing to help foot the bill in order to have Grandma cared for without their direct involvement? Look into the cost of hiring someone to live in the home, which Grandma may prefer. But also check out senior housing, including assisted living options. Many of them are excellent places that offer activities and friendships. You can visit often. Grandma undoubtedly will complain about the change, but she will get used to it and may even come to like it. You deserve to have a life, too.

Dear Annie: Could you please inform your female readers that we are tired of seeing their behinds because they refuse to buck a fashion trend that has been forced on them? I am talking about hideous low-cut jeans.

Unless you are model thin, it’s hard to look good in these jeans.

And if something hangs over, they’re not for you, period. Do women have no sense anymore? It is disgusting to see someone’s behind hanging out of their pants.

Young women have been misled to think that jeans that sit at the natural waist and don’t show your assets are “mom jeans,” which is supposed to make them sound undesirable. But listen up: It’s a marketing ploy to sell more jeans. Women need to wake up and take a good, hard look at themselves. -- Sick of Seeing It in Indy Dear Sick: The desperate need to look young and hip afflicts a great many women, regardless of size and age. (Men, too.) The reason marketing works is because people believe the hype. If you are convinced you look terrific with your rear end hanging out, you will continue to wear jeans that achieve that. But we agree they are not flattering. Of course, we still can’t figure out why young men think it looks cool to have to hold up their pants with one hand because otherwise they would fall to their ankles.

To each his own.

Dear Annie: Two years ago, we took our 10-year-old grandson, a voracious reader, to visit the National Archives in Washington, D.C. As we proudly looked intently at the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation, my grandson looked up at me and asked, “What does it say?” Why would the people of this country think it is worth millions of dollars to protect documents that our children cannot read? Surely our schools can find a way to teach children to read historic documents that were carefully written in beautiful cursive writing.

And then we, the grandparents, can go back to writing birthday notes to our grandchildren. -- Grandpa in South Dakota Annie’s Mailbox is written by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar, longtime editors of the Ann Landers column. Please email your questions to anniesmailbox@comcast.net

HINTS FROM HELOISE Sticker Shock Dear Heloise: BUMPER STICKERS can be personal expressions of philosophy, comedy and sometimes fun. Unfortunately, an elderly, single friend removed her bumper sticker after an incident in which she was being closely followed by a car for several blocks.

The driver and his passengers evidently were upset about the written message, which was positive to her in meaning. She took a self-defense course, and the instructor recommended that she not have identifying symbolism or information as a precaution, particularly due to her vulnerability. For her safety and peace of mind, she reluctantly removed the bumper sticker, and she makes sure she is aware of her surroundings. I wanted to share this occurrence with your readers. -- Marge in Texas Marge, how frightening for your friend! Also, how sad that in today’s world, a bumper sticker should have to be a safety concern. Readers, what thoughts do you have on this? I’d love to hear your viewpoint. Take a look to see what is on YOUR bumper, and think about the message it sends! Are you safe from someone being offended? -- Heloise STRAY SHELTER Dear Heloise: In the colder months, I make a shelter for the stray cat I feed. I take a box and turn it on its side. (You also can use a plastic tub, etc.) I place a towel or blanket inside, and then place a few over the top and sides to insulate it. I leave only a little opening, so that she can crawl in and have a warmer place to sleep. -- A Reader, via email

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014: This year the unexpected amuses you rather than upsets you. Go with the natural flow of situations. Your calmness helps others let go of their need to control situations. In a sense, you become a role model of levelheadedness. Tap into your creativity, and allow your spontaneity to emerge more often. If you are single, you will have a circle of admirers. You could meet someone of significance after June 2014. This person could become even more than an admirer. If you are attached, the two of you have so much fun together that you often feel like two kids again. GEMINI makes you laugh despite yourself.

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

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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHHH Try to accept that your expectations regarding your plans and choices might not pan out. You could be overwhelmed by a partner who is very moody and controlling. Express your caring in a way that he or she can understand. Tonight: Chat with a friend.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHH Your intuition could reveal a new perspective. Be more forthright about what is happening around you.

Don’t be upset by any awkwardness between you and someone else. This phase won’t last forever. Reach out to someone whom you care a lot about.

Tonight: Your treat.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH You could be taken aback by someone’s words. This friend always has a surprise or some unpredictable element to his or her thinking. Be aware of a close loved one’s gestures, as he or she is not as expressive as you are.

Acknowledge this person’s kindness.

Tonight: All smiles.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You need to be more direct in handling a personal matter. The other party might act as if he or she does not understand you, which actually might be the case. Try to explain what you are thinking in a different way. Tonight: Let others imagine where you are.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Join friends. You might be planning a special trip together before you know it. Make a point to call a special friend at a distance. You might be seeing this person sooner than you think.

Relax with friends, though you could feel somewhat on edge. Tonight: Only where the fun is.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might want to meet certain responsibilities first, before you get into more fun plans. A loved one could resort to manipulation in order to get your attention. Manage to squeeze in some time for your special loved ones -- they obviously need you. Tonight: Not at home.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH Your imagination takes you to places that might not be realistic. You might feel ill at ease with a family member who is acting very differently. You’ll wonder what is going on. Ask, and then listen. Tonight: Try a new experience, a new type of cuisine or a different social scene.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might want to see a personal issue resolved, yet no matter what you do, the other party seems unwilling.

For now, just let this person work through his or her issues. You don’t need to take on any more problems. Tonight: How about a good old-fashioned date?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHHH You could see a matter differently from how a close loved one sees it.

Though there might be momentary tension, remember that differences lead to growth. Be aware of the implication of a gift to a loved one. Tonight: Go along with already established plans.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHH Your workaholic side takes over and pushes you to finish up a project. Several people who miss you might make an effort to distract you. The question remains: When will you give in?

Try not to make a loved one wait too long. Tonight: Make some calls before you decide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH Be more playful, and express your innate childishness. You delight others when you are spontaneous and emotional rather than strictly intellectual. Your instincts will guide you in making a gift choice for a loved one. Tonight:

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PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Your efforts will make a big difference to a friend.

You even might affect a get-together in a positive way. People know where you stand, as you are open about your feelings.

You could feel awkward around an older person. Don’t make a big deal about it. Tonight: Out on the town.

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BOSTON – State Senator Benjamin B. Downing (D - Pittsfield) announced today that the 72nd Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) will be held on Tuesday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Massachusetts State House.

Nominated applicants will participate.

The CLS is a biannual seminar that aims to better educate the public on the Commonwealth’s legislative process.

Established in 1976 through a collaborative effort of the Massachusetts Senate and the University of Massachusetts, this two day conference features presentations by senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of legislators in the Commonwealth.

Topics will include the history and process of the legislature, the parliamentary role of the Clerk of the Senate and the future of the legislature.

The CLS culminates with a simulated legislative hearing and Senate session where participants are invited to use what they have learned and participate as “senators” in the Senate Chamber in order to have a first-hand experience of the legislative process.

Library Meeting SOUTHWICK - The Friends of the Southwick Public Library have set a Wednesday, March 12 meeting to discuss which library programs they will support during FY’14. According to President Nancy Zdun, “Thanks to profits from the group’s summer book sale and its Holiday Basket Raffle, there are funds to support Children and Adult programs.” Friends of the Library and interested patrons are welcome to attend this meeting set for 7 p.m. in the library’s Community Room and all of their meetings.

Scholarship Application WESTFIELD - The CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars Board of Directors announces that students applying for scholarships must file online. Through the new website, http:// csfwestfield.dollarsforscholars.org, students will have the ability to create online profiles, which allow them to apply for and be matched to multiple scholarships for the 2014 school year. The student dashboard on the website will give students and their parents one stop shopping for chapter scholarships, educational resources, opportunities and events. We encourage prospective college students to begin developing online profiles now, to assure that you are alerted about scholarship opportunities in advance of deadlines.

Applications must be submitted by March 22.

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

Applications shall be filed on or before April 1. The scholarship shall be for the next school year only and limited to incoming freshmen. Applications for Post 124 and Department of Massachusetts scholarships are available at Post 124, 38 Broad St., Westfield.

Shredding Event for CSF

WESTFIELD - CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is holding a paper shredding fundraiser. On Saturday, April 19 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Valley Green Shredding of South ckiDeerfield, is donating its equipment to help ottraise funds for Westfield students. For only $5 ardyou may have up to two boxes of documents er-shredded. Shredding will take place in the ersSouth Middle School parking lot. Note, these ofitems are not acceptable for shredding: 3-ring binders, batteries, electronics, large binder onclips, vinyl, plastics or x-rays. All proceeds ndwill fund scholarships for Westfield students.

actAmerican Legion Scholarship at WESTFIELD - The Scholarship Committee of American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad St., Westfield announces its 17th annual $500 y 8scholarship for High School Seniors. or Qualifications: Student must be a High heSchool Senior accepted by a college, univern’ssity or accredited post-secondary school. me.Proof of acceptance must accompany applicaaytion. The parent or guardian of the student formust be a member of Post 124 or a deceased member. Application deadline is April 23. The scholarship will be awarded on Memorial Day.

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WESTFIELD - Abner Gibbs Elementary School is holding a calendar raffle fundraiser in celebration of the school turning 100 years old. 100 days of prizes to celebrate 100 years of quality education at Abner Gibbs Elementary School. Calendars are available for purchase at the school office 413-572-6418. Cash or checks made payable to Abner Gibbs PTO are acceptable forms of payment. Each calendar is $10 and there are many fabulous prizes provided by our local community donators.

Drawing begins January 1 and ends April 10.

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

Computer Support Tutorials WESTFIELD - Do you have some computer knowledge and experience, but get stuck on certain technical tasks because you never learned how to do them? Individual computer support tutorials are offered at the Senior Center in the Computer Lab located on the second floor. Frank Quirk, retired Senior Lecturer at Northeastern’s College of Professional Studies, conducts the tutorials.

There is no charge, but participants must sign up in advance. Sessions are offered on Wednesday mornings between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. and each is a half-hour in length.

Participants should call the Senior Center at 562-6435 to sign up for a session.

Chi-Gong Exercise Class SOUTHWICK - A new Chi-Gong exercise class is being offered at the Southwick Senior Center and we are hoping to get more involvement. The goal is to provide gentle movement exercises for adults with health challenges, which will result in more energy, an increase in mobility and reduced stress. Classes will be held at the Southwick Senior Center on Monday mornings from 10-11 a.m. The cost is only $3. Please call for more information 569-5498. No pre-registration necessary.

AMVETS Seeking New Members RUSSELL - We are looking for veterans who are interested in helping out the community and of course other veterans. Last year we had a successful year as we marched in parades, put on dinners and clover drives, and helped out families. You say what is the AMVETS? The AMVETS is a Veteran’s Service Organization dedicated to serving our fellow veterans and our communities. For more than 60 years, AMVETS has been a staunch advocate of providing American’s veterans with the benefits and services they’ve earned through honorable military service.

Unlike other veteran’s service organizations who restrict membership to service dates or theaters of operation, membership to AMVETS is open to ALL honorably discharged veterans and to those still serving in any service branch including reserve and guard units, and also merchant marines. Check out http://www.amvets.org/ for more info. You may also contact cbean24@verizon.net to join locally, or to set up a post in your community.

Museum Discounts SOUTHWICK - The Southwick Public Library and its Friends Association have 15 area passes/discounts available for check out to its adult patrons in good standing. Each pass is allowed out for two days, may be checked out by a family once per month, and are $5 per day past due.

The library’s passes/discounts include: The Springfield Museums, Amelia Park Children’s Museum, the New Children’s Museum in West Hartford and Roaring Brook Nature Center, Eric Carle Museum, Connecticut Trolley Museum, Massachusetts State Parks Pass, Connecticut Science Center, and the U.S.S. Constitution, Boston.

The Friends of the Library passes/discounts include: The Basketball Hall of Fame, Magic Wings, Mystic Seaport, New England Air Museum, Zoo at Forest Park, Holyoke Children’s Museum, and Norman Rockwell Museum.

Hearts, Hugs & Hope WESTFIELD - Dealing with Alzheimer’s disease isn’t easy. But it is helpful to share your concerns and personal experiences with others who completely understand what you are going through. You will also learn about proven strategies to help you better care for your family member. Join us. We meet on the last Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m on North Road in Westfield. Call for more info at 413-568-0000 or email us at edrumm@armbrookevillage.com or to let us know you will be attending. Light refreshments will be served.

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SOUTHWICK - Southwick-On-Stage announces a director’s search for the 2014 season. The theatre group plans to produce two shows. Both shows will be presented on the stage at the Southwick Town Hall.

The first show will be: ‘On Golden Pond’,

by Ernest Thompson (first produced in 1979) and the second production (pending licensing approval) will be a musical “The Fantasticks’, music by Harvey Schmidt, book and lyrics by Tom Jones.

Interested parties should contact the theatre group via their website: southwick-on-stage. org or contact Joan Perkins-Smith at 413-5691572 and select ‘Opportunities’ and ‘Directors’.

WESTFIELD - Are you a community member, parent or college student? Do you have some extra time and a desire to help children? An hour a week can truly make a difference to help Westfield schools!

Volunteers in Public Schools of Westfield (VIPS) would like to match YOU with a request for help from one of our schools.

Volunteers work at assignments at the request of and under the direction of a staff person.

VIPS is currently searching for volunteers at the following locations: Highland Elementary School requests a mentor/tutor to work with a 2nd grade Nepali student between for ½ hour between 10:30 a.m. and noon.

Paper Mill Elementary School is searching for assistance during lunch times any day Monday through Friday and any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:10 p.m. Grade 5 is looking for a math helper from 10:10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. or a Grade 3 class is looking for math assistance from noon to 1 p.m. any day. A 3rd grade student needs organization assistance for 30 minutes at 9:30 a.m. one or more times weekly.

Training is provided as needed. VIPS will work with you to match your availability and school preference. All interested in volunteering must complete an application, a Criminal Offender Records Information form and training before they can begin to volunteer. Training appointments are available at mutually convenient times to the volunteer and VIPS staff.

Please call VIPS at 572-6345 or email vips@schoolsofwestfield.org to make an appointment or for further information.

Online Seminar WESTFIELD - Scholarship America has partnered with CollegeWeekLive to host an online event specifically for Dollars for Scholars communities. CSF Westfield Dollars for Scholars is pleased to offer students, parents and others in Westfield a convenient way to receive relevant and timely information from national experts on financing education beyond high school.

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

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

Cat Adoptions WESTFIELD – The Westfield Homeless Cat Project, a no-kill cat rescue, holds adoptions at 1124 East Mountain Road on Thursdays 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. These friendly cats are spayed/neutered, have their vaccinations and are ready to warm your laps and hearts. Email denisesinico@hotmail.com.

Library Collection SOUTHWICK - A special collection housed in the Children’s Room helps families to cope with various challenges and issues. The Bibliotherapy Collection consists of fiction and non-fiction titles to read to your children regarding physiological changes, keeping safe, coping with learning disabilities and starting middle school. These titles cover subjects such as welcoming a new baby, potty training, bullying, diabetes, death and dealing with our feelings. On the shelves, you can easily find them with a reddish orange sticker on the spine of the book. For more information on these resources as well as Children’s Programs, visit the Children’s Room or call us at 413-569-1221x4.

Volunteer Companions Sought WESTFIELD - If you want to impact an older adult’s life in a positive way, consider volunteering with the Council On Aging Companion Program. Companions assist homebound elders in Westfield with grocery shopping, errands, transportation to medical appointments and/or friendly visiting. The goal of the Volunteer Companion Program is to help older adults maintain their independence and sense of well being. It takes only two hours per week and volunteers are reimbursed for their gas mileage. There is no charge to seniors for the service which is funded by the Westfield Community Development Block Grant program, Sarah Gillett Services for the Elderly, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, and private donations. For more information, contact Fran Aguda at the Senior Center at 562-6435.

Yarn Donations Needed WESTFIELD - The “Sassy Stitchers” knit and crochet group at the Westfield Council on Aging is seeking yarn or monetary donations for their involvement with two local programs, “Project Linus” and “Comfort Covers.”

The mission of Project Linus is to provide a sense of security, warmth, and comfort to children who are seriously ill or traumatized through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans. Lap blankets and shawls are given to seriously ill hospice patients through the Comfort Covers program. Donations of brand new, full skeins of washable yarn or monetary donations for the purchase of yarn will be gratefully accepted. Please contact Tara LeBlanc at 562-6435 for additional information.

Winter Yoga RUSSELL - The yoga series continues on Monday nights at 6 p.m. at the Russell Senior Center. The cost is $50 for the whole eightsession series or $10 for a drop-in day. Make checks payable to: Russell COA Yoga. For more information, contact Dennis Moran (413) 862-4769. Combat the winter blues with yoga!

‘Noodlers’ Club WESTFIELD - During the morning hours, when children are busy studying at school, there is another group who refers to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield as their second home. They have dubbed themselves the “Noodlers” and they have been active members since the building opened in 1991.

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Guitar Lessons WESTFIELD - The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is now accepting registrations for youth ages 8 and older for guitar lessons. Lessons will held on Wednesdays.

Beginner classes will be from 4 p.m. - 5 p.m. and advanced classes will be from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

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