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By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A city detective is seeking victims – and witnesses – of a recent vandalism spree in the city which left at least six vehicles with two flat tires.

Police report that a resident called police at 10:23 p.m. on Jan. 15 to report that two tires on his 2007 Hyundai Sana Fe were slashed while it was parked at a Springfield Road department store and the next day five more residents reported that tires on their parked vehicles were also punctured overnight.

The additional vandalism was reported on Cardinal Lane, Main Street, Plantation Circle, Westfield High School on Montgomery Road and Barrister Circle. One of the vehicles was also reportedly keyed and, in one case, an unlocked vehicle was apparently entered and a wallet may have been stolen.

Det. Daniel Gustafson was assigned to investigate the case and said in a recent interview that the incidents “seem to have a common denominator” and said that he hopes his detailed examination of security video from some of the incidents will yield additional connections to investigate.

He said that although the locations of the incidents are scattered throughout the city there appear to be similarities linking the owners who all appear to be young men.

“The majority of the victims seem to be familiar with each other” and said that his investigation is considering the possibility that the owners were specifically targeted.

He suggested that, in the cases in which there is no connection between the owners, the vehicles vandalized may be similar to vehicles owned by other young men with connections to the other victims.

Gustafson said that his investigation suggests that there may be at least one more similar incident which has not been reported to police and he would like to hear from all the recent victims of tire slashing vandalism.

Of course, Gustafson said that he would also like to hear from anybody who may have observed any of the incidents or who may otherwise be knowledgeable about the vandalism spree he is investigating.

Gustafson may be reached via email at d.gustafson@ cityofwestfield.org or by calling him at the detective bureau at 642-9386 or 572-6400.

“Love must be learned,

Road meeting slated Seniors from the Allied Health Department at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School pose for a group photo after successfully competing the Certified Nursing Assistant program Friday. The students, in random order, Emily Boyden, Steffany Costa, Bria Curran, Nataliya Goretskiy, Irina Kiforishina, Val Kuznetsov, Yelena Levkha, Amber Lindsay, Shannon Michael, Vitaliy Molokvas, Inna Shtyba and Chelsie Smith-Robinson were all recognized for their outstanding achievements. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Nursing achievement

Maureen Wrobleski, a school nurse for the Westfield Vocational-Technical High School, presides over the lighting ceremony at Westfield Vocational-Technical High School where 12 seniors from the Allied Health Department graduated from the Certified Nursing Assistants program Friday. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Residents living in neighborhoods off Main Street corridor are invited to attend a public informational meeting at the South Middle School auditorium Monday night to discuss the scope of work of an ambitious roadway improvement project which will have impact on those neighborhoods.

City Engineer Mark Cressotti and the project consultants, Tighe & Bond, will provide residents with details of the proposed Old Town Roadways Reconstruction Project of 2014 at the 7 p.m. information meeting.

The meeting will focus on the design effort to reconstruct the streets in the target area. The streets which will be improved includes East Silver, State, Cross, Ashley, George, Frederick, Noble, Cycle streets.

Also included in the project are Taylor, Cleveland, Parkside and Lozier avenues, MARK CRESSOTTI and Lindbergh Boulevard.

The scope of the design and engineering work has been expanded to include permitting and traffic studies in the target area which includes East Silver, State, Noble and Cross streets as well as Lindbergh Boulevard.

City Engineer Mark Cressotti said Friday that the city has divided the project, because of the scope of work and based on financing, into two phases. Phase 1 is the work in the Cross Street, Taylor Avenue, State Street and Ashley Street neighborhoods which need to upgraded infrastructure in support of the proposed Ashley Street elementary school construction.

Those improvements include replacement of water lines, burying the current above-ground utility lines and sidewalk improvements, as well as paving the streets and constructing new sidewalks and curbing.

Phase 2 is the other streets, including Noble Street, where a larger water line will be installed to provide fire protection at the Senior Center.

Cressotti said that initially an eight-inch water line under McKinley Terrace will be extended up Noble to the senior center site, as well as a sixinch main from Murphy Circle to create a looped system.

“The paving triggers other infrastructure improvements which will follow as the roads are opened for reconstruction,” Cressotti said. Each street will have improvements depending on the condition of the existing infrastructure and may include installation of water and stormwater line improvements.

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Senate OKs bill to overhaul foreclosure laws

By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer BOSTON — The Massachusetts Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would restore the titles of foreclosed properties to homeowners.

Senate leaders said the measure was approved Thursday after thousands of foreclosure sales in Massachusetts were determined to be void as the result of recent state Supreme Judicial Court decisions.

Senate President Therese Murray said some residents are without a clear title to their home because of potential procedural errors that took place years ago.

The Plymouth Democrat said restoring the titles will help support a healthy real estate market.

Attorney General Martha Coakley said the bill is intended to provide predictability for property owners and additional consumer protections to those whose property may have been wrongfully foreclosed on.

State Sen. Donald F. Humason (R-Westfield) supported the bill.

“It’s a corrective measure and it protects homeowners and home buyers,” Humason said. “After the last real estate bu8bble burst in 2008 a lot of houses were foreclosed. People would buy them and find out later on that some Ts were not crossed

and Is were not dotted. The legislature responded with this bill.”

Humason said because of these issues, people were reluctant to purchase a foreclosed home.

“This protects people who purchased foreclosed homes,” he said.

The Senate also passed a second bill Thursday 37-2 to provide funding for military installations.

Six bases across Massachusetts, including Westover Air Force Base and Barnes Fighter Wing, received funding for improvements and upgrades.

The bill now heads to the House.

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Elementary students lead Littleville recycling effort HUNTINGTON -– It all started about two months ago, when Littleville Elementary School teacher Margaret Petzold noticed all of the milk cartons in the lunchroom trash bins.

“I started talking with Mrs. Bak, who worked with students on composting their leftover food scraps earlier this year,” Petzold said. On Bak’s advice, Petzold searched YouTube for information about recycling and discovered a wonderful video about single stream recycling, called “Toss it Baby”.

Petzold asked her daughter, a 4th grade student at Littleville, and some of her friends if they would like to help form a recycling club at the school. They were interested and the “Gators Gone Green” recycling club was born.

The club wrote a letter to the principal asking for permission to start the project. They then met with Lyn Avery, the advisor of the high school’s award-winning Go Green recycling group, who gave them some suggestions about how to get started. Students also spoke with Joanne Frappier, the school’s custodian; Jodi Fairman, the school’s secretary; and Brian Wing, the district’s Facilities Director, to work out the start-up details.

Four students prepared short speeches, which they presented to the whole school during a December assembly. They also showed the “Toss it Baby” film and club members performed a dance, in an effort to raise excitement about the project.

Letters went home to fourth grade parents inviting students to sign up for the club. About 20 students agreed to join and the club has been meeting during lunch to create posters about what can and cannot be recycled and to plan visits to each classroom to explain the recycling program.

The recycling effort started on January 14, with students taking turns to help monitor the recycling bins and bring materials to the recycling dumpster after lunch. One of the project’s staff members– Petzold, Amy Drenga and Chris Bresnahan—help students

‘Gators Gone Green’ member Stephanie Paiva, left, guides a classmate in recycling his milk carton. (Photo submitted) bring materials to the dumpster.

Club members continue to work out details and improve the project. They have begun with the third and fourth grade lunch and

will bring it to younger students in the future. The club is also currently working on recycling messages that will be used in the morning announcements.

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$22,000 worth of eggs stolen in Puerto Rico SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A thief in Puerto Rico has gotten away with the makings for one giant omelette.

Police in the U.S. territory say they are looking for someone who stole more than $22,000 worth of chicken eggs. They didn’t specify exactly how many eggs are in the missing shipment.

Officers said Friday that a refrigerated truck parked in a distribution center in the north coastal town of Hatillo was taken along with the eggs inside.

Authorities said the truck was worth $35,000.

Toronto mayor stuck in elevator, arrives late TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford arrived more than an hour late for a speech to the Economic Club of Canada, saying he had been stuck in an elevator for 45 minutes.

The president of the Economic Club of Canada said she was trapped in the same hotel elevator as Ford.

Rhiannon Traill said the group — which included members of Ford’s staff as well as hotel employees — took a freight elevator to “avoid all the traffic” in the lobby.

Several members of the business crowd left before Ford’s arrival. Traill says they weren’t able to notify anybody of the delay.

Ford is having a turbulent week, starting with the emergence of a video showing him slurring his words in an odd rant against Toronto’s police chief.

TODAY IN HISTORY

Today is Saturday, Jan. 25, the 25th day of 2014. There are 340 days left in the year.

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n Jan. 25, 1924, the first Winter Olympic Games opened in Chamonix, France.

at age 48.

On this date:

In 1956, Hank Greenberg and Joe Cronin were elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame.

In 1533, England’s King Henry VIII secretly married his second wife, Anne Boleyn, who later gave birth to Elizabeth I.

In 1961, President John F. Kennedy held the first presidential news conference to be carried live on radio and television.

In 1787, Shays’s Rebellion suffered a setback when debt-ridden farmers led by Capt. Daniel Shays failed to capture an arsenal at Springfield, Mass.

In 1971, Charles Manson and three women followers were convicted in Los Angeles of murder and conspiracy in the 1969 slayings of seven people, including actress Sharon Tate. Idi Amin seized power in Uganda by ousting President Milton Obote (oh-BOH’-tay) in a military coup.

In 1863, during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln accepted Maj. Gen. Ambrose E. Burnside’s resignation as commander of the Army of the Potomac, and replaced him with Maj. Gen. Joseph Hooker.

In 1890, reporter Nellie Bly (Elizabeth Cochrane) of the New York World completed a round-the-world journey in 72 days, 6 hours and 11 minutes. The United Mine Workers of America was founded in Columbus, Ohio.

In 1915, Alexander Graham Bell inaugurated U.S. transcontinental telephone service between New York and San Francisco.

In 1936, former Gov. Al Smith, D-N.Y., delivered a radio address in Washington, titled “Betrayal of the Democratic Party,” in which he fiercely criticized the New Deal policies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

In 1947, American gangster Al Capone died in Miami Beach, Fla.,

In 1981, the 52 Americans held hostage by Iran for 444 days arrived in the United States.

In 1994, maintaining his innocence, singer Michael Jackson settled a child molestation lawsuit against him; terms were confidential, although the monetary figure was reportedly $22 million. The United States launched Clementine, an unmanned spacecraft that was to study the moon before it was “lost and gone forever.”

Ten years ago:

NASA’s Opportunity rover zipped its first pictures of Mars to Earth, showing a surface smooth and dark red in some places, and strewn with fragmented slabs of light bedrock in others. Outgoing U.S. weapons inspector David Kay told National Public Radio his inability to find illicit arms in Iraq raised serious questions about U.S. intelligencegathering. Mikhail Saakashvili (sah-kahsh-VIH’-leh) was inaugurated as Georgia’s president. “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the

King” snared best dramatic film at the Golden Globes; HBO’s sixhour adaptation of “Angels in America” won best miniseries or TV movie.

Five years ago: The White House used the Sunday talk shows to warn the country could face a long and painful financial recovery, even with major government intervention. The Eastern Conference won the NHL All-Star game 12-11. Jeremy Abbott won his first title at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, held in Cleveland. “Slumdog Millionaire” won the Screen Actors Guild Award for best cast of a motion picture; “30 Rock” and “Mad Men” won best for TV comedy and drama casts.

One year ago: The U.S. Department of Education declared that students with disabilities had to be given a fair shot to play on a traditional sports team or have their own leagues. Thousands of anti-abortion demonstrators marched through Washington to the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court to protest the landmark decision that legalized abortion.

Today’s Birthdays: Actor Gregg Palmer is 87. The former president of Georgia, Eduard Shevardnadze, is 86. Actor Dean Jones is 83. Country singer Claude Gray is 82. Movie director Tobe Hooper is 71. Actress Leigh TaylorYoung is 69. Actress Jenifer (cq) Lewis is 57. Actress Dinah Manoff is 56. Country musician Mike Burch (River Road) is 48. Rhythm-andblues singer Kina is 45. Actress China Kantner is 43. Actress Ana Ortiz is 43. Musician Matt Odmark (OHD’-mark) (Jars of Clay) is 40.

Actress Mia Kirshner is 39. Actress Christine Lakin is 35. Rhythmand-blues singer Alicia (ah-LEE’-shuh) Keys is 33. Actor Michael Trevino (TV: “The Vampire Diaries”) is 29.

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Councilor VanHeynigen: Happy New Year

Governmental Relations Committee — I I hope everyone has enjoyed a happy and look forward to serving as chair of this comhealthy holiday season, and that all have had a mittee, “whose duties and responsibilities shall great start to 2014. include working in conjunction with [the other After enjoying much quality time with my members of the council] as appointed by the family over the holidays, and following the president to serve as the liaison to the Park and swearing-in ceremony of January 6, I am Recreation Commission, Airport Commission, proud to officially be serving as one of your Cultural Council, School Committee, Chamber new At-large city councilors, and eager to of Commerce, the Massachusetts Municipal work for and with you to help shape our city’s Association and such other municipal boards future. As much of the work of the council is and officers, and civic organizations, not spedone in the various committees outlined in the city’s Code of Ordinances, I look forward to cifically assigned to another committee.” working with my fellow members of the city Joining me on this committee – which will council to research the issues referred to the also have initial jurisdiction relative to proposcommittees to which I have been assigned, and als from adjoining communities or districts – do whatever work may be necessary in service will be Councilor O’Connell and Councilor to the city and residents through these commitHoose. I look forward to working with them tees.

MATT VANHEYNIGAN and the other members of the council – as well Legislative and Ordinance Committee — On as various department heads and other city offithis committee – -“whose duties and responsicials – in addressing and reporting on issues bilities shall include investigation and recommendation on all through this committee. resolutions, orders, and ordinances…This committee shall In addition to my committee work, I will also serve as a have initial jurisdiction over legislation and resolutions pro- liaison to the Planning Board (on which I just completed serposed by the Commonwealth or the United States govern- vice of over seven years), and the Historic Commission. As ment” – - I look forward to working with Councilor Sullivan there is much happening and proposed for the city that is rel(Chair) and Councilor Adams, and learning from their com- evant to either or both of these public bodies, I look forward to bined service of twenty-three years to the city council. One calling upon my planning background while lending my voice ordinance that we are expecting in the near future will be that as one of your councilors on these and other such issues going which is proposed for medical marijuana dispensaries in the forward. city. I plan to utilize my planning background in particular to Most of all, I am here to serve you – all of the city’s resiinform the council’s deliberations on this topic, and many oth- dents – as one of your at-large councilors – so please feel free ers referred to this committee. to contact me by email or by letter to my home address (6 Public Health and Safety Committee — On this committee Hawthorne Avenue) with any issue that you would like to dis– - “whose duties and responsibilities shall include the inves- cuss or for which you would like some assistance. Of course, tigation and report on all matters coming before the city coun- if your question or issue is specific to your ward, I encourage cil concerning public health, public safety (fire, police, and you to first contact your ward councilor.

I look forward to meeting and serving you. Best wishes to emergency management), human services, traffic, streets, highways, sidewalks, public transportation and street-lighting” everyone for a great year ahead!

Matthew VanHeynigen – - I look forward to working with Councilor Adams (Chair) and Councilor Figy to help ensure that interests of public City Councilor At-Large health and safety are appropriately addressed by the City. matthew.vanheynigen@cityofwestfield.org

Westfield State alum to appear on Survivor WESTFIELD — Pilates Instructor Trish Hegarty from Needham, Mass. will be among the castaways competing on SURVIVOR: CAGAYAN, when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 28th season with a special two-hour premiere, Wednesday, Feb. 26 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Photo: Monty Brinton/ CBSWESTFIELD – Westfield State University alumnus Trish Hegarty (Crowley) will appear on the upcoming 28th season of the reality show Survivor scheduled to air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. starting February 26.

Like many other seasons of Survivor, Survivor Cagayan has a twist, The 18 contestants will be split up into three tribes based on their dominant personality traits: brawns, beauty, or brains. Each episode, the tribes will compete against each other for immunity in various physical and mental challenges and the losing tribe will have to go to tribal council and vote off a contestant.

Hegarty graduated from Westfield State in 1988 with a B.A. in Elementary Education. While at the university, she played on the soccer team and served as team captain.

A single mom of daughters Marykate and Claire, Hegarty now lives in Needham, Mass. Where she owns and operates DishStudios (www.dishstudios.com), an exercise and pilates studio.

A fan of Survivor since its debut in 2000, Hegarty auditioned four times before she was chosen as a contestant to compete.

Hegarty said the reason for her multiple auditions was to prove to her daughters that you can do anything you set your mind to.

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LOST AND FOUND LOST: LARGE ORANGE CAT, male, has a black birth spot on lip. Vicinity of Lois Street and South Maple Street, Westfield.

Answers to Patrick or Mr. Kitty. Missing since Saturday, January 18th. Please call (413)977-1169. $100. REWARD. LOST: BRACELET, black leather and silver on 12/5/13. Vicinity Westfield Shops parking lot possibly Friendly’s, Big Y areas.

(508)685-7949.

FOUND - Diamond ring in Westfield. Call 5687560 (12/2/13) $500. REWARD. Lost cat. “Nowelle” black with white striped nose, white paws and white bib.

Needs daily insulin. Call, text, email Karen, (413) 478-3040. findnowelle@gmail.com anytime. .

(11-27-13) REWARD! Lost: black and white medium haired cat. Vicinity of Munger Hill area of Westfield. Work (617)212-3344. (11-27-13)

Government Meetings NEXT SCHEDULED MEETINGs

MONDAY, JANUARY 27 GRANVILLE

Monday Night Meetings in Town Hall 7pm-8:30pm

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

CHESTER Selectmen at 6 pm

SOUTHWICK Board of Selectmen Public Hearing - Regional CDF Application at 7 pm

WESTFIELD Parks and Recreation Meeting cancelled

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American Legion Post 124 to hold 67th March of Dimes benefit dinner WESTFIELD — The American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad Street will hold its 67th consecutive benefit dinner for the March of Dimes Foundation.

The March of Dimes is celebrating their 76th anniversary of helping parents of children afflicted with life threatening illnesses.

The dinner will be held Friday February 7, 2014 and Saturday February 8, 2014 at the Post Home 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Donations are $7:00 for adults and $3.00 for children. A complete dinner of spaghetti, meatballs, salad, dessert and coffee prepared

by Post 124 members, volunteers and our special sauce will be served by Westfield High School National Honor Society Honor Students. Our special meatball grinders will be available each day from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, donation of $4.00. Take-out will be available for dinners and grinders.

Special guests will be Massachusetts State Director of the March of Dimes Mr. Edward Doherty, and his staff and Mrs. Kristen Introvigne Western Massachusetts Director.

Post 124 distinguished guests invited to have dinner with us will be a group of veterans

from the Holyoke Soldiers Home.

This traditional Benefit Dinner started in 1947 by a group of WW II Post 124 veterans to combat the dreaded polio disease and we are proud to say that Post 124 is the longest American Legion consecutive fundraiser for the March of Dime in the country.

The original Post members, Westfield Veterans, who started our tradition 67th years ago, were Anthony Parenzo, Alfred Calagari, George Hickson, John “Tux” Murphy and Joseph “Nookie” Calagari.

Their legacy is now carried on by Post 124

to help the March of Dimes in its new fight to provide care for premature babies and help families deliver healthier, happy children.

Post 124 Commander Gene Theroux, his officers and our 650 members invite the public to join us February 7th and 8th to enjoy a delicious meal and support the March of Dimes Foundation.

Tickets are now available at American Legion Post 124, 38 Broad Street, Westfield and will be sold at the door.

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PETS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION:

MUHTAR

Westfield Youth commission Five new members of Westfield Youth commission are sworn in January 16 in City Council chamber’s. (Photo submitted)

If you have ever wanted to love a beautiful German Sheppard, & be loved back in return then Muhtar could be that dog for you. He loves to be around people, has a great disposition & really is a fun dog; he even smiles! He would be great in a family setting with children over 8 years old, only because he could accidentally knock over a smaller child; something he would never do on purpose. Muhtar could use a few obedience classes to make him the perfect 2 yr old gentleman that he yearns to be.

He loves to walk & does well on a leash.

Here is a dog that would be in paradise in a fenced in back yard with his own person or family to kick a ball around with him.

Just look at that beautiful face, if you come see him in person, if you are a German Sheppard person, you won’t be able to leave without him.

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

NINJA Ninja is a male Chihuahua mix, who is about 2-3 yrs old & quite the personable little guy. He is a bit nervous around new people but just give him a few minutes, he warms up quickly. Ninja has spent a lot of time out on the streets, literally, & has become somewhat of a celebrity at the shelter, due to his ability to survive out there.

This little guy was able to stay barely alive in that horrific cold we had, his arrival at the shelter was a life saver for him. Now Ninja would be so grateful to have a warm & safe place to rest that little body of his that has endured so much. He is as cute as a button & would thrive in an apartment or home with older adults who could share some of their time & a lot of their love with him. He is truly a furry babe in need of a forever home, where he can trust people again & know that the streets will never again be home to him.

Please come visit the shelter & see Ninja & all our wonderful other canine guests, you will be delightfully surprised at what you find.

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.

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I can’t believe everywhere around Westfield gas prices are 10 and 15 cents a gallon cheaper but only in Westfield, just Westfield, the prices are always higher. What’s going on here?

Is there a conspiracy? Who shot JFK, too? I want to know..

Bye. Gas prices are dictating my market forces - what the market will bear.

First let me say that the City Hall looks great, love the floors and all the work that was put into it. The main reason for this entry is that I went to the city clerk’s office for a birth certificate for my son who lives in Maine. I got the certificate and mailed it to him, only to find out that our name was spelled incorrectly. This was my fault as I should have checked it out when I got the certificate. I went back to city hall and they took care of it and for my trouble of having to obtain a new certificate was not charged. I just wanted to say that the way it was handled was very professional and made the start of my day on a positive note.

VFW Post 872 in Southwick will close without immediate action from its members! New officers to replace those who are stepping down after serving for many years must be elected by April, or the post will be required to surrender its charter, and Post 872 will no longer exist. Also needed are fundraising ideas to help the post meet its financial obligations. If you are interested in saving the post, come to the next meeting on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the post on Point Grove Road in Southwick.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Dear Editor, It is hard to fathom that in a year when Massachusetts has significant new revenue, Governor Deval Patrick has chosen to abandon the state’s mental health community. Governor Patrick’s fiscal 2015 budget calls for eliminating access to vital mental health services—a crushing blow to our most vulnerable population.

Mental illness affects one in four families and one in ten children. Unless the cuts are restored, over 400 children, families and single adults would lose access to vital services that allow them to live independently in their own homes and communities. What’s more, the cuts would prevent “dischargeready” individuals from moving out of state Department of Mental Health facilities and into less-costly, community-based settings to receive continued care.

The state chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI Mass) – along with other advocates for the mental health community– must now rely on a state legislature that has demonstrated great compassion and understanding in years past to reverse these unconscionable cuts. We remain energized in our efforts and hopeful that when the final budget is complete, critical funding for children and adults with mental illness will be restored.

Sincerely, Laurie Martinelli Executive Director, NAMI Mass

Poll: Fewer say reelection deserved

By Tal Kopan Politico.com The fewest number of people ever want their own member of Congress reelected in a new poll, with less than half saying they’d support their own representative’s return to Washington.

Just 46 percent of registered voters think the U.S. representative in their district deserves to be reelected, according to a Gallup poll released Friday, a record low in Gallup’s polling on the topic.

Speaking more generally, voters also had a record-low opinion of whether Congress as a whole should return to D.C. Less than one in five voters feel most members of Congress deserve to keep their jobs in the next election, at just 17 percent.

Gallup suggests that the low marks might result in a heavy turnover in seats in the upcoming 2014 elections. In the past, pollsters find that when 41 percent or less of voters say most in Congress deserve reelection during an election year, there is a greater percentage of seats turned over.

In the 2010 wave election that saw 15 percent of all congressional seats turned over, 30 percent of voters said most of Congress deserved reelection, nearly double Friday’s level.

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I spent 14 years in the NFL. Here’s why I’m quitting Congress after four

By REP. JON RUNYAN game of politics. In the fall of 2012, in the immediate wake of Politico.com Sandy, I suspended my congressional reelection campaign and People are constantly asking me how similar politics is to got to work helping those folks in South Jersey whose lives pro football. I spent more than a decade in the NFL before had been turned upside down by the storm. (My political spending the past three years in Congress, and the truth of the opponent, well, she ran a radio ad comparing my record to that matter is the two occupations are more alike than not. Both are of the hurricane.) contact sports, and you’d better be ready to play when you I returned to Washington ready to fight for emergency aid to step onto either field. While it’s tough to say which is more help the towns affected in my state and throughout the difficult, there have been plenty of times in the past few years Northeast rebuild. Governors from both political parties when I’ve thought politics was harder. At least in football you joined ranks and Gov. Chris Christie (R-N.J.) and President know exactly who your opponent is.

Barack Obama famously teamed up to “restore the shore.”

When I decided to run for Congress, I saw it as an opportu- Republicans and Democrats from the impacted areas worked nity to serve the South Jersey community that had become my together in the House on a clean package to get immediate home after signing to play for the Philadelphia Eagles. I didn’t relief to our constituents. choose public service out of political ambition or a desire for And what did we get out of the Senate? A bill laden with power, and never once thought of making a career of it. For sweeteners intended to secure yes votes from senators whose me, it was simply a chance to give back to my community and states weren’t even impacted by the storm. Things like money the country. for fisheries in Alaska. Pretty soon opposition to the bill There is no doubt that I am enormously proud of the work developed even as millions of Americans sifted through what I’ve done on behalf of my remained of their possesconstituents. We’ve got sions — those who were more than 60,000 veterans lucky enough to have someand their families in the 3rd thing to sift through, that is.

District of New Jersey — It took weeks for a relief and not a day has gone by package to reach the floor that I wasn’t fighting for of the House of them. South Jersey is home Representatives.

Even to Joint Base McGuire-Dixwhen it was pork-free, that Lakehurst, one of the finest bill garnered 180 “no” votes military installations in the — including 179 members world, and it was my honor of my own party. Many of to represent the base and all these members had previof those who serve there. ously requested aid for their That’s the stuff that matters own districts following to me. other natural disasters. I But my frustrations with actually carried the list of the ways of Washington those members in my lapel have been well-documentpocket for weeks following REP. JON RUNYAN ed. Of course, the things that vote. that have bothered me most I can’t really pinpoint a — the petty ambitions and specific moment when I the misplaced priorities — made the decision not to have frustrated many of my seek a third term in colleagues on both sides of Congress. It was more like the aisle. Believe it or not, a series of gut-check there are members of Congress who actually want to govern moments. Like on the third day of a seven-day family reunion and get stuff done. Unfortunately, there are others whose vacation — I was leaving the next day to return to Washington agendas and strategies serve to advance their own interests — when my youngest daughter sat on the end of my bed and and expand their donor base. made it very clear to me she did not want me to go back, ever.

I guess, to use another football analogy, there’s no substitute A month before that, I was at the Detroit airport after dropping for teamwork — and in Washington, I saw too little of it. I got my son off at football camp at the University of Michigan. I myself into some trouble very early on when my comments in was headed back to D.C. when I took the call from the head a closed meeting about the importance of working toward a football coach at Michigan (my own alma mater), letting me common goal were leaked before the meeting even adjourned! know that my son was being offered a scholarship to play ball At the time, we were attempting to pass a spending package to there. I missed the first plane that day to take the phone call, fund the government, and I had noticed that individual person- but I really missed being with my son and sharing that alities and self-serving strategies had become the focus of our moment that you get once in a lifetime. attention — a classic example, you could say, of guys playing In each of these moments, I was reminded of a promise I to get to the Pro Bowl rather than the Super Bowl. In the made to myself while still playing football, that once I retired, months and years that followed, I watched repeated marches I would be there for my kids. It became clear to me that there right up to the very edge of fiscal calamity, even the shutdown was no way I could do both. I came to Washington to serve my of the federal government — all of it leaving me quite frus- constituents, and I gave it my all. I’m grateful for the trust that trated and my constituents scratching their heads in bewilder- my constituents in the 3rd District placed in me, and the ment. Things seemed dysfunctional, and despite all the opportunity they gave me to serve. Now it’s time for me to accomplished people around me, too often we accomplished take my place on the sidelines. less than I would have liked. ­­——— ­­——— Rep. Jon Runyan has represented New Jersey’s 3rd It was Hurricane Sandy that not only decimated parts of my Congressional District since 2011 and previously played 14 district but pushed me to the brink of my frustrations with the seasons as a Pro Bowl offensive tackle in the NFL.

Despite all the accomplished people around me, too often we accomplished less than I would have liked.

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RELIGIOUS LISTINGS Montgomery Community Church Main Rd. PO Box 309 Montgomery, MA 01085 Pastor Howard R. Noe Ph. # 413-862-3284 Church starts at 9 a.m. with fellowship following with coffee and whatever is brought in. We will be having our annual meeting following the service on January 26. All are welcome to attend.

Sunday the topic is; “The cost of salvation” from Ephesians 2: 4-10. People see giving Christ our life as a loss in this life but Christ gives more than you could ever lose and a peace in your heart that others can not take from you. Give Christ your life and you become a different person according to His plan for you.

Men’s Bible study will be at the pastor’s home at 1126 Huntington Rd., Russell. (Crescent Mills) The study continues on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. We have decided to go 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 a spiritual leader in their homes and all Christians to be a growing Christian through the love of Christ.

God has called each of us, have you heard His call?

Women’s study day are on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. at 1126 Huntington Rd., Russell. (Crescent Mills) For more information call Sandra Noe at 413-862-3284. The women have just started a study of Exodus.

First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Director of Children and Family Ministries Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. 568-2833 Email:Office@churchonthegreen.org www.churchonthegreen.org Worship Service: Sundays 10 a.m.

Fellowship Hour 11:00 a.m.

Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible This Week at First Church

Sunday, Jan. 26 9:00 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal 10:00 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal 11:15-11:45 a.m. Junior Choir Rehearsal Monday, Jan. 27 7:00 p.m. No Line Dancing Tuesday, Jan. 28 10:00 a.m. Community Table Prep 7:00 p.m. Diaconate Meeting Wednesday Jan. 29 1:00 p.m. Bible Study 5:00-6:30 p.m. Pastor at Starbucks 7:00-8:00 p.m. Confirmation Class Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 Southwick, MA 01077 - 413-569-6362 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister January 26, Sunday: 10 a.m. - Open Pantry Sunday - Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister, Music - Voice Choir; Nursery Available; 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m. - Coffee Hour; 3:30 p.m. O.A. Meeting January 28, Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. Bell Choir, 7 p.m. Boy Scouts January 29, Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Henrietta’s Thrift Shop - Open - 7 p.m. Adult Choir January 30, Thursday: 7 p.m. T.O.P.S; 7 p.m. Capital Campaign Meeting January 31, Friday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Henrietta’s Thrift Shop - Open; 6 p.m. O.A. Meeting 7:30 p.m. - A.A. Meeting February 1, Saturday: Henrietta’s Thrift Shop - Open 9 a.m.

- 1 p.m.

UCC Second Congregational Church Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 568-7557 Sunday, January 26 9 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal 10 a.m. - Worship and Sunday School 11 a.m. - Coffee Fellowship Monday, January 27 Office Open

Tuesday, January 28 10 a.m. - TOPS 6 p.m. - Girl Scouts 7 p.m. - Deacons Wednesday, January 29 Office Closed 6:30 p.m. - Choir Rehearsal Thursday, January 30 Office Closed Noon - Bible Study 6 p.m. - Brownies Friday, January 31 7:30 p.m. - AA 7:30 p.m. - Al-Anon Saturday, February 1 4 p.m. - AA The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Sundays - Holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Wednesdays - Holy Eucharist & Healing at Noon The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sunday, Jan. 26 The third Sunday after the Epiphany 8 a.m. Holy Eucharist 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cribbery 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Westfield Girls’ Lacrosse Reg. Monday, Jan. 27 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. AA Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Music Together Wednesday, Jan. 29 Noon Healing & Holy Eucharist 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. OA Meeting Thursday, Jan. 30 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. WW Meeting 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. NA Meeting Friday, Jan. 31 4 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Music Together 7 p.m. West Coast Swing Dance Saturday, Feb. 1

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. AA Women’s Fellowship Sunday, Feb. 2 The Third Sunday after the Epiphany ONE 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Brunch and Annual Meeting

RELIGIOUS DIRECTORY

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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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Chocolate Infusion Night RUSSELL - With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to begin 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 in making their favorite chocolate recipe and entering it into a taste contest! Our 1st place winner will receive $50, 2nd place will receive $25 and 3rd place will receive $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 10 taste samplings. We will hold a chocolate raffle and additional chocolate treats will be available for purchase for your Valentine’s Day celebrations! To purchase tickets, for additional information or if you are interested in entering your recipe in the taste contest, please contact Jo-Anne Auclair at 8482029.

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 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 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 for the bake sale are warmly appreciated. Please join us!

Call Monica Butler at 413-746-0655 for tickets.

Valentine’s Party GRANVILLE – Brighten up the bleak mid-winter gray with some red clothes, hat, scarves or what have you, and come to the Granville Federated Church for a Valentine’s Party on Saturday, February 8 at 6 p.m. We 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.

Candlemas Mass WESTFIELD - The Gathering Grandparents of St. Peter and St. Casimir Parish will have a Special ‘Candlemas’ Saturday, February 1st at 9:00 a.m. This mass will be held at St. Peter’s Church, 24 State St. Everyone is invited to attend. Breakfast will be served immediately following the Mass at the Parish Social Center. For more information, please call Alicia at 413568-0123.

The Gathering Grandparents of St. Peter and St. Casimir Parish is a chapter of the Catholic Grandparents Association. The CGA mission is: “To help grandparents pass on the faith and to keep prayer at the heart of family life.”

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EASTHAMPTON - On February 10 we will be holding a Pot Luck Supper, so bring your favorite dish. Members will be called, but as always guests are welcome. We will also hold a “Penny Auction”. Please bring donations for www.sarahgillett.org the auction that evening. They may be items you do not want, or have never used, or they may be new items for the auction. Join your fellow club members for an evening of great food, fellowship and fun. It all begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Parish Center. See you there.

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Mother Patricia Mary, right, and nurse Friary Nguyen visit 99-year-old resident Helen Reichenbach in her room at the Mullen Home for the Aged, run by Little Sisters of the Poor, in Denver, Thursday Jan. 2, 2014. Acting at the request of Little Sisters of the Poor, Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Tuesday Dec. 31, 2013, temporarily blocked the Obama administration from forcing some religious-affiliated groups to provide health insurance coverage of birth control or face penalties as part of the Affordable Care Act. The stay was issued just hours before the requirement was to go into effect on New Year’s Day. (AP Photo/Brennan Linsley)

Court gives nuns a compromise on health care issue WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday offered a short-term compromise that would continue to exempt a group of Denver nuns that operates charity nursing homes from the birth control mandate of the nation’s health care law if they declare their objections in writing.

The nuns will take the court up on its offer and provide a written notice, officials said.

The justices asked the nuns to write the Department of Health and Human Services declaring themselves a religious nonprofit organization and making their objection to birth control. In return, the high court would continue to block for them the contraceptive coverage requirement of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, while their appeal is heard in the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

Their nuns’ lawyer, Mark Rienzi of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, said they were delighted to hear about the court’s decision.

“It made no sense for the Little

Sisters to be singled out for fines and punishment before they could even finish their suit,” he said.

Under the health care law, most health insurance plans have to cover all Food and Drug Administration-approved contraceptives as preventive care for women, free of cost to the patient.

Churches and other houses of worship are exempt from the birth control requirement, but affiliated institutions that serve the general public are not. That includes charitable organizations, universities and hospitals.

In response to an outcry, the government came up with a compromise that requires insurers or health plan administrators to provide birth control coverage but allows the religious group to distance itself from that action. The exemption is triggered when the religious group signs a form for the insurer saying that it objects to the coverage. The insurer can then go forward with the coverage.

A group of Denver nuns who run nursing homes for the poor, called

the Little Sisters of the Poor Home for the Aged, say signing that form makes them complicit in providing contraceptive coverage, and therefore violates their religious beliefs.

The high court exempted them from the government form requirements, saying the nuns only have to inform HHS in “writing.”

“To meet the condition for injunction pending appeal, applicants need not use the form prescribed by the government and need not send copies to third-party administrators,” the justices’ order said.

Rienzi said the court’s order also will provide protection to more than 400 other Catholic organizations that receive health benefits through the same Catholic benefits provider, Christian Brothers. It’s one of the religious health care providers that is exempted from the health care law’s requirement to provide contraceptive coverage and has said all along that it will not make contraceptive coverage available.

Justice Sonia Sotomayor blocked

the contraceptive coverage mandate for the nuns on New Year’s Eve, only hours before portions of the law’s coverage went into effect.

Sharon Levin, director of federal reproductive health policy for the National Women’s Law Center, said the battle isn’t over.

“The Supreme Court emphasized that the order ‘should not be construed as an expression of the court’s views on the merits,’” Levin said. “We are confident that once the merits in this case are fully considered by the 10th Circuit, it will once again uphold the birth control regulations as it did in December.”

The Supreme Court already has decided to rule on whether businesses may use religious objections to escape a requirement to cover birth control for employees.

That case, which involves Hobby Lobby Inc., an Oklahoma Citybased arts and crafts chain with 13,000 full-time employees, is expected to be argued in March and decided by summer.

Nebraska lawmaker: End church tax exemptions CHRISTINE SCALORA gain revenue by paying less aid to local governAssociated Press ments, Chambers said.

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Churches and reli“Whenever people are part of society they gious groups in Nebraska would lose their should be good citizens,” he said. “They should property-tax exemptions under a bill introduced carry their weight,” Chambers said. by state Sen. Ernie Chambers.

Sen. Beau McCoy of Omaha asked Chambers Chambers, of Omaha, presented the if educational institutions and charitable organiLegislature’s Revenue Committee on Friday zations fulfill a public purpose. with a measure that would require religious Chambers said that educational organizations organizations to pay property taxes. State law are interested in meeting the needs of the stucurrently exempts properties owned by educa- dents and charitable groups don’t exist to bentional, charitable, religious or cemetery organi- efit themselves exclusively. But religious orgazations. nizations benefit themselves exclusively, he “I believe everybody should pay their fair said. share, including religious operations,” Jim Cunningham, executive director of the Sarah Nebraska Helps Seniors Chambers said.

Catholic Council, testified against the Chambers, an atheist, cited a Bible verse, bill. Churches are not just associations of spiri“Render therefore unto Caesar the things that tuality, he said. They are sources of ministry are Caesar’s.” and mission in the community. Charitable In other words, pay your taxes, Chambers works encouraged by churches benefit the comsaid. munity, he said.

The purpose of the bill is to help the state Many older churches and those in low-

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income communities would be burdened by paying the property tax, Cunningham said.

The bill would “terminate a constitutionally authorized public policy that has been sound and effective for many decades,” Cunningham said.

Yesterday’s errors should not be today’s orthodoxies, Chambers said.

Justin Evertson, representing the Secular Coalition for Nebraska, testified in support of the bill, even though he doesn’t think there is a good chance the bill will pass. It is a good time to have this debate and discussion, he said.

Chambers famously sued in God in 2007 to make the point that anybody can file a lawsuit against anybody. The measure is unlikely to advance out of the committee, which took no immediate action on the bill Friday. But Chambers says he may attach it as an amendment to other bills he opposes.

——— The bill is LB675.

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In Utah, fight breaks out at Greek Orthodox church SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A melee erupted Sunday at a Greek Orthodox church near Salt Lake City after longstanding financial tensions flared toward the end of a service, police say.

Members of Prophet Elias Greek Orthodox Church in Holladay pushed and shoved each other during the service after a former leader announced he would still show up for work even though he was let go How Did This in December, some churchgoers said.

“It’s contentious; it’s unfortunate — let’s just put itSeniors? that way,” said HouseHelp Tykie Skedros, the parish’s second vice president, referring to the months-long dispute and to Sunday’s scuffle. “It’s a sad state of affairs, but hopefully it’ll get corrected. These things do tend to improve with time.”

After the former leader’s announcement, another leader cried out in opposition and began fighting with a member, according to those in favor of reinstating the Rev. Michael Kouremetis. The group, Protect www.sarahgillett.org

Our Clergy, is raising money to bring him back onboard.

Parishioners took the pushing and shoving into the narphex, a room adjacent to the service space that is seen as a spot to leave behind worldly concerns before entering the temple.

Police were called to the church, but no one was injured or arrested.

Tensions have mounted at the church since parish leaders floated plans in July to cut pay for three priests by 40 percent. The Greek Orthodox authority in Denver, which oversees the Holladay parish, ordered that the priests receive their full salaries.

Prophet Elias members later voted to cut one post and pay the others in full but were evenly split on the issue, for the most part.

After the disturbance Sunday, parish officials in an email to members called the fight an assault and asked parishioners not to throw See Utah Tensions, Page 8

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WMA wins regional WorldQuest event WILBRAHAM —The quest continues for Wilbraham & Monson Academy.

For the second time in four years, the Academy’s team won the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts Academic WorldQuest Competition, with host WMA topping a field of eight schools to advance to the national event.

The Academy team of Westfield’s Danielle Bellefeuille ’16, Emily Carson ’15 of Somers, East Longmeadow’s Brian Popovich ’15 and Hampden’s Emily Zeno ’15 and will participate with teams from throughout the country at the 2014 Academic WorldQuest National Competition at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center in Washington D.C. April 26.

“We’re thrilled to have the Danielle chance to represent the school once Bellefeuille again at the national competition,” said WMA WorldQuest Coach Gina Markowski, whose 2011 team also won the regional match.

The event also included teams from Central High School, Chicopee High School, Hampden Charter School of Science, High School of Commerce, High School of Science and Technology, Longmeadow High School and Renaissance High School.

WMA was tied at the halfway point with Sci-Tech. The second round, however, included more difficult questions and the Academy team initially wasn’t sure how it performed overall.

Once the answers of the second round were read, though, the WMA team knew it had a good chance to win the match and move onto the national competition.

“The first half was exceptionally good, but the second half we were uncertain and what the final outcome would be,” Danielle said. “But we still won.”

Utah Tensions Continued from Page 7 fists in church, the Salt Lake Tribune reported (http://bit. ly/1fbLVr7).

The opposing group that is raising money to bring back Kouremetis said the call to police Sunday was an overreaction.

Council president Dimitrios Tsagaris told the newspaper that church leaders have asked police to attend the next service just in case, but that he doesn’t expect any more spars.

“Everybody is going to come to church,” he said. “It’s not a big deal. There were just some hot tempers, and that’s about it.”

Stavros Papagermanos, a spokesman for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, said Friday he had not heard about the fight in Utah. He said it’s usually up to regional authorities, like the one in Denver, to call the shots on hiring and firing leaders.

Police are investigating whether assault charges are warranted.

Road Meeting Continued from Page 1 The project includes other features, such as sidewalk reconstruction, treescape planting and traffic calming facilities on Lindbergh Boulevard and Noble Street.

“We’d like to hear what the residents have to say about different aspects of the project,” Cressotti said.

Cressotti estimated that the design cost of the multi-year project will be about $200,000 and that the Phase 1 work is estimated at $2 million, while the Phase 2 price tag is projects at $3.5 million.

The project plans will be available for viewing at 6:30 p.m. before the start of the 7 p.m. informational hearing.

In this Jan. 13, 2014 photo, the Rev. Cara Hochhalter stands in the sanctuary of the Federated Church of Charlemont, Mass. (AP Photo/Greenfield Recorder, Paul Franz)

This Jan. 13, 2014 photo shows a stained glass window at the Federated Church of Charlemont, Mass. The church needs work, and organizers hope to raise $273,600 over the next three years to improve the 169-year-old building and to preserve its buckling stained glass windows. (AP Photo/Greenfield Recorder, Paul Franz)

This Jan. 13, 2014 photo, shows the Federated Church of Charlemont, Mass. The church needs work, and organizers hope to raise $273,600 over the next three years to improve the 169-year-old building and to preserve its buckling stained glass windows. (AP Photo/The Greenfield Recorder, Paul Franz)

Charlemont Federated Church seeks money for fixes DIANE BRONCACCIO, The Recorder CHARLEMONT, Mass. (AP) — The Charlemont Federated Church needs work, and organizers are hoping to raise $273,600 over the next three years to improve the 169-year-old church and to preserve buckling stained glass windows.

“Our 100-year-old stained glass windows are sagging and beginning to crack,” said the Rev. Cara B. Hochhalter.

She said the “caming” — which is the lead stripping that holds the stainedglass panels together — is thinning.

“Some of the windows are starting to buckle,” she explained.

About $123,800 of the money raised in the “Opening the Windows of Opportunity” campaign will be used for the restoration of the seven stained-glass windows in the sanctuary. Hochhalter said the windows would be removed, carefully taken apart, then reconstructed with new caming, before they are reinstalled in the building. The work will include installing protective, vented

glass on the outside.

“They will be in better condition than when they were first installed,” she said.

The planned work will include painting the church and parsonage’s exteriors, improving the heating system for the Sunday School room, providing new carpeting, equipment and storage areas.

The sanctuary will also have new carpeting and a better sound system.

Handicapped access will be improved, with a new back door and replacement ramp.

The sunken front steps and walkway will be repaired. The area used for the Good Neighbors food pantry will be improved, as will the library.

Money has already been set aside for a separate project, to fix the church’s leaky bell tower, and that work is expected to be done this spring.

“Our church is a spiritual home for those who worship here, but it also reached out to the community in meaningful ways, from the monthly Good Neighbors food distribution to the Mohawk Trail Concerts and Alice

Parker Sings,” said Hochhalter. “We provide a place for the Charlemont Senior Center, offer music lessons to children, and open our doors for important family gatherings.”

The church’s roots go back to 1767, although it was not the “Federated Church” until 1920. This church building was built as a Congregational church in 1845, and its stained glass windows were installed in 1910. In 1920, the Congregational Church members voted to “federate” with the Baptists and Methodists of two other denominations, to become the Charlemont Federated Church.

“Historically, we have been a union of Congregationalists, American Baptists and Methodists,” according to a church brochure. The brochure says people of all faiths are welcome into this church, which is affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Those who wish to donate may send checks to: The Charlemont Federated Church Capital Campaign; P.O. Box 248, Charlemont, MA 01339

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Oyugi graduates basic training

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COLUMBUS, Ga. – Army Pfc. Joshua O. Oyugi has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions.

Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. Oyugi is the son of Bella Akinyi of Granville.

Local Students Named to KSC Dean’s List

Boersig on parade LEXINGTON,Va. – Timothy E. Boersig of Westfield marched in the inauguration parade for new Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe on Saturday, Jan. 11 in Richmond, Va. Cadet Boersig’s parents are Mr. & Mrs. George W. Boersig of Westfield. Approximately 250 of VMI’s 1,600 cadets returned early from Christmas furlough on Thursday, Jan. 9, to prepare for marching in the inauguration parade. All cadets holding rank in the Corps of Cadets returned to march, along with many volunteers. The Jan. 11 parade maked the second time in as many years that members of the Corps have participated in an inauguration parade. The entire Corps marched in President Barack Obama’s inaugural parade in Washington, D.C., in January 2013.

WMA students named to honor roll The following students from Westfield have been named to the Wilbraham & Monson Academy Honor Roll for the first trimester of the 2013-2014 academic year: Highest Honors (GPA of 4.0 or higher): Danielle Q. Bellefeuille, 10 and Peter R. Labbe, 9 High Honors (GPA of 3.7 to 3.99): Andrew R. Wood, 9 and Jacob J. Wood, 11 Honors (GPA of 3.3 to 3.69): Sara K. Burke, 11; James P. Sabatino, 10; Valeria Surkovaite, 12; and John J. Tierney, 11 Students earning Honor Roll status can have no grade below a C.

Area Residents Named to Deans List at Providence College PROVIDENCE, RI – The following area residents have been named to the Dean’s List at Providence College for the Fall 2013 semester: Caroline Foley of Westfield, a member of the class of 2017 and Melissa Sheil of Southwick, a member of the class of

KEENE, NH – Keene State College has released the Dean’s List for the fall semester 2013. Among the 1,498 students named to the Dean’s List are: Laura Gendreau of Westfield Shannon Kane of Westfield Sean Millikan of Westfield Emily Orell of Westfield The Dean’s List designation is bestowed to those Keene State College undergraduates enrolled in a degree program who have completed a minimum of six credit hours in the semester, receiving no failing or incomplete grades. A 3.5 or higher grade point average on a 4.0 scale is required to earn the Dean’s List honor.

Local Students Named to Hamilton College Dean’s List CLINTON, N.Y. – The following local students have been named to the Dean’s List at Hamilton College for the 2013 fall semester: Shannon C. Boley, daughter of Kathleen Shea of Westfield and Christopher Boley of Woodstock. Boley, a first-year student, is a graduate of Westfield High School.

Bridget E. Lewis, daughter of Michele and Thomas Lewis of Westfield. Lewis, a sophomore, is a graduate of Westfield High School.

To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must have carried throughout the semester a course load of four or more graded credits with an average of 3.5 or above.

Southwick Resident Lindsey Placek Earns Honors at Connecticut College NEW LONDON, Conn. – Lindsey Placek, a member of the class of 2014 at Connecticut College and a resident of Southwick, has been named to the Dean’s High Honors list for the 2013 fall semester. At Connecticut College, Dean’s Honors is a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.65, and Dean’s High Honors is a recognition for students who have earned a grade point average of at least 3.77.

Bryant University Students Named to Dean’s List SMITHFIELD, RI – The fall semester Dean’s List at Bryant

University includes the following area residents: Brian Chambers, a Junior in Accounting from Westfield Brianna Cote, a Sophomore in Actuarial Mathematics from Southwick Arturo Cruz, a Freshman in Management from Westfield David Desmarais, a Sophomore in Undeclared from Westfield Sarah Dziadzio, a Senior in Finance from Southwick Nicholas Lagoditz, a Senior in Accounting from Westfield Jacob Swift, a Junior in Marketing from Westfield Stephanie Yarmesky, a Sophomore in Accounting from Westfield

LeFebvre Earns Dean’s List Recognition at Ohio Wesleyan University DELAWARE, Ohio – Amy LeFebvre of Granville has been named to the 2013 fall semester Dean’s List at Ohio Wesleyan University.

To qualify for Dean’s List recognition, Ohio Wesleyan students must achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale in all applicable classes.

Local Resident Charles Achieves Nichols College Dean’s List for Fall, 2013 Term DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College in Dudley, Massachusetts has announced the Dean’s List for the fall semester of 2013.

Congratulations to Eric Charles from Westfield, MA, who achieved Dean’s List. The Dean’s List gives recognition to those students who achieve high grades during a single semester. In order to be included in the Dean’s List, a student must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.2 for at least 12 credit-hours and receive no grade below a C+ during the semester. A student who earns a grade point average of 3.6 or higher is awarded Dean’s High Honors.

Natalie Kowalczyk Named to Dean’s List at Western New England University SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Natalie Kowalczyk of Westfield, MA, has been named to the Dean’s List at Western New England University for the fall semester of 2013. Kowalczyk is working towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students are named to the Dean’s List for achieving a semester grade point average of 3.30 or higher.

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St. Mary’s Tessa Kielbasa (32) puts up a shot against Franklin Tech. Saints’ Karissa Foley (4) looks on. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield Voc-Tech’s Anastasja Pascari, right, snags the rebound as a pair of Putnam defenders move in during last night’s junior varsity game. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

Voc-Tech vs. Putnam

Westfield Voc-Tech’s Johanna Velazquez, rear, dribbles past a Putnam defender during last night’s junior varsity game in Westfield.

Westfield Voc-Tech’s Catie Iglesias, right, battles a Putnam defender during last night’s junior varsity game. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

For heaven’s sake

By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – It may seem like the St. Mary High School girls’ basketball team is doing a form of penance, taking its lumps and bruises in the win-loss column on a nightly basis. But there is light at the end of the tunnel, according to the Saints first-year head coach.

“I’m very proud of the girls,” St. Mary coach Rodney Rodriguez said.

“They’re working hard right now. They never stop – that’s what I love.”

St. Mary fought valiantly in the first half, employing a solid man-to-man defense and holding within two points of a tie for much of the two quarters. In the end, Franklin Tech proved too much, winning 33-10.

Brook Mevs (12 points) and Brittany Andrews (9) led the Franklin attack.

“Our girls are really playing solid man-to-man ‘D,’” coach Rodriguez said. “We started off the first half great.

The end was terrible.”

Franklin Tech outscored St. Mary 21-4 in the second half.

“Every other game we start slow … and finish strong,” he said.

Karissa Foley scored a game-high four points to lead St. Mary. Lauren Chapdelaine (2 points), Francesca Depergola (2), and Elisa Kosinski (2) also netted points for the Saints.

“We’re really young,” said Rodriguez, whose team is comprised primarily of first-year players. “I’m trying to teach them to become more aggressive with more confidence. They really haven’t played at that level.”

God willing, the Saints will reach those heavenly heights.

BOYS’ HOOPS Renaissance 65, Southwick-Tolland 31 Carlos Gonzales (17 points) and Kendall Baldwin (12) led Renaissance on the road. Matt Olson scored a teamhigh 13 points for Southwick-Tolland Regional.

(Photo by Frederick Gore)

Elisa Kosinski (21) attempts to weave her way in between the Franklin Tech defense. (Photo by Chris Putz)

Westfield Voc-Tech’s Ashley Lees, left, attempts to gain control of the ball during last night’s junior varsity game against visiting Putnam. (Photo by Frederick Gore)

St. Mary’s Karissa Foley (4) looks for an opening in the Franklin Tech defense Friday night at Westfield Middle School North. (Photo

by Chris Putz)

Saints’ Alison Stanlewicz, right, looks to make a play. (Photo by Chris Putz)

WHS survives ‘frozen’ times

By Chris Putz Staff Writer CHARLEMONT – Mother Nature sent a winter blast of (wicked) cold Arctic air up the slopes of Berkshire East in Charlemont Thursday, but several local high school skiers warmed up to the final results (not necessarily the times).

Westfield skiers Neil Sheehan and Jenna Rothermel led the school’s boys’ and girls’ teams, respectively, helping achieve a positive net result.

“It was a pretty cold one up there,” Westfield coach Monique Piotte said. “It was a good night on both sides (boys and girls), but rough going for everybody. Nobody was really too agile.”

Rothermel finished second overall on the slopes with a time of 38.61, just a hair short of first-place finisher, Jillian Scherpa (Agawam). Scherpa won in 38.38.

Rebecca Stephens was eighth overall, recording Westfield’s second best time of 43.87. Stephens was followed by fellow Bombers’ Hannah Giffune (team 3rd) and Allie Helliwell (team 4th).

Caitlyn Bodoh 47.72 was 12th overall and first for

Gateway in 47.72.

BOYS’ RESULTS Neil Sheehan placed first overall for Westfield and sixth overall in the North Division with a time of 26.3.

Minnechaug’s Paul Leckey was first in 25.09.

The Bombers finished fourth among division leaders with a 112.76. Longmeadow placed first in 104.5.

Gateway was tops in the South Division with 111.12.

The Gators were led by Austin Herman, who finished second in the division with a 25.67.

Piotte said the most intriguing story involved her team’s third-best skier Thursday night, Matt Walsh, who was stuck in the box at the top of the slope for nearly 10 minutes as the race track was shut down for timing issues.

“He came down really frozen, but he came down with a really good time,” said Piotte.

“All in all it was a good night for Westfield,” she said.

“We had 25 racers in, and 25 racers with times. I couldn’t ask for anything better as a coach.”

Westfield and Gateway will hit the slopes again next week Tuesday and Thursday at 5 p.m.

Westfield’s Jenna Rothermel passes through the final gates of the slalom course during the 2013 state ski championships in Charlemont.

Rothermel is off to another fine start this season. (Photo by chief photographer Frederick Gore)

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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS SCHEDULES SATURDAY January 25

MONDAY January 27

TUESDAY WEDNESDAY January 28 January 29 WESTFIELD HIGH SCHOOL

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Northampton, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING at Bert Berger Invitational, Chicopee High School, 8 a.m.

GIRLS’ HOCKEY (Cathedral/WHS/ Long.) at Matignon, Stoneham Arena, 11 a.m.

BOYS’ V HOCKEY at East Longmeadow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 4 p.m. ***Sunday, January 26*** BOYS’ JV HOCKEY vs. Cathedral, Cyr Arena, 8 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOCKEY vs. Agawam, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 4 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Agawam, 5:30 p.m.

SWIMMING at Minnechaug, 6:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Agawam, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. West Springfield, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOCKEY at Ludlow, Olympia Ice Center, West Springfield, 8:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOCKEY at Longmeadow, Cyr Arena, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Putnam, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Putnam, 7 p.m.

THURSDAY January 30

FRIDAY January 31

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

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Chicopee, 7 p.m.

INDOOR TRACK at Longmeadow, Smith College, Northampton, 3:45 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOCKEY vs. MInnechaug, Amelia Park Ice Arena, 4 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. East Longmeadow, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. East Longmeadow, 7 p.m.

SOUTHWICK-TOLLAND REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. St. Mary, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS at Ware, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. St. Mary, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Ware, 7 p.m.

WRESTLING vs. South Hadley, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Monson, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Monson, 7 p.m.

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

GIRLS’ V HOOPS vs. Gateway, 7 p.m.

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

GIRLS’JV HOOPS at SouthwickTolland, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Palmer, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Southwick-Tolland 7 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Palmer, 7 p.m.

GATEWAY REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING at The Mounty, All Day

SKIING – PVIAC Race, 5 p.m.

GIRLS’ JV HOOPS vs. Pathfinder, 5 p.m.

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

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Holyoke Catholic, 6:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 5 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS vs. Smith Voke, 6:30 p.m.

WRESTLING at Hampshire, 7 p.m.

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

BOYS’ V HOOPS at McCann Tech, 7 p.m.

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

SAINT MARY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ V HOCKEY at Chicopee Comp, Fitzpatrick Arena, 3:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOCKEY at Taconic, Pittsfield Boys’ & Girls’ Club, 7:30 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Southwick-Tolland, 5:30 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Smith Voke, 6 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Southwick-Tolland, 7 p.m.

BOYS’ JV HOOPS at Whitinsville Christian School, 5:30 p.m.

BOYS’ V HOOPS at Whitinsville Christian School, 7 p.m.

GIRLS’ V HOOPS at Pioneer Valley Christian School, First Baptist Community Church, 7 p.m.

WESTFIELD STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULES ICE HOCKEY DAY Saturday Thursday Saturday

DATE OPPONENT Jan. 25 at UMass Dartmouth Jan. 30 WORCESTER STATE Feb. 1 PLYMOUTH STATE

TIME 4:30 7:35 5:35

Thursday Saturday Saturday

Feb. 6 Feb. 8 Feb. 15

5:35

at Framingham State at Salem State FITCBHURG STATE

Thursday Saturday Tuesday Saturday Tuesday Saturday

Feb. 20 Feb. 22 Feb. 25 March 1 March 4 March 8

UMASS DARTMOUTH at Worcester State PLYMOUTH STATE MASCAC Quarterfinals MASCAS Semifinals MASCAC Championship

Men’s Basketball DAY

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Saturday

Jan. 25

MCLA

3:00

Tuesday

Jan. 28

at Fitchburg State

7:30

Saturday

Feb. 1

at Framingham State

3:00

Tuesday

Feb. 4

BRIDGEWATER STATE

7:30

Thursday

Feb. 6

at Western Connecticut

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Tuesday

Feb. 11

SALEM STATE

7:30

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Feb. 15

at Worcester State

3:00

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Feb. 18

at MCLA

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Feb. 22

FITCHBURG STATE

3:00

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Feb. 25

MASCAC Quarterfinals

TBA

Thursday

Feb. 27

MASCAC Semi-finals

TBA

Saturday

March 1

MASCAC Championship

TBA

Women’s Swimming & Diving DAY

DATE OPPONENT

Jan. 25 Saturday Saturday Feb. 1 Feb. 14 Friday Saturday Feb. 15 Feb. 16 Sunday

TIME

at University of Saint Joseph (CT) WESTERN CONNECTICUT New England Championships New England Championships New England Championships University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

1:00 1:00

7:35 7:35

EXPERIENCED HOCKEY REFEREES needed Friday & Saturday nights to referee adult floor hockey games at the Southwick Recreation Center.

1st weekend in February through end of April.

Call Mark @ 413-886-4102 or e-mail marksfrasco@gmail.com for more information.

NFL PLAYOFF GLANCE Wild-card Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 4 Indianapolis 45, Kansas City 44 New Orleans 26, Philadelphia 24 Sunday, Jan. 5 San Diego 27, Cincinnati 10 San Francisco 23, Green Bay 20 Divisional Playoffs Saturday, Jan. 11 Seattle 23, New Orleans 15 New England 43, Indianpolis 22 Sunday, Jan. 12 San Francisco 23, Carolina 10 Denver 24, San Diego 17

Conference Championships Sunday, Jan. 19 Denver 26, New England 16 Seattle 23, San Francisco 17

Pro Bowl

Sunday, Jan. 26 At Honolulu TBD, 7:30 p.m. (NBC)

Super Bowl

Sunday, Feb. 2 At East Rutherford, N.J. Denver vs. Seattle, 6:30 p.m. (FOX)

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Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track and Field DAY DATE OPPONENT Jan. 25 Springfield College Invitational Saturday Feb. 1 Dartmouth College Invitational Saturday Feb. 8 MIT/Boston University Invitationals Saturday Saturday Feb. 15 MASCAC/Alliance Championships Feb. 21-22 New England Division III Finals Fri.-Sat.

Fri.-Sat

Fri.-Sat Fri.-Sat.

Feb. 28 March 1 March 7-8 March 14-15

Place Springfield Hanover, N.H. Boston Southern Maine MIT (M); Springfield (W)

All New England Championships

Boston University

ECAC Division III Championships NCAA Division III Championships

Reggie Lewis Center @Devaney Center

Lincoln, NE

Women’s Basketball DAY

DATE OPPONENT

TIME

Saturday

Jan. 25

MCLA

1:00

Tuesday

Jan. 28

at Fitchburg State

5:30

Saturday

Feb. 1

at Framingham State

1:00

Tuesday

Feb. 4

BRIDGEWATER STATE

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Tuesday

Feb. 11

SALEM STATE

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Feb. 15

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1:00

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Feb. 18

at MCLA

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FITCHBURG STATE

1:00

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TBA

Thursday

Feb. 27

MASCAS Semifinals

TBA

Saturday

March 1

MASCAC Championship

TBA

Fido Football Playful pooches take to the turf for Puppy Bowl, Animal Planet’s cute and cuddly TV counterpart to Super Bowl Sunday’s other gridiron game.

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

SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves

News-Journal/NIGEL COOK

Underneath that fancy paint job it resembles a “stock” Corvette.

2014 SEASON PREVIEW

NASCAR kids zoom up the charts

Your opinion of the possible Chase changes NASCAR has floated?

Getty Images/JONATHAN FERREY

GODSPEAK: The NFL and MLB have expanded playoffs through the years. I don’t see this as being different. The more the merrier, right?

KEN’S CALL: I’m afraid to fall in love with it, because it could change again in a year or two.

The system changes, but the champ rarely does.

What’s to like about rumored changes to NASCAR’s points system?

While it doesn’t go to the extremes to promote “racing for wins,” it nudges the needle in that direction by basically saying, “Win a race, you’ll make the Chase,” regardless of how you might stink it up everywhere else.

What would you do to make race wins more desirable?

GODSPEAK: Make the purse money all or nothing. You win the race, you win all the money.

KEN’S CALL: Make everyone except the winner fly commercial to the next race.

Give a stock-car fan a good reason to watch the Rolex 24 this weekend?

GODSPEAK: I’ll give you two. It’s the only game in town right now, and American nameplates Ford, Chevy and Dodge are going head to head in different classes.

KEN’S CALL: Well, in the non-prototype classes, it’s a chance to see actual “stock” cars.

KEY DATES Jan. 25: Start of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 2:10 p.m.

Jan. 26: Conclusion of the Rolex 24 at Daytona, 2:10 p.m.

Jan. 29: NASCAR Hall of Fame, 2014 induction, Charlotte, N.C. 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

Anything else?

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Austin Dillon will drive this car in 2014 (you may recognize the number), which means Austin Dillon is destined to feel the spotlight.

Those NASCAR kids we’ve been hearing about are making a rapid ascent up the stock-car-racing stepladder.

NASCAR has several race-team family roots, which help keep the sport vibrant season after season.

Topping the list is Austin Dillon, whose grandfather goes by the name of Richard Childress.

Dillon has put up Nintendo-like gaming numbers after getting his race-car license.

Since 2011, he’s won the NASCAR Camping World Trucks and Nationwide Series championships and seven races. He is only the second driver, joining Greg Biffle, to hold those two NASCAR titles.

This year he’s breaking new ground and bringing back an old friend. Dillon will compete for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Rookie of the Year honors driving the No. 3 Chevrolet out of the Childress Racing shop.

The last time the competition number was used was by Dale Earnhardt, who died on the last-lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.

Earnhardt’s team remained intact. Kevin Harvick was picked to hold the wheel. The car number changed to 29. The No. 3 has not been raced since Earnhardt’s death.

Dillon has used the No. 3 throughout his NASCAR career, and his younger brother Ty will race No. 3 in the Nationwide Series this season.

“I’m honored to be in the No. 3,” Austin Dillon said while testing at Daytona International Speedway last week. “This is special, and walking into this Cup garage this weekend is pretty cool.

“There are so many heroes in this garage for me, and just being in this garage is going to be pressure. So I don’t think there’s any — there’s some more added with the 3, obviously — because it’s coming back for the first time in a long time.”

In a hurry-up deal completed last week, Chase Elliott, the 18-year-old son of 1988 Cup Series champ Bill Elliott, will wheel a Nationwide car for JR Motorsports, co-owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bill Elliott and Earnhardt Sr. were fierce rivals during the 1980s.

The Elliotts tested at Daytona last week. Chase was in the No. 9 Chevy (the number most closely associated with his father,) while his dad was driving the No. 5 machine that Dale Jr. will race at Daytona on Feb. 22.

“It was really neat to go out there and run around with Chase,” Elliott said after the test.

“He’s still got a lot to learn, but he learned a lot during this test.”

The list of next-generation drivers is endless.

Jeb Burton, son of 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton, has a full-time Truck Series deal and will battle Ben Kennedy, a great-grandson of NASCAR founder William H.G. France, who built Daytona on a shoestring budget. Kennedy, 22, will be the first member of the France family to race on Daytona’s 2.5-mile tri-oval.

And as each year passes, there’s another driver with the last name Earnhardt who makes his way into a Truck or Nationwide race. This year Jeffrey Earnhardt, a grandson of Earnhardt Sr., will drive the No. 4 car in Nationwide.

News-Journal file photos

The lineup of NASCAR’s youth movement includes, but isn’t limited to, left to right, Chase Elliott, Jeffrey Earnhardt, Austin Dillon, Jeb Burton and Ben Kennedy.

Since the earliest days of the Chase in 2004, a lot of folks were saying that you can’t have a true “playoff” system if no one is ever eliminated. By starting with an expanded field of 16 Chase teams, then eliminating four after three Chase races, four more after the next three, and four more after the next three (and leaving four for the final event), you have your eliminations. And as contrived as you might suggest it is, it will undoubtedly bring added attention to the final race and get rid of all the formulas regarding where so-and-so has to finish in order to win the title — in this case, you just need to finish ahead of the other three Chase survivors.

And now, how about the potential downside with these changes?

Let’s start with those eliminations.

We already had virtual eliminations at different stages of the Chase. If a guy finished 30th or worse in two of the first three Chase races, then only, say, posted one top-10 in the next three, you knew he was done, even if the math gave him the longest of longshot possibilities. Frankly, by the time Homestead’s finale arrived, usually only two, sometimes three, drivers had a chance, so instead of eliminating, this actually adds one or two at the end.

What else?

The word “gimmick” is being thrown around a lot. Listen, NASCAR didn’t invent gimmicks, but the Boys in the Corner Offices have proven they’re not afraid of trying new things. The Chase has changed appearances more than the late-’80s Geoff Bodine.

Can you sum it up?

Never forget this: NASCAR was birthed and designed on the idea of an even playing field for all participants.

Some call this “contrived competition,” and others have suggested that the playing field isn’t always level, but the theory has survived over six decades, and if you can base an entire industry on close racin’, why not base a championship points system the same way?

We’ll see if the fan base views this as going too far.

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

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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Almirola will take good financial news and run with it Smithfield Foods recently announced a three-year extension of its sponsorship of the No. 43, owned by Richard Petty Motorsports and driven

by Aric Almirola.

The new deal, according to the company, increases the financial level of the primary sponsorship and presumably increases the chances for Almirola to run up front more often — yes, more money is designed to equate to more speed.

Almirola, who turns 30 in March, is entering his third full-time season as a Cup Series driver, all in Petty’s iconic No. 43. In the past two seasons, he’s had two top-five finishes and 10 top-10s.

In a NASCAR conference call last week, Almirola talked about the three-year extension and what it means to his

going to get my next paycheck from.”

career.

WHAT THE NEW DEAL MEANS “It’s a huge testament to the partnership that we’ve had. We basically had our rookie season together in Sprint Cup in 2012, and we’ve grown. As much as I’ve grown as a driver, they’ve grown as a sponsor.

We’ve just continued to grow that partnership and that relationship to now, and this increased investment in the commitment that they’re showing to the race team and to me is going to be really, really substantial for us in our performance on the racetrack, as well.

“It gives us the opportunity to go out and do the testing we need to do and to hire the people we need to hire that we think we need to be competitive.”

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Aric Almirola hopes added sponsorship funding will help him remind Richard Petty on the whereabouts of Victory Lane.

“JOB SECURITY” “I’m not worried that if I make one mistake or whatever that they’re going to be looking to figure out the next guy that’s going to come in and do better. It gives me a lot of confidence knowing that

I have Richard Petty Motorsports behind me, and then obviously Smithfield Foods behind me and that they’re committed to me and they support me.

“It feels great to not have to be worrying in June or July where I’m

THE BIG PICTURE “We’ve become family.

I think we say that a lot at Richard Petty Motorsports. But it was a family run business back when it first started over 50 years ago, and it still is that way today. Smithfield Foods, up until this last year was a family run company and still runs like a family run company, and so you put those two companies together, I’ve felt like the son. I’ve felt like the adopted son of both companies.

“It’s been great just to be a part of such great organizations, and the commitment that they make not only to the race car by putting stickers on the race car, but the commitment they make off the racetrack, as well . . .

the giving back that they do in local communities in the race markets.”

THE CHARITABLE ANGLE “There’s one side of it that’s been great for me — to be able to go out and drive a race car and do what I love and get paid to do it. But then the flipside of that is we go out and we give back thousands of dollars and thousands of pounds of meat and protein to these local food banks in local communities.

“I got to go to Tampa, my hometown, and donate $40,000 and 43,000 pounds of protein to my hometown to people that don’t know where they’re going to get their next meal from, and that’s the kind of commitment and that’s the kind of company that I get to represent.”

PAGE 12 - SATURDAY, JANUARY 25, 2014

Annie’s Mailbox

By Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar

Tired of Rude Family Dear Annie: Whenever I invite my siblings over for a family dinner, one sister waits until the very last minute and then brings another person. This isn’t some informal buffet. It’s a sit-down dinner. In order for everyone to have a seat and a place setting, I expect to have an accurate headcount in advance. But my sister does this every single time. Last night, she brought her daughter’s boyfriend.

I do not have a lot of chairs in my house, and my father had already brought extras. Since I didn’t know this boyfriend was coming, all the chairs were accounted for, along with the necessary plates and silverware. Worse, they arrived before another couple and took one of the seats intended for them. My niece didn’t even bother to apologize that she had brought an uninvited guest without informing me.

I am sick of this rude behavior. When I invite my family members, I always ask for an RSVP, whether by phone, email or text.

I also always have been open to including any of the young adults bringing friends, as long as they let me know ahead of time. Even though I wanted to tell this niece that she and her boyfriend could stand, I scrambled and used a piano bench as a seat so everyone had a place.

I don’t expect my niece to change her rude behavior. What I want to know is, as the hostess, am I allowed to make specifications regarding attendance in my home? How do I handle such things? -- Tired of Rude Family in Carolina Dear Tired: As the hostess, you are obligated to make your guests comfortable, even the last-minute, uninvited ones.

However, since this is also family and they come often, please speak up when you issue the next invitation. Tell your sister and her daughter directly that if they are planning to bring an extra guest, you expect them to let you know in advance. Otherwise, you cannot guarantee that there will be space at the table. It is also a nice touch to use place cards so that all of the guests have an assigned seat, and the uninvited ones get the piano bench and a paper plate (with a gracious smile).

Dear Annie: My husband passed away suddenly and unexpectedly a few months ago. I have had an outpouring of compassion, cards, invitations, etc., from wonderful friends, and I am very grateful. I tried to write a short note acknowledging the thoughtfulness.

In December, I received Christmas cards from these friends, but I did not feel up to the task of sending out holiday cards. I’m still feeling a little guilty about it. Was that acceptable? -- Doing the Best I Can Dear Doing: Holiday cards are not a requirement, nor is it necessary to respond in kind to cards that do not include a personal message. Ideally, you would have acknowledged each personalized card with a written note or a phone call, and if you were not able to do that yourself, you could have enlisted the help of friends and family. But under the circumstances, we know people understand. Whenever you have the opportunity to let them know their cards were received, please do so.

Dear Annie: I read the letter from “Perplexed in Pennsylvania,” whose best friend always remembered her birthday belatedly.

Humor is usually a good response. That happened to me, but with family members, and there were quite a few of us. My response was to pick out nice calendars in October with a theme that would interest them. Then, at the bottom of the appropriate date, I would put the birthday person’s name, whoever it was.

Problem solved, and the recipients usually appreciated the useful gift. -- Andy in Ft. Myers, Fla. 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 A Signature Washing Dear Heloise: If I wash a shirt that has an AUTOGRAPH ON IT written in permanent marker, will the autograph come out? -- A Reader, via email That is a tough question.

Permanent marker is meant to be permanent! However, repeated washing (especially with hot water) and drying probably will make the autograph fade. To be safe, it’s better to hand-wash it (turn it inside out first) using only cool water and a mild detergent. Roll it in a towel to squeeze out water, and hang to dry, or drape over the shower curtain. Hope this helps! -- Heloise GLASS-TOP STOVE Dear Heloise: I have always used baking soda to clean the bottoms of my pots and pans, and wondered if it would work on glass-top stoves. It not only cleans them faster and better, but it leaves no film. I love it! -- S.J. in Texas Yes, baking soda does the trick cheaply, efficiently and all while being eco-friendly. Make sure the stovetop is cool before cleaning! Also, one thing we tend to do is grab the kitchen sponge, which may have grease or oil on it. Try using a new sponge or microfiber cloth. Baking soda has so many moneysaving uses around the house that I wrote my Heloise’s Baking Soda Hints and Recipes pamphlet so I could share some of my favorites. To receive one, send $5 and a long, self-addressed, stamped (70 cents) envelope to: Heloise/Baking Soda, P.O. Box 795001, San Antonio, TX 78279-5001. As you rinse the sponge in the sink, scrub your sink with the baking soda that is left from cleaning for a quick touch-up and fresh sink. -- Heloise

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY for Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014: This year you take a bigger role at work and/or within your community.

You might even be surprised to see your leadership abilities emerge. Others enjoy the way you think. You often force them to reconsider their ideas. If you are single, a friendship will be instrumental in finding romance. This event will occur most likely after spring. If you are attached, you find your sweetie far more endearing than you have in years. Enjoy this phase -- it will last awhile.

SAGITTARIUS makes a great friend.

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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ONE BIG HAPPY Rick Detorie

ON a CLAIRE DAY Carla Ventresca and Henry Beckett

ZACK HILL John Deering and John Newcombe

ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH Dealing with a family member could be discouraging and/or difficult.

This situation is not new; however, it does continue to cause you confusion.

Let go of the issue at hand, and you might gain a new perspective as a result.

Tonight: Follow the gang.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH You might feel closed off by what occurs, but you need to stay on top of a problem. Understand that an associate closes down when he or she is upset.

This person might come across as confusing, so ask for clarification. Tonight: Make dinner for two.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHH Pace yourself, and be aware of your objectives. You tend to believe that you are in total control of situations in your life. You might want to express a little more vulnerability, especially if you would like others to pitch in more often. Tonight: Out with a favorite person.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You might consider deferring to someone else, as this person seems much more demanding and less willing to give in. You don’t really care who does what -- you simply are content to be with this person. If given a choice, go for fun. Tonight: Relax with a loved one.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHHH Remain stoic when dealing with an upset loved one, even if you feel as if you’ve had enough. Take a break from your routine. Go off and enjoy a friend with whom you really have a great time. As a result, you will feel recharged and happier. Tonight: Enjoy being more childlike.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHH You might feel as if a loved one has cut you off, or perhaps this person feels that way about you. Perhaps you would like to welcome some distance. You just might decide to cocoon at home and read a good book or take a nap. Tonight: Order in.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHHH You could be taken aback by a financial venture, and you might not be sure which way to proceed. You will need to use self-discipline once more.

No one has the willpower you do when you decide to use it. Tonight: Hang out with a friend at a favorite spot.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You might need to end a difficult situation or cut off communication with someone who has an adverse effect on you. This person likely means well, so perhaps you need thicker skin. Giving yourself some distance will help you gain perspective. Tonight: Your treat.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH You might feel the need to hold back. The less you discuss a problem that’s on your mind, the larger it will become. If the issue is a misunderstanding, you might be surprised as to how the other party sees the situation.

Tonight: Ready to paint the town red.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHH A friend who is older or more serious might not be the best of company. In fact, you could feel as if this person is shutting down. You will notice his or her changed energy. Tonight: Be with a family member who is always upbeat.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHHH You might be overserious or too controlling. If you note others pulling away, take a personal assessment as to what is bothering you. Your smile draws many people toward you. Smile and bring back those whom you enjoy.

Tonight: Wherever you are, there is a celebration.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH If you have an opportunity to go to a movie or a concert, do. The change of pace will make you feel much better and as if you have been on a miniescape or holiday. Refuse to take some-

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Bus Trip SOUTHWICK On Tuesday, February 18 a bus headed for Mohegan Sun Casino will be leaving the Southwick Senior Center at 8 a.m. Departure time from the casino will be 3:30 p.m.

Cost per person is $19, which includes a $15 meal credit or free buffet and a $20 bet. To sign up, visit the office or call 569-5498.

New Breakfast Program RUSSELL - A new program has started in Massachusetts that delivers free frozen breakfast foods to Senior Centers on a regular basis if there’s an interest. On Wednesday, February 19 from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m., the Russell COA will have an open house to give anyone interested in this program an opportunity to join us for a light breakfast (coffee, muffins, etc.) and take home a bag of these products, which include oatmeal, muffins and juices. There are no income requirements to participate in this program.

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‘2 for 2 Fridays’ WESTFIELD - Volunteer Alan Sudentas whips up scrumptious pancakes at the Senior Center on the third Friday of every month from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Participants get two big pancakes and a cup of coffee for two bucks.

Tickets can be purchased at the Senior Center greeter’s desk on the morning of the breakfast. No advance tickets, no sign-ups, and no reservations for these monthly pancake breakfasts are necessary. In addition, the Senior Center Wellness Nurse, Jennifer Pappas, is also at the Senior Center on the third Friday of the month to take blood pressures, review medications and discuss medical and health concerns. Invite some friends and treat yourself to breakfast “out” on Friday, February 21 from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Senior Center!

The Senior Center is located at 40 Main Street. Free parking is available in the Stop & Shop lot or, for no more than three hours, in the municipal lot behind Bank of America.

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WESTFIELD The Council On Aging is combining the monthly “Live and Learn” healthy lifestyle series with a special research project on balance that Dr. Melissa Roti from the Westfield State University Movement Science Department is conducting.

The risk of falling is greater for older adults if physical and cognitive functioning decline. Therefore, prevention should address both areas. One factor that may negatively influence physical and cognitive functioning is hydration status or how much fluid a person drinks. Dr. Roti’s research project will examine the relationship between hydration and balance in older adults. Join Dr. Roti at the Senior Center on Thursday, February 13 at 10 a.m. for her presentation, “A Balancing Act.” She’ll discuss factors that affect balance as well as outline her research project for any senior who would like to be a subject.

Participants will complete some questionnaires regarding food/fluid intake and physical/cognitive function; provide a single urine sample; and perform a balance assessment. The information gathering and balance testing will take place in March at the Westfield Senior Center. The students in the Gerokinesiology class will administer the balance tests as a practical exam for a grade. Feel free to contact Dr. Roti for more information about the research project at mroti@westfield.ma.edu or 572-5665. No sign-ups are necessary for Dr. Roti’s “A Balancing Act” session on February 13. The Westfield Senior Center is located at 40 Main Street. Free parking is available in the Stop & Shop lot or, for no more than three hours, in the municipal lot behind Bank of America.

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