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SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2014
WSU fees could increase to $435 By Hope E. Tremblay Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Westfield State University Board of Trustees finance subcommittee voted to recommend no more than a $435 increase in fees per student for next fiscal year, which would help fill some of a projected $3.4 million budget deficit. The committee unanimously approved the recommendation Thursday night after much discussion. The motion allows Interim President Elizabeth Preston to increase the fee up to $435 if the university receives less money ELIZABETH that expected from PRESTON the state. While the group quickly agreed to the potential fee increase, they debated the specific language of the motion. The committee wanted it to reflect that if the state funding comes through higher than expected, the potential increase would decrease proportionately and rebates would be given to students. The recommendation will be made to the full board for a vote later this month. The committee was presented with a draft comparison of WSU’s tuition and fees to its sister institutions around the commonwealth. Of the nine colleges and universities included, WSU offered the lowest overall total at $17,880. Thie highest was the Massachusetts College of Art and Design at $23,874. However, items such as cable television and other room and board options may not be similar across the board. Bridgewater State University offered the lowest combined tuition and fees at $8.052, with WSU not far ahead at $8,733. Trustee Steven Marcus asked how much cost factors into the decision for students when looking at the school. “Do students look at the cost?” he asked. “Students don’t – parents do,” said Committee Chairman John F. Flynn. Preston said she receives emails regularly from parents asking about financial aid and comparing what
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Final budget review slated By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Finance Committee has slated a special review of the 2015 fiscal year budget proposed by Mayor Daniel Knapik at a Committee of the Whole session Wednesday. Finance Chairman Christopher Keefe has scheduled a Committee of the Whole CHRISTOPHER KEEFE 6:30 p.m. session at which all City Council members can participate in the Finance Committee’s budget review. Knapik has proposed a total budget of $131,959,521, which includes $117,700,842 in municipal department funding and $14,258,679 in special revenue, department with their own revenue sources, funding. The Finance Committee conducted a series of budget review workshops this past week with city departments, including the Law, Fire, Police, Technology and Public Works department on Monday; the Purchasing, Engineering, Building and Parks & Recreation departments last Tuesday; the Assessors, Health, Collector, Airport, Community Development and City Advancement departments Wednesday; and the See Budget, Page 7
Westfield Fire Department Capt. Rebecca Boutin, foreground, carries a wooden support structure that would be placed into a trench to secure the sidewalls as part of an ongoing safety and training program designed for members of the Western Mass. Technical Rescue Team. The team spent Thuirsday training in trench rescue techniques but is also trains in high angle, confined space and steep sloop rescue. The training was sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Boutin is the training coordinator for the elite team which serves all of the Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin and Berkshire Counties. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Firefighters from the area participated in a trench rescue exercise Thursday near the Westfield State University as part of an ongoing safety and training program. The firefighters are part of the Western Mass. Technical Rescue Team which also specializes in high angle, steep sloops, and confined space rescues. (Photo by Frederick Gore)
Officials seek to break funding cycle By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – The Finance Committee discussed the Water Resource Department this week, which includes two revenue generating divisions, water and wastewater treatment, whose budgets are limited by state ROBERT law. PAUL The state law dictates that the proposed budget cannot exceed the total receipts for the previous year, which is not a major concern for the sewerage treatment facility, funded through fees assessed to residents and business. The law is a major area of concern in the water budget because revenue is directly linked to the weather, and for the past two summers, to major infrastructure improvement projects. Wet summers mean lower revenue as lawn irrigation is not
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Police: Shoplifting protection pays off By Carl E. Hartdegen Staff Writer WESTFIELD – A decision to redirect police efforts to combat shoplifting in the East Main Street corridor paid off Thursday with the quick arrest of a Holyoke man who had allegedly attempted to steal a computer. Capt. Michael McCabe said that there has been an upsurge in shoplifting incidents on the commercial strip and, in response, “we’ve been trying to redirect enforcement efforts in that area.” He said that officers from the evening shift have been reassigned to plain clothes duty along the shopping strip to combat professional shoplifters who often come to the city to steal because some of the stores are thought to be vulnerable by professional thieves who ply their trade along the I-91 See Protection, Page 8
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Community Development housing initiatives proposed By Dan Moriarty Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Community Development Director Peter J. Miller Jr., presented several new initiatives as part of his departmental budget review Wednesday with City Council members. The proposed Community Development budget for the new fiscal year, as submitted by Mayor Daniel M. Knapik, is actually a decrease from the current fiscal spending package. Miller submitted a budget to Knapik of $249,927, a decrease of more than 21 percent from the current 2014 budget of $318,299. Knapik further cut the budget by $7,599, resulting in a line item of $242,328. Miller said he hope to launch a new imitative during the 2015 fiscal year to assist first-time homebuyers to stabilize the housing market in the city. Under that program first time homebuyers would,
based upon income eligibility, receive $4,000 toward the down payment on a purchase of a house. The homebuyer would have to remain in that residence for a least five years as a PETER J. condition of the MILLER funding program. Miller said that program would integrate homebuyer assistance into the city’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the HOME program, both of which are under the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Participating jurisdictions may use HOME funds for a variety of housing activities, according to local housing
needs. Eligible uses of funds include tenant-based rental assistance; housing rehabilitation; assistance to homebuyers; and new construction of housing. HOME funding may also be used for site acquisition, site improvements, demolition, relocation, and other necessary and reasonable activities related to the development of non-luxury housing. Funds may not be used for public housing development, public housing operating costs, or for Section 8 tenant-based assistance, nor may they be used to provide non-federal matching contributions for other federal programs, for operating subsidies for rental housing, or for activities under the Low-Income Housing Preservation Act. All housing developed with HOME funds must serve low- and very low-income families. Miller said that another goal in the See Housing, Page 8
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Burrage wins Bronze Tablet WESTFIELD – Westfield High School is proud to announce that Joshua Burrage, Class of 2014, has won this year’s prestigious Bronze Tablet. Here is Joshua’s self-written biography and resume:
As I reflect on my past four years at Westfield High School, I am amazed by how many fond memories I have. My mission since day one of high school has been to be successful. Success in my eyes isn’t necessarily measured in grades or winnings. But in making the difference you wish to see. I wanted to be known as the person that contributed to Westfield High Schoolin many different aspects, and I strongly believe that I have achieved that desire Having my name on the Bronze Tablet would mean much more to me than just receiving the award. It would be a true symbol of my dedication and devotion to the school over the past four years, signifying all that I’ve done and will continue to do. Whether my contribution to the school was through a group, club, or organization, my main drive has always been the same. I gave the best of me at Westfield High, showing the school that I am always willing to lend a helping hand and keep an open mind. I did not just interact with my friends and classmates, but I tried to be the person that my parents could be proud of and others would consider a good individual.. This really pushed me to be the best person I
could possibly be. Some of the happiest people in the world are the least fortunate or unluckiest, and that inspired me to never stop despite the many obstacles in the way. Becoming involved in high school taught me this message, I was constantly learning through my interactions with others whether it was through the classroom, participating on teams, or helping in my community. I had the opportunity to be involved and make a change in the high school. The more I became involved, the more successful I felt. This kept the one goal in my mind that I’ve always had and will continue to have, which is to better myself and the school. Now that my time here is coming to an end, I believe that I have reached that definition of “success” I put in front of myself. While I know I am not perfect, I am confident that I tried to be the best me I could while keeping the good of others and our school in mind. I hope that my younger peers will see the good examples that members of my class and I have set forth, and will keep Westfield High School moving in a positive direction. I feel great pride in my school and I hope that WHS students in the future continue to be motivated to make our school the best it can be. Activities, Clubs, Volunteer Organizations, Etc. • 2010-2011, 2013-2014 Student Council As a member of the student council, I
helped with many functions around the school community including school dances, spirit weeks, and walks that benefit charitable causes. • 2010-2012 Dan Kane Singers Group Member of a singing group that sang for charity as churches, holding an annual Christmas Show. The money that each show made was given to charity. • 2010-2014 Competitive Dancing Competitive dancer at new England Dance Centers, dancing in all different styles and attending regional and national competition • 2010-2014 WHS Talent Show Talent show participant all four years, performing dance routines. • 2010-2014 Alter Serving Altar Serving involves attending mass at OLBS Parish and helping out with many tasks that the priest needs done. • 2010-2014 Drama Club As a member of drama club, I participated in four musicals at the school. I performed in shows by singing, dancing and acting. • 2010=2014 Best Buddies As a member of Best Buddies, I interacted and hung out with students of different abilities and learning skills after school. • 2010-2014 Varsity Gymnastics Team (Captain) Member of Varsity Gymnastics and became a captain senior year. Participated in the floor exercise. Being a captain involved keeping the team cohesive and supportive. • 2011-2014 Student Athletic Advisory Board
JOSH BURRAGE As a member of SAAB, I helped discuss topics involving the school’s athletic department. This involved the future of sports and how we can better our athletics. • 2012-2014 National Honor Society (Treasurer) As a member of the National Honor Society, I volunteered my time serving the less fortunate and helped out around the community. Became treasurer senior year and helped with the expenses of the group. Donated time with the Red Cross, Soup Kitchen, etc. Attended National Honor Society conferences in the fall and spring and discussed several topics with other National Honor Society’s around Massachusetts. • 2013-2014 Morning Announcements Read the daily bulletin over the intercom at school along with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Birds, squirrels take toll on Juneau power lines JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Squirrels and birds are turning the lights out on customers in Alaska’s capital. Wildlife has knocked out power to Juneau customers seven times this year, the Juneau Empire (http://bit.ly/UzCxrq) reported. The latest was Wednesday night when a bald eagle dropped trash from a city landfill onto a line. The fallen eagle fodder caused a loud bang and knocked out power to 10,020 customers, said Debbie Driscoll, spokeswoman for Alaska Electric Light and Power Co. Wildlife disrupts power in communities around the country but Juneau, a commercial fishing community off the road system on Alaska’s Panhandle, gets power interruptions from a large eagle population and sometimes even fish. An eagle last summer was carrying a piece of halibut connected to line in its talons. The eagle dropped the fish and line onto a power line, caused an outage, and watched unhappily from a nearby tree as a crew took down the obstruction, Driscoll said. “It never did get its lunch back,” she said. Both of those eagles survived. An eagle in January died when it flew into wires. A raven died after it did the same thing in May. A pigeon died June 4 when it flew into a line and knocked out service to one customer. A squirrel was zapped a day later knocking out service to 350 customers. The company recorded six avian deaths last year: three eagles, one raven, one crow and one grouse. In 2012, five eagles, three ravens and two crows were electrocuted. The decrease, Driscoll said, may be due to plastic yellow coils the company has placed on power lines as a bright, visual cue. The eagles that get into trouble are possibly chasing or sparring, she said. “I think they’re generally smart enough to avoid the lines unless they’re distracted,” she said.
TODAY IN HISTORY Today is Saturday, June 14, the 165th day of 2014. There are 200 days left in the year. This is Flag Day!
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n June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress, meeting in Philadelphia, adopted a resolution specifying that “the Flag of the thirteen United States shall be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white; that the Union be thirteen stars, white on a blue field, representing a new constellation.”
On this date:
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a measure adding the phrase “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance. In 1967, the space probe Mariner 5 was launched from Cape Kennedy on a flight that took it past Venus. In 1972, the Environmental Protection Agency ordered a ban on continued domestic use of the pesticide DDT, to take effect at year’s end.
In 1775, the Continental Army, forerunner of the United States Army, was created.
In 1982, Argentine forces surrendered to British troops on the disputed Falkland Islands.
In 1801, former American Revolutionary War general and notorious turncoat Benedict Arnold died in London.
In 1985, the 17-day hijack ordeal of TWA Flight 847 began as a pair of Lebanese Shiite (SHEE’-eyet) Muslim extremists seized the jetliner shortly after takeoff from Athens, Greece.
In 1922, Warren G. Harding became the first president heard on radio, as Baltimore station WEAR broadcast his speech dedicating the Francis Scott Key memorial at Fort McHenry. In 1934, Max Baer defeated Primo Carnera with an 11th round TKO to win the world heavyweight boxing championship in Long Island City, New York.
In 1994, Academy Award-winning composer Henry Mancini died in Beverly Hills, California, at age 70.
Ten years ago:
In 1940, German troops entered Paris during World War II; the same day, the Nazis began transporting prisoners to the Auschwitz (OWSH’-vitz) concentration camp in German-occupied Poland.
A car bomb exploded during rush hour on a busy street in Baghdad, killing 13 people, including three General Electric workers and two bodyguards. The Supreme Court allowed schoolchildren to keep affirming loyalty to one nation “under God,” but dodged the underlying question of whether the Pledge of Allegiance was an unconstitutional blending of church and state.
In 1943, the U.S. Supreme Court, in West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette, ruled 6-3 that children in public schools could not be forced to salute the flag of the United States.
The Los Angeles Lakers won their 15th championship, beating the Orlando Magic 99-86 in Game 5 of the NBA finals. Anna Nordqvist shot a 4-under par 68 to become
Five years ago:
the second rookie in a row to win the LPGA Championship. Bob Bogle, 75, lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band The Ventures, died in Vancouver, Washington.
One year ago:
The Associated Press reported that Minnesota resident Michael Karkoc, 94, had been a top commander of a Nazi SS-led unit accused of burning villages filled with women and children, then lied to American immigration officials to get into the United States a few years after World War II. (German and Polish authorities are investigating; Karkoc’s family has accused the AP of “slanderous allegations.”) Major League Baseball came down hard on the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks, handing out eight suspensions and a dozen fines as punishment for a bench-clearing brawl on June 11.
Today’s Birthdays:
Actress Marla Gibbs is 83. House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Md., is 75. Writer Peter Mayle is 75. Actor Jack Bannon is 74. Country-rock musician Spooner Oldham is 71. Rock singer Rod Argent (The Zombies; Argent) is 69. Real estate mogul and TV personality Donald Trump is 68. Singer Janet Lennon (The Lennon Sisters) is 68. Rock musician Barry Melton is 67. Rock musician Alan White (Yes) is 65. Actor Eddie Mekka is 62. Actor Will Patton is 60. Olympic gold-medal speed skater Eric Heiden (HY’dun) is 56. Singer Boy George is 53. Rock musician Chris DeGarmo is 51. Actress Traylor Howard is 48. Actress Yasmine Bleeth is 46. Actor Faizon Love is 46. Actor Stephen Wallem (TV: “Nurse Jackie”) is 46. International Tennis Hall of Famer Steffi Graf is 45. Screenwriter Diablo Cody is 36. Actor J.R. Martinez is 31. Actor-singer Kevin McHale is 26. Actress Lucy Hale is 25. Pop singer Jesy Nelson (Little Mix) is 23. Country singer Joel Crouse is 22.
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Councilor Keefe: budget message
And so budget season arrives again. This week the Westfield City Council Finance Committee reviewed the annual budget submitted by Mayor Daniel Knapik at our June 5th meeting. The budget totals $122, 411,676 in spending and revenue for general city government, plus additional sums of $2,419,658 for the Ambulance Fund, $5,191,085 for Water, $5,392,118 for Sewer & Wastewater Treatment, $572,878 for Stormwater treatment, and $438,350 for Community Preservation. Outside the general government budget, all but the Community Preservation Fund are self-funding using operating fees; the Community Preservation Fund, which is used to fund recreation, low-income housing, and historical preservation in the city, was voted in at the ballot box in 2003 and is funded by a surcharge on real-estate property tax bills. The majority of the general fund revenue is derived from property taxes. It was not always that way: at one point, the second largest source of funds – local aid – was high enough so that the property tax levy was only a plurality of funding for the general fund, but continuing cuts in local aid from the state have eroded to the point where the tax levy is the major source of funding today. At one point, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts allocated $38,374,572 in local aid to Westfield. This year? $35,754,775 – a 6.8 percent reduction from that fiscal year 2008 peak. Meanwhile, the state budget has grown from $26.8 million to a proposed $36.25 billion over that same period, for an increase of 35 percent. If local aid had kept up with better than 4 percent annual increase in the state budget, Westfield would receive somewhere in the neighborhood of $52 million dollars today – or to put it in more tangible terms, for the same level of services, your property tax bill would be 21 percent lower. Instead, the state has consistently ratcheted up taxes and spending while starving local aid. Even if the Legislature had just kept their promise on lottery revenues, and let all of them flow through to the public school system through Chapter 70 monies as originally intended, it would add millions into the Westfield public school system. Instead, the legislature diverted a substantial portion of the lottery revenue to its general fund, to pay for skyrocketing health insurance costs created by its open-ended universal coverage promises, which has been far and away the fastest-growing section of the state budget since it was passed by the Legislature. Last year, while local aid stayed level, spending on health care increased ten percent. Your tax dollars at work… somewhere else. The legislature is notorious for broken promises. The public passed a ballot question mandating that 40 percent of all state budget spending be returned as local aid. They ignored it. The Legislature passed the Quinn bill as an incentive for police officers to obtain higher education – with local communities required to pick up half the cost – and proceeded to walk away from it, sticking the cities and towns with the bill. The state promises e v e r y
year to reimburse the city for land it owns within the municipality (Westfield State for example) and then proposes to cut the reimbursement every single year. All so the governor has enough money for a Cadillac and new drapes in his office that he can throw open after he returns from his “economic development” trip overseas…. I mention these things to point out that your local government is severely hamstrung thanks to our elected officials at the state level. What does this mean to you? Annual tax increases. Strained services. Marginal roads…. Okay, until we have a seismic shift on Beacon Hill, we’re stuck with the crumbs from their table. This year, to support the submitted $122.4 million budget, the proposed fiscal year 2015 budget calls upon a 3 percent property tax increase, an increase in the hotel occupancy tax, a new surcharge on restaurant meals, and an additional $2,140,000 in leftover cash from fiscal year 2014 to cover the remaining gap. Yes I said three percent: Proposition 2 and a half is still in place, but a couple of years ago I was able to negotiate on behalf of the Council a 1.5 percent levy increase instead of the de facto 2.5 percent we had been in the past. But that excess capacity we banked has been eroded in these past two budgets with back-to-back 3 percent tax increases, and we’re right back at the maximum levy again – and still over $2 million short of projected spending. So where are the rising costs that are exceeding our revenues? Well for once, health insurance is not a culprit; in fact, we’ve had success over the past year keeping the costs level using a self-funded account. Rather, the biggest increases have been in borrowing costs, the school budget, retirement, insurance for retired teachers, and trash collection, in that order. Borrowing costs soared this year as the bill for several major projects came due with the sale of a major bond package. While we were fortunate to sell the bonds for $4,000,000 less than anticipated, we still have annual borrowing expenses well up from last year, and they will stay there for a few years as the senior center bond gets sold in a couple of years. The additional borrowing has constrained the budget to the point of using leftover monies from previous fiscal years to balance the budget. Exacerbating the situation is the de riguer million dollar increase request from the school department, a $326,000 bill for an energy management contract for our recently-renovated municipal buildings, and a $152,000 increase for new trash cans. The trash collection is a proposal from the DPW to switch your existing trash can to a single-canister recycling bin. In its place, the city is proposing a new smaller 64 gallon container. To be blunt: this is a gamble, and we’re gambling on you. If
Government Meetings MONDAY, JUNE 16
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 Planning Board at 7 pm
WESTFIELD License Commission at 6 pm Youth Commission at 6 pm Executive Session of the School Committee at 6:15 pm Historical Commission at 7 pm Park & Rec at 7 pm
School Committee at 7 pm
GRANVILLE Monday Night Meetings at 7:30 pm Planning Board
SOUTHWICK Board of Assessors at 5:30 pm Board of Selectmen at 6:50 pm Conservation Commission at 7 pm
BLANDFORD Police Department Meeting at 6 pm Zoning Board Meeting at 7 pm
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we get about 50 percent participation in diverting the maximum amount of recyclables into the single-stream container (which will hopefully leave enough room in your new smaller trash bins!) we should break even on the new program. Anything in excess should CHRISTOPHER save the city money overall, so if you’re looking for something tangible KEEFE to help save the city a few dollars, your recycling efforts will directly affect the bottom line. If not, you may need to order a second trash can. Overall, the budget is balanced – if we implement two new taxes, raise property taxes by 3 percent, and draw $2.1 million in leftover taxes from this current fiscal year. It doesn’t bode well going forward. The City Council will vote the city budget next week, with an eye towards reducing expenditures where we can. However, much of the budget is constrained by state statute, city charter, judicial case law, union contract, and state regulations. For example, we cannot reduce the $8.4 million allocated for contributory retirement as that schedule is set by the Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. Failure to adhere to it would risk a state takeover of our retirement fund, at which point they would compel the funds from the city, regardless of where we had to find it, or how much we had to raid our savings accounts, or lay off employees if we didn’t have enough cash on hand. Plus our Retirement Board has a better track record than state overall, so our costs are lower in the long run keeping the investments in-house. It’s a good example of a big-ticket item that looks tempting for budget cuts, but ends up being a cost center if reduced. The budget is chock-full of examples of wages set by union contract, positions mandated by the City Charter, salaries set by city ordinance, even our electric bills require budgeting up to at least the amount estimated by the Westfield Gas & Electric Light Department. It doesn’t allow a lot of wiggle room. Of course, nothing an extra $13 million from the state wouldn’t cure though…. So we look where we can, and will try to economize where possible, subject to the constraints mentioned above. Several Councilors have already approached me with ideas for potential reductions, so the final package agreed to by the Council may be lower than the $122.4 million submitted. The City Council has scheduled the final vote for the proposed budget for the regularly scheduled meeting of June 19. Christopher Keefe Chairman City Council Finance Committee ——— Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of the author and not the staff, editor, or publisher of this publication.
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IRS, Republicans clash over Lois Lerner emails By Rachael Bade Politico.com A large swath of emails to and from embattled former IRS employee Lois Lerner during the first year of the targeting controversy was lost in a computer hard drive crash, the agency told congressional investigators. “The IRS has determined that Ms. Lerner’s computer crashed in mid-2011,” reads a background document attached to an IRS letter to Congress’s investigative panels released on Friday. House and Senate panels have been probing the agency’s added scrutiny of tea party groups applying for tax-exempt status for more than a year, after an inspector general called out the agency for the dodgy practice in May 2013. Lerner became a flashpoint from the start: It was her admission of the practice at a meeting of tax lawyers days before the inspector general released its findings that set off the furor. She has since left the agency and been held in contempt of Congress by the House. The IRS, however, has been able to recover about 24,000 pieces of Lerner-related correspondence between January 2009 and April 2011 by searching the emails of other IRS employees where Lerner was on the email chains, according to the letter. “In all the IRS has produced or will produce or make available approximately 67,000 emails in which Ms. Lerner was an author or a recipient,” wrote Leonard Oursler, who heads up congressional affairs for the IRS, in the letter. House Republican investigators have demanded all, not just relevant, emails from Lerner. The practice of IRS officials pulling tea party and like applications for added examination began in 2010. Republicans accused the agency of dragging its feet in passing them over, and demanded an investigation. Democrats have called the relentless focus by Republicans a partisan witch hunt. “Frankly, these are the critical years of the targeting of conservative groups that could explain who knew what when, and what, if any, coordination there was between agencies,” said Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-Mich.) in a statement. “Instead, because of this loss of documents, we are conveniently left to believe that Lois Lerner acted alone.” Now, the Michigan Republican says the Obama administration should conduct an “administration-wide search and production of any emails to or from Lois Lerner.” The IRS explains in the letter that it has not always backed up all employee emails due to the cost the agency would incur for allowing 90,000 employees to store their information on the IRS’s internal system. Currently, IRS employees have the capacity to store about 6,000 emails in their active Outlook email boxes, which are saved on the IRS centralized network. But the letter and background document sent to the Hill Friday said they could only store about 1,800 emails in their active folders prior to July 2011. When their inboxes were full, IRS employees had to make room by either deleting emails or archiving them on their personal computers. Archived data were not stored by the IRS but by the individual. Such archived emails on Lerner’s computer were what were lost when her computer crashed. “Any of Ms. Lerner’s email that was only stored on that computer’s hard drive would have been lost when the hard drive crashed and could not be recovered,” the letter reads. Overall, more than 250 IRS employees have spent more than 120,000 hours digging up documents and emails for congressional investigators, spending $10 million. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), chairman of the Finance Committee that is also probing the matter, released a more neutral statement. “We’re working to finalize the committee’s bipartisan investigation of the IRS’s review and processing of applications for tax-exempt status,” Wyden said. “To date, our effort has included a review of hundreds of thousands of related pages of documents and over 30 interviews. We are now working with the IRS to determine if any relevant documents were not provided and will continue to work toward a release of our bipartisan report.”
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By Stephanie Simon Politico.com As the two big national teachers unions prepare for their conventions this summer, they are struggling to navigate one of the most tumultuous moments in their history. Long among the most powerful forces in American politics, the unions are contending with falling revenue and declining membership, damaging court cases, the defection of once-loyal Democratic allies — and a multimillion-dollar public relations campaign portraying them as greedy and selfish. They took a big hit Tuesday when a California judge struck down five laws they had championed to protect teachers’ jobs. The Supreme Court could deliver more bad news as early as next week, in a case that could knock a huge hole in union budgets. On top of all that, several well-funded advocacy groups out to curb union influence are launching new efforts to mobilize parents to the cause. Responding to all these challenges has proved difficult, analysts say, because both the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are divided internally. There’s a faction urging conciliation and compromise. Another faction pushes confrontation. There’s even a militant splinter group, the Badass Teachers Association. Leaders of both the NEA and AFT have sought to rally the public to their side by talking up their vision for improving public education: More arts classes and fewer standardized tests, more equitable funding and fewer school closures. Those are popular stances. But union leaders can’t spend all their time promoting them: They must also represent their members. And that’s meant publicly defending laws that strike even many liberals as wrong-headed, such as requiring districts to lay off their most junior teachers first, regardless of how effective they are in the classroom. The result: an unprecedented erosion of both political and public support for unions. And no clear path for labor leaders to win it back. “People increasingly view teachers unions as a problem, or the problem,” David Menefee-Libey, a politics professor at Pomona College who studies education politics. That’s a striking shift, he said, because “for decades the unions were viewed as the most likely to contribute to the improvement of public education.” Winter Hall, the mother of a 7-year-old in a Los Angeles public school, echoed that sentiment. “Whenever there are teachers unions, it always comes off like the unions serve themselves — like it’s not about the education of the children,” she said. Eager to push back, Hall helped organize a “parent union” at her daughter’s school, with help from the nonprofit Parent Revolution, which has received millions in funding from some of the nation’s richest philanthropies to organize moms and dads into a counterweight to teachers unions. She said it wasn’t a hard sell. “I know tons of parents that are frustrated,” Hall said. ‘SHAMEFUL’ POLICIES? Teachers unions still have too much money and too many members to be counted out. Collectively, they represent 3.8 million workers and retirees. They bring in more than $2 billion a year. Yet the share of Americans who see teachers unions as a negative influence on public schools shot up to 43 percent last year, up from 31 percent in 2009, according to national polling conducted by Harvard’s Program on Education Policy and Governance and the journal Education Next. By contrast, 32 percent see unions as a positive force, up from 28 percent in 2009, the poll found. Labor’s fading clout was evident earlier this month in the California primary, when unions representing teachers and other public sector workers spent nearly $5 million to boost state Superintendent Tom Torlakson to a second term — but failed to bring in enough votes for him to win outright. Instead, Torlakson will have to fight for his seat in a runoff against a fellow Democrat, former charter school executive Marshall Tuck, who has bucked the teachers unions on many issues — and who has been endorsed by every major newspaper in California. In backing Tuck, most of the editorial boards specifically cited the urgent need to curb union influence. Another sign of the shifting sands: the ruling this week in Vergara v. California striking down laws governing the hiring and firing of teachers. In a withering opinion, Judge Rolf M. Treu essentially blamed the unions for depriving minority children, in particular, of a quality education by shielding incompetent teachers from dismissal. The unions argue that the laws in question simply guarantee teachers due process. They plan to appeal. But the judge’s rhetoric clearly hit a nerve. Education Secretary Arne Duncan hailed the ruling. So did Rep. George Miller, a leading Democratic voice on education policy in Congress. He called the union policies “indefensible.” A New York Times editorial went further, referring to the laws the unions had defended as “shameful,” “anachronistic” and straight-up “stupidity.” Even Rep. Mark Takano (D-Calif.), a veteran classroom teacher who strongly backs unions, said he was “open to reviewing and adjusting tenure laws,” though he called the ruling “disappointing.” Ben Austin, a veteran Democratic operative who served in the Clinton White House, said the ruling was bound to make liberals uneasy about sticking by unions. “It will be very difficult for Democrats to make the case that they are on the side of civil rights and social justice if they are defending unconstitutional laws that objectively harm poor kids and children of color,” said Austin, who serves on the board of Students Matter, the organization that brought the lawsuit. Union leaders may be even more anxious about the upcoming Supreme Court case, Harris v. Quinn. Several of the conservative justices hinted during opening arguments that they might use the case to overturn a four-decades-old precedent that requires workers to pay dues if they benefit from a union’s collective bargaining work, even if they don’t officially join the union. That could slice away a big chunk of union revenue. Already, the National Education Association has lost 230,000 members, or 7 percent of its membership, in the past few years and is projecting a further decline this year. The American Federation of Teachers, meanwhile, has seen revenue slip. NEA President Dennis Van Roekel acknowledges that these are difficult times. But he says he’s also confident that unions will not only survive, but thrive, because they give voice to teachers — and through teachers, to students. Union foes, he said, “just want to silence that voice.” Van Roekel posted a video response to this article on Friday afternoon. He told his members the union would keep fighting in the face of political attacks. “It’s easy to get discouraged when the rhetoric of our opponents dominates the headlines and the airwaves,” he said in the video. “But I, like you, don’t look at the world through the pages of USA Today or the headlines in Politico.” Van Roekel said he sees the world through the eyes of students and teachers, so instead of giving up, he gets angry. “I have a message for those people who would seek to reduce children to a test score and teaching to a technological transaction. You are mistaken if you think we will see your attacks and get discouraged, that we will read the headlines and give up,” he said. “This association won’t give up until we have brought together everyone who believes in the promise of great public schools for all and we’ve declared victory for our kids.” A HUNT FOR ALLIES In many capital cities, the headquarters for the teachers union occupies prime real estate within a block or two of the statehouse. That’s just one indication of the unions’ historic clout. In states such as California and New Jersey, teachers unions have
often been the biggest campaign spenders. Democrats counted themselves lucky to have their support, not only because of the financial resources but because the unions commanded armies of foot soldiers available for door-to-door canvassing, phone banks and other campaign grunt work all summer long. The unions, in turn, could count on Democrats to have their backs. No more. In 2007, a handful of wealthy donors teamed up under the umbrella Democrats for Education Reform. Their explicit goal: to finance the campaigns of Democrats willing to break with the teachers unions by supporting policies such as expanding charter schools, weakening tenure and holding teachers accountable for raising student test scores. It worked. Big names like former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker have sided with DFER. So have scores of state legislators and local school board members. The self-styled reformers quickly developed a narrative that let them claim the moral high ground in public debates. Teachers unions, they said, were out to protect their own members first and foremost. They didn’t have kids’ best interests at heart. Unions have responded, with outrage, that teachers pour their hearts and souls into helping students and know better than any millionaire campaign donor what schools need. “There’s not a tension between student interest and teacher interest,” said Jim Finberg, an attorney for the California Teachers Association. “In fact, they are aligned.” But reform groups have put so much money into their efforts — and won the backing of so many high-profile Democrats, up to and including President Barack Obama — that their rhetoric has largely prevailed, said Menefee-Libey, the Pomona College professor. “They have the brand identity as the people most interested in improving public education,” he said. Unions continue to fight back. They have notched some notable victories in local elections — such as the recent mayoral race in Newark, N.J. — by portraying reformers as corporate tools intent on dismantling or privatizing public education. Perhaps their most significant win was in New York City, where they helped boost Mayor Bill de Blasio to office on a pro-union platform that included curbing charter school growth, limiting high-stakes testing and taxing the wealthy to pay for universal preschool. (Since his win, however, de Blasio has had to walk back some of his pledges — in large part because of the strength of the education reform movement.) AFT President Randi Weingarten has drawn support from other unions, too, with an old-fashioned activist campaign to “Reclaim the Promise” of public education by staging rallies across the nation. And last week, NEA Executive Director John Stocks was elected board chairman of Democracy Alliance, an organization of wealthy liberals who seek to tug the Democratic Party — and the country — to the left. His new role could help the unions rebuild tattered connections with influential Democrats. In the meantime, though, the reformers are moving on to new strategies. David Welch, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, spent millions to press the Vergara lawsuit in California. He and his allies are now preparing to bring similar cases in other states; they’re scouting a half dozen potential locations, from New York to Oregon. A New Jersey state senator this week invited the legal team to get to work in his state as soon as possible. DFER, meanwhile, is planning to launch its first major public outreach campaign next week. It’s aimed at persuading ordinary voters — not just the hedge-fund and dot-com millionaires it has so successfully courted — to support local and national candidates who will take on the unions. Meanwhile, a conservative organization, the Center for Union Facts ran a full-page ad this week in USA Today asking, “How can you stop teachers unions from treating kids like garbage?” Its answer, over a photo of a child stuffed head-first into a trash can: “Sue.” Add it all up and the unions “have got to feel like they’re on their heels a little bit,” said James Ryan, dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education. “For sure.” ‘BADASS’ REBELS ROIL THE RANKS Union leaders have responded to the mounting political pressure with flexibility. They’ve supported some reform proposals they once recoiled from, including rating teachers in part by how far they raise students’ standardized test scores. And they have swallowed their frustration and put their political muscle behind powerful Democrats who come down firmly in the reform camp, starting with Obama. But that impulse to accommodate has sparked a furious backlash from some rank-and-file members who long for their unions to stick to their principles and fight the good fight, whatever the political consequences. The leaders “completely ignore us — and it’s supposed to be our union,” said Bill Morrison, a high-school history teacher in Connecticut. The roiling anger has led some affiliates to elect firebrand leaders determined to bring a more militant spirit to teachers unions. It’s launched insurgent groups like the Badass Teachers Association, which has a strong presence on social media. And it’s illuminated the many fault lines within the teachers unions. There are schisms over the importance of tenure and the wisdom of fighting to preserve traditional pensions. There’s a deep divide, too, over the Common Core academic standards. Yet another source of strife: The American Federation of Teachers has pursued growth in recent years by absorbing workers who have nothing to do with education. The AFT now represents a huge contingent of nurses, along with public defenders, dental hygienists, police officers and even lifeguards — sparking resentment among some teachers who fear their voice is diluted and their priorities ignored. Those fault lines, analysts say, weaken the voice of teachers unions. “There are tensions … [that] make it difficult and hazardous for national union leaders to say ‘This is what we stand for’ in one breath,” said Charles Taylor Kerchner, a research professor at Claremont Graduate University who has written extensively about teacher unions. Van Roekel, the NEA president, said dissent is inevitable. “When there are 3 million members, we’re rarely going to have 100 percent unanimity,” he said. But he said he believes “the vast majority” of union members back the strategies the leadership has laid out. What’s more, Van Roekel said he senses an “organic groundswell” of support for the union’s vision of the future of public education and believes parents will rally behind their teachers, no matter how the legal cases go or how much money rolls in to support opposition candidates. “I’ve actually been saying to people, and they kind of look at me strange… that I’m more optimistic than ever,” Van Roekel said. “We’re not going away. I can guarantee it.” Polls do show that parents have strong trust in teachers. But support for labor unions in general has fallen. And some analysts, even those sympathetic to organized labor, say the teachers unions risk alienating the public with their constant complaints about the conspiracy of wealthy forces arrayed against them and their defense of job protections like those found unconstitutional this week in California. “It’s entirely possible,” Kerchner said, “that unions can turn public education into a bad brand.”
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Police Logs WESTFIELD Emergency Response and Crime Report Thursday, June 12, 2014 12:24 a.m.: noise complaint, Powdermill Village, 126 Union St., a caller complains that excessive noise is again coming from a neighbor’s party, the responding officer reports the dispersed revelers had gathered in a nearby courtyard and were talking loudly, a city ordinance violation citation was issued; 1:38 a.m.: accident, Elm Street, multiple callers reports a car struck a utility pole, the responding officer reports the crash knocked down a traffic signal pole and the G&E was notified, no injury was reported; 9:38 a.m.: disturbance, Prospect Street Extension, a caller reports her mother is being physically assaulted by her mother’s husband, the responding officer reports he encountered a woman in the driveway of the residence who said that she had been involved in an argument with her husband who threw her over a couch and tried to hold her down, the woman said that her daughter started yelling and struck the man with a broomstick, the male party was found inside the house, Larry Hogan, 55, of 95 Prospect Street Extension was arrested for assault and battery in a domestic relationship; 10:25 a.m.: fraud, City View Road, a resident came to the station to report a fraudulent charge to her credit account, the responding officer reports the woman said that she responded to a pop up ad she received while viewing her bank account online and, thinking that the ad was sponsored by her bank, she accepted the offer, the woman said that she subsequently found a $200 debit to her account had been posted by a company she does not recognize, the case was referred to the financial crimes unit of the Detective Bureau; 2:05 p.m.: found property, Court Street, a resident came to the station to surrender a U.S. Treasury check found on Court Store, the responding officer reports the woman said that she attempted to deliver the check to the owner at the address on the check but nobody was home, the check was stored for safe keeping; 2:30 p.m.: accident, Elm Street, a 15-year-old boy and his mother came to the station to reports a pedestrian accident, the responding officer reports the boy said that he was crossing Elm Street in a crosswalk when a vehicle ran over his foot and did not stop, the boy had been taken by his mother to hospital were his foot was found to be bruised; 3:46 p.m.: suspicious person, Cherry Street, a caller reports a suspicious person outside his home may be involved with drugs, the responding officer reports as he approached he observed a male party flee behind a Mechanic Street business, the officer reports he pursued the man and detained him, the man said that he fled because he thought he was the subject of an outstanding warrant, a check revealed no record of a warrant, the man said that he is an active heroin user, the officer reports one hypodermic needle but no drugs were found on his person, the man’s place of employment was noted and he was sent on his way; 4:17 p.m.: motor vehicle violation, Southampton Road, a patrol officer reports a traffic stop, the vehicle’s registration was found to be expired and it was towed to the police impound yard; 5:42 p.m.: violation of a protective order, Sherman Street, a caller came to the station to report a violation of a protective order, the responding officer reports the complainant said that she was told by a neighbor that the defendant of the order was seen to drive past her residence, a criminal complaint was filed; 6:47 p.m.: threat to commit a crime, Springfield Road, an employee of a Springfield Road department store reports that he was threatened by a person while outside the store, the responding officer reports the complainant said that he had been waiting for a ride on Springfield Road when a person who had been caught shoplifting in the store in December pulled up and threatened him with bodily harm, the man said that he does not require a formal report but store policy requires that the incident be documented; 8:06 p.m.: larceny, Westgate Plaza, a caller reports a shoplifting incident, see story in the Saturday edition of The Westfield News.
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3rd Annual Carson Car Show WESTFIELD — The Carson Center for Human Services and the Westfield Cruise presents its 3rd annual “Cars for Carson” Car Show on June 22. Bring the whole family – there’s lots of fun. The car show will be held at Mestek Field located at 260 Elm Street, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Enjoy the day and help benefit The Carson Center Programs. Join us for entertainment by DJ Gary, Classic Cars, Crafts, Prizes, Raffles, Awards and food by Deano’s Food Concessions. The proceeds of this event will go toward supporting The Carson Center that’s celebrating 50+ Years of Real Help with Real Life! We serve some 7,000 people of all ages with mental illness,
behavioral health and developmental disabilities throughout 40 communities in western Mass. For more information call Gary at 413-5621346
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RELIGIOUS LISTINGS The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court Street, Westfield, MA 01085 413-562-5461 www.atonementwestfield.net Sundays - Holy Eucharist at 8 & 10 am Wednesdays - Holy Eucharist & Healing at Noon The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sunday, June 15 TRINITY SUNDAY 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Monday, June 16 10 am LaLeche League Meeting 8-9 pm AA Meeting Tuesday, June 17 9:30am – 5:30 pm Farm Share Pickup 5:30 pm Potluck Supper (all welcome) 6:30 pm FCGRT Wed., June 18 Noon Healing & Holy Eucharist 7-8:30 pm OA Meeting 7 pm Venture Crew Thursday, June 19 4:30-5:30 pm WW Meeting
7:30-9 pm NA Meeting Friday, June 20 4:45-5:45 pm Music Together (Infant-5) Saturday, June 21 10 am Prayer Shawl Ministry 11:00- 12:30 AA Women’s Fellowship Sunday, June 22 The Second Sunday after Pentecost 8 am Holy Eucharist 10 am Holy Eucharist, Cribbery Upcoming Thursday, June 26 Strawberry Festival on front lawn July 21-25 Vacation Bible School (9am-12pm) Southwick Congregational Church United Church of Christ 488 College Highway – P.O. Box 260 – Southwick, MA 01077413-569-6362 06/15/14-06/21/14 Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister JUNE 15 2014 - 9:30 AM – Worship
Service - Rev. Bart Cochran - Minister, Special Music – Bob Franzen and Eric Nitsch; Nursery Available; 10:30 AM Coffee Hour; 3:30 PM O.A. Meeting; JUNE 17, Tuesday – 7:00 PM Boy Scouts; - JUNE 18, WEDNESDAY – 9-1:00 PM Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open - . JUNE 19, THURSDAY – 6:30 PM – MidWeek Worship Service; 7:00 PM – T.O.P.S. JUNE 20 - FRIDAY: 9-1:00 PM – Henrietta’s Thrift Shop – Open; 6:00 PM O.A. Meeting, 7:30 PM - A.A. 12 Step Meeting; JUNE 21 - SATURDAY: Thrift Store Open 9 – 1:00 PM.; First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street Westfield MA 01085 Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Director of Children and Family Ministries Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Office Hours: Mon. - Fri. 9 –1 568-2833 Email:Office@churchonthegreen.org
www.churchonthegreen.org Worship Service: Sundays 10 AM Fellowship Hour 11:00 AM Childcare Available -Handicap Accessible This Sunday, May 25, 2014 9:00 AM Senior Choir Rehearsal 10:00 AM Worship Service 11:15AM-11:45AM Junior Choir Rehearsal Monday, May 26, 2014 Office Closed 7:00 PM No Line Dancing Tuesday, May 27, 2014 4:00PM Community Table 6:30PM Property Committee Meeting 7:00PM Diaconate Meeting Wednesday May 28, 2014 1:00PM Bible Study 7:00PM-8:00PM Confirmation Class Friday, May 30, 2014 9:30AM Play Group
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Advent Christian Church 11 Washington Street Westfield, MA 01085 Phone: (413) 568-1020 Email: info@westfieldadventchristian.com www.westfieldadventchristian.com Pastor Merle Beal Sunday: 10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 11:00 a.m. Praise and Worship Service Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Friday: 6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group for grades 5-8 Baha’i Community of Westfield Sundays - 10 a.m. to 12 noon worship and study classes for children and adults at Daniel Jordan Baha’i School in March Memorial Chapel, Springfield College. Open to the public. The second and fourth Fridays of every month at 7 p.m. Westfield study and discussion meetings Call 568-3403. Central Baptist Church 115 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-0429 Email:cbcabc@comcast.net website: http://www.centralbaptist churchwestfield.com The Rev. Tom Rice, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday - Worship Hour - 10-11a.m. Christ Church United Methodist 222 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Pastor Rev. Valerie Roberts-Toler Phone - (413) 569-5206 Sunday Worship - 10 a.m. Handicapped accessible. Air conditioned. Nursery available. Christ Lutheran Church 568 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 Rev. Jeff King, Pastor Phone - (413) 569-5151 Sunday - 8:15, 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. 11 a.m. - Contemporary Worship with Children’s Hour and CLC Live with Children’s Hour. Childcare available. Thursday evenings - Weekender’s Worship - 7 p.m. Christ The King Evangelical Presbyterian Church 297 Russell Road, Westfield, MA 01085 Rev. Jason S. Steele, Pastor Office Phone - (413) 572-0676 ctkwestfield.org Weekly Calendar of Events: Sunday - Worship Service - 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages - 11 a.m. Monday - Men’s Group - Sons of Thunder - 7 p.m. Tuesday - Women’s Bible Study Wednesday - Beginners Bible Study - 7 p.m. Childcare is available. The Episcopal Church of the Atonement 36 Court St., Westfield, MA 01085 (413) 642-3835 http://www.atonementwestfield.net Parking off Pleasant Street The Rev. Nancy Webb Stroud, Rector Sundays: Holy Eucharist at 8 am and 10 am Christian Formation for all ages following 10 am Wednesdays: Bible Study 9:30 am-10:30 am Holy Eucharist and Healing at Noon Congregation Ahavas Achim Interfaith Center at Westfield State University 577 Western Avenue, P.O. Box 334, Westfield, MA 01086 Rabbi Joyce Galaski Phone - (413) 562-2942 Friday Sabbath Services - 7:15 p.m. - 2 times/month and Holiday Services. Call for dates. An Oneg Shabbat follows the service and new members are always welcome. Monday Hebrew School - 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday School Adult Study Group. Faith Bible Church 370 Shoemaker Lane, Agawam, MA 01001 Phone - 413-786-1681 Pastor: Rick Donofrio Sunday School for all ages 9:30am Worship Services 10:30am Children’s Service 10:30am Fellowship/Refreshments-12:30am Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 6:30 pm First Congregational Church of Westfield 18 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085 Phone - (413) 568-2833 Fax - (413) 568-2835 Website: churchonthegreen.org Email :office@churchonthegreen.org Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9a.m.-2p.m. Rev. Elva Merry Pawle, Pastor Carrie Salzer, Church School Coordinator Allan Taylor, Minister of Music Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 AM Church School Sunday 10 AM Childcare Available - Handicap Accessible Fellowship Hour 11 AM First Spiritual Church 33-37 Bliss Street, Springfield, MA 01105 Rev. John Sullivan, Pastor Phone - (413) 238-4495 Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m., Sermon, Healing Service, Spirit Communication. First United Methodist Church (A Stephen’s Ministry Church) 16 Court Street Westfield MA 01085 413-568-5818 Rev. Valerie Roberts-Toler Email:FUMC01085@JUNO.COM Worship Service : Sunday’s 10 a.m. Sunday School: Sunday 10 a.m. Coffee Hour: every Sunday after the 10 a.m. Worship Service. Childcare Available-Handicap Accessible Grace Lutheran Church 1552 Westfield Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 Phone - 413-734-9268 Website http://www.gracelutheranonline.com The Rev. John Marquis, Pastor E-Mail -pastorwhite@ gracelutheranonline.com Margit Mikuski, Administrative Assistant mmikuski@gracelutheranonline.com Sunday service - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday – 9 a.m. - Bible Study Wednesday service - 6 p.m. Granville Federated Church American Baptist & United Church of Christ 16 Granby Road, Granville, MA 01034 Phone - (413) 357-8583 10 a.m. - Worship Service, Sunday School to run concurrently with Worship Service. Childcare available 11 a.m. - Coffee Hour Monday - 8 p.m. - AA Meeting Thursday - 7 p.m. - Adult Choir Practice First Saturday - 6 p.m. - Potluck Supper in Fellowship Hall Third Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. - Breakfast Served in Fellowship Hall
Third Wednesday - 12 noon - Ladies Aid Potluck 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 01086-0489 Pastor: Rev. Daniel S. Pacholec Parochial Vicar: Rev. Steven G. Montesanti Deacon Paul Federici Deacon Paul Briere Pastoral Minister: Mary Federici Parish/Religious Education Office: (413) 562-3450 Parish Fax: (413) 562-9875 www.diospringfield.org/olbs Mass Schedule: Saturday: 4 p.m. (Vigil) Sunday: 7, 8:30, 11 a.m. Monday- Friday: 7 a.m. Saturday: 8 a.m. Miraculous Medal Novena Confession: Saturday 3:15- 3:45 p.m. Handicapped accessible. Our Lady of the Lake Church Sheep Pasture Road Southwick, MA 01077 Parish Pastoral/Administrative Staff Pastor: Rev. Henry L. Dorsch 569-0161 Deacon: Rev. Mr. David Przybylowski Religious Education: Lynda Daniele 569-0162 Administrative secretary: Joanne Campagnari - 569-0161 Office Hours: Mon.-Wed.: 8:30 - 3:30; Thurs. 8:30-noon Office, household assistant and Sacristan: Stella Onyski MASS SCHEDULE Sat. 5 p.m. (vigil), Sun., 8, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Weekdays: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 8:30 a.m. 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. Living Hope Church Pastor Dan Valeri 267 College Highway Southwick, MA 01077 413-569-1882 Living Hope Church - Hope for everyday living! We are a church that proclaims a message of hope and healing for the hurts and problems of everyday life through the message of Jesus Christ... info@livinghopechurchag.org Service time: 10 AM Thursday Family Night 6:30pm Office hours - Mon through Thurs 9:30am-4pm 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
Hebrew School slots open WESTFIELD – Congregation Ahavas Achim of Westfield has spaces open in its Hebrew School starting for the next school year in September for third through seventh grades. The Hebrew School meets weekly on Mondays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Second Congregational Church next to Westfield State University. Support for the program is provided by the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Western Massachusetts, a division of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts, Inc. For more information, call Andy at 569-1148.
VBS 2014 SOUTHWICK — Southwick Congregational Church, UCC, invites area children to our VBS 2014 program – Workshop of Wonders. This is a full day (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.) program for kids 3 – 12. Explore and experience how the ordinary becomes extraordinary with God! The fun begins Monday, July 21 and ends Friday, July 25 at 488 College Highway in Southwick. The adventure includes music and rhythm band- joyful noise activities, interactive Bible stories, crafts, hands-on mission work, delicious snacks and fun games. In the afternoons, we’ll have interactive programs from Rainbow Reptiles, Mad Science, and more. To register, visit the church website at www. southwickucc.org or call the church office at 413-5696362.
Bat Mitzvah and Sabbath services WESTFIELD Congregation Ahavas Achim will celebrate the Bat Mitzvah of Jennifer Motsko at a Sabbath Service on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the Interfaith Center at Westfield State University. Rabbi Joyce Galaski will lead the service. New members are always welcome. For more information, call Sandy at 562-2942 or write P.O. Box 334, Westfield, MA 01086.
Old Fashioned Picnic Dinner CHICOPEE — Grace Episcopal Church, 156 Springfield St., Chicopee announce their monthly dinner to be held Sat. June 21st at 5:30. Our picnic will include hot dogs,hamburgs,potato salad,beans, beverage and watermelon ice cream. $10.00 adults, $5.00 guests 5 to 12. RSVP (leave message) Joan 413-592-3596 or Dave 413-592-5621. Also, reserve July 12th for our Tag/Bake sale from 9 to 3. Full lunch menu will be available.
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Budget Continued from Page 1 Personnel, Water & Wastewater and School departments Thursday night. In addition to the three Finance Committee members, each of those workshop session were attended by four or five other council members including: James R. Adams, Ralph Figy, David A Flaherty, Dan Allie, Matthew VanHeynigen, and Mary O’Connell. Figy, Allie, Flaherty and VanHeynigen attended all four sessions this past week. Keefe said the Committee as a Whole allows all councilors in attendance to participate in the discussion, although he gave that courtesy to councilors attending the departmental workshop, and more importantly to vote on motions to modify the Finance Committee’s version of the budget. “Essentially it is similar to a City Council meeting with all members present, but the City Council President (Brent B. Bean II) cannot preside, so the first thing we’ll do is elect a chairman,” Keefe said. “In the past the Finance Committee chairman presided, but I may want to be able to participate to a greater extend in the discussion that the chairman usually does at the Committee of the Whole meetings.” “The other major difference from a City Council meeting is that the Committee as a Whole is much more informal, the protocols of City Council meetings don’t apply,” Keefe said. “That’s to allow greater exchange of ideas.” “I don’t anticipate that there will be more than a half dozen motions voted upon Wednesday night,” Keefe said. “Thursday the Finance Committee will bring the mayor’s budget out to the floor, and if motions approved Wednesday, I anticipate that there will be a motion to bring out the Finance Committee’s budget as modified by the Committee as a Whole.” Keefe said that councilors still have the ability Thursday night to make motions to further amend the budget package, but those motions will need at least seven (7) affirmative votes to be approved.
WSU Continued from Page 1 other schools offer for aid and fees to WSU. “It’s a tough call,” she said, noting it has been an ongoing internal discussion. Preston said there are “fewer and fewer traditional students” and she wants to keep costs low. Preston did tout the school’s statistics. “I’m extremely proud that we have the highest graduation rate, the highest retention rate, and the lowest cost,” said Preston.
Free Fridays at the Y WESTFIELD - The YMCA of Greater Westfield is offering Free Friday Night Fitness Classes to the community. Participants age 14 and up, will have the opportunity to get fit and have fun this summer. Every Friday night, beginning June 27, at 6:30 p.m., the Y will offer a variety of fitness classes: Cardio Kick- June 27 and July 11, Aqua Zumba-July 18 and 25, Zumba August 1 and 8 , TRX suspension classAugust 15 and 22. Try one or try them all but hurry, space is limited!” Community participants must sign up and complete a guest form at the front desk. These Friday night classes free to community participants and our YMCA members. The Westfield YMCA is committed to you and a healthier community. For more information, contact Cindy Agan, Fitness Director , at 568-8631. cagan@westfieldymca.org
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Obituaries Jennie O’Keefe SPRINGFIELD - Jennie “Genowefa” (Syper) O’Keefe, 98, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014, at Wingate of Hampden, surrounded by her loving family. Jennie was born in Westfield, MA on November 30, 1915, the daughter of the late Wladyslau and Annie (Danielewicz) Syper. Jennie was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1933. She was a member of St. Michael’s Cathedral since 1941. Jennie worked for Bradlees in West Springfield for thirtyfive years and retired at the age of seventy-five. She was a member of the UFCW, local 1459. She was a member of Golden Agers and participated in the Golden Agers Reviews. Jennie made her debut at the age of sixty-five at Symphony Hall and participated in the choral, skits and line dancing. She enjoyed traveling and collecting postcards. Jennie loved sewing, knitting and crocheting multiple outfits for her granddaughter’s Barbie dolls. She also made beautiful Afghan’s for family and friends. She was a Girl Scout Leader for many years, and a member of the PTA of the Acushnet Avenue and Cathedral Elementary School’s. She enjoyed hosting her family to a traditional “Weglia” a Polish Christmas Eve Dinner that will be missed by her family. Jennie’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire staff at Wingate of Hampden for their compassion and excellent care given to Jennie. In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her beloved husband, William J. O’Keefe in 1965; two sons, James W. O’Keefe in 2000 and Lawrence O’Keefe in 2002; her step-father, Alexander Sokolowski; five brothers, John Syper, Edward, John, Henry “Bob”, Alex “Polly” Sokolowski; a sister, Wanda Sheffell. She is survived by her two devoted children, Janice Calcidise and her husband William of Springfield, William O’Keefe and his wife June of Clearwater, FL; a sister, Annie Gordon of Oldsmar, FL and she leaves two daughter-in-laws, Pamela O’Keefe of East Longmeadow and Annemarie O’Keefe of Springfield. She leaves eleven cherished grandchildren, Anthony Calcidise and his wife Jessica., Elena Calcidise, Jennifer O’Keefe, Kristine Boussa and her husband Douglas, Kellie O’Keefe, Patrick O’Keefe, Michael O’Keefe and his wife Victoria, BillieJune Mondalek, Denise Moussa and her husband Abe, Gina Macchio, and Renee’ DeLaCroce and her husband Carl. She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Devin, Katherine, Ryan, Jacob, Sean, Chance, Chandler, Alice, Carolyne and Jameson. She was a “Special Great Babci” to Billy and Jack Calcidise who gave her much love, laughter and joy. She always looked forward to attending their school functions and cheering them on at their sporting events. She leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and her dear friends, Angelina Nadeau and Dotty O’Connell. Family and friends are invited to a gathering on Monday, June 9th from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home, 1858 Allen Street, Springfield, MA 01118, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. in St. Michael’s Cathedral, 260 State Street. Burial will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery, 1601 State Street all in Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made in Jeannie’s memory to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104 or the Alzheimer’s disease Association 264 Cottage Street, Springfield, MA 01104. For online condolence please visit www.byronkeenan.com
U.S. Air Force, Maj. Benjamin Gilluly, an F-15 Eagle pilot from the 131st Fighter Squadron, 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., climbs into his aircraft to take off on an exercise sortie in support of Cope Taufan 14, at Royal Malaysian air force P.U. Butterworth, Malaysia, June 12, 2014. Cope Taufan is a biennial large force employment exercise taking place June 9 to 20 designed to improve U.S. and Malaysian combined readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Benjamin Gilluly, an F-15 Eagle pilot from the 131st Fighter Squadron, 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., walks to his aircraft to take off on an exercise sortie in support of Cope Taufan 14, at Royal Malaysian air force P.U. Butterworth, Malaysia, June 12, 2014. Cope Taufan is a biennial large force employment exercise taking place June 9 to 20 designed to improve U.S. and Malaysian combined readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson/Released)
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104th on Mission U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Preston Hallett, an aircraft armament technician from the 104th Fighter Wing, Barnes Air National Guard Base, Mass., de-arms a F-15 Eagle after landing at Royal Malaysian air force P.U. Butterworth, Malaysia, during Cope Taufan 14, June 12, 2014. Cope Taufan is a biennial large force employment exercise taking place June 9 to 20 designed to improve U.S. and Malaysian combined readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robertson/Released)
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Protection Continued from Page 1 corridor, coming from as far away as New York and Connecticut. While officers cannot patrol the aisles of all the retail establishments, McCabe said that trained officers can often spot anomalies which can cause them to take a second look at vehicles, and their occupants, that the average resident would find unremarkable. For example, he said, persons with shoplifting intentions may pay special attention to where they park their cars since a quick departure may be desirable. Therefore, a person waiting in a vehicle, perhaps with an out-of-state plate, parked in a handicap space (which tend to be
near store entrances) can be a red flag to an officer and a reason to speak with occupant. McCabe also said that most chain stores use the same security systems and practices at all of their locations which are often laid out in the same pattern so professional thieves can have their methods well planned in advance. But, since law enforcement professional can spot the same vulnerabilities thieves do, officers on the spot can sometimes take advantage of their predictable behaviors. Of course, someone running from a store can also be a red flag, if officers are in the parking lot watching.
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On Thursday evening, officers Brendan Irujo and William Cavanaugh were in position to see a man running from the Staples store in the Westgate Plaza and followed the man who removed his shirt as he ran. Cavanaugh reports that the suspect, Joshua R. Dellert, 24, of 130 Pine St., Holyoke, was apprehended literally one minute after a store employee reported that an alarm had sounded when a security cable protecting an iPad was cut. Dellert was found to be in possession of wire cutters. He was arrested for larceny of property valued more than $250 and possession of a burglarious tool.
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upcoming fiscal year is to certify the Community Development Department as a Homebuyer Counseling agency and a Rehabilitation Advisory Agency through MassHousing. MassHousing is a self-supporting not-for-profit public agency, which has provided more than $16 billion in financing for homebuyers and homeowners, and for developers and owners of affordable rental housing. MassHousing does not use taxpayer dollars, but sells bonds to fund its programs. In recent years, MassHousing has also supported the Commonwealth of Massachusetts by contributing funds to offset budget cuts to state housing programs. Miller said that he also plans to continue to investigate opportunities for market-rate housing development, especially downtown, and tools available to gateway cities to “incentivize further housing development in the city’s CORE district.” That effort is to develop higher rent housing downtown. Miller and Jayne Armington of the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission presented a report to the City Council last January dealing with diversifying the renal market in the CORE district. “This is a draft report on market rate housing in the downtown,” Miller said, “with the intent to create a better ration of higher end housing. We’re trying to attract high-end quality housing without displacing anyone.” Miller said during that January presentation that much of the current housing is categorized as affordable for residents with lower income, but there is little to attract residents with a higher income to live in the downtown. Many of those residents are currently living in homes with two, three and four bedrooms, but whose children no longer reside with them. “The goal is to make the downtown a more vibrant area where people (with a higher income) would want to live,” Miller said. “It’s a small market. We recognize that the downtown has a number of affordable housing units, but also recognize that we need to bring in a more diverse population.” Miller said that another goal is to certify the Community Development Department as a Homebuyer Counseling agency and a Rehabilitation Advisory Agency through MassHousing.
needed and outdoor recreational use of water is curtailed. The department counts on increased water consumption, which translates into increased revenue, during the warmer months when water is used for lawn, garden and vehicle maintenance, and for outdoor recreation. However, last summer the Granville Reservoir was taken off line to replace the transmission line between the reservoir and the treatment plant and to make repairs to the reservoir dam which occurred during Tropical Storm Irene. The reservoir provides about half of the city’s drinking water, and the municipal well system provides the other half, but at a much higher cost because of electrical consumption by the wells. The Water Commission imposed a ban limiting usage of outdoor water, and decided just earlier this month to extend that band to the end of September, due to on-going improvements at the Granville Reservoir. Water Resource Superintendent Dave Billips said the department had to make about a half-million in cuts. “We had to cut and cut to get it down to the previous year’s revenue,” he said. The Water Department budget for the current 2014 fiscal year was initially $5,493,546 and inflated to actual spending of $5,823,443. Billips submitted a departmental budget of $5,191,085, which was approved by Mayor Daniel M. Knapik, a 10.86 percent decrease in funding. The Water Commission voted to increase water consumption rates by nearly 10 percent, a rate increase which will be included in water bills beginning in July. That vote was taken to increase revenue to eliminate the cycle of budget cuts. The water and wastewater budgets have historically been cut when the budget is approved in June and again in November or December when the City Council has to balance the municipal budget as part of the process in setting the tax rate. Ward 5 Councilor Robert Paul Sr., a member of the Finance Committee, said that new automatic reading meters, (AMR) would increase revenue. Billips said that currently the water division cannot account for 17 percent of the water pumped into the distribution system and that the new AMR meter will cut that volume in half, translating into a revenue increase of between $300,000 and $400,000 a year. Paul also suggested that the division use a similar rate structure used by electric utilities which charge a higher rate during highest demand hours and a lower rate during off-demand hours. Paul also questioned if the department could go to a monthly billing schedule instead of the current quarterly billing process.
A PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit, You who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideal. You, who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong done to me and you, who are in all instances of my life with me. I, in this short dialogue want to thank you for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great the material desire may be. I want to be with you and my loved ones in your perpetual glory. Amen. Thank you for your love towards me and my loved ones. Persons must pray the prayer three consecutive days without asking your wish. After the third day wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Then promise to publish this dialogue as soon as this favor is granted. I will never stop trusting in God and his power. E.L.
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By Chris Putz Staff Writer WESTFIELD – Westfield Little League has a Major announcement to share with the public. According to Commercial Distributing head coach and Little League “American” Majors president/coach Mike Raposo, the Majors are set to host elimination games for the end-of-season championship. A wildcard game between No. 5 Advance and third-seeded Slovak will take place Saturday at Cross Street Field at 12:30 p.m. The winner will advanced to Sunday’s semifinal game against top-seeded Moose. In the other semifinal, No. 7 Air Compressor will meet No. 2 Sons of Erin at 3:30 p.m. Both semis will be played at Cross Street Field. The championship will be held Tuesday at either Cross Street or Papermill fields at 6 p.m. LLchampionshipgraphic“Our regular season ends at the end of May,” Raposo said. “The tournament brings everybody back into play. It’s a fresh start. The kids really enjoy that.” For the first time in league history, teams were drafted from a common pool of players and divided into two teams, the “American” and “National” conferences. This is far different from the “North” and “South” squads previously formed according to the geographic location of the league’s players. Cross Street Field, formerly home to the South players, is now home to the “Americans.” The “Nationals” play at Papermill. “We were finding it difficult from year to year to balance the numbers,” Raposo said, noting the imbalance of talent often spread across the two teams at different times throughout the last several years. So the city’s Little League officials agreed to the change. “We’re still blue and white,” Raposo said. On Sunday, Little League will unveil its All-Star selections for the 2014 postseason. All 60 All-Stars will be honored prior to Tuesday’s championship game, so arrive early.
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LA Kings win the Cup on Martinez’s double-OT goal By GREG BEACHAM AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alec Martinez scored 14:43 into the second overtime, and the Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup for the second time in three years with a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers in Game 5 on Friday night. Marian Gaborik scored a tying power-play goal with 12:04 left in regulation for the resilient Kings, who rallied from yet another deficit before finishing off the Rangers in the longest game in franchise history. Jonathan Quick made 28 saves and Conn Smythe Trophy winner Justin Williams scored an early goal as Los Angeles added a second title to its 2012 championship, the first in the franchise’s 47-year history. After innumerable late chances for both teams in two nail-biting extra periods, Martinez popped home a rebound of Tyler Toffoli’s shot. Martinez is becoming a lategame playoff legend after also scoring in overtime in Game 7 against Chicago in the Western Conference finals. Chris Kreider scored a power-play goal and Brian Boyle added a tiebreaking short-handed goal late in the second period for the Rangers, who showed no nerves while facing elimination for the sixth time this spring. Lundqvist stopped 48 shots in another standout performance for the Eastern Conference champions, but the Rangers
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Alec Martinez, left, celebrates after scoring the winning goal past New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) repeatedly came up one goal short against the Kings despite their goalie’s brilliance. Martinez started the final rush with a pass to Kyle Clifford, who dropped it to Toffoli for a shot. The rebound went straight to Martinez, and the depth defenseman buried it for his fifth goal of the postseason. “Fortunately, the rebound came to me and I was able to put it in,” Martinez said. “The New York Rangers are a hell of a hockey team. We knew it was going to be a tough series.”
The Kings gathered for a huge group hug near the Rangers’ net, while coach Darryl Sutter nonchalantly walked onto the ice with almost no celebration. Both teams had tantalizing scoring chances in overtime, but couldn’t convert. Ryan McDonagh hit Quick’s post with a long shot during an early power play. Toffoli rang a shot off Lundqvist’s post with 7:15 left, and the Kings trapped New York in its own end for an exhausting stretch late in the period. Kreider got a breakaway in the final minute after Drew Doughty fell down, but he missed the net. A few minutes after Carter’s tip shot hit Lundqvist’s post early in the second overtime, the Rangers put a tipped slap shot off Quick’s post during their second fruitless overtime power play. Rick Nash had an open net moments later, but Slava Voynov deflected the shot just high with the shaft of his stick. In stark contrast to their rampage through the playoffs two years ago, the Kings earned this Cup with an incredible degree of difficulty. Game 5 was the Kings’ 26th playoff game of the spring, matching the NHL record for the longest postseason run. Los Angeles has played 64 playoff games over the last three years, setting another league record. With Sutter and a solid veteran leadership group emphasizing consistency, the Kings
have calmly handled everything the NHL could throw at them. After fighting through three straight seven-game series to emerge from the tough Western Conference, the Kings won the first three games of the finals, starting with consecutive OT wins at Staples Center on goals by Williams and captain Dustin Brown. But New York staved off elimination with a 2-1 victory in Game 4 at Madison Square Garden, earning another cross-country trip. Staples Center was packed well before the opening faceoff with fans eager for another celebration, rocking the arena with chants of “Go Kings Go!” while both teams were still in their dressing rooms. Los Angeles started out with yet another big-game goal from Williams, who put the Kings ahead with his ninth goal of the postseason on a loose puck after linemates Dwight King and Jarret Stoll applied pressure on Lundqvist. The Kings never led in their two overtime victories at home earlier in the series. But even after falling behind early, New York showed no semblance of nerves, largely outplaying the Kings in the first two periods. The Rangers finally equalized when McDonagh found Kreider in front. Boyle then got a stunner after Carl Hagelin got the puck away from Voynov, skating around Doughty and wiring a pinpoint shot into the far top corner behind Quick with 29 seconds left for his third goal in 25 postseason games.
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL AMERICAN LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away — — 5-5 W-1 20-17 20-12 Toronto 40 29 .580 4 — 5-5 W-3 13-16 21-15 New York 34 31 .523 4½ ½ 5-5 L-1 15-16 19-16 Baltimore 34 32 .515 Boston 31 36 .463 8 4 4-6 W-2 17-17 14-19 13½ 9½ 3-7 W-2 14-20 12-22 Tampa Bay 26 42 .382 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Detroit 34 29 .540 — — 3-7 L-1 16-16 18-13 1½ ½ 8-2 W-5 18-16 16-16 Kansas City 34 32 .515 3 2 6-4 W-3 15-17 17-16 Minnesota 32 33 .492 3½ 2½ 4-6 L-2 19-16 14-19 Chicago 33 35 .485 Cleveland 33 35 .485 3½ 2½ 5-5 L-4 21-11 12-24 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Oakland 40 26 .606 — — 6-4 W-1 17-12 23-14 4 — 6-4 L-2 20-14 16-16 Los Angeles 36 30 .545 6 ½ 6-4 L-3 14-18 20-14 Seattle 34 32 .515 8 2½ 4-6 W-1 16-19 16-15 Texas 32 34 .485 Houston 31 38 .449 10½ 5 6-4 L-1 16-19 15-19 AMERICAN LEAGUE Friday’s Games Toronto 4, Baltimore 0 Minnesota 2, Detroit 0 Boston 10, Cleveland 3 Atlanta 4, L.A. Angels 3 Kansas City 7, Chicago White Sox 2 Tampa Bay 6, Houston 1 N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 10:05 p.m.(Late) Texas at Seattle, 10:10 p.m. (Late) Saturday’s Games Kansas City (Duffy 3-5) at Chicago White Sox (Noesi 2-4), 2:10 p.m. Cleveland (House 0-1) at Boston (Peavy 1-4), 4:05 p.m. Toronto (Dickey 6-4) at Baltimore (B.Norris 5-5), 4:05 p.m. Minnesota (Deduno 2-4) at Detroit (A.Sanchez 2-2), 4:08 p.m. Tampa Bay (Archer 3-3) at Houston (Cosart 5-5), 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 6-2) at Atlanta (Floyd 1-2), 7:15 p.m. N.Y. Yankees (Kuroda 4-4) at Oakland (Kazmir 7-2), 10:05 p.m. Texas (J.Saunders 0-2) at Seattle (E.Ramirez 1-4), 10:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games
NATIONAL LEAGUE East Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Atlanta 35 31 .530 — — 4-6 W-1 19-14 16-17 Washington 35 31 .530 — — 7-3 L-2 19-15 16-16 Miami 34 32 .515 1 ½ 6-4 L-2 22-12 12-20 New York 29 37 .439 6 5½ 2-8 L-2 14-19 15-18 Philadelphia 28 37 .431 6½ 6 4-6 L-1 15-20 13-17 Central Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away Milwaukee 40 28 .588 — — 5-5 L-1 19-14 21-14 St. Louis 35 32 .522 4½ — 5-5 W-1 17-14 18-18 Pittsburgh 33 34 .493 6½ 2 6-4 W-3 20-16 13-18 Cincinnati 32 34 .485 7 2½ 5-5 W-3 17-17 15-17 Chicago 27 38 .415 11½ 7 6-4 W-1 15-14 12-24 West Division W L Pct GB WCGB L10 Str Home Away San Francisco 43 24 .642 — — 6-4 W-1 23-12 20-12 Los Angeles 35 33 .515 8½ ½ 5-5 L-2 13-19 22-14 Colorado 31 35 .470 11½ 3½ 3-7 W-2 19-14 12-21 San Diego 28 38 .424 14½ 6½ 2-8 L-4 16-19 12-19 Arizona 29 40 .420 15 7 6-4 L-2 12-24 17-16
Minnesota at Detroit, 1:08 p.m. Cleveland at Boston, 1:35 p.m. Toronto at Baltimore, 1:35 p.m. Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 2:10 p.m. Tampa Bay at Houston, 2:10 p.m. N.Y. Yankees at Oakland, 4:05 p.m. Texas at Seattle, 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Atlanta, 8:05 p.m. NATIONAL LEAGUE Friday’s Games Chicago Cubs 2, Philadelphia 1 Pittsburgh 8, Miami 6, 13 innings San Diego at N.Y. Mets, 7:10 p.m. Atlanta 4, L.A. Angels 3 Cincinnati 6, Milwaukee 5 St. Louis 1, Washington 0 Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. (Late) Colorado at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. (Late)
Saturday’s Games Chicago Cubs (E.Jackson 4-6) at Philadelphia (Buchanan 1-3), 3:05 p.m. Colorado (Bergman 0-1) at San Francisco (Vogelsong 4-3), 4:05 p.m. Pittsburgh (Morton 3-7) at Miami (Wolf 1-2), 4:10 p.m. San Diego (Hahn 0-1) at N.Y. Mets (Z.Wheeler 2-6), 4:10 p.m. Cincinnati (Latos 0-0) at Milwaukee (Gallardo 4-4), 7:15 p.m. L.A. Angels (Richards 6-2) at Atlanta (Floyd 1-2), 7:15 p.m. Washington (Strasburg 6-4) at St. Louis (S.Miller 7-5), 7:15 p.m. Arizona (Collmenter 4-3) at L.A. Dodgers (Haren 6-4), 10:10 p.m. Sunday’s Games Pittsburgh at Miami, 1:10 p.m. San Diego at N.Y. Mets, 1:10 p.m. Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia, 1:35 p.m. Cincinnati at Milwaukee, 2:10 p.m. Washington at St. Louis, 2:15 p.m. Colorado at San Francisco, 4:05 p.m. Arizona at L.A. Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. L.A. Angels at Atlanta, 8:05 p.m.
Red Sox get season-high in runs, top Indians By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer BOSTON (AP) — Boston returned home to Fenway Park and left its hitting slump on the road. The Red Sox scored a season-high in runs in a 10-3 victory over Cleveland on Friday night, one day after beating the Indians 5-2. Not bad for a team that had
totaled just one run at Baltimore in the last three games of its road trip. “The thing that stands out is we answered every time they scored,” Boston manager John Farrell said. “That’s two nights in a row now and that’s very encouraging.” A.J. Pierzynski, Mike Napoli and Dustin Pedroia hit two-run doubles, Xander
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Bogaerts hit a solo homer and John Lackey (8-4) allowed three runs or less for the ninth time in his last 10 starts. “Tonight was more about the offense more than anything,” Lackey said. “The guys really swung the bats great, made a couple of great defensive plays for me, just a good team win.” The Red Sox (31-36) entered the game with the fourth-lowest batting average in the AL and have been on a roller coaster ride, losing 10 straight, winning seven in a row and then losing five consecutive games before winning four of their last six. “We’ve been able to ride some of the peaks and valleys here,” Farrell said, “but there’s a number of guys that are relaxed in the (batter’s) box right now.” Cleveland is on its own streak, losing four straight. Justin Masterson (4-5) had
his shortest stint of the season — two innings plus two walks in the third — 11 days after he had a season-high 10 strikeouts in seven innings against Boston and beat Lackey 3-2. He walked the first two batters in the second. “I walked two guys on like eight pitches,” Masterson said. “It’s 3-3 at the time and it’s still a ball game. (Manager Terry Francona) doesn’t see any positive adjustment coming out of me. Why wouldn’t he take me out?” With a light rain falling, Lackey struggled early when he allowed three runs and six hits in three innings. “I heard some places have summer,” Lackey joked. “That’s the rumor.” But he gave up just one hit in his next 3 2-3 scoreless innings before being replaced by Andrew Miller. The Indians took a 2-0 lead in the second on Carlos
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Boston Red Sox starting pitcher John Lackey delivers to the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, June 13, 2014. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
Santana’s eighth homer after a single by David Murphy. “He’s starting to take some more aggressive swings and stay in the middle of the field,” Francona said of Santana, who began the night hitting .175. “If he gets hot, that will be great for us.” The Red Sox went ahead with three runs in the bottom of the inning. Masterson walked David Ortiz and Napoli. Daniel Nava singled, but Ortiz was thrown out trying to score by center fielder Michael Bourn. Pierzynski then doubled in two runs and Jackie Bradley Jr. singled in another. Cleveland tied it in the top of the third on consecutive doubles by Asdrubal Cabrera and Michael Brantley.
But Masterson again walked the first two batters, Bogaerts and Pedroia, in the third and was replaced by Kyle Crockett. Napoli doubled both runners in, putting Boston on top 5-3. After Brantley’s RBI double, Lackey retired 14 of the next 16 batters, allowing runners only on a walk and an error. Cabrera doubled with two outs in the seventh, ending Lackey’s night. Miller ended the threat by retiring Brantley on a groundout. Boston tagged three relievers for four runs in the seventh. Bradley led off with a single, Brock Holt singled and both scored on Pedroia’s double. Ortiz was walked intentionally and Pedroia scored when Napoli singled to right and Murphy let the ball get away from him for an error. Nava then doubled in Ortiz, making it 9-3. Bogaerts hit his sixth homer in the eighth. NOTES: Boston RHP Clay Buchholz’s rehab outing at Triple-A Pawtucket was postponed by rain. Buchholz, on the 15-day DL with a hyperextended right knee, was scheduled to pitch five innings. ... The Indians recalled LHP Crockett from Columbus and optioned LHP Nick Hagadone to that Triple-A team. ... Cleveland 3B Lonnie Chisenhall’s hitting streak ended at nine games. ... Boston has won its last seven home games. ... In Saturday’s third game of the four-game series, T.J. House (0-1) pitches for Cleveland against Jake Peavy (1-4).
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HOT TOPICS: 3 ISSUES GENERATING A BUZZ
SPEED FREAKS A couple questions we had to ask — ourselves
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Can’t hear the rumors with those plugs. Junior wins! Junior wins! Is everything right with the world?
GODSPEAK: The world? I don’t know, but everything is right with that No. 88 Chevy and its driver. KEN’S CALL: I fully expect Mr. Dow’s arrow to point north all week, and dogs and cats to picnic together.
What’s up with the Danica F1 rumors?
GODSPEAK: Danica’s best finishes have been on ovals, not road courses, so no F1. KEN’S CALL: Gene Haas is trying to get his financial ducks in line. Every bit of publicity helps. No chance.
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A gift for Junior Dale Earnhardt Jr. was king of the mountain at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, thanks, in part, to the misfortune of Brad Keselowski. Keselowski was on his way to victory, but his No. 2 Team Penske Ford picked up debris on the grille, which caused his engine temperature to spike. He tried to run up to Danica Patrick’s rear bumper to blow the debris off the front of his car, but lost just enough momentum to allow Earnhardt’s No. 88 Chevrolet to go zipping past for the lead and eventual victory. “I was trying to make whatever move I could do to help clean it off, and I’m not sure I did enough to make a difference,” Keselowski said. “But I made enough of a difference to lose the lead in the process. “I thought I had enough of a cushion, and when I got down in the corner and the car in front of me got sideways, I realized I had made a mistake. But it was too little, too late.” The win was Earnhardt’s second of the season after opening 2014 with a tremendous triumph in the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. “Brad definitely had the better car, and I am definitely owning up to that, but we won the race,” Earnhardt said. “We are definitely going to enjoy it. It goes into the books.” The way the air flows at Pocono, the lead car had a distinct advantage Sunday. When Earnhardt got to the front, he knew the victory was in the bag — at the expense of Keselowski. Earnhardt shrugged off Keselowski’s misfortune. Earnhardt has been on the losing side of that coin-flip several times in recent years, such as the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte two years ago when he ran out of gas on the last lap, giving the victory to Kevin Harvick. “That is unfortunate for him (Keselowski),” Earnhardt said. “He had me beat; I couldn’t get to him. Just real hard to pass here. But I have lost some in some strange ways, so it feels good to win one like that.”
HENDRICK LINEUP Since the second Cup Series race at Pocono Raceway in 2012, Hendrick Motorsports has won all four Cup Series races at the “Tricky Triangle.” Jeff Gordon started the streak in 2012. Jimmie Johnson and Kasey Kahne swept in 2013. Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s win Sunday means all four Hendrick drivers boast a Pocono win in the past three seasons.
WHAT DID HE SAY? Brian Vickers finished 19th at Pocono in the No. 55 Toyota and provided this head-scratching comment after the race: “Not that great. We were OK by ourselves, just had no speed in traffic. Just kept floating the nose and couldn’t get around guys.”
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Junior, being congratulated by Jimmie Johnson after winning the Pocono 400 on Sunday, knows enough about racing’s give-and-take nature to simply grin and accept a trophy without asking questions.
Unless there’s a definite loss of mojo over the summer, Junior would certainly enter the Chase among the favorites. But it’s a long summer. Right now, there’s THE favorite — yes, the No. 48 car — and then there are the room-temperature favorites, a group currently populated by Junior, Kevin Harvick, Jeff Gordon and maybe a couple of others.
In other words, too early to say?
Gee, you think? The Cup season has sorta taken on the feel of a college basketball campaign, with the expanded playoffs now allowing you to get to the “tournament” with less than your best stuff. And if you get your roll going at the right time, you’re a hero, and everyone forgets the springtime DNFs and those plate-race wrecks.
What’s with Gene Haas hinting that Danica might be worthy of his future Formula One seat?
It was likely just Gene being polite when asked about the possibility. Either that or shade-tree genius, since mentioning her name brings added attention. And when you’re a startup team at the biggest level of worldwide motorsports, attention sometimes equates to future horsepower. Assuming the right people are paying attention to your attention. Ken Willis has been covering NASCAR for The Daytona Beach NewsJournal for 27 years. Reach him at ken.willis@news-jrnl.com
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KASEY KAHNE
KYLE BUSCH
Kyle Busch vs. Kasey Kahne: Busch raced Kahne side by side into Turn 1 and knocked Kahne’s No. 5 Chevy hard into the wall. Godwin Kelly gives his take: “There will never be fists thrown between these two drivers, but Busch better watch his rear view mirror at Michigan.”
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GODWIN’S MICHIGAN PICKS Godwin Kelly is the Daytona Beach News-Journal’s motorsports editor and has covered NASCAR for 30 years. Reach him at godwin. kelly@news-jrnl.com
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This guy isn’t scared by any list of championship contenders. Can we now consider Junior a legitimate Cup contender?
Winner: Brad Keselowski Rest of the top five: Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Greg Biffle Dark horse: Brian Vickers
Disappointment: Kyle Busch First one out: Casey Mears Don’t be surprised if: The Ford camp dominates the entire day.
SPRINT CUP: Quicken Loans 400 SITE: Michigan International Speedway SCHEDULE: Friday, practice (Fox Sports 1, 11 a.m.), qualifying (Fox Sports 1, 3:40 p.m.). Saturday, practice (Fox Sports 2, 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.). Sunday, race (TNT, coverage starts at noon, green flag at 1:16 p.m.) NATIONWIDE: Ollie’s Bargain Outlet 250 SITE: Michigan International Speedway SCHEDULE: Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 10:30 a.m.), race (ESPN, 1:30 p.m.) CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS: Drivin’ for Linemen 200 SITE: Gateway Motorsports Park SCHEDULE: Saturday, qualifying (Fox Sports 2, 5 p.m.), race (Fox Sports 1, 8:30 p.m.)
WEEKLY DRIVER RANKINGS — BASED ON BEHAVIOR AND PERFORMANCE JIMMIE JOHNSON
Has Dustin Johnson in his U.S. Open pool
JUNIOR EARNHARDT Might just win again this week
JEFF GORDON Pretending to be a Rangers fan
BRAD KESELOWSKI Can he finish second again?
MATT KENSETH Perfect for Michigan’s numbing rhythm
CARL EDWARDS Won’t have two clunkers in a row
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Kyle Larson reflects on a productive weekend at Pocono Kyle Larson had a great weekend at Pocono Raceway. He won the ARCA race on Saturday and finished fifth in the Sprint Cup Series event on Sunday. Larson, a Cup rookie, drives the No. 42 Ganassi Racing Chevy. He was interviewed by the media after Sunday’s race. Talk about the race and your fifth-place finish. “Yeah, it was a lot better finish than what I thought we were going to get. After Happy Hour
(Saturday), I thought we might be a 15th-place car, maybe a little bit better, but all the guys on the Target team did a great job to get the car better. “I knew from the drop of the green we were going to be pretty good. It seems like most races I fire off really, really loose in dirty air, and today I had a lot of grip so I knew that was a good sign. Just worked on it a little bit throughout the day and got better and put ourselves in position on that last restart to try and make a
move to get a better finish and it all worked out and we got to fifth. “I thought we were a little bit better than Denny (Hamlin) at the end, but he did a good job holding me off. I’ll take a top-five here at Pocono.” How was the shifting? “To be honest with you, I did miss a couple shifts. Yeah, just twice, which is a lot better than probably it would have been if I didn’t practice shifting a whole lot. Surprisingly there was only two times … when I was battling people, when I
was pretty excited.” Tell us what you learned about the track by driving the ARCA race Saturday. “I think I learned a little bit that helped me through Turn 2 in the ARCA cars. They’re a lot slower so you have to roll a little bit quicker. “I think I just took that into today a little bit, and it seemed like I was rolling a little quicker through Turn 2 than I had been in the test.” “Also the car was better, too, so I was able to roll a bit quicker.”
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How do I cut back? Dear Annie: Is there such a thing as an addiction to charitable giving? I cannot seem to say no to anyone with a need or a hard-luck story. I give generously to my church, wildlife organizations, cancer funds, fire fighter causes and on and on. I give to a number of animal charities. Most folks will drop a dollar or two in the Salvation Army kettles at Christmas. I’m the one who puts in $20 every time I pass one. I also derive pleasure from handing some stranger a $10 bill and instructing them to have lunch on me. I do this at least once a week. I also tip quite well. All of this generosity would not be a bad thing, but I now find myself in debt because I give cash away right and left. How do I cut back? -- Overdoing the Tithing Dear Overdoing: An addiction is characterized by an inability to control the desire to keep doing it. Some addictions are more destructive than others. You seem to recognize that you have a problem, and that is the first step in getting better. You are being kind, yes, but your donations are also self-serving. You like the way you feel when you are expansive. Try setting a strict budget. Figure out what you can afford to give away each month. Earmark some for the charities to which you regularly contribute, and put the rest in single dollar bills that you can distribute however you wish. You are less likely to give a stranger a $10 bill if all you have on you are singles. If you truly want to be a generous soul without breaking the bank, volunteer your time at the local animal shelter or Salvation Army. Dear Annie: People seem to have difficulty unfriending others on Facebook. I’d like to share with your readers how easy it is to avoid that. You can limit Facebook friends by making some friends “acquaintances.” You can elect to share posts with “friends except acquaintances.” That way, not everyone will see what you post, but the people in your network won’t know whether they are “friends” or “acquaintances,” and there won’t be any hurt feelings. You also don’t have to “unfriend” someone you aren’t that close to. There are other categories, as well. I have a special list called “family.” I think sometimes Facebook users are too quick to add everyone who asks to their “friend” list. I also believe it is a good idea when posting pictures of kids to make sure they are not tagged “public” so that you limit who can see them. -- Facebook Extraordinaire Dear F.E.: Many people don’t bother looking into the more complicated aspects of using Facebook and other social media sites, but it’s worth the extra effort to avoid unpleasantness down the road. Thanks for your expertise. Dear Annie: The reader from “Baton Rouge, La.,” said she wishes she could bottle the innocence she enjoyed on TV back in the 1950s. Well, this innocence has been bottled, so to speak. I loved the television shows of the ‘50s, and a lot of them are now available on DVD and on some of the cable TV stations. I regularly watch “Leave It to Beaver,” “My Favorite Martian” and “Mr. Ed.” Someday I want to buy “The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet” and “The Patty Duke Show.” If she does not have access to cable TV stations that run old TV shows, she can easily pick up DVDs from local stores or online and give them to her grandchildren. -- Schenectady, N.Y. Dear N.Y.: Thanks for the great suggestion. Dear Readers: Today is Flag Day and the 35th annual Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance at 7 p.m. (Eastern time). For more information, log on to americanflagfoundation.org. 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, or write to: Annie’s Mailbox, c/o Creators Syndicate, 737 3rd Street, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254. To find out more about Annie’s Mailbox and read features by other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate Web page at www. creators.com.
HINTS FROM HELOISE GOLF-CLUB COVER Dear Heloise: My husband is a golfer. He had a lot of extra golf-club covers. I decided to take some and use them to cover faucets. I cover the outside faucets, not only in winter, but also year-round. My small children love to play outside, and I like knowing that they can’t hit them and get hurt, or turn them on. The covers also work on the inside tub faucets. After filling the bathtub, I slide one over to pad it in case one of the kids slips in the tub. -- Paula in Texas DETANGLED Dear Heloise: I’ve had issues with items getting tangled in the washer, mostly drawstrings and cloth belts, etc. I found a solution: I fold the belt (or other item) back and forth a few times and stick a safety pin through it. It becomes short enough to not tangle, and the loops are small enough to not wrap around anything. Unlike a rubber band, a safety pin doesn’t prevent it from getting clean. Also, a good safety pin will last longer than a piece of rubber. -- Mark in New Hampshire
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ARIES (March 21-April 19) HHH You might have to deal with controlling people who are determined to have their way. You will want to buck any power plays, as you are likely to need some extra R and R. The only way to win a control game is not to play. Bypass the dance. Tonight: A force to be dealt with. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) HHHH Make several calls regarding a potential trip. You might need to adjust your plans if you want to visit certain people. If you hit a lot of resistance, step back. Join a friend for a movie or head to a baseball game. Be a spectator for now. Tonight: Togetherness is the theme. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) HHHH Others will seize the moment and run with it. Understand that you don’t need to follow them. You might have a meeting or an activity to attend that means more to you than what other people have going on. Tonight: Find your favorite person. CANCER (June 21-July 22) HHHH You could defer to others and make your day easier, yet you might express an interest in something else. No one seems to hear you. You can give yourself permission to pursue your inclinations. A loved one will make a caring gesture later in the day. Tonight: Out and about. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) HHH You filled your plate yesterday with a lot plans for today. Choose to honor any appointments that might make you feel better. Expect to be in the limelight wherever you are in the late afternoon. Know that you have been missed. Tonight: Establish boundaries. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) HHHHH Though you might find a new love interest to be unruly or moody, you still will manage to have a good time. This person will need to see how OK you really are on your own in order for him or her to apply greater self-discipline. Tonight: Make the most of the moment. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) HHH Sometimes you need time off from your friends and loved ones. Today the time has come to take a break from your tried-and-true routine. Indulge your whims and fantasies. Do not feel as if you need to answer to everyone. Tonight: Entertain at home. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) HHHH You could encounter some resistance from a neighbor or family member. Go where you can be yourself. You won’t have to go far -- just to a favorite local spot. You might want to catch an art show that no one else wants to go to. Tonight: Present and accounted for. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) HHH Be aware of how much you are spending while you try to have a good time. It is important to stay within your budget. You won’t want to regret anything about today. A loved one will want to indulge you, once he or she sees your restraint. Tonight: Accept an invitation for dinner. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) HHHHH You don’t need to manipulate anyone to get what you want. A major lifestyle change -- like letting go of the need to control others -- might be hard to make, but it will be worth it. Give up your controlling ways for a day. Tonight: You call the shots. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) HHH You might want some time to yourself, so do something on your own. You will enjoy your freedom. Today you’ll decide to indulge. You might want to spend some time with someone you rarely get to see, but who you enjoy immensely. Tonight: Allow mystery to surround you! PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) HHHH Find your friends, as you will
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Home Improvement ADVANCED REMODELING & CONSTRUCTION. 25 years experience. Licensed and Insured. Free estimates. Call Don (413)262-8283. When Quality, Integrity, and Value count.
JIM FERRIS ELECTRIC. Senior discount. No job too small! Insured, free estimates. 40 years experience. BRUNO ANTICO BUILDING RELic. #16303. Call (413)330-3682. MASTER ELECTRICIAN 40 years experience. Insured, reasonable prices. No job too small. Call Tom Daly, (413)543-3100. Lic# A7625.
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ABC MASONRY & BASEMENT WATERPROOFING. All brick, block, concrete. Chimneys, foundations, hatchways, new basement windows installed and repaired. Sump pumps and french drain systems installed. Foundations pointed and stuccoed. Free estimates. (413)5691611. (413)374-5377.
At SANTA FE PAINTING CO. We're your color specialists! Brighten up your home for Spring! Get all your interior painting needs done now. We paint and stain log homes. Call (413)230-8141. A NEW LOOK FOR 2014. Let Home Decor help. Interior painting and wallpapering, specializing in faux finishes. Servicing the area over 12 years. Call Kendra now for a free estimate and decorating advice. (413)564-0223, (413)626-8880.
FRESH START PAINTING. Certified lead renovator. Interior/exterior painting. Power washing. Wallpapering. 30 years + experience. Charlie (413)3138084.
Plumbing & Heating NICK GARDNER PLUMBING, WELDING & MECHANICAL SERVICES. Professional, reliable service. MA Lic. #PL31893-J. Certified Welding. Insured. Call (413)531-2768 Nick7419@comcast.net
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